Getting Akufo-Addo's signature on the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill may be the biggest lap – H. Kwasi Prempeh
“As for passing in Parliament, it may well pass, whether or not the President will sign the Bill into law, it is doubtful.” He noted as quoted by Joy News. Explaining his stance on the matter, Prof Prempeh highlighted some constitutional gaps in parts of the Bill which he noted is likely to be challenged even beyond the courts of Ghana. Because this is the most radical it can get, and if it passes, it means we can legislate a lot of other things. So for me, this slid down a slippery slope is something we have to avert by all means.” He said at the webinar. It could go to regional courts because I think this is a very extreme display of intolerance,” he stated.
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August 02, 2021 15:22 UTC
Brother Sammy changes beard colour to gold, social media reacts
Entertainment of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Brother Sammy has joined the league of celebrities who have changed their physical appearance• He has been lambasted for changing his beard colour from black to gold• The ‘nation’s worshipper’ has been indicted in numerous scandals latelyPopular gospel musician, Brother Sammy has been captured in a viral video rocking a ‘gold-looking’ beard. Although it is unclear what necessitated his new look, the gospel singer was spotted at a birthday dinner in his gold-looking beard with an outfit to match. The controversial gospel singer has been indicted in back-to-back scandals lately. But in a new development, Brother Sammy has again sparked confusion on social media with his new look which many have described as 'totally uncalled for'. Most individuals have expressed dissatisfaction about the fact that a gospel singer could pull such a 'ghetto-looking' style.
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August 02, 2021 14:37 UTC
BoG expands list of institutions required to partake in Credit Reporting System
Business News of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Bank of Ghana has expanded a list of institutions required to partake in the Credit Reporting System (CRS)•The list includes; retailers, utility companies, mobile money operators, financial technology firms, telecommunication companies and government entities•The CRS is a database established to promote the sharing of information on the credit history of debtorsThe Bank of Ghana has announced that it has expanded a list of institutions required to partake in the Credit Reporting System (CRS) established under the Credit Reporting Act, 2007 (Act 726). The CRS is a database established to promote the sharing of information on the credit history of debtors with lenders and other users on the platform. A statement issued by the central bank explained that the expanded list will entail; retailers, utility companies, mobile money operators, financial technology firms, telecommunication companies and government entities that offer credit to Micro Small and Medium Enterprises. The central bank further notified some three licensed credit bureaus operating in the country to implement steps towards complying with the provisions of Act 726 by 31 October 2021. Read the Bank of Ghana's statement below:
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August 02, 2021 14:37 UTC
SSNIT $66m scandal: Attempt by prosecution to amend charge sheet disallowed
Richard Jyembiby, a Senior State Attorney leading the prosecution had notified the court presided over by Justice Henry Kwofie, that they wanted to amend the charge sheet filed at the court, reports graphic.com.gh. He added that this clarification would have only been done to a single sentence in respect to counts 11 and 12. That however was not taken lightly by the counsel for the accused persons, who opposed it, giving reasons that their clients had already pleaded not guilty to the original charge sheet and should that be allowed, it would affect the case. They added that the only possibility the prosecution could have to proceed with that request would be to seek leave of the court first. The Justice Henry Kwofie court then urged the prosecution to formally seek leave through a motion in order to amend the charge sheet.
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August 02, 2021 14:26 UTC
Job creation under 1D1F reaches 150,000 with GH¢2.69 billion in revenue mobilized
The minister speaking after the presentation of the 2021 mid-year budget review on Asempa Radio monitored by GhanaWeb outlined that the beneficiaries of the jobs culminated from the establishment of 104 factories. Alan Kyerematen revealed that 58 state-of-the-art factories have also been established to help curb unemployment among the youth in the country. On the agricultural sector, the trade minister hinted the establishment of more silos to store produce from farmlands will go a long way to minimise post-harvest losses and make food abundantly available throughout the year. On revenue mobilization, Alan Kyerematen said the “government has so far mobilized GH¢2.69 billion for companies under 1D1F”. On the payment of subsidy to support industry, the trade minister said the “government has given interest subsidy support of GH¢260.9 million to companies under 1D1F in the 134 districts that have benefited from the Project so far”.
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August 02, 2021 14:25 UTC
Chief Justice won’t stoop so low - JUSAC president
General News of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• JUSAC National President has mounted a spirited defence for the Chief Justice following allegations of corruption• Alex Nartey says Justice Anin Yeboah would not stoop low to lower his standards• The Chief Justice is currently under investigation for allegedly collecting a $5m bribeThe National President of the Judicial Service Staff Association (JUSAG), Alex Nartey has attested to the good character and integrity of Chief Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah. In spite of the nature of the allegation, the JUSAC president in an interaction with Daily Graphic on Friday spoke highly of Chief Justice Anin Yeboah’s personality, standards and work ethic. According to him, it should have been taken to the president and copied only to the Chief Justice. “If you want the President to remove the Chief Justice, your petition should be right in the eyes of the Constitution. The scandal made the top headline after a private legal practitioner, Akwasi Afrifa alleged that Chief Justice Anin Yeboah had demanded a US$5 million bribe to influence the outcome of a case.
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August 02, 2021 13:41 UTC
NPA will make Cylinder Recirculation Model a reality - Mustapha Hamid
Business News of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The CEO of NPA, has reiterated government's commitment to implementing the CRM• Mr Mustapha Hamid has said that the CRM will be made a reality• The LPG Marketers Association have pledged their support towards a proper implementation of the CRMThe Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid has said that the government is devoted to the implementation of the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM). Speaking at a meeting with the Liquid Petroleum Gas Marketers Association (LPGMA) in Accra, he noted that, the NPA is dedicated to ensuring that the CRM is implemented despite years of delay. He said: "We at the NPA are determined to make this policy a reality. “It is not our interest that four years after the commitment to implement a cylinder recirculation model, it has still not been done.”The policy directive for marketing and distribution of LPG through the Cylinder Re-circulation Model is to ensure that, the country curbs the regular explosions and also to ensure stringent monitoring mechanisms. “The LPG Marketers Association have pledged their support to the proper implantation of the Cylinder Recirculation Model.”Mr Kumi again called on the government to remove all taxes on LPG in other to make it more affordable for homes and commercial use.
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August 02, 2021 13:30 UTC
Here’s what to do to take PWDs off the streets – Former Gender Minister reveals
Former Minister for Gender and Social Protection, Otiko Djaba has revealed how this issue can be solved. According to her, the only way to end this menace is to patronize the goods made by persons living with disabilities (PWDs). The former Gender Minister advised Ghanaians to patronise products locally made by PWDs. “Patronising products made by people living with disabilities is a sure way of taking them off the streets,” she stated. The Fair was to showcase the works of PWDs and also to make clear that disability is not inability.
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August 02, 2021 12:56 UTC
Report them - Joseph Cudjoe raises alarm on persons impersonating him on Facebook
He explained that these persons are purporting to offer jobs and scholarships in his name, which he describes as purely fraudulent cases. "The impression being created us that they can secure jobs and scholarships and offer other opportunities for people at a fee. "One of the phone numbers these criminals ask their prospects to contact is 0573428508, registered in the name of Bennett Togbe Saah. I believe there are other numbers they could be using," the statement said. He has, in the meantime, urged anybody who is contacted by these imposters to report the matter to the National Cyber Security Center on 0503185846.
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August 02, 2021 12:45 UTC
Top DJs endorse Stone Gee’s 'Bad Friends'
Entertainment of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comTalented highlife/afrobeat artiste, Kwame Ayi Kwaw, professionally known as Stone Gee has received rousing applause from radio disc jockeys (DJs) in the country following the release of his latest single, Bad Friends featuring Okyeame Kwame. The song seeks to educate people about the activities of bad friends. They were impressed with the beautifully crafted music piece ‘Bad Friends’ and encouraged the fast-rising singer to keep working hard on good music for his fans. Stone Gee’s ‘Bad Friends’ single which according to his management team is a street gospel song comes after the release of two hit singles titled Jealousy and Bottom Power and serves as a prelude to his compilation album which is expected to be out next year. The Gavali Music signee is looking forward to breaking into the Ghanaian music scene with his ‘Bad Friends’ single followed by other hit singles by the close of the year.
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August 02, 2021 12:45 UTC
Prices of global commodities as of August 2
Business News of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The price of crude oil dropped down on the commodities market today at a unit price of -0.85• Cotton on the market today stood at a unit price of +0.22• Coffee also stood at a price unit of -5.40On the commodities market today, August 2, 2021, the price of crude oil is seventy-three dollars, ten cents ($73.10) per barrel to open the 30th trade week of the 2021 fiscal year. Gold is trading at one thousand eight hundred and six dollar, sixty cents ($1,806.60) per ounce. Cocoa is trading at two thousand, three hundred and forty-seven dollars ($2,347.00) per bag. Coffee, on the other hand, is trading at one hundred and seventy-four dollars, fifteen cents ($174.15) per bag. Cotton is trading at ninety dollars, five cents per ($90.05) per bag and it is projected to trade around that unit price until October 7.
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August 02, 2021 12:33 UTC
Police officer hot after leaving phone in the car of driver she took bribe from
According to the driver, Samuel Afolabi, the police officer took a GH¢200 bribe from him after he was stopped at the checkpoint in Sogakope while travelling from Aflao to Accra on August 1, 2021. He narrated that; the Police Officer decided to take a bribe of GH¢200 after the hours of pleading but all to no avail. He later realized that the Police Officer had left her phone in his car when a call came through. I was about to enter the Tema motorway when a phone rang beside me, and I was surprised to see Apple’s iPhone 12 pro max on my passenger seat. I picked the call only to discover that the Police officer forgot her phone in my car.
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August 02, 2021 12:00 UTC
Illegal borehole, pond drillers to face 1-year jail term - Water Resources Commission
This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of Water Resources Commission (WRC), Ben Yaw Ampomah, in an interview with the Mirror Newspaper which was sighted by GhanaWeb. He explained that the activities of individuals and companies who engage in this activity are guided by the Drilling Licence and Groundwater Development Regulations Legislative Instrument (L.I.) This is to manage water resources in the country. Mr Ampomah noted the Water Resources Commission has begun arresting defaulters to ensure strict compliance with the law. So far, a total of 100 drillers have registered with the Commission, the Executive Secretary, Ben Yaw Ampomah stated.
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August 02, 2021 11:48 UTC
FLASHBACK: We need more time to scrutinize financial agreements - Ato Forson
Business News of Monday, 2 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comOn August 2, 2019, the Ranking member for the finance committee in parliament, Cassiel Ato Forson stated that, the committee needs more time to review the financial agreements and loans the government is proposing. This situation according to him leaves them with very limited time to scrutinize the agreements for better results. Ahead of that, a lot of financial agreements have been laid before parliament for approval. Reacting to this, Cassiel Ato Forson expressed worry particularly about how government appears to be unduly burdening the MPs considering they don’t have much time to scrutinize the documents. He appealed to government to present agreements on time so proper due diligence is done and government is advised accordingly.
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August 02, 2021 11:37 UTC
Here is how the cedi is performing against major foreign currencies as of August 2
Against the Pound Sterling, the cedi is trading at a buying price of GH¢8.0589p and a selling price of GH¢8.0676p. With the Euro, the cedi is trading at a buying price of GH¢6.8774p and a selling price of GH¢6.8842p. The South African Rand is trading at a buying price GH¢0.3969p and a selling price of GH¢0.3973p. The Nigerian Naira is trading at a buying price of GH¢70.8573p and a selling price of GH¢70.8659p. For the CFA, it is trading at a buying price of GH¢95.2844p and a selling price of GH¢95.3786p.
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August 02, 2021 11:37 UTC