AmCham Thanksgiving Dinner – Ambassador Palmer’s Speech

Ambassador Palmer Speech AmCham Thanksgiving Dinner November 18, 2023 As prepared for delivery   Good evening, everyone! Thanksgiving is a cherished American holiday, as you all know, and one that is often all the more poignant for those of us far from family!  I love to tell the story of the pilgrims – it’s a ... Read More»

Ambassador Palmer Remarks at the Marine Ball

Ambassador Palmer Remarks at the Marine Ball November 11, 2023 As prepared for delivery   Honorable Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta Honorable Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Samuel Abdulai Jinapor Honorable Deputy Minister for Defence Kofi Amankwah-Manu Chief of Defence Staff Vice Admiral Seth Amoama Chief of Army Staff Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah Chief ... Read More»

Ghana Journalists Association Awards 2023 -Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer

Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer The Ghana Journalists Association Awards 2023 Sunday, October 29, 2023 Ghana International Conference Centre As prepared for delivery   It’s a pleasure to be here with you, once again, to celebrate the best of Ghanaian journalism. Today, as we honor journalism and press freedom, we acknowledge their ... Read More»

W.E.B. Du Bois 60th Anniversary Wreath Laying Ceremony -Ambassador Palmer’s Remarks

Ambassador Palmer’s Remarks – As Prepared Wreath Laying at the W.E.B. Du Bois Center August 27, 2023, 4:00 p.m.   Good Afternoon. As we gather in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the death of W.E.B. DuBois (dew-BOYSS), I am reminded of his prescient words in his autobiography: “You are not and yet you are: ... Read More»

U.S. Extends Training and Support for Ghana Navy – $6 million in equipment, projects, and training to help improve maritime security

Accra, Ghana – The U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia E. Palmer joined the Chief of Defense Staff and senior officers from the Ghana Navy, the Ghana Armed Forces, and Ministry of Defense last week to visit the Ghana Navy Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Volta Region and commission multiple projects to support maritime security.  Six U.S.-funded ... Read More»

Exercise Flintlock 2023 – Demonstration – Ambassador Palmer’s Remarks

Ambassador Palmer’s Remarks Exercise Flintlock 2023 – Demonstration Sogakope Resort, Volta River Tuesday, March 14, 2023 -As Prepared- Good morning! To our distinguished international partners, Akwaaba and to our gracious hosts, the Ghana Armed Forces, Medaase.  I’m looking forward to today’s activities. After a year of planning and two weeks of activity by over 1,400 ... Read More»

Statement from U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer Marking One Year Since Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine

February 24 marks one year since Russia launched its brutal, full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s horrifying violence has killed thousands and destroyed entire cities.  Here in Ghana, Putin’s war has driven up prices for fertilizer, food, and fuel. Russia is losing on the battlefield and in desperation is attacking schools, hospitals, churches, apartment buildings, and ... Read More»

2022 West Africa Media Excellence Awards – Remarks by Ambassador Virginia Palmer.

Ambassador Palmer’s Remarks 2022 West Africa Media Excellence Awards October 22, 2022   Sulemana Braimah Executive Director of Media Foundation for West Africa Professor Kwame Karikari, founder of Media Foundation for West Africa Zoe Titus, Director, Namibia Media Trust UNESCO Country Representative Mr. Abdourahamane Diallo Representatives of STANBIC Bank, MTN Ghana, and other sponsors Representatives ... Read More»

U.S. Ambassador Virginia Palmer Presents Credentials to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

Accra, GHANA – U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer presented her credentials to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo June 16, 2022 at Jubilee House. Speaking during the ceremony at Jubilee House, Ambassador Palmer thanked President Akufo-Addo and the Ghanaian people for the warm welcome she has received.  She also highlighted the strong, positive, and long-term friendship between the United States and ... Read More»
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