The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says one of the important aspects of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, as Queen of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth, has been the transformation of the Commonwealth. According to President Akufo-Addo, “from an initial membership of five countries namely Australia, Canada, New Zealand and then white-ruled South … Read more
World-renowned indigenous singer Gurrumul has died after a “long battle with illness” aged 46, his management said Wednesday, as Australians hailed his contributions to music. Born blind, the reluctant star never gave any interviews and was painfully shy, but his music drew worldwide acclaim, despite the fact that he performed in his Gumatj dialect which … Read more
Long-running comedy sketch show “Saturday Night Live” was showered with love by the Television Academy Thursday after a year of mercilessly spoofing President Donald Trump — receiving 22 Emmy nominations. The NBC series led the field along with HBO’s sci-fi western “Westworld” for television’s version of the Oscars. It also broke its own record for … Read more
Two of Airtel Touching Lives awardees – Ms. Winifred Selby and Chef Elijah Amoo Addo, have recently been honoured by Queen Elizabeth II at the Young Leaders Awards. The duo was honoured by Queen Elizabeth II at the 2017 Queen’s Young Leaders Awards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace on June 29, 2017 in London, UK. The … Read more
Two of Airtel Touching Lives awardees – Ms Winifred Selby and Chef Elijah Amoo Addo, have recently been honoured by Queen Elizabeth II at the Young Leaders Awards. The duo was honoured by Queen Elizabeth II at the 2017 Queen’s Young Leaders Awards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace on June 29, 2017 in London, UK. The … Read more
Television industry experts are predicting a wide open race for this year’s Emmys when the nominations are announced Thursday, with awards juggernaut “Game of Thrones” out of the running. HBO’s fantasy epic about noble families vying for control of the Iron Throne raked in a record-breaking 12 awards last year, but is ineligible this time … Read more
A Ghanaian-born officer from the British Household Cavalry, Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah, has been appointed by Queen Elizabeth II to serve in her household as the first black equerry. According to The Sunday Times, Twumasi-Ankrah was handpicked by the Queen herself from a number of potential appointees. The position is an extremely important one with … Read more
A Ghanaian-born officer from the British Household Cavalry, Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah, has been appointed by Queen Elizabeth II to serve in her household as the first black equerry. According to The Sunday Times, Twumasi-Ankrah was handpicked by the Queen herself from a number of potential appointees. The position is an extremely important one with … Read more
US President Donald Trump said Saturday his controversial state visit to Britain will go ahead, adding that he was hoping for a “very powerful” trade deal with London “very, very quickly”. As he met with British Prime Minister Theresa May at the G20 summit in Germany, Trump predicted that trade would be “a very big … Read more
60 young people in the Commonwealth received Queen’s Young Leaders Awards at the Buckingham Palace, United Kingdom, last week. Among them were three Ghanaians who were awarded by Queen Elizabeth II for their contribution to community development in Ghana. The trio included; Elijah Amoo Addo, Winnifred Selby and Efua Asibon. Cecelia Anim: Facts About the … Read more
Three Ghanaian social entrepreneurs have been awarded by Queen Elizabeth for their contribution to community development in Ghana. They are Elijah Amoo Addo, Winnifred Selby and Efua Asibon. The three were among the 60 young people in the Commonwealth to receive the award at the Buckingham Palace last week. The event was attended by many … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s planned state visit to Britain later this year got no mention in Queen Elizabeth II’s speech to parliament on Wednesday, raising doubts about whether it will go ahead. The omission follows media reports that Trump no longer wants to come because of British public opposition to the visit, after a petition … Read more
Enthusiasts in Hong Kong snapped up stamps issued to mark 20 years since the city was handed back to China by Britain Tuesday with a design paying tribute to the Chinese military. The first stamp, released ahead of the July 1 anniversary, depicts marching troops from China’s People’s Liberation Army under the title “The Mighty … Read more
Ghana’s Kofi Annan (a former UN Secretary General) and founder of the Ashesi University, Patrick Awuah, have been named among the 100 most reputable people on earth for the year 2017. South African research-based, global performance-management consulting company, Reputation Poll released its inaugural list of 100 Most Reputable People on Earth Tuesday. The individuals who … Read more
Sir Stanley Matthews remains one of England’s most famous footballers and was known as the Wizard of Dribble. But he was also arguably the first global icon, paving the way for superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. And it all began in Ghana, writes Scott Anthony. Football is the closest thing the planet … Read more
Sir Stanley Matthews remains one of England’s most famous footballers and was known as the Wizard of Dribble. But he was also arguably the first global icon, paving the way for superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. And it all began in Ghana, writes Scott Anthony. Football is the closest thing the planet … Read more
Britain pressed a manhunt Thursday for a Libya-linked jihadist network thought to be behind the deadly Manchester bombing as US President Donald Trump threatened to prosecute those responsible for leaking investigation details to the US media. London reacted furiously after sensitive details about the investigation into Monday night’s suicide attack which targeted young concert goers, … Read more
Prince Philip, 95-year-old husband of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, is to step down from public life, Buckingham Palace has announced. The prince, who has been at the Queen’s side for her 65-year reign, will stop accepting invitations for public engagements from September, the palace said. The Queen, who is 91 and has gradually scaled back … Read more
Japanese raider Neorealism held off a late challenge from the fast-finishing Pakistan Star to win Sunday´s Audemars Piguet QE II Cup at Hong Kong´s Shatin racecourse. Neorealism, perfectly ridden by Brazilian-born jockey Joao Moreira, prevailed in a thrilling finish to win the HK$20 million (US$2.6 million)event over 2,000 metres. Nicknamed the Magic Man because of … Read more
Former President, John Agyekum Kufuor, has been appointed a Senior Grand Warden of the United Grand Lodge of England; UK Freemason Lodge. He was on Wednesday appointed by the United Grand Lodge of England Grand Master, Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, who is the longest serving Grand Master. The Herald first revealed ex-President Kufuor’s … Read more