By Enock Akonnor (Managing Editor) enockakonnor2013@gmail.com
Ghana and Grenada have taken significant steps to strengthen bilateral relations, as the two nations finalize a historic labour mobility agreement allowing Ghanaian nurses to work in the Caribbean island nation.
This milestone was announced by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, via his official Facebook page.
According to the minister, 20 additional labour mobility agreements with other countries are currently under negotiation, signaling a broader government strategy to expand employment opportunities for Ghanaians abroad.
In a symbolic gesture of deepening Pan-African and Caribbean solidarity, Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell of Grenada is currently visiting Ghana. His arrival was warmly welcomed by Hon. Ablakwa, who also highlighted ongoing strategic talks to establish the first-ever direct flight between Africa and the Caribbean — a move expected to significantly boost people-to-people and trade relations between the two regions.
Hon. Ablakwa emphasized that President John Mahama, serving as the African Union Champion for Reparations, remains committed to bridging what he described as the “artificial African-Caribbean divide” created by the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
The minister also shared a number of compelling cultural and historical connections between Ghana and Grenada:
Prime Minister Mitchell has confirmed through DNA testing that he has Ghanaian ancestry.
Recent studies show that approximately 75% of Grenadians have ancestral links to Ghana.
Both countries’ dominant political parties share the same name — the National Democratic Congress (NDC) — and remarkably, both secured two-thirds parliamentary majorities in their most recent elections.
Each NDC returned to power with landslide victories, following defeats in the two prior election cycles.
These shared historical, political, and cultural bonds, Ablakwa noted, offer a unique opportunity for collaborative progress.
“This is more than diplomacy — it’s a reconnection of family across oceans,” Ablakwa stated.
The developments mark a new chapter in Ghana-Caribbean relations, driven by mutual respect, historical ties, and a shared vision for a unified African diaspora.
Enock Akonnor is an experienced Ghanaian journalist, based in Kumasi and currently serves as the CEO and Managing Editor of www.leakyghana.com.
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