Tomatoes they could be done as red gold the soil is ideal and theyve been cultivated in the country for decades yet ghanas tomato factories now stand empty and farmers are opting to leave the country. The reason is that tomatoes have become gambling chips in global trade policy as have other products africa is a lucrative market shipments of canned tomatoes milk powder and frozen chicken from industrialized nations promise huge profits. Global trade policies are destroying domestic markets and forcing people to leave their countries edward for one no longer harvests tomar says in ghana but in italy appalling conditions. Gonna build out its tomato industry after gaining independence in 1957 the country was keen to develop its economy and utilize its own Natural Resources today all of ghanas tomato processing plants have shut down including this one in paulo google there are many reasons an unstable power grid unsuitable tomato varieties and global trade policy italy china and other coun
Help in our time of need. May the peace of god be with you all. Good afternoon. Friends, we have gathered together today to celebrate the life of jim lehrer and to offer comfort to his family who have called this church their home since 1977. On behalf of the congregation of National United Methodist Church, welcome. And its my privilege to welcome and to introduce john obrien. Good afternoon. On behalf of the family, i would like to welcome everyone here today. Id first like to express the family familys gratitude and appreciation for the outpouring of love and support that we have received over the last week. Your calls, your cards, the visits, your beautiful flowers, the food, your support and condolences have meant so much. Knowing the sense of loss is felt by so many relieves the burden and is truly a comfort. Thank you. I want to thank those of you who have traveled from outside d. C. Knowing that you dropped everything to be here with us to celebrate jims remarkable life is grea
Next, President Trump was the medal of honor to a retired armorarmymedic and teacher who n vietnam. This took place earlier today at the white house. It is 20 minutes. A latest installment, the president of the United States. [inaudible] let us gather in the sacred words. No one has greater love than this, to lay down ones life for ones friend. Let us pray. Almighty god, we thank you for the gift of this day, of this time, and for all living, lives devoted in service to you and to our country. Our hearts are grateful today for the courage, honor, and a store near Service Specialist James Mcluhan whose repeated acts of bravery conveyed to a situation understanding of the value of life. As his service demonstrates your faithfulness and unconditional love for all humanity, we ask you lord, continue to inspire and guide others through their own ask of selfless service. Grant us all know hearts eager to seek your will and all acts that serve to preserve life, liberty, and the pursuit of hap