Ghana signs bilateral deal with Jamaica to export qualified nurses and teachers, creating new overseas job opportunities for Ghanaian professionals.
Accra/Kingston – May 24, 2025
In a significant breakthrough for job-seeking professionals in Ghana, the government has secured a new bilateral agreement with Jamaica to allow qualified Ghanaian nurses and teachers to work in the Caribbean nation.
The announcement was made by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, after successful bilateral talks with Jamaican Foreign Minister, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith during the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) summit in Brussels.
“This new arrangement creates real opportunities for our professionals who are ready to work abroad,” Mr. Ablakwa said in a Facebook post.
A Lifeline for Unemployed Professionals
Ghana has, over the years, produced more trained nurses and teachers than the public sector can absorb—leaving thousands jobless due to recruitment freezes and budget constraints. The new agreement is seen as a lifeline for many of these professionals seeking employment abroad.
Under the partnership, Jamaica will open its labour market to qualified Ghanaian professionals, especially in the education and healthcare sectors, which are facing critical shortages in the Caribbean.
Beyond Employment: A Broader Strategic Partnership
According to the Ghanaian Foreign Ministry, the deal is part of a wider strategy to deepen diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the two countries. Future cooperation will extend to:
- Trade and Agribusiness: Opening new markets in the Caribbean for Ghanaian goods and produce.
- Tourism: Creating packages that promote historical and cultural tourism.
- Culture and Sports: Facilitating creative and athletic exchanges between Ghanaian and Jamaican youth.
Mr. Ablakwa emphasized the historical bonds between Ghana and Jamaica, referencing shared ancestry from the transatlantic slave trade.
“Ghana and Jamaica are set to expand the frontiers of our inseparable historical relations,” he said.
This agreement is expected to improve foreign remittance flows, ease the public sector employment burden, and enhance Ghana’s soft power globally.
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