Ghana and Jamaica have signed a bilateral agreement that will see about 400 Ghanaian nurses deployed to the Caribbean nation to support its healthcare system.
The agreement was reached during the recent Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) meeting between the two countries, marking the revival of formal bilateral engagements after a 21-year break.
Announcing the development on Sunday, May 31, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa described the agreement as a major step toward strengthening cooperation between the two nations while creating new opportunities for Ghanaian healthcare professionals.
“A key outcome of the PJCC was the agreement we signed, which will ensure some 400 Ghanaian nurses are sent to Jamaica to boost health delivery in the friendly nation,” he stated.
The Foreign Affairs Minister praised the Jamaican delegation, led by Kamina Johnson Smith, for successful discussions held in Accra.
Beyond healthcare, both countries also signed cooperation agreements in defence and tourism. They further agreed to conclude negotiations for the deployment of Ghanaian teachers to Jamaica by August 2026.
Mr. Ablakwa said the agreements highlight the growing global demand for Ghanaian professionals and reflect the deepening relationship between the two countries.
“We must all be proud to see how Ghanaian professionals are in high demand all over the world,” he noted.
The discussions also celebrated the historical and cultural ties linking Ghana and Jamaica. Ghana acknowledged Jamaica’s support for a Ghana-led United Nations resolution declaring the transatlantic enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity.
Jamaica, on the other hand, expressed appreciation for Ghana’s humanitarian support following Hurricane Melisa, including relief supplies and the deployment of soldiers.
The strengthening ties were further underscored by an invitation from Andrew Holness to John Dramani Mahama to attend Jamaica’s National Day celebrations later this year as guest of honour.
Officials from both countries say the renewed partnership is expected to deepen cooperation, strengthen people-to-people relations, and create new professional opportunities for citizens of both nations.
