{
  "id": 15634080,
  "title": "Ghana Publishing Company introduces online system to combat fake gazettes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ghana-publishing-company-introduces-online-system-to-combat-fake",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T17:11:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-publishing-company-introduces-online-system-to-combat-fake-gazettes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL) has launched an online verification system to verify the authenticity of gazettes and combat the spread of fake documents, according to a press conference held in Accra on Monday, October 19, 2026. The initiative aims to enable individuals and organizations to confirm the genuineness of gazettes without needing to visit the company's offices. GPCL Managing Director, Nana Kwasi Boatey, Esq., revealed that the company has already implemented measures to address the issue of fake gazettes, but the new online system will make the verification process simpler for the public. Previously, interested parties had to contact or visit GPCL to verify a gazette. The new system facilitates online checks, allowing users to differentiate genuine publications from fraudulent ones. Gazettes are crucial official government publications used to disseminate notices, appointments, and other legally required information. Verifying their authenticity is vital for those who rely on them for official and legal purposes. In addition to the online verification system, GPCL has made gazette publications available online, enabling the public to access and check published documents along with their dates. This move aims to resolve disputes concerning publication dates, including those related to election notices. Making gazette publications accessible online is also intended to enhance public access to official information and streamline the verification process for documents presented as Ghana Gazettes. The initiative is part of GPCL's broader strategy to leverage technology to enhance access to its services and bolster confidence in official publications.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL) has introduced an online verification system to help individuals and institutions confirm the authenticity of gazettes and curb the circulation of fake documents. The system allows the public to check whether a gazette is genuine without having to visit the company's offices. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Monday, October 19, 2026, GPCL…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ghana-publishing-company-launches-online-bookshop-for-acts-of",
        "published": "2026-10-19T17:44:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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."
}