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On its 43rd Independence Day, over 500 Vanuatu RSE workers and Ni-Van Residents, who currently reside in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato, are eagerly anticipated to assemble at the Pāpāmoa Sports and Recreation Centre for a joyous celebration. During the festivities, citizens and visitors will participate in various cultural events, parades, traditional dances, and other activities that showcase the nation’s cultural heritage and unity. Speeches by government officials reflect on the nation’s journey to independence and express aspirations for the future.

In a significant move, Ghana’s Parliament made a historic decision to amend the country’s Criminal Offences Act, resulting in the replacement of the death penalty with life imprisonment. The amendment was introduced by Francis-Xavier Sosu, Minister of Parliament with strong support from various rights groups. Following the successful vote, a total of 170 inmates who were previously on death row will now have their sentences commuted to life imprisonment. This decision marks a momentous step towards promoting a more humane and compassionate approach to criminal justice in the nation.

Read the original article here: https://www.jurist.org/news/2023/07/ghana-parliament-votes-to-end-death-penalty/

In a stunning display of talent, 19-year-old Australian swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan achieved an extraordinary milestone recently. She set a new world record in the women’s 200m freestyle event, clocking an impressive time of 1 minute and 52.85 seconds at the prestigious swimming world championships held in Fukuoka, Japan. O’Callaghan’s remarkable performance not only secured her a well-deserved victory but also placed her name in the annals of swimming history as she broke the previous world record for this event.

Read the original article here: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/latest-videos/mollie-ocallaghan-smashes-14-year-old-200m-freestyle-record-to-win-gold-at-worlds/videoshow/102142978.cms