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 Workers observe May Day

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Staff of New Times Corporation marching Photos Okai Elizabeth.
Staff of New Times Corporation marching Photos Okai Elizabeth.

Scores of Ghanaian workers on Thursday con­verged at the Independence Square in Accra to mark this year’s May Day celebration with a parade.

Similar parades were also held in the various regions to recognise the effort of workers in nation building.

Themed “Resetting Pay and Conditions of Service – The Role of Stakeholders.” It celebrates the con­tribution of workers to the nation’s socio economic development.

In attendance was the President of the Republic, Mr John Dramani Mahama and other high profile per­sonalities across government and the labour front.

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Characteristically, workers cladded in several customised T-shirts and polo shirts with official logos boldly emblazoned on them.

They also wielded several placards with various inscriptions, drawing government’s attention to their concerns.

Addressing them, President Mahama gave the assurance that his administration will bring develop­ment and investment to all 16 regions.

This, he said would lead to massive job creation

 By Linda Abrefie Wadie

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24 Hour Economy Authority signs MoU to plan Volta Economic Corridor

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The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.

The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.

The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.

The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.

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According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.

It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.

By: Jacob Aggrey

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GBA President urges humility and fairness in justice delivery at Supreme Court anniversary

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President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.

She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”

Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.

She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.

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Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.

The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.

She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.

By: Jacob Aggrey

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