Sentences with phrase «serves as our country»

Mr Akufo - Addo has served as the country's attorney - general, justice minister and foreign affairs minister.

He served as the country's vice-president between 1997 - 2000 and is campaigning on a platform of good governance.

Dr. Bruce Alberts, Editor - in - Chief of Science, Dr. Elias Zerhouni, Chief Scientific Adviser of AAAS's new journal Science Translational Medicine, and Dr. Ahmed Zewail were named to serve as the country's first science envoys as part of President Obama's U.S. Science Envoy Program.

Solid waste often lacks proper disposal, waterways have been polluted, and the air quality has plummeted, largely due to the coal - fired power plants that serve as the country's primary source of energy.

It served as the country's capital during the First Dynasty (12 Century) and remains home to the University of Coimbra, the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese - speaking world and one of the oldest in Europe.

After the events of Captain America: Civil War, King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader.

Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther — also known as King T'challa — has returned to his technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader, but trouble ensues when two foes conspire to destroy Wakanda.

In the film, Boseman stars as T'Challa, the young king of the African nation of Wakanda, who also serves as the country's masked protector under the guise of the Black Panther.

Frederik Willem de Klerk (born 18 March 1936) is a South African politician who served as the country's State President from September 1989 to May 1994.

In contrast, Wichita, Kansas» largest city, serves as the country's leading center for manufacturing of private aircraft.

Before becoming head of Elanco Asia Pacific, Van Lier served as head of the U.S. Beef and Swine Business unit, after serving as the country director for Elanco's Italian animal health business.

The city serves as the country's tourism hub, making it an ideal destination for visitors.

Mkumpha, 31, was teaching high school biology when he accepted the opportunity to serve as his country's sole conservationist in 2010.

The show hangs inside the old Exhibition Palace, an eclectic, Neo-Renaissance building that served as the country's first major gallery when it opened in 1872.

«The report will serve as the country's scientific and technical reference in policy making and international co-operation,» said Li Xueyong, vice-minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Goyal, currently serving as the Country Manager of Allianz and Managing Director and CEO of Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, will be based at Singapore, the private insurer said in a statement here.

Rawdon is the son of Tom Adams, who served as the country's prime minister between 1976 and 1985.

Alarmed by the tendency of the representatives of States, organizations and groups to put pressure upon experts, especially those serving as country rapporteurs,

Not exact matches

As a result, the city is now serving as a role model for other cities and communities around the country to learn from and replicate as they seek to ensure equitAs a result, the city is now serving as a role model for other cities and communities around the country to learn from and replicate as they seek to ensure equitas a role model for other cities and communities around the country to learn from and replicate as they seek to ensure equitas they seek to ensure equity.

«There is a tremendous pride in serving one's country, and every veteran hopes to find a real meaning and contribute both as an individual, and as part of a bigger team, in their next career,» says VetFran chairman (and Marine Corps veteran) Joe Lindenmayer.

Pence served as governor of Indiana, where Toyota has an assembly plant, one of 10 manufacturing facilities in the country.

As a result, cloud - computing companies are increasingly building facilities in these countries to better serve customers there and abide by local laws.

I, therefore, thought that the Netherland's finance minister — a country serving as the key enforcer of German austerity - at - all - cost (as long as the costs are not theirs) policies — showed an incredible chutzpah when he lectured the U.S. Congress last Friday that it would be a real tragedy (sic) if mandated spending cuts were to stifle American economic growth.

Government - backed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are still serving as the anchor of mortgage finance in this country.

The company has a loyal following in North America and is now looking to expand globally, tasks that Day is suited for after serving as head of Starbucks's Asia Pacific Group; she traveled 240 nights a year, running business operations in 10 countries in Asia.

Wilson also serves as chairman of Canoe Financial, which bills itself as the country's fastest - growing mutual fund company.

Peters insisted it was just as important as terms like «foot» and «yard,» and that if they came to understand and use it, they would be serving their country and themselves.

The more progressive line argues, as Wolman does, that reliance on cash transactions «perpetuates [poor] peoples» exclusion from banking and the formal economy» and makes it hard for governments, especially in developing countries, to efficiently serve their citizens.

On Twitter, Bloomberg reporter David Ramli pointed out that the move may serve as a warning sign to other international countries with operations in China.

When prime - time hosts — who have never served our country in any capacity — dismiss facts and empirical reality to launch profoundly dishonest assaults on the FBI, the Justice Department, the courts, the intelligence community (in which I served) and, not least, a model public servant and genuine war hero such as Robert Mueller — all the while scaremongering with lurid warnings of «deep - state» machinations — I can not be part of the same organization, even at a remove.

Nova Scotia's first family are long time supporters of the country's first English - speaking Roman Catholic University, with David F. Sobey serving as chair of a 1990s Saint Mary's capital campaign that raised $ 24 million.

From 2002 — 2005, Tercan served as senior manager at Deloitte Turkey, participating in the audit and due diligence projects of the biggest financial and industrial institutions in that country.

«We should all be guided by the principle that any American who wants to serve our country and is able to meet the standards should have the opportunity to do so — and should be treated as the patriots they are.»

Russia's involvement in Syria is just the country's latest act of aggression, suggested Panetta, who also served as CIA director under President Barack Obama and as chief of staff to President Bill Clinton.

With an MBA from Boston University, a BA from SUNY Albany, and certification in economics from La Sorbonne, Garcia also serves as the chairwoman for the largest Latino professional organization in the country, ALPFA, and has tripled its membership to over 82,000 members.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who serves as both the head of state and the highest - ranking religious figure in the country, condemned the protests Tuesday.

With an MBA from Boston University and a BA from SUNY Albany, Garcia also serves as the Chairwoman for the largest Latino Professional Organization in the country, ALPFA, and has tripled its membership to a record high of 72,000 members.

Economists have long extolled the potential of so - called emerging markets — developing countries such as the so - called BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India and China)-- but many Canadian companies have been slow to act, comfortable focusing their international business on the massive, and relatively easily served, U.S. and European markets.

Penn State's Steve Ettinger, 55, who earned his classmates» respect for his insightfulness and helping hand, is ranked among the country's top doctors, And the University of Chicago's Sebastian Cerezo Montañez, 39, has already founded a leading independent M&A house and served as CEO of two companies, before he turned 40.

«We released maybe the first ever SAT rap album and toured the country performing at schools at 8 a.m. in the assembly hall,» says Rappaport, who serves as the company's CEO.

which serves 470,000 Syrians inside the country and has about 100 people in the area, is expanding its digital cash programs to give refugee families from Aleppo $ 75 as they arrive in welcome centers.

My first priority will always be to protect and serve our country, but as President I will find ways to help all those who are suffering.»

Today, Baskin - Robbins has locations in more than 50 countries, each serving the company's famous 31 flavors of ice cream, as well as frozen yogurt, sherbet, cakes and drinks.

An integral part of the program was to pay militants to transfer their loyalty, and their weapons, to the Afghan government in order to serve as informal peacekeepers in a country dominated by militias.

Experts say it's working, with the country's scenic landmarks and rich ecology serving as a major attraction for international tourists.

«As you consider the Administration's proposal, I ask that you consider policies that will bridge the partisan divide and serve the myriad needs of communities across the country — including those of Nevada,» Sen. Catherine Cortez - Masto of Nevada wrote in a letter to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Gary Cohn, the director of the National Economic Council.

«Sessions is not fit to serve as the top law enforcement officer of our country and must resign,» Pelosi said in a statement on Thursday.

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In 15 years at Cisco, Wightman has served as general manager for Russia, Ukraine and the other Commonwealth of Independent State countries, and has held top sales positions in the Middle East and her native U.K..

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