General
AG to train RTI Commission staff on prosecution of offenders
The Commission has secured a fiat from the Office of the Attorney General relative to the prosecution of offenders under Act 989.
DL News
Results for "Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development"
10487 results.
General
We’ll crack whip on irregularities
The Local Government Service will crack the whip on procurement officers who go contrary to the Public Procurement Act and all other rules governing their practice.
DL News
Opinion
The Decline of Allodial Title in Ghana
The article retraces the circumstances that have contributed to the decline of allodial interests/titles in Ghana's land law, including provisions in law that have contributed to this realization
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Courts
Court to rule on Eni’s oilfield combination dispute today
With billions of dollars at stake, the ruling could escalate the dispute if Eni decides to take the matter to international arbitration
DL News
Opinion
Deep Cracks in the Patent System as Revealed by Covid-19 Vaccine Manufacture
The article explores flaws in the patent system exposed by COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing, particularly the insufficiency of disclosure requirements. It argues that despite the legal obligation for patentees to disclose inventions, third-pa...
Prince Nketia
General
Register all Excavators at MMDAs within 7 days- Lands Minister tells owners
The Minister’s statement notes first of all that this has become necessary due to the devastating effect of ‘galamsey’ and as a fallout of the national Consultative Dialogue which empowered him to take appropriate steps to give effect to it...
DL News
General
Asamankese Royal Clan petitions Gov’t over decade-long chieftaincy dispute
In a petition signed by Abusuapanin Kwesi Asare, the family said successive rulings by the Koforidua High Court, the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs, and the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council’s Judicial Committee had all affirmed their rig...
DL News
Business
Sam Jonah goes to International Tribunal over Abuja land dispute
The case, filed under the International Chamber of Commerce, centres on River Park Estate, a large mixed-use development near the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
DL News
Opinion
Ghana Cannot Arrest Its Way Out of Galamsey - A Case for Medium Scale Mining Revolution
The article argues that Ghana cannot eliminate illegal mining through arrests and military operations alone because these measures fail to address the economic and regulatory factors sustaining galamsey. It proposes a medium-scale mining fr...
Yaw Boampong Adu-Brempong
General
Curfew imposed on Nalerigu after security tensions
In a statement shared on its official Facebook page, the ministry said the restriction, which runs from 5:00pm to 6:00am, takes effect from Thursday, 18 December.
DL News
General
20 changfans,12 excavators seized in anti-galamsey operation-Ministry
According to the ministry, coordinated actions led by the Blue Water Guards and the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) resulted in the seizures.
DL News
General
Let’s sanction MMDAs engaged in financial misappropriation – PAC
The forum formed part of USAID-supported Ghana Strengthening Accountability Mechanisms (GSAM) Activity designed to deepen and sustain responsive and accountable governance at the local level.
DL News
General
Exposition of the current position of the law on corruption, anti-money laundering and narcotics
The law is settled that no person shall be convicted of a criminal offence unless the offence is defined and its penalty is prescribed in a written law[37].
DL News
General
AG proposes scheme to make lawyers available to protect suspects’ rights at police stations
According to Dr Ayine, the early stages of criminal proceedings are particularly important because decisions taken during police investigations and initial court appearances can have serious consequences for a suspect's liberty.
DL News
Crime
Event planner, another on bail over foreign ministry employment scam
Nana Kwabena Addo, 28, is accused of taking GH¢228,000.00 from one Eunice Moffat under the pretext of securing her a job at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as 75 others into other government institutions.
GNA
General
Roads Ministry to take action against unauthorised structures along roads
The Ministry of Roads and Highways will take legal action against unauthorised structures mounted by roads.
DL News
General
Health Ministry to probe Fourth Estate 'kalabule' piece about Ridge Hospital
In a statement, the ministry said it had noted the report’s wide circulation on social media and the public reaction it has generated.
DL News
Supreme Court News
NDKs claim of 1.2bn thrown out by the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that the Government will not have to pay the GHS 1.2bn judgment debt application filed by NDK Financial Services
DL News
Others
UAE: Ministry announces amended penalties for firms that don't pay salaries on time
“All non-compliant establishments, regardless of size, that fail to pay wages four months after the due date will face a suspension on new work permits."
Khaleej Times
General
Punishment meted out to Maxam not grounded in law – Edward Bawa
“There must have been something within the report that gave the Minister this particular thing to say that look, if we are even going to rely on L.I 2177 the punishment we want to give to Maxam to deter them from repeating such behaviours m...
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