Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has been appointed a Senior Grand Warden of the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE). 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. “Congratulations to Right Worshipful Brother, His Excellency John Kofi … Read more
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has been appointed a Senior Grand Warden of the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE). 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. “Congratulations to Right Worshipful Brother, His Excellency John Kofi … Read more
The Queen of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II, born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, turns 91 today, Friday 21 April. She has been Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand since 6 February, 1952. She is Head of the Commonwealth and Queen of 12 countries that have become independent since her accession: Jamaica, … Read more
Tom Hiddleston has surprisingly missed out on a Bafta TV nomination for his role in The Night Manager. The British star had been expected to be up for lead actor after winning a Golden Globe for his work. Olivia Colman and Hugh Laurie were also passed over for their roles in the BBC drama, although … Read more
Princess Anne, daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, has paid a courtesy call on Otumfuo Princess Anne, daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, has paid a courtesy call on Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu ll at the Manhyia Palace. Among the things discussed was how to foster closer ties between the two monarchs and developmental issues facing Ghana. … Read more
The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday welcomed Princess Anne, the daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, to the Flagstaff House in Accra. Princess Anne is on a two-day visit to Ghana to celebrate the unique friendship between the UK and Ghana at a time that Ghana is observing its 60th independence anniversary. President Akufo-Addo … Read more
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, daughter of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, paid a courtesy call on President Nana Akufo-Addo at the Presidency today, Tuesday, April 4, 2017, as part of her two-country visit to West Africa. A number of issues bordering on the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations, and enhancing access … Read more
The daughter of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England, Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne will be in Ghana from today, Monday the 3rd, to Tuesday the 4th of April, 2017. News about Princess Anne’s Ghana Visit was first disclosed in a statement from the Buckingham Palace, and subsequently by the British High Commission in … Read more
The daughter of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne, will pay a visit to Ghana today as part of a two-day visit to West Africa. A statement from British High Commission in Ghana said the visit which is Princess Royal’s third to Ghana, will “celebrate the unique friendship between the UK and Ghana, as … Read more
The daughter of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne, will pay a visit to Ghana today [Friday] March 31, 2017, as part of a two-day visit to West Africa. A statement from British High Commission in Ghana said the visit which is Princess Royal’s third to Ghana, will “celebrate the unique friendship between the … Read more
The daughter of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne, will pay a visit to Ghana today [Friday] March 31, 2017, as part of a two- day visit to West Africa. A statement from British High Commission in Ghana said the visit which is Princess Royal’s third to Ghana, will “celebrate the unique friendship between … Read more
The two decade reconciliation process which has seen Australia confront its treatment of indigenous people has been fully embraced by 2018 Commonwealth Games organisers, Gold Coast Elder Ted Williams told AFP Williams along with his fellow Elders of the Yugambeh language group advises the Games’ Gold Coast Organising Committee (GOLDOC) on cultural matters. Their advice … Read more
Through a spectacular heist, a precious and extremely heavy coin has been stolen from Berlin’s Bode Museum. A unique coin was stolen from the Bode Museum in Berlin early Monday morning, at around 3:30 a.m., as stated in a tweet by Berlin’s police: The face value of the coin is one million dollars, but its … Read more
Just before officially triggering the Brexit process, Britain is marking the launch of a new 1-pound coin with a 12-sided shape. It’s believed to be one of the most beautiful and most secure coins in the world. Britain’s new 1-pound coin with the symbols of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland goes into circulation as … Read more
In his review of John Mahama’s book, late literary legend, Chinua Achebe recommended it for African studies and critical attention. Former President John Dramani Mahama will today, simultaneously begin readings from his book, “My First Coup d’État and Other True Stories from the Lost Decades of Africa” and a series of lectures at various universities … Read more
A giant gold coin bearing the Queen’s image, and worth $4m (£3.2m), has been stolen from a museum in Germany. The Canadian coin, nicknamed the “big maple leaf”, has a face value of $1m – but because it is 100kg (220lb) of pure 24-carat gold, its value is much higher at today’s price for gold … Read more
Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland’s former deputy first minister, has died aged 66. It is understood he had been suffering from a rare heart condition. The former IRA leader turned peacemaker worked at the heart of the power-sharing government following the 1998 Good Friday Agreement. He became deputy first minister in 2007, standing alongside … Read more
Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland’s former deputy first minister, died Tuesday of a rare health disease. He was 66. A key figure in the Northern Ireland peace process, McGuinness had been suffering from amyloidosis, a rare genetic disease, according to the Irish Times. The former leader of the Sinn Fein political party died at the Altnagelvin … Read more
Christianborg Castle, the former seat of government and old slave dungeon located at Osu in Accra, has finally been converted into a presidential museum. It is to serve as a legacy project as the country commemorates the 60th independence anniversary themed, ‘Ghana: 60 years on – mobilizing for Ghana’s future,’ which will be year-long celebrations … Read more
The Osu Castle Presidential Museum of Ghana forms part of the legacy projects being put in place in celebration of Ghana’s 60th Independence Anniversary. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned Ghana’s former seat of government, the Osu Castle, as a Presidential Museum of Ghana, ahead of the country’s 60th Independence Day Celebration. The President … Read more