Jamaica and Ghana have signed several agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, health, tourism and diplomacy during President John Dramani Mahama’s official visit to Jamaica.

Speaking alongside Prime Minister Andrew Holness, Mahama said both countries should focus on economic cooperation, investment and stronger commercial links, including progressing direct air services between Accra and Montego Bay.

Key developments:

  • Jamaica and Ghana signed agreements covering health, defence, arts and culture.
  • Leaders pledged closer collaboration in trade, tourism, education and investment.
  • Both sides discussed activating a bilateral air services agreement to support direct flights.
  • Holness highlighted opportunities in logistics, ICT, FinTech and manufacturing, while thanking Ghana for assistance following Hurricane Melissa.

Holness said the visit reinforces longstanding bilateral relations and supports broader engagement between the Caribbean and Africa through increased trade and investment.

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