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….On Lawyer’s qualification & alleged wrongful enrolment at Ghana School of Law Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie of the Supreme Court, delivered a surprising ruling yesterday at the Disciplinary Committee of the General Legal Council (GLC) regarding the alleged wrongful enrolment of Josephine Sekyi Hughes, daughter of former Speaker of Parliament, Ebenezer Sekyi Hughes, in the Post-Call Conversion Course in 2004. The Council, failed to determine what could have been a landmark ruling concerning qualification for enrollment at the Ghana School of Law. The ruling also raised broader concerns about whether the institution properly vetted documents submitted by applicants before their admission.…

…Commuters left stranded Tension is high at the 37 Lorry Station, as traders vow to resist the alleged takeover by profit-driven individuals. The decision is expected to leave drivers, their assistants, traders, and particularly commuters to various parts of Accra stranded. For many decades, the transport hub, has served as a crucial transport link for citizens, including soldiers, police officers, and the general public. It facilitates travel to destinations such as, Tema, La, Nungua, Teshie, La Paz, Kasoa, and Mallam, enabling individuals to commute efficiently for work and return home to their families. The traders at the historic terminal are…

The Wassa East District with Socfinaf DA Basic School from Daboase in the Wassa East District of the Western Region emerged winners of the tenth edition of the annual Western Regional Inter-District Basic Schools Independence Day Quiz Competition held in Tarkwa on Friday March 7, 2025. The year’s annual quiz competition forms part of the country’s Independence Day celebration featuring fourteen schools from various municipalities and districts in the region, with rounds covering pre and post-colonial, pre and post-independence, environment, chieftaincy and tradition, mathematics, science and Current Affairs. The event was organized and spearheaded by the traditional leadership of the…

By Benjamin Makafui Attipoe, Mafi Kumikpo Pencils of Promise (POP), an educational Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Ghana in collaboration with the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Central Tongu Constituency in the Volta Region, as well as the chiefs and people of Mafi Kumikpo and Mafi Dekpoe, have performed a grounds-breaking ceremony for the construction of a three-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities for the Kindergarten Unit of the Mafi Kumikpo R.C. Basic School. The school, which serves the two twin-communities of Mafi Kumikpo and Mafi Dekpoe, has an enrolment of more than five hundred (500) pupils who have been…

 Emirates has joined forces with Parsys Telemedicine to introduce next generation equipment that will enable customers to receive high-quality, speedy medical care in the air. Emirates has invested more than USD2.4 million in co-designing the new equipment set with Parsys, which will be rolled out to 300 aircraft over the next few years. The groundbreaking ‘telemedicine station’ has advanced features such as high-definition video conferencing, remote passenger assessment, secure data transmission and 12-Leads Telecardia ECG – enabling Emirates’ highly trained cabin crew to save lives in emergency situations. Emirates has always invested in high quality medical equipment, but the new…

Gloria Guevara’s campaign for Secretary General of the UN Tourism Council, has gained significant recognition, following a series of high-level meetings at ITB Berlin with tourism ministers, industry leaders, and key stakeholders from across the globe. Throughout the event, Guevara engaged in discussions with over 15 tourism ministers and representatives from a broad spectrum of member states, reinforcing her commitment to driving a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future for global tourism. With the backing of over 200 tourism leaders, including ministers and business executives, her vision for the industry continues to attract widespread support. “ITB Berlin has been an…

Access Bank, has been named ‘Best Bank in Retail Banking (West Africa)’ at the prestigious 15th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit – West Africa. The bank was also awarded the Best Digital Bank (West Africa). The awards recognize the bank’s commitment to delivering innovative, customer-centric financial solutions across the region. The awards, presented by the organizers of the Africa Bank 4.0 Summit on Thursday, February 27, 2025, highlight Access Bank’s leadership in digital transformation, financial inclusion, and retail banking excellence. The bank, has consistently leveraged cutting-edge technology, data-driven insights, and a robust customer engagement strategy to meet the evolving needs of…

In a special lecture at the University of Cape Town, Binaifer Nowrojee, the President of the Open Society Foundations, issued a rallying call for supporters of human rights and open society to renew their resolve in the face of growing threats from authoritarian forces. “The vision of a democratic and open society is one that we need to hold on to, and defend, through these dangerous times,” Nowrojee said. “This isn’t the time for us to back down, but a time for us to stand by the courage of our convictions.” The lecture, titled Defending Open Society in a Dangerous…

Trump has driven up enquiries by new clients by 20% to a global financial advisory giant in the first 50 days of his second presidency.  First, it was to capitalize on the euphoria of the ‘Trump Trade’. Now, it’s concerns over tariffs and economic growth fears. deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations, has recorded a 30% surge in new client enquiries since Trump was sworn in. It attributes this dramatic increase to heightened market volatility caused by abrupt policy swings—first the post-election rally, and now escalating fears of trade wars that could stall growth. As…

President John Dramani Mahama has relieved Dr George Akuffo Dampare of his duties as Inspector-General of Police (IGP), appointing his deputy, Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu, as the new IGP. The announcement was made in a press statement issued by the presidency on Friday, March 13, and signed by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu. According to the statement, the appointment was made in line with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 Constitution, following consultation with the Council of State. This leadership change comes as the government takes steps to restructure key security institutions in…