Commonwealth — multilateral organization of member states including Ghana, represented at high-level meetings and on sports and security matters.
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… He estimated that if political noise were removed, yields “would probably be lower than they, let’s say [by] 10-15 basis points.” Implications for the Commonwealth and Ghana The leadership crisis in Westminster has sparked concerns across Africa, where the UK’s “Africa Approach” …
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to resign after local election disasterThe Chronicle
… The other honourees included the leader of The New Force, Kwame Bediako; Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey; CEO of KGL Group, Alex Appau Dadey; Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin; and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno. …
Otumfuo honours national leaders to mark 27th anniversary of enstoolmentAn opinion piece argues that holding an expired driver's licence should not automatically incur delinquency charges from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, as an offence occurs only when one drives with an expired licence. The author contends that DVLA's position overlooks circumstances where people cannot renew on time or have no reason to drive.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that holding an expired driver's licence should not automatically incur delinquency charges from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, as an offence occurs only when one drives with an expired licence. The author contends that DVLA's position overlooks circumstances where people cannot renew on time or have no reason to drive.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama will host a high-level Accra Reset meeting on Monday, September 21, bringing together global leaders, health development advocates, and partner institutions to assess progress and renew commitments one year after the initiative was launched. The event will feature current and former leaders including Kenyan President William Ruto, former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and representatives from the WHO, G77, Commonwealth, and OECD.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Malta, which established formal diplomatic relations in 1974 after both experienced post-colonial struggles against British rule, served together as elected members of the United Nations Security Council in 2023 and are now exploring ways to deepen political, economic, and people-to-people ties.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana and Malta established formal diplomatic relations on 27 February 1974, building on historical connections between anti-colonial leaders Kwame Nkrumah and Dom Mintoff. The two countries served together as elected members of the United Nations Security Council in 2023 and are now seeking to deepen political, economic, and people-to-people cooperation.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Glasgow, Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams urged Commonwealth nations to remove barriers limiting athletic access for developing countries and disadvantaged individuals, and to use data and research to strengthen sport's developmental impact.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A delegation from the NPP Loyal Ladies UK and Ghana visited Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey at Marlborough House in London on 20 July 2026 to discuss women's leadership, mentorship, and empowering the next generation of female leaders. The Secretary-General encouraged the delegation to continue investing in leadership development and emphasized the importance of resilience, integrity, preparation, and continuous learning for women in politics and governance.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama received outgoing Australian High Commissioner Berenice Owen-Jones after her four-year posting, highlighting historical ties between Ghana and Australia, shared Commonwealth membership, and collaborative opportunities in mining and other sectors where Australian companies operate.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana face a critical barrier beyond capital shortage: lack of information about available grants, loans, accelerator programmes, and investment facilities launched by governments, development finance institutions, and private investors. Many entrepreneurs spend considerable effort navigating a fragmented funding landscape to identify opportunities relevant to their businesses.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama paid a courtesy call on King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, concluding a five-day visit to the United Kingdom focused on diplomacy and investment. During the trip, Mahama also held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, met with Ghanaians in the UK, and opened the Ghana-UK Investment Summit to promote economic cooperation.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin urged Commonwealth member states, particularly the UK, to strengthen cooperation in addressing global instability and insecurity, stating that security and stability are prerequisites for development.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech defending his leadership and vowing to tackle growth, defense, Europe relations, and energy issues, following devastating local election losses and mounting pressure from within the Labour Party to resign.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II marked the 27th anniversary of his enstoolment on the Golden Stool by honouring national leaders and prominent figures for their contributions to peace and stability. President John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo were among awardees presented with commemorative gold coins for their roles in peacebuilding and national development.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →