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General
Ghana Navy foils pirate attempt at Aflao
In September 2020, the Ghana Navy and Air Force also foiled an attempted pirate attack on an oil tanker off the coast of Takoradi.
DL News13 October 2021
General
Report social media sexual harassments to Police
The Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) defines sexual harassment “as any unwelcome, offensive or importunate sexual advances or request made by an employer or superior officer or a co-worker, whether the worker is a man or woman.
DL News13 October 2021
Business
BOST detects adulterated fuel at its Kumasi depot
Mr. Edwin Provencal, the Managing Director of BOST told the media at a press conference in Kumasi that eight of the drivers had absconded but the trucks and their contents were intact.
DL News13 October 2021
General
CNN comment on Anti-LGBTQI+ bill credited to me is false – Most Rev Naameh
I am alleged to have said that Ghana risked becoming a Moslem country if LGBTQIA+ is allowed in the country.
DL News11 October 2021
US
US couple accused of selling nuclear submarine secrets
They allegedly tried to sell nuclear submarine design data, hidden in a peanut butter sandwich, to someone they thought represented another country.
DL News9 October 2021
Courts
Court remands student for stealing ATM cards
The prosecutor told the court that investigations had established that Addo had committed a series of such thefts at different locations and he was wanted by four different police stations where cases had been filed against him.
DL News6 October 2021
General
Flashback: Only 97 out of 600 student applicants gained admission to Ghana School of Law in 1958
The Ghana School of Law is the only institution mandated since 1958 to train lawyers professionally in Ghana.
DL News6 October 2021
General
We are investing more in community policing -ACP Kwesi Fori
Another strategy the GPS has mapped out to combat crime is a Special Anti Operation Police Unit which is always on the alert to respond to a high robbery incident especially on the Eastern and Northern corridors.
DL News6 October 2021
Asia
Covid-19: India to pay $674 compensation for every death
Some states like Karnataka have already announced a higher compensation of 100,000 rupees to the families of underprivileged people who died of Covid-19. Sixteen families have already been paid so far, according to a report.
DL News6 October 2021
Asia
Aung San Suu Kyi asks to reduce court time due to ‘strained’ health
The UN estimates that 3 million people across the country are in need of humanitarian assistance, up from 1 million prior to the coup. Access for aid agencies, however, is extremely limited. According to Save the Children, displaced people...
DL News5 October 2021
General
Initiate Parliamentary Enquiry into 2020 General elections-ASEPA to Speaker of Parliament
ASEPA is of the view that issues of accountability and oversight go beyond the Jurisdiction of the Courts but falls under the powers of the Legislature.
DL News28 September 2021
US
R. Kelly found guilty of racketeering in sex trafficking case
Known for the 1996 Grammy-winning smash “I Believe I Can Fly,” Kelly, 54, pleaded not guilty to a racketeering charge and eight counts of violating a federal law making it illegal to transport people across state lines for prostitution.
DL News28 September 2021
Courts
3 jailed four years for circulating lady’s nude photos
Reacting to the development, both the prosecutor, ASP Simon Sule, and the complainant, said they were satisfied with the judgement.
DL News22 September 2021
General
Review tax exemptions given to investors – Dr. Ali-Nakyea counsels Governments
This is why the Tax Exemptions Bill 2019 has been a worry for the delay in its passage into law,”
DL News14 September 2021
US
U.S. President nominates Ghanaian as California District Court Judge
Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong has served as a Judge on the Los Angeles County Superior Court since 2016.
DL News10 September 2021
Africa
Federation of African Law Students elects Ghana’s Alfred Eli Dei as President
The election of Alfred is certainly a piece of good news and achievement for Ghana and its Law fraternity.
DL News9 September 2021
Courts
Dress properly in court – Chief Justice tells judges, magistrates and lawyers
observing these dressing standards will “maintain the dignity of the court, as this matter was raised by the Bar Association at a meeting of the General Legal Council”.
DL News9 September 2021
Asia
Vietnamese man jailed for 5 years for spreading coronavirus
Vietnam has been one of the world’s coronavirus success stories, thanks to targeted mass testing, aggressive contact tracing, tight border restrictions and strict quarantine.
DL News7 September 2021
Courts
Ashaiman Taxi driver granted bail for assaulting a City Guard
After investigation the accused was charged with the offence and put before the court.
DL News3 September 2021
General
Collaborate to fight extremists – NCCE urges media, security agencies
Let us share information with the appropriate authorities so as to preclude such elements from gaining a foothold in our communities”.
DL News3 September 2021