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  • I have lost my funding for doctoral programme at Cambridge – Barker-Vormawor cries out

    I have lost my funding for doctoral programme at Cambridge – Barker-Vormawor cries out

    Activist and lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor has lamented the impact of his legal battle on his academic future, revealing that he has lost funding for his doctoral studies at Cambridge University.

    Barker-Vormawor was arrested in 2022 by National Security operatives and charged with treason felony over remarks suggesting a coup if Parliament passed the controversial E-Levy bill.

    After more than two years of legal proceedings, the Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, discontinued the case, leading to the charges being struck out by Justice Mary Ekua Yanzu on Tuesday, March 18.

    Following the court’s decision, Barker-Vormawor took to social media to express his frustration, sarcastically acknowledging the government’s success in derailing his academic pursuits.

    “Since the intention was to impede my doctoral programme, I want to say Ayekoo to the Government and to Godfred Dame. They succeeded. Kindly release my passport and take me off the No-Fly List,” he stated.

    He further disclosed the financial toll the case had taken on him, stating:

    “Now that I have lost my funding for Cambridge, we need to address that too so I can finish my programme.”

    Barker-Vormawor’s trial was one of several high-profile cases discontinued under Dr. Ayine’s tenure, alongside those involving Dr. Stephen Opuni, businessman Seidu Agongo, and former Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama.

  • FULL TEXT: A-G Dame addresses Cambridge Economic Crime Summit

    FULL TEXT: A-G Dame addresses Cambridge Economic Crime Summit

    Ghana’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, delivered a keynote address at the 41st Cambridge Economic Crime Conference, held from September 1st to 8th, 2024, at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, UK.

    The Cambridge Economic Crime Conference, renowned for its focus on combating financial misconduct, once again provided a unique opportunity for participants to exchange insights and develop strategies to address the complex challenges posed by economic crime in today’s interconnected world.

    The conference, which gathered top legal minds, senior judicial officers, law enforcement heads, and experts in the fight against economic crime, served as a global platform for addressing the growing menace of cross-border financial and economic crimes.

    In his address, Mr. Dame called for enhanced global cooperation among nations to effectively combat the rising tide of organized financial crimes. He emphasized that the successful prosecution of such crimes hinges on the ability to trace and identify the assets of criminals, which are often the proceeds of illicit activities.

    Attorney-General Godfred Dame at Cambridge Economic Crime Summit

    He stressed that the survival of the global community depends on how effectively countries can collaborate with their justice partners to tackle this menace and disrupt the income sources of criminals.

    Mr. Dame reflected on the theme “Suspect Assets,” noting that the conference serves as a robust platform for fostering collaboration among key players in both developed and developing nations.

    Mr. Dame’s address underscored the urgency of the global community coming together to share intelligence, strategies, and resources to effectively counter the growing threat of economic crime. He urged the international community to prioritize the disruption of criminal networks by targeting their financial lifelines, which often span multiple jurisdictions.

    Below is the full speech delivered by the Attorney-General.

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  • Man fatally stabbed in Cambridge during “planned attack”

    Man fatally stabbed in Cambridge during “planned attack”

    A man has been killed with a knife in Cambridge in what seems to be a planned attack early this morning.

    He was declared dead at 6:10 am after the accident in Carlton Way. The ambulance service called the police at 5:19am about a person who was hurt in Cambridge.

    The police are now looking into a murder and the person who did it has not been caught yet.

    Detective Chief Inspector Katie Dounias said that they can’t be sure how the man died until they do more tests, but they think he was stabbed on purpose.

    “We are looking into different clues and investigating to find the people who are responsible, but we haven’t arrested anyone yet. ” Carlton Way is located in the northern part of the university city.

    “We are asking anyone who was in the area this morning or has information to please contact us as soon as possible. “

  • Cambridge to welcome student from Ukraine to study maths

    Cambridge to welcome student from Ukraine to study maths

    A 17-year-old student from Kent, who is from Ukraine, got accepted to study math at the University of Cambridge.

    David came to Kent two years ago because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He has been studying at Skinners School in Tunbridge Wells since then.

    He told media in the South East that he thought he was good at math, so he applied. I thought I had an equal chance of getting in.

    David’s math teacher said he was the best student he had ever taught.

    “Laurence Satow, who has been a teacher for 30 years, said: “He is the best student I have ever taught. ” Success is certain.

    The school’s principal, Ed Wesson, said: “He has worked really hard and fit in well, especially considering he couldn’t speak the language when he first started. ”

    “I am very impressed and fascinated by his talent. ”

    David’s mom remembered: “He always liked numbers, not pictures. ” He enjoyed numbers since he was little.

    He will start studying at Cambridge in the fall.

  • ‘Devastating’ home fire claims lives of mom and two children in Cambridge

    ‘Devastating’ home fire claims lives of mom and two children in Cambridge

    Following a devastating fire that tore through a Cambridge residence, two children and a woman perished.

    Smoke began to seep through the windows of a two-story maisonette in Sackville Close around 1.08am on Friday, setting off the alarm.

    A team of 30 firefighters put up a lot of effort to put out the fire and stop it from spreading to other homes.

    A 30-year-old guy was able to leave the flat before help arrived, but he was transported to the hospital with significant injuries and is still there today.

    Two children, a boy and a girl, were rescued by firefighters.

    They received treatment at the scene by firefighters and paramedics but both later died in hospital.

    A woman in her 30s also died at the scene.

    Area Commander Stuart Smith, of Cambridge Police, said: ‘This is a devastating and deeply upsetting incident that will touch many people. Our thoughts are with the relatives, friends and neighbours of the family. It’s just heart-breaking.

    ‘We know this will have a huge impact on the local community and our fire safety team was in the area visiting residents yesterday to provide fire safety information and reassurance and will be returning next week.

    ‘A fire like this is one of the toughest incidents you can attend as a firefighter and we’re looking after the welfare of all those who responded to or supported this incident.’

    An investigation to establish the cause of the fire started yesterday and will continue over the weekend.