Justice Emile Francis Short, a Former Commissioner of Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), says the laws that criminalise petty offences are vague, arbitrary, and highly dependent on police discretion for arrest. He said this, therefore, encouraged police corruption, extortion, arrest, and unlawful detention. Justice Short was speaking at the National Conference on … The post Laws

Mr. Mitchell Obi, President of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Africa, has expressed displeasure over the decision of Rugby Africa to host African Qualifiers for the World Cup in France. According to Mr. Obi who doubles as the Vice President for AIPS, moving the Rugby Africa qualifiers from the continent was a disturbing message … The post AIPS

Ms Mia Amor Mottley, the Prime Minister of Barbados, says, her Island country offers opportunity for Ghana and the rest of Africa to connect to the Caribbean for commercial benefits. She said the 15-member States community with a combined market of 18 million people presented access to important business, investment and market opportunities to Ghana … The post Barbados

Mr Frank Aidoo, Akuapim South Municipal Chief Executive, has urged citizens to assume control of their economies to support the government’s efforts to build a resilient economy as Ghana celebrates 65 years of independence. “As individuals, we need to take charge of our personal economies and from time to time assess our output and ask … The post Ghanaians urged

The Ningo-Prampram District Director of Education, Mrs Sarah Adibrosu,  has urged Ghanaians to leave a good legacy for the generations yet unborn. She said people should put the nation first as they think about the future of the country. “As a people with rich cultural heritage, we must pay homage to our forefathers who fought … The post Let’s think about

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo left Ghana on Monday to the United Arab Emirates as the head of Ghana’s delegation to the Dubai Expo 2020. The Expo aims at forging new partnerships and inspiring ground-breaking solutions across key industries worldwide. It also seeks to raise awareness about global issues faced by mankind. The Expo provides several … The post President