Thomas Partey Case Raises Questions Over Presumption of Innocence, National Sovereignty and the World Cup
The controversy surrounding Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey has reignited discussions about the balance between the principle of presumed innocence, a country’s right to control its borders, and the impact of such decisions on international sporting events. Although Partey is currently facing criminal charges in the United Kingdom, no court has found him guilty, and…
Court Orders Service of Contempt Motion on Greater Accra Regional Minister
The Adentan High Court 2 has directed that Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, be formally served with a motion seeking to have her cited for contempt of court over an alleged breach of an injunction concerning a disputed parcel of land designated for the proposed relocation of the Dodowa Market. The court…
Education Minister Calls for Thorough Probe into Death of UCC Student
Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and has directed that a comprehensive investigation be carried out to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. In a statement, the Minister extended his condolences to the bereaved family, the university community, and…
Teacher unions reject GES request for staff personal files for job evaluation
Teacher unions in Ghana have rejected a request by the Ghana Education Service (GES) for the submission of staff personal files as part of a job evaluation exercise. In a statement issued by the unions, they indicated that the request contained in a letter from GES Headquarters in collaboration with the Fair Wages and Salaries…
Health Ministry commends police for arrest of alleged recruitment fraudster
The Ministry of Health has commended the Ghana Police Service for the arrest and ongoing prosecution of Isaac Adu Gyamfi, who is alleged to have defrauded unemployed health professionals under the false pretence of securing employment within the Ghana Health Service. According to the Ministry, the suspect is said to have collected substantial sums of…
Foreign Affairs Ministry announces an ITLOS job vacancy in Germany
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a vacancy at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg, Germany. According to the Ministry, the available position is Associate Press Officer at the P2 grade level. The position is a part-time appointment at 50 per cent and will be based in Germany….
