Tag: US Ambassador
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Anti-LGBTQ+ bill could impact Ghana’s trade and investment opportunities – US Ambassador warns
The US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has cautioned that the approval of the Anti-LGBTQ+ law might have repercussions on trade and investment within the nation. Ambassador Palmer emphasised that discriminatory legislation against LGBTQ+ individuals could tarnish Ghana’s reputation and discourage potential investors. Speaking in Accra, she remarked that the diverse communities contribute to Ghana’s…
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Adopt AGOA for expansion to US markets – US Ambassador
Outgoing American Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Robert Jackson has entreated local companies to take advantage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) if they are to increase their markets and improve profits. President Nana Akufo-Addo has recently revealed that his government was taking steps ensure that Ghana exports to the United States (US) under AGOA…
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High air travel costs, visa delays impede US investments to Ghana
The US Ambassador to Ghana, Robert Jackson, has cited the high cost of air travel and the undue delays in visa acquisition as two major challenges to investments to Ghana. According to him, the development has compelled most investors to divert attention to other countries within the sub-region as businesses are more endeared to ease…