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Published on Mar 8, 2025

Scrap dealer jailed for stealing Ghana Water Limited’s fittings

By Laudia Sawer Ashaiman, March 08, GNA – The Ashaiman Circuit Court presided over by His Worship Mr. Derrick Parden Eshun has sentenced a 20-year-old scrap dealer, Tahiru Issah, to 12 months in prison with hard labour. The conviction follows his guilty …

Source: Ghana News Agency - Label Pending
Published on Mar 8, 2025

Man regains freedom after 19 years in Jail for a crime he didn’t commit

A businessman who was unfairly imprisoned for 19 years for a crime prosecutors were unable to prove he committed has been cleared and released by the Court of Appeal. The court unanimously ruled that there was no evidence linking him to the crime and that …

Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Ghana Month: The story of Accra James Town

Jamestown, a popular community in Accra has been a hot bed of political and social activities from the struggle against British colonial rule to date. The once vibrant community, some have argued, has lost its shine. A resident, Isaac Georges-Mensah says …

Source: 3News.com - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Ghana’s harsh anti-LGBTQ bill is back

If enacted, Ghana bill proposes prison for every gay person. Ghana President John Mahama Although new Ghana’s new president, John Mahama, has said he wants his regime to come up with its own anti-LGBTQ bill, a group of homophobic members of parliament have …

Source: Erasing 76 Crimes - Center-left
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Northern Smock, Kente: How Kwame Nkrumah promoted 'Wear Ghana' in the 1950s

In recent years, there has been an increase in the wearing of local prints, predominantly on days like Fridays, and in special instances like throughout March in celebration of Ghana Month. The Ghana Tourism Authority also launched a campaign aimed at …

Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Was February 24, 1966, Really Ghana’s Day of Shame?

Must we take the socialists serious when they say February 24, is the Day of Shame? These are the people who honour and hallow the name of Rawlings, the same person who canonized Kotoka and called him a hero for overthrowing Nkrumah. The one who said all …

Source: The Chronicle News Online - Label Pending
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Ghanaian Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill Imposing Harsh Anti-LGBTQ+ Measures

The bill proposes jail time for anyone who identifies as gay. Ghanaian lawmakers have reintroduced a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill where members of the LGBTQ+ community could face up to 10 years in prison. Currently, consensual same-sex acts are …

Source: Black Enterprise - Label Pending
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Using Agriculture to Define Ghana’s Destiny: An Open Letter to the Minister for Food and Agriculture

Dear Honourable Minister, Congratulations on your appointment as Ghana’s minister for food and agriculture. I write to you as someone who believes deeply in the boundless potential of Ghana’s agriculture to shape our nation’s destiny. We stand at a …

Source: Joy FM - Label Pending
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Ghana Month : Dr. Ako Adjei: Profile of the last to die among the Big Six

The month of March is observed in Ghana as ‘Ghana Month.’ Month-long activities are held by various organisations to commemorate the attainment of independence from the British on 6th March 1957. To mark this year’s celebration, 3news.com has decided to …

Source: 3News.com - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Ghana’s independence story

On the eve of 6th March, 1957, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah is reported to have made a profound statement. “From now on, there is a new African who is ready to fight his own battle and show that after all, the black man is capable of managing his own affairs …

Source: 3News.com - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Ghana Month : The life of Dr. J. B. Danquah, a politician, lawyer and poet

Month-long activities are held by various organisations to commemorate the attainment of independence from the British on 6th March 1957. To mark this year’s celebration, 3news.com has decided to highlight the contributions of all members of the ‘Big Six’ …

Source: 3News.com - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Constitution review committee announces stakeholder, zonal engagement

The Constitution Review Committee has announced plans to engage both targeted stakeholders and the general public in its ongoing efforts to review and amend Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. In a statement dated Friday, March 7, the Committee’s Secretariat …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Mar 7, 2025

68th Independence anniversary characterised by low key celebrations in regions

This year’s Independence Day anniversary celebration was organised on a low key at the regions following government’s decision to cut cost and make the event brief. The usual pomp and pageantry that characterised the event at the regions and districts …

Source: Ghanaian Times - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 7, 2025

Is the NPP dead?

A stranger to African and Ghanaian politics especially, will be struck to ask if the NPP is run from Parliament under directives from its leadership there. Where is the National Executive? The questioner would soonest conclude something had gone …

Source: Ghanaian Times - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 7, 2025

A Legacy of Failure: A Betrayal of Black African Women and a Failed Vision for California

Yes, representation matters, but how much does it truly matter when it is merely symbolic? Anyone can style themselves as a caring, reformist leader, but it is their actions that distinguish an arrogant, disconnected politician from a genuine, transparent …

Source: California Globe - Label Pending
Published on Mar 6, 2025

Muntaka emphasizes his commitment to digitalizing Interior Ministry’s services

The Minister of the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has outlined his plans for the Ministry, emphasizing his commitment to digitalizing the Ministry’s services to make them more accessible to the public. He called for Public-Private Partnerships to …

Source: 3News.com - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 8, 2025

Europe’s most wanted drug lord seen in video partying with Sierra Leone officials

Jos Leijdekkers as captured in a screen grab of a video taken in a church in Sierra Leone on New Year’s Eve. Dutch fugitive and Europe’s most wanted drug baron, Jos Leijdekkers also known as ‘Bolle Jos’ has been seen in a new video that has surfaced …

Source: Ghana Business News - Neutral
Published on Mar 8, 2025

1979 Killings: Meet the 8 army generals executed under Jerry Rawlings' orders

After the late president and military leader, Jerry John Rawlings, assumed office for the first time through a coup d'état in 1979, he caused the arrest of some senior military officers in the Ghana Armed Forces. Some of the senior military officers …

Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral
Published on Mar 8, 2025

Agalga, Ntim Fordjour to lead Defence and Interior Committee of 9th Parliament

Builsa North Member of Parliament, James Agalga, and John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, have been appointed as Chairman and Ranking Member, respectively, of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior in Ghana’s …

Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 12:30 GMT

Christopher Combs, Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney, Helps Hazelwood Man Avoid Incarceration in Felony Case

Facing over 25 years in prison with an 85% mandatory minimum, a Hazelwood man avoided a lengthy sentence thanks to the strategic defense led by Chris Combs. HAZELWOOD, MO, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 22SL-CR04488-01 - ST (DV) V …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 17:23 GMT

Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation Announces Update on Preliminary Assessment of Civilian Death at Mid-...

NEW YORK – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today announced that it is recusing itself from further assessment and investigation of the corrections officers involved in the events preceding the death of Messiah Nantwi …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 03:11 GMT

Notorious Violent Mexican Cartel Leader Sentenced to Life Plus 30 Years in Prison for International Drug Trafficking and ...

A U.S.-Mexican dual national and co-founder of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) — an international drug trafficking organization — was sentenced today in the District of Columbia to a term of life in prison plus 30 years to run consecutively …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 03:41 GMT

St. Albans Barracks // VCOR, Retail Theft, Arrest on Warrant

STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE CASE#: 25A2001624 TROOPER: Brennan McGowan STATION: St Albans Barracks CONTACT#: 802-524-5993 DATE/TIME: 03…

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 03:40 GMT

St. Albans Barracks / Unlawful Mischief, VCOR

STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE CASE#: 25A2001290 TROOPER: Adam Martin STATION: St Albans Barracks CONTACT#: 802-524-5993 DATE/TIME: 02/ …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 22:28 GMT

California State Prison‑Los Angeles County Investigating Death of Incarcerated Person as Homicide

LANCASTER, CA – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the Mar. 7, 2025, death of an incarcerated person at California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC) as a homicide. At 7:20 a.m., incarcerated person …

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Published on March 8, 2025 - 01:57 GMT

Highway to jail – Campo Border Patrol agents seize nearly 200 pounds of meth on Interstate 8

PINE VALLEY, Calif. — U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Campo Station intercepted 198 pounds of methamphetamine in a smuggling attempt Sunday night. U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Campo Station intercepted 198 pounds of methamphetamine …

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Published on March 6, 2025 - 18:44 GMT

Kansasville, Wis. Man Sentenced to Prison for Assaulting DNR Warden

TOWN OF LINCOLN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced Forest County Circuit Court Judge Leon D. Stenz sentenced Mark A. Szczerba II, 43, of Kansasville, Wis., to 4.5 years initial confinement and 4.5 years extended supervision …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 17:32 GMT

Georgetown University's Hoyalytics Data Science Students to Tackle Real-World Data Analytics at Newsmatics

The Internship Program Will Allow Students to Identify Trends and Make Data-Driven Recommendations WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Data science students at Georgetown University will soon have an exciting opportunity …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 16:13 GMT

Republican and Democratic Lawmakers Call on Interior Secretary to Nix Barred Owl Kill Plan

19 lawmakers call on the Interior Department to prevent the killing of more than 450,000 barred owls WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Representatives Troy E. Nehls, R-Tex., and Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D- …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Toronto’s Top Licensed Insolvency Trustee Recognized Once Again by ThreeBestRated® For The Year 2025

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For yet another year, Victor Fong of Fong and Partners Inc. has been recognized by ThreeBestRated® as one of the top licensed insolvency trustee firms in Toronto. This prestigious …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 15:44 GMT

ARAX Holdings Corp. Receives Letter of Intent for Enterprise Payment Processing Collaboration

A significant milestone in developing secure, and compliant digital transactions, targeting the multi-billion-dollar high-risk payment processing industry. Arax Holdings Corp (OTCBB:ARAT) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 14:13 GMT

Digital Marketing Agency Holds Trademark for Results Driven Marketing®

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Results Driven Marketing, LLC proudly announces that it holds the official trademark for Results Driven Marketing®, as conferred by the United States Patent & Trademark …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Legal Advice: Essential Guide for First-Time Homeowners

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Buying a home for the first time can be an exhilarating experience, but it also comes with a variety of legal considerations that can be a lot to handle for first-time buyers. From …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 12:45 GMT

Nethopper Helps Sway AI Deliver Predictive 'No-Code' Insights to Business Teams

Sway AI selects KAOPS platform as key building block for AI infrastructure and operations BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nethopper, providing robust infrastructure and observability for AI applications, today …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 12:30 GMT

Christopher Combs, Missouri Criminal Defense Attorney, Helps Hazelwood Man Avoid Incarceration in Felony Case

Facing over 25 years in prison with an 85% mandatory minimum, a Hazelwood man avoided a lengthy sentence thanks to the strategic defense led by Chris Combs. HAZELWOOD, MO, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 22SL-CR04488-01 - ST (DV) V …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 12:30 GMT

Nebraska Lawmakers Consider LB486 to Standardize Home Care Reimbursement Rates

Caretech COO Testifies on the Urgent Need for Fair Compensation for Home Care Providers LINCOLN, NE, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On February 27, 2025, Nebraska lawmakers convened to hear testimony on Legislative Bill 486 (LB486), …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Massachusetts Moderators Association Publishes Fourth Edition of Town Meeting Time

The definitive guide to the art and practice of Massachusetts Town Meeting and local participatory democracy. NORTH ANDOVER, MA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Massachusetts Moderators Association (MMA) is proud to …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 11:45 GMT

Amanda and Jared Rosenberg Proudly Carrying Forward a Distinguished Legacy in the Legal Profession

Rosenberg & Rosenberg welcomes Amanda & Jared as they continue a legacy in law. Jared joins the Florida office, while Amanda serves as Of Counsel in NYC HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rosenberg & …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 11:02 GMT

Jadine Chou Named New Senior Advisor at 21CP Solutions

The Former Chicago Public Schools Security Chief a Nationally Recognized Leader in Safety and Security Planning CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 21CP Solutions welcomes Jadine Chou to the firm as a Senior Advisor. …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

The Radicati Group Releases “Information Archiving – Market Quadrant, 2025”

A competitive analysis of the market for Information Archiving Services revealing Top Players, Mature Players, Specialists, and Trail Blazers PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The latest market brief by The …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 06:41 GMT

The Clark Law Office Releases Free Legal Guide to Help Michigan Personal Injury Victims Protect Their Rights

New e-book, 7 Costly Mistakes to Avoid After a Personal Injury provides crucial insights to help accident victims maximize their compensation. LANSING, MI, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Clark Law Office, a leading …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 14:30 GMT

Wyoming Enacts "Homeschool Freedom Act" as HSLDA Fights to Protect Homeschool Freedoms Nationwide

Purcellville, VA, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) alongside its partners celebrates a significant victory for homeschool freedom in Wyoming with the signing of House Bill 46, the "Homeschool Freedom …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 14:30 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT for REGN and BIOA: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of ...

LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 14:25 GMT

Johnson Fistel Launches Investigation into Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. for Potential Securities Law Violations

SAN DIEGO, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, LLP is investigating whether Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCTT) or any of its executive officers or others violated securities laws by misrepresenting or …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Zaya Younan, El Septimo CEO, Awarded U.S. Design Patent for Revolutionary Refrigerator Ashtray

Los Angeles, CA, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Septimo Cigars is proud to announce that its CEO, Zaya Younan, has been awarded U.S. Design Patent D1,064,394 S for his groundbreaking invention—a multi-functional cigar ashtray assembly that combines …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 13:48 GMT

Johnson Fistel has Commenced an Investigation on Behalf of Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (PAL) Shareholders

SAN DIEGO, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, LLP is investigating whether Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAL) or any of its executive officers or others violated securities laws by misrepresenting or …

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Published on March 10, 2025 - 13:15 GMT

BioCardia Announces Japanese Patent for Helix™ Biotherapeutic Delivery System

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioCardia®, Inc. [Nasdaq: BCDA], a global leader in cellular and cell-derived therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, today announces that the Japan Patent Office has …

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