Ghanaian Nurses and Teachers to Work in Jamaica Under New Bilateral Agreement
Ghana and Jamaica have entered into a bilateral agreement facilitating the deployment of Ghanaian nurses and teachers to Jamaica. This initiative aims to address workforce shortages in Jamaica's healthcare and education sectors while reinforcing the longstanding historical and cultural ties between the two nations. BackgroundThe agreement was announced by Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, following discussions with his Jamaican counterpart, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, during the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Summit in Brussels. Ablakwa described the meeting as "immensely successful," highlighting the mutual commitment to transforming historical connections into tangible developmental outcomes. Objectives of the Agreement Address Workforce Gaps: Provide qualified Ghanaian nurses and teachers to support Jamaica's healthcare and education sectors. Strengthen Bilateral Relations: Enhance cooperation in areas such as trade, education, agribusiness, tourism, culture, and sports. Foster Cultural […]