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Mahama’s UN Address Inspired My Visit to Ghana — St. Kitts PM Drew
The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, has revealed that President John Dramani Mahama’s address at the United Nations General Assembly inspired his decision to strengthen diplomatic engagement with Ghana during his official visit to Accra.
Speaking during high-level discussions with President Mahama, Dr. Drew said he was deeply moved after listening to the Ghanaian leader’s UN speech, which he described as powerful, visionary, and reflective of shared global aspirations.
“There are many speeches delivered at the United Nations General Assembly,” Dr. Drew said. “But I particularly listened to your speech, and your speech inspired me. I told my team that I wanted to meet you.”
The St. Kitts and Nevis leader explained that his visit to Ghana was not only a diplomatic mission but also a symbolic reaffirmation of historical and cultural ties between the Caribbean and Africa.
“I am not only meeting you, Mr. President, but you have welcomed me at home. Thank you very much,” he said. “As I arrived in Ghana and was driving along the streets, I could not tell the difference whether I was at home or in a foreign country.”
Dr. Drew emphasized the shared history between St. Kitts and Nevis and Ghana, tracing the connection to the transatlantic slave trade, which he said forcibly linked the ancestors of both nations.
“We come not only as partners in diplomacy, but as family,” he said. “The transatlantic slave trade forcibly connected our ancestors, but it did not erase their identity, culture, intellect, or resilience.”
He further noted that African cultural influence remains strong in Caribbean societies, particularly in music, spirituality, cuisine, and communal traditions.
“In our music, our spirituality, our cuisine, and our communal traditions, the spirit of Africa lives on in St. Kitts and Nevis and across the Caribbean,” he added.
The Prime Minister also drew historical parallels between Ghana’s independence struggle under Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and the Caribbean’s quest for self-determination.
“Ghana’s journey from the Gold Coast to independence resonates deeply with our own path to self-determination,” he said. “We are nations with strong voices, and we understand the power of togetherness in shaping our destiny.”
Dr. Drew further stressed that relations between the two countries must go beyond history to focus on practical cooperation in development.
“Our relationship is not confined to the pages of history. It is active, growing, and forward-looking,” he stated.
He highlighted ongoing cooperation in education, including a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Ghana aimed at promoting research, innovation, youth development, and academic exchange.
“Just this year, we formally signed an MOU with the University of Ghana to enhance cooperation in education, research, youth development, and innovation,” he said.
The Prime Minister also mentioned collaboration in healthcare, particularly the recruitment of Ghanaian nurses to support St. Kitts and Nevis’ healthcare sector.
He reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening South-South cooperation and expanding Africa-Caribbean relations, noting that his role as former Chair of CARICOM had strengthened his resolve to promote global south partnerships.
“St. Kitts and Nevis sees Ghana not only as a historical anchor but as a strategic partner in Africa,” Dr. Drew said. “We are here to listen, to share, to learn from each other, and most importantly, to stand together in the spirit of shared destiny.”
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TikToker Camilla Alhassan Jailed One Year for Spreading False Claims About President Mahama
TikToker Camilla Alhassan has been sentenced to one year in prison by the Accra Circuit Court after pleading guilty to charges of offensive conduct and publishing false news.
The sentence was handed down on Thursday, July 16, after Alhassan admitted to sharing videos on social media in which she falsely claimed, without any evidence, that President John Dramani Mahama buried 32 cows as part of rituals to secure victory in the 2024 general election.
Speaking after the ruling, her lawyer, Kwadwo Gyamfi Bonsu, disclosed that the court dismissed the charge of electronic abuse, explaining that it lacked the legal jurisdiction to determine that particular offence.
Despite dropping the electronic abuse charge, the court convicted Alhassan on the count of offensive conduct and imposed a one-year custodial sentence.
According to her lawyer, the defence pleaded for a more lenient sentence, but the judge maintained that the increasing spread of false information and similar offences required a punishment that would serve as a deterrent.
Camilla Alhassan was arrested and prosecuted by the Ghana Police Service after the videos gained widespread attention on social media. Prior to sentencing, the court had also ordered a pregnancy test during an earlier hearing as part of the proceedings.
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to equitable national development, declaring that no region of Ghana would be neglected because of its electoral choices.
Speaking during the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market at Juapong in the Volta Region as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour, President Mahama said his administration was determined to ensure that every part of the country benefited from development projects.
He rejected the notion that any region should be taken for granted or left behind because of the way its people voted in elections.
“Our mandate, given to us by the good people of Ghana, is to govern the country for every Ghanaian,” he said. “Our commitment to the Volta Region is founded on fairness, equity and our constitutional responsibility to ensure balanced national development across the whole country.”
The President noted that the Volta Region had made an immeasurable contribution to Ghana’s development and deserved its fair share of national progress.
He said government was deliberately investing in infrastructure and public services across the country, including healthcare, education, roads, transport, agriculture, agro-processing and modern markets to improve livelihoods and create economic opportunities.
President Mahama made the remarks after cutting the sod for the construction of the Juapong 24-Hour Economy Model Market, one of a series of markets to be built nationwide under the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy initiative.
Prophet Dr. Power Man has predicted that Ghana may witness the loss of some prominent personalities in the coming days, including a well-known lawyer and politician who has served the nation.
Speaking on Kessben 92.9 FM’s Awurade Akasa programme hosted by Prophet Richard Afful, the man of God was asked about what lies ahead for Ghana and its citizens.
According to Prophet Dr. Power Man, the country would move from a period of “tears of joy” into a time of great sorrow, as he claimed he had seen difficult moments ahead for the nation.
“I saw a prominent person in Ghana, a politician who is a lawyer and has served the nation. He is a very prominent person,” he stated.
He added that from July 14, 2026, through December 2027, Ghanaians would hear reports of the passing of some notable personalities.
“From 14th July till 2027 December, we will hear about the death of prominent people, about four or three people in the country,” Prophet Dr. Power Man said.
When asked by the host whether the people involved would be young or old, the prophet responded that some would be elderly while others would be young.
He further explained that when it comes to such situations, sickness may not always be the cause, adding that “death is what is meant to be” and should not always be attributed to witchcraft
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