Three sitting MP’s and one former lawmaker have been cited by British authorities for being involved in cases of visa fraud. The MP’s are alleged to have used their diplomatic statuses to acquire visas for people who entered the UK and never returned upon the expiration of their visas.
The Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, Princess Anne, met the President, Nana Addo Danwka Akufo-Addo, at the Flagstaff House Tuesday morning as she kicked off activities of her busy visit to Ghana. Anne was accompanied by the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, for the meeting.
Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal of the British Kingdom, would be in Ghana today to commence a two country visit in the sub region. Princess Anne is daughter to Queen Elizabeth II, the current monarch, and would be here for a series of planned activities including meetings with the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo met the UK’s foreign secretary Boris Johnson earlier today in his first bilateral meeting with Ghana’s former colonial masters. The meeting occurred at the seat of government, as the pair discussed issues of trade and regional security in a meeting which affirmed the long standing ties between the two nations.
Two players of the senior national team paid a visit on the UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin. Captain Asamoah Gyan and diminutive winger Christian Atsu Twasam visited the outspoken High Commissioner who threw his support behind the Stars at the just ended Afcon tourney.
The Minority NDC of Parliament has refused to assent Otiko Afisa Djaba as Minister For Gender, Children and Social Protection, following her demeanor during her vetting and her void of not pursuing National Service. ClassFmonline has noted Alhassan Suhuyini, MP of Tamale North for saying that “If she cannot demonstrate her ability to contain her mother no … Read more
The President-elect of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo, earlier today held a meeting with the European Union delegation in Ghana after his landslide election win a week ago. Nana Akuffo-Addo, along with his running mate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and other top brass of the party, met the EU delegation in the country, … Read more
Of course, the UK’s High Commissioner to Ghana-Jon Benjamin is not God and everyone has a right to tell him their minds. However, he is the official representative of UK in Ghana and that means he should be treated with respect by all, especially those whose records are somewhat dangerous and would one day want to … Read more
Even though I hold a degree in Law, a Masters in Law (LLM in International Human Rights Law) and currently studying for the Legal Practice Course (LLM in LPC–a second Masters degree) to qualify as a solicitor, I am not an Immigration advisor and this article should be treated as a mere contribution to a … Read more
From CustomerDiscuss.Com I have not dealt with the British High Commission in Ghana for almost a decade until last week. But I still remember the sort of ‘snail service’ they had many years ago when seeking a visa—the anxious wait alone was capable of killing you before your visa or that dreadful refusal notice arrived. … Read more
Representatives of the United States and United Kingdom governments in the country have sent out strongly worded statements condemning all election related violence in the country. Ghana made headlines over the weekend when a fracas broke out around the residence of the flagbearer of the opposition NPP, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo – between his security … Read more
The Vodafone sponsored African legends night came on at the State Hall of the Banquet House Saturday night. Patrons were treated to a great night of music with performances from numerous Ghanaian legends including Amandzeba Nat Brew and Akosua Agyapong, as well as the night’s headliner – the magnificent Yvonne Chaka Chaka.
‘Dancehall king’ Shatta Wale is still high on the success of his London trip, which saw him play to a filled to capacity Indigo at the O2, as well as give out a high profile BBC interview. With the end of the highly successful trip, the singer has taken to social media to thank all … Read more
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan is currently in England as he attempts to land a return to an English club from China. The 30 year old has been declared surplus to requirements at his current club, Shanghai SIPG – and with mere days left to the close of the European transfer window, time is running out for … Read more
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan paid a visit to the ‘football mad’ British High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, on Monday. Benjamin is one of the most affable diplomats in the country, and spends a lot of time engaging in football banter on his oft used twitter account.
