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Emmanuel Victor Smith — Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, advocating for diaspora investment and economic engagement.
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The Ghanaian Times
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States of America (USA), Mr Victor Emmanuel Smith; the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong; and the Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority, Mr Osman Abdulai Ayariga, are among dignitaries …
Ghana, US business leaders to meet at global summitJoy Online
… The Vice President appealed for an exclusive engagement with members of the Ghanaian diaspora at the residence of Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, on Thursday, July 23, 2026. …
Vice President urges Ghanaian diaspora to invest in value addition, help transform economyJoy Online
… They were hosted by Mr Victor Smith, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States. A statement issued by the Office of the Vice President, said the Vice President acknowledged that Ghanaians abroad continued to play an important role in the national economy. …
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang engages Ghanaians in Maryland, United StatesJoy Online
… Speaking during a meeting hosted by Victor Smith, the Vice President acknowledged the contribution of Ghanaians living abroad to the country’s economy and international image. …
Vice President assures Ghanaian diaspora of steady economic recovery, calls for supportJoy Online
… bdallah (Trader), Nana Abrefa Agyeman Richmond (Trader), Parameswaran Pillai Unnikrishnan (Exporter), Francis Adu Baffour Benson (Producer), Iddrisu Sumani (Producer), Nana Kwaku Ampofo Twumasi (Producer), Antonio Manuel Caramelo Raposo (Processor), Ed-Malvin Nii Ayi Bontey Smith …
New Cashew Council Ghana Board inaugurated to boost sector growthJoy Online
… Also present was Ghana’s Ambassador to USA, Emmanuel Smith. Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Smith at the Litina Travel Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup Expo in Boston Organised by Litina Travel and Tours in partnership with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and …
Litina Travel’s Made-in-Ghana World Cup Expo draws hundreds in BostonThe Ghanaian Times
… Victor Smith, that visited the team’s camp following their 0-0 draw with England. …
I have a special bonus for you — Businessman Ibrahim Mahama pledgesJoy Online
… Also expected at the event are Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President, Kofi Okyere-Darko, and celebrated Ghanaian musician Kwabena Kwabena. …
Kasapreko, Indigo Homes among early participants for Litina’s Made-in-Ghana World Cup Expo todayJoy Online
… Also expected at the event are Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President, Kofi Okyere-Darko, and celebrated Ghanaian musician Kwabena Kwabena. …
Trade Minister, Ambassador to US, others to grace Litina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Business ExpoJoy Online
As preparations intensify for Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, and Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, met with the Police Command in Providence, Rhode Island …
GFA President and Ambassador Smith meet top police command in Providence ahead of Ghana’s World Cup openerGhana's US Ambassador, the Executive Chairman of Jospong Group, and the CEO of the National Youth Authority are among dignitaries set to attend the Level Up Global Business Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, from October 9 to 11, where speakers will address culture, business development, and youth development to strengthen Ghana-US relations.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's US Ambassador, the Executive Chairman of Jospong Group, and the CEO of the National Youth Authority are among dignitaries set to attend the Level Up Global Business Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, from October 9 to 11, where speakers will address culture, business development, and youth development to strengthen Ghana-US relations.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians living abroad to deepen engagement with their homeland and invest in value addition to help transform the country's economy. At an event with members of the Ghanaian diaspora in the United States, she acknowledged their sacrifices and called them one of the biggest drivers of Ghana's economy.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang engaged with Ghanaians in Potomac, Maryland, acknowledging their role in the national economy. She highlighted the government's efforts to stabilise macroeconomic conditions, citing improved economic growth, eased inflation, and currency stability.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang told members of the Ghanaian community in Potomac, Maryland that the government is making steady progress stabilising the economy and urged Ghanaians abroad to continue supporting development. She stated that economic growth has exceeded expectations, inflation has eased, and the cedi has stabilised.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A newly elected 15-member Board of the Cashew Council Ghana has been inaugurated in Sunyani with a mandate to strengthen coordination across the cashew value chain, deepen industry advocacy and drive competitiveness of Ghana's cashew sector. The Council serves as the principal private sector platform for producers, processors, traders and exporters.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Litina Travel and Tours staged a two-day Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22 and 23, bringing together Ghanaian manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and investors to showcase Ghanaian businesses to international markets. The event, attended by Ghana's Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and Ambassador to the USA, coincided with Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match against England.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Businessman Ibrahim Mahama visited Ghana's Black Stars squad in Rhode Island ahead of their World Cup match against Croatia, pledging to provide the team with "a much better bonus" than taxpayers and promising personal investment in the squad. The visit included Ghana's Ambassador to the United States and cabinet ministers, and Mahama said he would now follow the team's World Cup campaign after reconnecting with the squad.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kasapreko, Indigo Homes, Alisa Hotel and other Ghanaian companies are participating in the Litina Travel Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22–23, timed to coincide with Ghana's Group L match against England.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Ambassador to the United States, and other dignitaries will attend a Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22 and 23, 2026, organised by Litina Travel and Tours in partnership with Ghana's Ministry of Trade. The event aims to showcase Ghanaian manufacturers, entrepreneurs and investors to international buyers and business leaders during the World Cup, coinciding with Ghana's group-stage match against England.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku and Ghana's Ambassador to the United States met with the Police Command in Providence, Rhode Island to strengthen collaboration as Ghana's delegation settles into their World Cup base camp. The police department committed to ensuring a safe and welcoming experience for the players, technical team, and supporters during their stay.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu, former chief executive of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, returned to Ghana on June 9 to serve a ten-year sentence, marking the first extradition from the United States to Ghana since 2009.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's national football team received an official welcome in Providence, Rhode Island, with a flag-raising ceremony attended by senior government officials from Rhode Island, the Ghana Football Association, and dignitaries from both nations. Ghana's Ambassador to the United States emphasized the team's role in representing the nation and the African continent on the global stage.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has urged struggling Ghanaians living in America to invest in education and self-improvement rather than living in fear of immigration authorities, noting that while many Ghanaians abroad are doing well, others face difficult conditions due to lack of education and stable employment.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States dismissed reports that only 3 of 150 Ghanaian football supporters secured visas for the 2026 World Cup, stating the figure was incorrect. He attributed consular delays to heightened demand from World Cup preparations and noted that applicants going through the Ministry of Sports face tight interview schedules with limited appeal time.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has advised visa applicants to pay close attention to their appearance when attending interviews. He explained that visa officers prioritize ensuring applicants have strong ties to their home country and will return after their visit.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States highlighted stability, credibility and predictability as Ghana's competitive advantages in attracting global investment, while speaking at an Economic Dialogue in Atlanta about strengthening ties between the two countries. He also emphasized the role of the Ghanaian diaspora in bridging investment, innovation and cultural cooperation between Ghana and America.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the US met with Togo's counterpart in Washington to deepen diplomatic, economic and security cooperation between the two countries, covering regional integration, trade, energy and cross-border development. The discussion included Togo's phosphate industry, joint border security operations, and regional airline connectivity.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has been selected as the launch point for a $40 million African Diaspora Venture Fund aimed at accelerating enterprise development across Africa, with focus on fintech, agriculture, and workforce development. The fund will direct diaspora capital into productive sectors and Ghana was chosen due to its political stability and democratic governance.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission is working to attract diaspora and foreign investors, citing improved economic conditions and describing the Ghana Stock Exchange as one of Africa's best-performing exchanges in 2024 and the first quarter of this year.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Ghana met with Ghana's Ambassador to the United States to discuss strengthening investment flows into Ghana's capital markets and expanding diaspora participation. The SEC delegation highlighted strong Ghana Stock Exchange performance amid improving economic stability and lower interest rates, while the Ambassador emphasized linking diaspora and foreign investors with opportunities in Ghana.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nina Marini, a Microsoft director and Ashesi University co-founder, has praised Ghana's "One Million Coders" programme as a forward-looking initiative to prepare young people for the global digital economy. Speaking during discussions at Microsoft's Redmond headquarters with Ghana's US Ambassador, Marini stressed the importance of critical thinking and lifelong learning alongside practical skills.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A Microsoft Headquarters director has praised Ghana's "One Million Coders" programme and suggested strategic alignment with Microsoft's technological ecosystem to help develop the next generation of innovators. Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith highlighted the Government of Ghana's commitment to youth empowerment, artificial intelligence skills development, and cybersecurity.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online argues that the success of MAKE24, Ghana's manufacturing initiative, hinges not on production capacity but on whether Ghanaians will choose domestically made goods over imports. The piece contends that Ghanaians' preference for imported products — driven by status and perceived quality — poses a fundamental challenge to the economy's local-manufacturing ambitions.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is negotiating a digital transformation partnership with Microsoft following a high-level meeting between Ghana's Ambassador to the United States and Microsoft executives. The partnership aims to boost job creation, expand digital infrastructure, and position Ghana as a tech hub through skills training, enterprise innovation support, and cloud services expansion.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States held talks with Boeing executives in Seattle to secure partnerships for reviving a national carrier as part of efforts to position Ghana as a leading aviation hub in West Africa. The government aims to work with Boeing to acquire aircraft and technical support for the airline's relaunch, which officials say would enhance trade, tourism, investment, and job creation.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, was honoured at a Shoreline–Akropong Sister City Association reception on April 25, 2026, in recognition of his leadership in serving Ghanaians in the diaspora and advocating for Ghana–U.S. partnerships in investment, development, and cultural exchange.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, pitched Ghana as open for investment, trade and innovation during a Ghana@69 Dinner Gala in Seattle, meeting with executives from companies including Microsoft and Boeing to explore trade and partnership opportunities.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Victor Smith, Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, met with business leaders and local government officials in Seattle to encourage structured investments, joint ventures, and technology transfer from American companies. Smith described Ghana as a stable, credible investment destination and said the government is committed to providing policy frameworks to support investors.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →