Resumption of Court of Appeal sittings nationwide announced by Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo
Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo made a significant announcement on Thursday, 4 April, regarding the Judicial Service’s plan to resume Court of Appeal sittings nationwide in April 2024. This decision comes after the Judicial Service had halted some Court of Appeal sittings in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In her address to members of the Judicial Press Corps, Chief Justice Torkornoo shared details about the restructuring of the Court of Appeal in various regions. Specifically, the Court of Appeal in Kumasi will now serve Ashanti, Bono East and West, and Ahafo Regions. Additionally, plans are being put in place to allow for virtual hearings at the Kumasi Court of Appeal to better cater to the needs of the people in Tamale and the northern part of the country. Chief Justice Torkornoo also mentioned that cases from the Western North would be managed by the Court of Appeal in Kumasi due to proximity. Furthermore, the Central and Western Court of Appeal will be relocated to Sekondi instead of Cape Coast, as the facilities in Cape Coast were in need of infrastructure development. The decisions made in reshaping the Court of Appeal system were a result of extensive consultations with key stakeholders in the justice delivery process, including Parliament and the Ghana Bar Association. On a different note, Chief Justice Torkornoo highlighted the Judicial Service’s efforts in paralegal training and infrastructure development. She announced that a curriculum for paralegal training had been developed, and plans were underway to deliver training for trainees outside the judiciary. Furthermore, renovations of washrooms in the Supreme Court Building were at 70% completion as part of an ongoing project. Looking ahead, Chief Justice Torkornoo announced that on 8 April 2024, she would outline her vision for effective justice delivery and launch an outreach program aimed at ensuring that justice is served seamlessly. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
80-Year-Old US Woman K!lled by Elephant During Safari in Zambia
An 80-year-old woman from the US has tragically lost her life after being attacked by an aggressive elephant during a safari drive in Zambia’s Kafue National Park. Apexnewsgh reports The incident took place on Saturday when a large elephant charged at the vehicle carrying six people, causing it to flip over several times. According to Keith Vincent, CEO of the safari group, the vehicle was unable to move out of the elephant’s path due to the terrain. Sadly, the 80-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries, while four other guests sustained minor injuries and are currently receiving trauma counseling. One woman was transported to a hospital in South Africa for further treatment. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, with the police and the department of national parks and wildlife involved in the case. The woman’s remains will be repatriated to the US in the coming days. Vincent expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased and assured support for the guests and guide involved in the distressing incident. He explained that the vehicle had stopped due to being trapped by the terrain and vegetation, leading to the unfortunate encounter with the elephant. This incident has sparked concerns about increasing elephant populations in neighboring countries such as Zimbabwe and Botswana, which have also reported deadly elephant attacks in recent years. The safety of tourists on safari drives in these regions has raised questions about how to manage interactions with wildlife to prevent such tragic incidents in the future. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Black Stars Assistant Coach John Paintsil Sues Journalists and Media Entities for Defamation
John Paintsil, the recently appointed assistant coach for the Black Stars, has taken legal action against four sports journalists and three media entities for defamation. Apexnewsgh reports The journalists named in the lawsuit are Veronica Commey, Saddick Adams, Christopher Nimley, and Patrick Osei Agyemang, also known as Countryman Songo. In addition to the journalists, the media entities Omni Media Limited, Angel Broadcasting Network, and Multimedia Group have also been served with a writ. They have been given a deadline of eight days to respond and enter an appearance in court. Paintsil, who has had a successful career as a player and now as a coach, is taking a stand against what he believes to be false and damaging statements made about him. The lawsuit is a response to the allegations made by the journalists and the media entities and is a step towards clearing his name. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com