Australian writer Yang Hengjun has been given a suspended death sentence by a Chinese court, five years after he was arrested and accused of spying. The sentence may be commuted to life imprisonment after two years, according to Australian officials. Dr Yang – a scholar and novelist who blogged about Chinese state affairs – denies […]
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The Ghana Standards Authority (Manufacture of Cement) Regulation, 2023, (L.I. 2480) has come into force in a significant move to ensure the quality and safety of cement products in the country. The new regulation, which was approved unanimously by Members of Parliament, sets stringent standards and guidelines for cement production to safeguard consumers and promote
Ghana’s rich history would be incomplete without mentioning the immense role played by her illustrious son, Joseph Kwame Kyeretwie Boakye Danquah. Dr. J. B. Danquah who was born on 18th December 1895 in Bepong, Kwahu, Eastern Region of Ghana and passed away on 4th February 1965. He was a distinguished politician, scholar, lawyer, and statesman.
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There has reportedly been a unanimous decision at a Cabinet meeting on Friday, February 2, 2024, to abandon the previously sanctioned policy of imposing a 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity. According to Asaase Radio, this implies that electricity consumers will no longer be obligated to pay the contentious 15% VAT on top of
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Battor (V/R), Feb. 02, GNA – Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has led a team from the Judicial Service to donate 1,000 bags of cement to support the Safe Alternative Housing Project for victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage. The housing project was initiated by Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament
The Fourth Session of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic is all set to commence on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, following the adjournment sine die of the previous session on Saturday, December 24, 2023. This decision is in accordance with Article 112(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. In a letter dated January 17,
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[C.I. 59] DISTRICT COURT RULES, 2009 ARRANGEMENT OF RULES GENERAL PROVISIONS ORDER 1 Preliminary Matters 1. Application of Rules. 2. Publicity of proceedings. 3. Conduct of proceedings by a person other than a party. 4. Acting without authority. 5. Forms in the schedule. ORDER 2 Commencement of Proceedings 1. Title of parties. 2. Commencement of
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A 52-year-old drinking spot operator who had in his possession quantity of dried leaves suspected to narcotic drugs has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. George Akoto, charged with unlawful possession of narcotic drugs, pleaded not guilty. The relieving Judge, Mr Bright Samuel Acquah, admitted Akoto to bail in the sum of GHC100,000 with three
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The Member of Parliament for Yendi constituency, Farouk Aliu Mahama is demanding a formal apology from Citi FM/TV correspondent Mohammed Aminu Alabira and the Northern Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) for falsely accusing him of assaulting the reporter during the NPP Parliamentary primary in the constituency. Farouk Aliu Mahama claims that the
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US actor, Alec Baldwin, has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter, over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, on the set of the film “Rust.” The 65-year-old filed a waiver of arraignment on Wednesday, opting to plead not guilty a day before a scheduled virtual court appearance in the First Judicial District Court of
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