Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must have been feeling the heat. Mr Trudeau will not attend Fidel Castro’s funeral in Cuba this week, despite the decades-long friendship between his father and the former Cuban communist leader. Canada will be represented by Governor General David Johnston at a memorial service in Havana on Tuesday. Mr Trudeau’s … Read more
The home of Queen Elizabeth II — Buckingham Palace — is about to get a major refurbishment. The U. K. government has announced plans to spend £369 million ($458 million) to replace wiring and pipes on the property that are more than 60 years old. The overall design and exterior of the 775-room palace will … Read more
American actress Meghan Markle has flown to London to join Prince Harry at Kensington Palace. Markle, 35 and a star of “Suits,” was spotted shopping at a Whole Foods supermarket and photographed walking into Kensington Palace with groceries. Markle was wearing a blue jacket, leggings, a baseball cap believed to be Harry’s, as well as … Read more
In this modern day, we often hear how young people are more vulnerable to illnesses such as heart disease or diabetes. When we hear news about the oldest people in the world, we want to know the secret of their longevity. Grace Jones, an old woman from Broadway, Worcestershire in England, celebrated her 109th birthday … Read more
The Elizardeathans and the warrior kings of Ghana An enigmatic figure, common to all great mythologies: the blue demon, the sower and reaper of blood. By Amenuti Narmer If you cannot quite make out the etymology of the term “Elizardeath,” be not dismayed. It is not readily evident. This is entirely my fault. I could … Read more
Some people run for cover when he appeared in the village square, elegantly dressed in full military attire. The last time these people checked, it was a certain military attired Caucasian-Negro in charge of the land who could boom at will, and that was some twenty-three years ago. He came back in mufti as a … Read more
A legal brain has flayed President John Mahama over his obsession for military uniforms anytime he visits military installations in recent times. Prof. Stephen Kweku Asare argues although Mahama per the constitution is the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, he is “bastardizing” the military as well as breaking the law as a civilian by … Read more
She attended the Mfantsiman Girls’ Secondary School in Saltpond for her secondary education and the Kumasi Polytechnic, where she obtained a Diploma in Business Studies. She obtained further education at the Washington School for Secretaries, the Montgomery Community College and the Notre Dame University, all in the US. According to her curriculum vitae (CV), she … Read more
(Accra,The Presidency)As part of his Official Visit to the United Kingdom, President John Dramani Mahama and his wife, Lordina, on Thursday visited the Buckingham Palace for a private meeting with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. President Mahama and the Queen discussed a number of issues of common interest to the two countries, while the Queen … Read more