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Parliament adjourns sine die after approving key bills and rejecting $250m loan facility

During its third meeting of the fourth session, the House approved several key bills, including the Affirmative Action, Gender Equity Bill 2024, the Ghana Shippers Authority Bill 2024, and the National Service Authority Bill 2024. The meeting also featured the Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, who presented the 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review. Speaker […]

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KNUST: Court dismisses injunction against VC’s term extension

The injunction filed by an Alumnus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) against the extension of the term of the Vice Chancellor, Prof Rita Akosua Dickson has been dismissed on the basis that the injunction lacks merit. The judge who presided over the case questioned the status of the applicant who had

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Ambulance case: Court of Appeal acquits and discharges Ato Forson

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The Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged Minority Leader, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson in the ongoing Ambulance case. The Court of Appeal has set aside the order for Dr. Ato Forson to open his defence by the trial Court in the ongoing ambulance case. The Director of Legal Affairs of the National Democratic Congress

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Affirmative Action bill passed into law

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Parliament just passed the Affirmative Action bill into law. The Affirmative Action Gender Equity Bill 2024, which has been in and out of Parliament for several years, was finally passed unanimously by the House. The bill is expected to ensure that a critical number of women hold key positions in governance, public life, and decision-making

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Ghana Shippers Authority Bill passed

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Parliament has passed the Ghana Shippers Authority Bill 2024, empowering the authority to regulate and standardise shipping charges, fees, and requirements imposed by service providers. This move aims to create a more equitable environment for local businesses involved in shipping and trade. The Roads and Transport Committee of Parliament justified the bill, highlighting the fragmentation

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GRA, Finance Ministry sued over tax waivers for 42 companies

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The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Finance Ministry are facing a lawsuit over plans to grant tax waivers to 42 companies under the 1 District 1 Factory Initiative. The suit was initiated by three Minority Members of Parliament, led by their Deputy Leader, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. The MPs are requesting that the Supreme Court

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Govt to pay GH¢95m judgment debt to West Blue over termination of contract

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The government is set to settle a judgment debt of GH¢95 million to IT consultancy firm, West Blue Consulting, following the termination of its contract. From 2015 to 2020, West Blue Consulting rendered technical and support services to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), facilitated by the Ministry of Finance. The termination of the contract led

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Bagbin apologises to Ghanaians over controversial L.I on MPs siren use

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The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has apologised to Ghanaians over the government’s attempt to amend the Road Traffic Regulations. The proposed changes would have permitted Members of Parliament (MPs) and state officials to use sirens and be exempt from speed limits. The proposed amendment ignited a public outcry, leading Bagbin to initially disclaim any

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Another person files injunction against KNUST VC’s term extension

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Another person, Isaac Mensah has filed an interim injunction to halt the extension of Professor Akosua Dickson’s term as the Vice Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). This follows a similar suit filed by an alumnus of the university, which is supposed to be heard on, Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

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Court discharges Senior Military officer in recruitment scam case

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A Senior Military officer who was hauled before an Accra Circuit Court over an alleged GH¢136,000 recruitment scam has been discharged for lack of evidence against him. The court also revoked any restrictions or ban on him by the Ghana Armed Forces or any other institution. “The court states that any restrictions/ ban on the

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