Ghana and Jamaica have signed a major bilateral agreement that will see about 400 Ghanaian nurses deployed to Jamaica to support the Caribbean nation’s healthcare system.
The agreement is one of the key outcomes of the recently revived Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) between the two countries — the first such engagement in 21 years, marking a significant milestone in renewed Ghana–Jamaica relations.
Announcing the development on Sunday, May 31, 2026, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said the initiative will strengthen Jamaica’s health sector while creating new global 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.
He described the revival of the PJCC as one of the most important achievements of the bilateral talks and commended Jamaica’s delegation, led by Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Kamina Johnson Smith, for the productive discussions held in Accra.
Beyond the nursing deployment, both countries also signed cooperation agreements in defence and tourism, and agreed to conclude negotiations for the deployment of Ghanaian teachers to Jamaica by August this year.
The minister said the agreements reflect the growing global demand for Ghanaian professionals and highlight the deepening partnership between the two nations.
“We must all be proud to see how Ghanaian professionals are in high demand all over the world,” he noted.
The renewed cooperation also underscored the strong historical and cultural ties between Ghana and Jamaica. Ghana acknowledged Jamaica’s support for the adoption of a Ghana‑led UN resolution declaring the transatlantic enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity.
Jamaica, in turn, expressed gratitude for Ghana’s humanitarian support following Hurricane Melisa, including the deployment of soldiers and relief supplies.
The strengthening of relations was further highlighted by an invitation from Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness to President John Dramani Mahama to serve as Guest of Honour at Jamaica’s National Day celebrations later this year.
Officials from both countries expressed optimism that the PJCC agreements will open a new chapter of cooperation, deepen people‑to‑people ties, and create expanded opportunities for professionals in both nations.
