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Jamaican Foreign Affairs Minister heaps praise on Okudzeto Ablakwa over leadership and diplomacy
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
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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