Ghana employers appeal to government to lower electricity tariffs Ghana Business NewsThe Ghana Employers Association (GEA) has appealed to the Government to lower non-domestic electricity tariffs to help boost industrial growth in the country.
Ghana employers appeal to government to lower electricity tariffs Ghana Business NewsThe Ghana Employers Association (GEA) has appealed to the Government to lower non-domestic electricity tariffs to help boost industrial growth in the country.
The US to Target China for Helping Iran Overcome Sanctions on Oil Trade Iran News UpdateThe United States under the Trump administration has been putting Iran through a “campaign of maximum pressure”. It has targeted a number of trades in Ir…
Border Patrol seized fake NBA championship rings valued at $560,000 Fox BusinessU.S. Customs and Border Protection seize a shipment of counterfeit NBA championship rings at Los Angeles International Airport.
Border Patrol seized fake NBA championship rings valued at $560000 Fox BusinessU.S. Customs and Border Protection seize a shipment of counterfeit NBA championship rings at Los Angeles International Airport.
Afghan national smuggles 2 kg gold worth Rs 76 lakh in shoes, held at Delhi airport Zee NewsAn Afghan national was held at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport for allegedly smuggling two gold biscuits weighing one kg each inside the …
KYC, Corruption and Queue Jumpers Global Banking And Finance ReviewBy Sam Sheen, Financial Crime Expert Adviser, Efficient Frontiers International (EFI.
Ghana Employers Association appeals to gov’t to reduce electricity tariffs GhanaWebThe Ghana Employers Association (GEA) has made an appeal to the government to reduce the non-domestic electricity tariffs to help boost industrial growth in …
World Gold Council publishes code encouraging ethical mining for members Mining MXTHE World Gold Council (WGC) has published a set of guidelines for its members intended to encourage improved environmental and ethical standards, said …
GEA appeals to gov’t to lower electricity tariffs Myjoyonline.comThe Ghana Employers Association has appealed to the Government to lower non-domestic electricity tariffs to help boost industrial growth in the country.
Delhi Police constable thrashed by bootlegger and his family India TodayPolice said they have arrested the accused identified as Sumit, his wife Pinky and his mother Shanti, all resident of Hind Vihar in Prem Nagar area.
Frustration as illicit activities still hound Bilibid ABS-CBN NewsMANILA – Frustration is running high among government officials as high-profile inmates reportedly managed to continue with their illegal drug operations at the …
What did this former Sars official know about Big Tobacco’s dodgy dealings? BhekisisaState capture was a godsend for tobacco dealers, writes former Sars official Johann van Loggerenberg in his latest book, which may shed new light on one of …
BAT not out of puff just yet Financial MailAs pressure mounts thanks to new tobacco laws and the illicit tobacco trade, the acquisition of e-cigarette seller Twisp gives British American Tobacco (BAT) a …
ECOWAS Draws Religious Community into Drug Fight Liberian Daily ObserverIt remains vividly clear that the illicit use of narcotic substances mainly by the younger generation has become rampant that many youth have developed mental …
Cornwall considered ‘gateway’ for Canadian contraband tobacco Cornwall Seaway NewsCORNWALL, Ontario – The National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco (NCACT) held a press conference on Wednesday, Sept. 11 outside of the Cornwall …
Anti-contraband spokesperson launches Dirty Money report in Cornwall Standard FreeholderCriminal gangs are continuing to make lots of money from illegal tobacco, and it’s being used to fund activities including the distribution and selling o…
Anti-contraband spokesperson launches Dirty Money report in Cornwall Standard FreeholderCriminal gangs are continuing to make lots of money from illegal tobacco, and it’s being used to fund activities including the distribution and selling o…
Nearly 3,000 illegal marijuana businesses found in California audit, dwarfing legal trade Los Angeles TimesCalifornia’s black market for cannabis is at least three times the size of its regulated weed industry, according to an audit made pub…
Workforce Drug Positivity Increases in More Than One-Third of US Industry Sectors Examined, According to Quest Diagnostics Multi-Year Analysis BioSpaceSECAUCUS, N.J., Sept. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — One third of U.S. industry sectors experien…
Sanctions on China aren’t the answer to Australia’s opioid problem The StrategistThe US is in the midst of an opioid epidemic that is showing no signs of abating. In 2017, more than 70,000 Americans died from drug overdoses, around 40% of …
Marijuana Industry Groups Urge Congressional Action Amid Vaping-Related Injuries Marijuana MomentTwo major marijuana industry associations issued statements on Wednesday responding to the recent spike in severe lung injuries that seem to be …
Weedmaps reiterates pledge to drop all illicit retailers from site; LA dispensary group calls for immediate fines Marijuana Business DailyOnline marijuana advertising giant Weedmaps has offered more details on its plan to remove unlicensed c…
Sense and Sensimilla: Cannabis Is Legal in Vermont … With Some Restrictions Seven DaysOn July 1, 2018, Vermont legalized recreational cannabis and thus embarked on its Great Weed Legalization Experiment. So far, the reviews have been mixed.
California man jailed for soliciting murder of stepmother on dark web Illicit TradeA man from California has been sentenced to three years behind bars after being found guilty of attempting to hire an assassin on the dark web to kill his …
JTI removes 40th gantry from a retailer selling illegal tobacco Forecourt TraderJapan Tobacco International (JTI) has removed its 40th tobacco gantry from a retailer prosecuted for sales of illegal tobacco. Wheeler Street Foodstore…
Juul Labs opposes higher tax on e-cigarettes manilastandard.netUS-based electronic cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs Inc. expressed its opposition to the proposal in Congress to increase the excise taxes on electronic …
Dumanjug police: Slain councilman was a Tokhang surrenderer but no link to the drug trade after village polls INQUIRER.netCEBU CITY, Philippines — The Dumanjug town police said that slain Paculob Barangay Councilman Joselito Aninon was a dru…
Regulations could further grow illegal cigarette trade – Carreras Jamaica Observer
Regulations could further grow illegal cigarette trade – Carreras Jamaica ObserverCarreras Limited, Jamaica’s sole licenced distributor of cigarettes, is cautioning that the impending tobacco regulations being promulgated by the Ministry of …
Surge in use of Illicit Streaming Devices amongst online Filipino consumers BenzingaNewly released survey finds 34% of online consumers use illicit streaming devices (ISDs) to view pirated TV channels and video-on-demand *content*. Two third…
Police focus on drugs and violence The North Central ReviewDrug busts, family violence, assaults and burglaries are the current focus for Mitchell Criminal Investigation Unit. Despite the tobacco raids across Mitchell Shire …
Nigeria, China partner to curb illegal wildlife trade Daily TrustNigeria and China are to strengthen bilateral relations to tackle illegal wildlife trade in line with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of …
Power Ledger Goes to Rural Australia to Trade Surplus Energy via DLT CointelegraphBlockchain energy startup Power Ledger to launch first trial of P2P tech in rural areas of Western Australia to trade surplus energy on the blockchain.
Market Continues to Trade Sideways as Bitcoin Price Dips Below $10,300 CointelegraphThe price of Bitcoin dips slightly below $10300 as the market continues to trade sideways.
Customs and Border Control shatter dreaded smugglers, unravel witty tricks The Star, KenyaCustoms officers from the KRA and security personnel routinely encounter scary experiences.
Galleon’s Rajaratnam free from prison after almost 8 years newsindiatimes.comRaj Rajaratnam, the mastermind of what prosecutors said was one of the largest hedge-fund insider-trading rings in U.S. history, is out of prison — almost two …
Galleon’s Rajaratnam free from prison after almost 8 years newsindiatimes.comRaj Rajaratnam, the mastermind of what prosecutors said was one of the largest hedge-fund insider-trading rings in U.S. history, is out of prison — almost two …
Arbitrage Trading in Crypto, Explained CointelegraphThe age-old strategy of arbitrage capitalizes on price imbalances between markets — but how does it work in the cryptocurrency world?
How the US opioid crisis could be on the brink of becoming a global phenomenon Illicit TradeFor the best part of a decade, the world has looked on with horror as the US opioid crisis has spiralled out of control. Up until 2018, the number of…
South Sudan: Only a Lasting Peace Guarantees Prosperity in South Sudan AllAfrica.comOpinion – September 12 marks one year since President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar, along with other parties signed the revitalised peace …
OBATH: Only a lasting peace guarantees prosperity in S. Sudan The East AfricanSeptember 12 marks one year since President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar, along with other parties signed the revitalised peace agreement …
Thai Cabinet minister denies drug conviction report Daily PressA member of Thailand’s Cabinet said Tuesday that an Australian newspaper report that he was imprisoned there for four years on a drug smuggling conviction …
Thai Cabinet minister denies drug conviction report Orlando SentinelA member of Thailand’s Cabinet said Tuesday that an Australian newspaper report that he was imprisoned there for four years on a drug smuggling conviction …
Thai Cabinet minister denies drug conviction report Fresno BeeA Thai Cabinet deputy minister says an Australian newspaper report that he was imprisoned there on a drug smuggling conviction was concocted by his political …
Thai Cabinet minister denies drug conviction report Merced Sun-StarA Thai Cabinet deputy minister says an Australian newspaper report that he was imprisoned there on a drug smuggling conviction was concocted by his political …
Thai Cabinet minister denies drug conviction report ABC NewsA member of Thailand’s Cabinet said Tuesday that an Australian newspaper report that he was imprisoned there for four years on a drug smuggling conviction …
Huge haul of illegal tobacco seized from shops in Chorley, Leyland and Preston Lancashire PostA huge haul of illegal tobacco, along with cash and imitation guns, has been netted in a joint operation between Lancashire County Council Trading …
Global Spectroscopic Personal Radiation Detector Market Demand is Thriving with ample opportunities in the Customs Operations News Reel HubExposure to increased levels of radiation is highly dangerous to individuals. Governments of countries…
Thai Cabinet minister denies drug conviction report Washington PostA Thai Cabinet deputy minister says an Australian newspaper report that he was imprisoned there on a drug smuggling conviction was concocted by his political …
Duty-free shopping to return in no-deal Brexit scenario RTE.ieThe Minister for Finance has announced that duty-free shopping for people travelling from Ireland to UK ports and airports would return in the event of a no-deal …
Sars’ track plan ‘might not work’ SowetanLIVEIllicit cigarette trade has been on the rise and it is estimated the country has lost R8bn in taxes./Kevin Sutherland. The track and trace system that the SA …
WAVE OF GLOBAL SAND TRADE MAY BE DEPLETING BEACHES Global Trade MagazineThe growing need for sand has led to illicit sand trade and “sand mafias” in developing and emerging economies across the world.
Duty-free shopping to return in no-deal Brexit scenario RTE.ieThe Minister for Finance has announced that duty-free shopping for people travelling from Ireland to UK ports and airports would return in the event of a no-deal …
Thai Cabinet minister denies drug conviction report Minneapolis Star TribuneA member of Thailand’s Cabinet said Tuesday that an Australian newspaper report that he was imprisoned there for four years on a drug smuggling conviction …
Thai Cabinet minister denies drug conviction report Washington PostA Thai Cabinet deputy minister says an Australian newspaper report that he was imprisoned there on a drug smuggling conviction was concocted by his political …
Undocumented elephant ivory trade ‘thriving’ in Massachusetts: Humane Society WTOPAn undercover investigation by animal welfare activists found that the sale of undocumented elephant ivory is still “thriving” in Massachusetts despite efforts…
Undocumented elephant ivory trade ‘thriving’ in Massachusetts: Humane Society WTOPAn undercover investigation by animal welfare activists found that the sale of undocumented elephant ivory is still “thriving” in Massachusetts despite efforts…
Not so! | Columnist Trinidad & Tobago ExpressThe Jamaica Coalition for Tobacco Control (JCTC) notes with interest recent statements by board members of Jamaica’s main tobacco company who assert that …
US SEC Chairman on Bitcoin ETFs: ‘There Is Work Left to Be Done’ CointelegraphIn a recent interview, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton says there is more work to be done before approving a Bitcoin ETF.
London-Based Hedge Fund Raises $50M to Launch New Crypto Investment Fund CointelegraphNickel Asset Management, a United Kingdom-based hedge fund manager, has raised $50 million for its newly launched crypto investment fund. According to a …
Lodges, guesthouses becoming safe haven for flesh trade? The HinduFive rackets busted, 10 women rescued in last few weeks; CCTV cameras must for these rented accommodations, says DCP.
Uganda: Ura Starts Implementation of Digital Tax Stamp System AllAfrica.comUganda Revenue Authority (URA) has started the implementation of the Digital Tax Stamps system.
Opinion | India’s vape ban only deprives smokers of safer options LivemintThe world has embraced electronic cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) as harm-reduction alternatives …
Irish border riddle still confounds the Brexit experts Boston 25 NewsBRUSSELS (AP) – In announcing Monday that he hopes to break the Brexit deadlock by next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seeking to solve in a matter …
Irish border riddle still confounds the Brexit experts Charlotte ObserverWith Brexit due on Oct. 31 and a costly withdrawal without a deal a possibility, experts still do not appear to know or are not saying exactly what checks are likely …
Irish border riddle still confounds the Brexit experts Idaho StatesmanWith Brexit due on Oct. 31 and a costly withdrawal without a deal a possibility, experts still do not appear to know or are not saying exactly what checks are likely …
Irish Border Riddle Still Confounds the Brexit Experts U.S. News & World ReportBRUSSELS (AP) — In announcing Monday that he hopes to break the Brexit deadlock by next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seeking to solve in a …
Portuguese police smash Europe’s second-largest dark web counterfeit currency network Illicit TradePolice in Portugal have broken up what has been described as Europe’s second-largest dark web counterfeit currency network in an operation bac…
Irish border riddle still confounds the Brexit experts Las Vegas SunIn announcing Monday that he hopes to break the Brexit deadlock by next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seeking to solve in a matter of weeks a puzzle …
URA starts implementation of digital tax stamp system Daily MonitorExpected benefits. According Digital stamps according to URA will help to prevent the entry of counterfeits as well improve URA’s tracking capabilities.
Irish border riddle still confounds the Brexit experts The Associated PressBRUSSELS (AP) — In announcing Monday that he hopes to break the Brexit deadlock by next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seeking to solve in a …
Irish border riddle still confounds the Brexit experts KIRO SeattleBRUSSELS (AP) – In announcing Monday that he hopes to break the Brexit deadlock by next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seeking to solve in a matter …
Irish border riddle still confounds the Brexit experts Washington PostWith Brexit due on Oct. 31 and a costly withdrawal without a deal a possibility, experts still do not appear to know or are not saying exactly what checks are likely …
Irish border riddle still confounds the Brexit experts The Seattle TimesBRUSSELS (AP) — In announcing Monday that he hopes to break the Brexit deadlock by next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seeking to solve in a …
China can help solve Mexico’s illegal logging crisis chinadialogueAction against suppliers and buyers in markets such as China is urgently needed to protect endangered Mexican rosewood.
A Humane World HSUS NewsAn HSUS undercover investigation has unearthed a thriving market for elephant ivory products in Massachusetts, as lawmakers there consider a bill that would …
Organised crime and poor policy behind Africa’s looming drugs crisis defenceWebAfrica faces a substantial increase in illegal drug use fuelled by organised crime and ineffective policy. In the next 30 years, sub-Saharan Africa will see the ….
Galleon’s Raj Rajaratnam Is Released From Prison Two Years Early adaderana.lkBloomberg – Raj Rajaratnam, the mastermind of what prosecutors said was one of the largest hedge-fund insider-trading rings in U.S. history, is out of prison …
Nearly half of Scots support legalisation of cannabis | Christian News on Christian Today ChristianTodayNearly half of Scots support a change in the law to legalise cannabis, The Times has found in a survey.
Nearly half of Scots support legalisation of cannabis | Christian News on Christian Today ChristianTodayNearly half of Scots support a change in the law to legalise cannabis, The Times has found in a survey.
Dubai News | News Centre Dubai Media OfficeDubai Customs has received 1,375 intelligence calls through Rafed channels since the launch of the *service* in 2015 until the end of the first half of 2019.
Dubai News | News Centre Dubai Media OfficeDubai Customs has received 1,375 intelligence calls through Rafed channels since the launch of the *service* in 2015 until the end of the first half of 2019.
BAT finds itself in a lose-lose situation The Edge Markets MYBRITISH American Tobacco (M) Bhd started this year with high expectations but managing director Erik Stoel says the group has now found itself in a lose-lose …
BAT finds itself in a lose-lose situation The Edge Markets MYBRITISH American Tobacco (M) Bhd started this year with high expectations but managing director Erik Stoel says the group has now found itself in a lose-lose …
Call for UK Government to tackle drug dealing on social media ITV NewsRead the latest Wales stories, Call for UK Government to tackle drug dealing on social media on ITV News, videos, stories and all the latest Wales news.
New customs chief counts on automation to weed out fraud at KRA The Star, KenyaDepartment collected Sh500bn in the financial year ended June 30.
CM blames outsiders for drug trade in Himachal Pradesh Times of IndiaConceding that drug addiction prevailed in Himachal Pradesh like other states, state chief minister Jai Ram Thakur said all-out efforts are being made.
Irish border riddle still confounds the Brexit experts The Daily ProgressBRUSSELS (AP) — In announcing Monday that he hopes to break the Brexit deadlock by next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seeking to solve in a …
Irish border riddle still confounds the Brexit experts CityNews CalgaryBRUSSELS — In announcing Monday that he hopes to break the Brexit deadlock by next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seeking to solve in a matter of …
(2nd LD) Moon appoints Cho Kuk as justice minister despite huge political opposition Yonhap NewsATTN: UPDATES throughout with Moon’s statement; ADDS photo, byline)By Lee Chi-dong …
War on drugs failing Trinidad NewsDr Agatha Carrington, Secretary, Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development, has called for greater collaboration among all sectors in tackling the …
Four killed in separate Bannu incidents The Express TribuneBANNU: At least three people were killed and three others seriously wounded when two groups clashed over a property dispute in Bannu on Sunday.
A Short History of the ASEAN Digital Future Modern DiplomacyThis month, Malaysia celebrates its 62nd anniversary of Independence, led by 94-year old but digitally savvy Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Angel tax needs sanitising BusinessLineLinking exemption for start-ups to end-use of funds is restrictive.
AfTCA can’t ignore continent’s security issues The HeraldThe new African free trade zone came into effect at the end of May 2019. All of the African Union’s member states are now legally bound to allow African goods …
Galleon’s Rajaratnam gets early release from prison The Business TimesManhattan. RAJ Rajaratnam, the mastermind of what prosecutors said was one of the largest hedge-fund insider-trading rings in US history, is out of prison …
US Treasury warns shipping industry against doing business with Iran and ‘oil-for-terror’ networks CNBCThe Treasury is warning those in the maritime industry to be wary of involvement with regimes or entities that have been deemed terror spo…
Survey finds 23 pct of Malaysian use illicit streaming devices | Borneo Post Online The Borneo PostKUALA LUMPUR: A new study of the *content* viewing behavior of Malaysian consumers, revealed that 23 per cent of consumers use a TV box which …
Palace defends De Lima witness transfer Philippine StarThere is nothing irregular in the transfer of high-profile convicts who testified against Sen. Leila de Lima to the Philippine Marines headquarters, Malacañang …