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Parliament commences consideration of LGBTQ+ bill
Although the House did not finish all the proposed amendments to some of the controversial clauses in the bill, a few amendments were effected.
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Fear grips SHS heads as colleagues are interdicted over ‘illegal charges’
The Ghana Education Service (GES) on December 8, 2023, instructed two Senior High School heads to step aside as it initiates investigations into allegations of a breach of their code of conduct.
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We remain resolute in rendering corruption costly and unattractive - OSP
"Our vision is clear - to render corruption costly and unattractive, and we remain resolute in fulfilling this mandate,"
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Africa
Guinea-Bissau's parliament dissolved after 'coup bid'
Heavy battles raged in the early hours of Friday in the capital Bissau between members of the national guard, which is linked to the interior ministry, and the presidential guard. At least two people died in the clashes.
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Review Exemptions Act to serve intended purpose-Freight forwarders
The law, which was assented to in September 2022 to regulate the application of tax exemptions and other exemptions has however according to them, led to the obstruction of the essential movement of goods
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Saglemi case: Contractor’s death won’t affect prosecution’s case – Deputy Attorney-General
The contractor, Andrew Clocanas, reportedly died at his Airport Residential Apartment in October 2023.
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UPSA student elected ALSA Int'l president
Takyi, who once served as the president of the Ghana Chapter, polled over 75 percent against his main contender, Thato Liliane from Lesotho.
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Come, regularize your documents- Nungua stool to Adjiriganor, Borteyman land owners
It notes however that it is willing to grant an extension of leases covering such properties to ensure their peaceful stay.
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Africa
Zambian ex-president stripped of retirement benefits
Mr Lungu lost the presidency to Hakainde Hichilema in 2021, after which he announced his retirement.
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Business
10 years of LI 2204: Joe Wise bemoans low local input in upstream petroleum sector
He has thus tasked the Petroleum Commission to do more to train more Ghanaians to participate in the sector.
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US: Manhunt for gunman who allegedly killed judge who oversaw his divorce proceedings
Pedro Argote, 49, allegedly shot Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson, 52, in the judge's driveway in Hagerstown, Maryland, Thursday night while the victim's wife and son were home
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Househelp remanded over theft
Thomas Yokpo, the accused person, also allegedly absconded with his boss’s Apsonic motorbike valued at GHC8,000.00.
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Financial Independence: It’s time for Judiciary to be assertive- CJ
"The Judiciary as an institution needs to become more asserted regarding this issue of financial independence and compel a narrative of justification," the Chief Justice said.
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Increase our non-tax revenue retention from 30 to 70% - JUSAG
According to him, this will enable the Service to retain much internally generated Funds(IGF) to settle allowances of Judges, Magistrates, and staff.
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Court adjourns Adisadel College assault case to October 4
The case has been temporarily moved to District Court I where the parties involved would perpetually seek adjournments until the judge resumes
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Incorporate Code of Conduct for Judges in GSL curriculum - Director of Legal Education
He said that even though most of today's lawyers really aspire to join the bench, there is no course like this at the law school to effectively prepare them for the task.
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Courts
CJ directs Judges,Magistrates to hear Motions before trials
According to her Ladyship, Motions may be heard between 8:30 a.m. and 11: 00 a.m., and trials conducted after 11: 00 a.m. depending on the workload of the court.
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Why lawyer wants only husbands’ property but not wives’ shared during divorce
According to him, this is one of the surest ways to save most marriages ‘which are tearing apart just because of issues of who is entitled to what.'
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Exploring “The Law, Practice, and Procedure in the Superior Courts and Appellate Tribunals in Ghana”: New book
The book was authored by a Retired Justice of the Court of Appeal, Lawrence L. Mensah; Mujeeb R.Ahmed, lead counsel for the Asantehene, and Kwamina Mensah, Co-author of the Legal Referencing book
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Africa
Somalia orders ban on TikTok and Telegram
The government says these platforms are being used by "terrorists and groups responsible for spreading immorality… to spread graphic clips, photos and mislead society"
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