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Jamaican Foreign Affairs Minister heaps praise on Okudzeto Ablakwa over leadership and diplomacy
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Jamaica’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kamina Johnson Smith, has praised Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, for his leadership, dedication and commitment to international cooperation.
The two ministers met in Accra on May 26, 2026, to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss labor exchange arrangements.
The Jamaican minister described Mr. Ablakwa as a highly respected and results-oriented leader who is admired by his colleagues across the world.
According to her, the Ghanaian Foreign Affairs Minister has earned recognition on the global stage because of his commitment to excellence and his focus on ensuring that foreign affairs benefits ordinary people.
“He is excellent. He is knowledgeable. He is results-oriented. He is nation-minded and globally-minded,” she stated.
Johnson Smith added that Mr. Ablakwa strongly believes that diplomacy and foreign affairs should improve the lives of people at every level of society.
She said his commitment to partnership and effective leadership has helped strengthen cooperation between Ghana and Jamaica.
The Jamaican Foreign Affairs Minister also commended Mr. Ablakwa for his ability to work quickly and efficiently with his team to achieve results.
Referring to Jamaica’s sprinting legend, Usain Bolt, she expressed confidence that both countries would achieve their shared goals together.
“I want to believe that in getting your team to move at Usain Bolt speed, Minister, we are going to cross the finish line together,” she said.
Johnson Smith further called on participants applaud Mr. Ablakwa for what she described as his outstanding work and contribution to international relations.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Mr. Alban Sumani Kingsford Bagbin has announced private sector led initiative that will see “Visit Ghana” on the “front of jersey” of Sunderland Football Club for the 2026/2027 football season.
The “Visit Ghana” project is a special marketing drive that will have presence on the front of jersey of Sunderland Football Club during the English Premier League.
Under this initiative, Sunderland FC will have on the front of their jerseys, “Visit Ghana” as part of efforts to drive and promote tourism in Ghana.
“We are entering a formal engagement with them to put Visit Ghana on their jerseys and all paraphernalia.
“We have gone far with the discussions, and therefore they usually showing interest,” Mr. Bagbin stated this at the 37th sitting of Parliament.
Mr. Bagbin explained further that, the initiative is not being sponsored by Parliament, but by the private sector adding that, the project will boost tourism in Ghana.
“This is not being sponsored by parliament. Infact the main sponsor is from the private sector, we are leading under my canopy to get this done.
“The GFA, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ministry of Finance have also been very supportive in this project,” he stated.
The Visit Ghana Front of Shirt Partnership with Sunderland, is expected to make Ghana the first African country to occupy such a position with a premier league club, and also offer global promotion for Ghana through EPL broadcasts, digital platforms and international media channels.
Motorists traveling between Accra and Kumasi are facing major delays today following a serious road crash at Birimso Bridge on the N6 Highway.
The accident, which involved a high-occupancy passenger bus, a loaded articulated truck, and a sedan, has completely blocked both lanes of the highway. As a result, all Accra-bound and Kumasi-bound traffic has been brought to a standstill.
Personnel from the Eastern South Regional Police MTTD, based in Kibi, are currently at the scene managing the situation.
To ease congestion, police have put in place temporary traffic diversions effective today.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
