{
  "id": 15634076,
  "title": "Ghana Publishing Company launches online bookshop for Acts of Parliament, Constitution",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ghana-publishing-company-launches-online-bookshop-for-acts-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T17:44:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-publishing-company-launches-online-bookshop-for-acts-of-parliament-constitution/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaians are now able to purchase Acts of Parliament, copies of the Constitution, and other government publications online through a new service launched by the Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL). This convenient option allows individuals and institutions to receive official documents directly at their preferred locations without the need to travel to Accra. GPCL Managing Director, Nana Kwasi Boatey, Esq., announced the initiative during a press conference on Monday, October 19, 2026, highlighting its purpose to address the challenges people face in obtaining government publications.\n\nMr. Boatey explained that residents outside of Accra often had to endure lengthy journeys to buy Acts of Parliament and other publications, sometimes spending more on transportation than on the documents themselves. Additionally, the company's limited physical presence across the country had facilitated the unauthorized printing and sale of Acts of Parliament. The online bookshop aims to streamline the process by offering customers the ability to visit GPCL’s website, select their desired publications, place orders, and have the items delivered to their preferred locations.\n\nUnder the new system, the service covers publications available at GPCL's Business Centre, including Acts of Parliament and copies of the Constitution. Mr. Boatey emphasized that the initiative was partly a response to public requests for a more convenient way to access government documents. He also mentioned that GPCL is working on enhancing electronic access to its publications. The online bookshop is anticipated to save time and transportation costs, particularly for those living outside the national capital, and is part of GPCL’s broader efforts to leverage technology to extend its services nationwide.",
  "summary": "Ghanaians can now order Acts of Parliament, copies of the Constitution and other official publications online and have them delivered to their locations without travelling to Accra. The service follows the introduction of an online bookshop by the Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL) to improve public access to government publications. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Monday, October…",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ghana-publishing-company-introduces-online-system-to-combat-fake",
        "published": "2026-10-19T17:11:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "GPCL makes Ghana’s laws available for online purchase and delivery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/gpcl-makes-ghanas-laws-available-for-online-purchase-and-delivery",
        "published": "2026-10-19T19:03:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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