Ghana and Jamaica Forge New Partnership: A Professional Exchange Program on the Horizon

Ghana and Jamaica Explore Professional Exchange Program Accra, Ghana – June 10, 2025 – In a significant development in Ghana-Jamaica relations, President Mahama announced the exploration of a professional exchange program with Jamaica. The program, still in its early stages, aims to facilitate the movement of Ghanaian professionals, especially in education and healthcare, to Jamaica. This initiative was discussed during a meeting between President Mahama and Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Ghana. "We are looking at an exchange of professionals, especially in the education space and also in healthcare," stated President Mahama. The program is envisioned to foster collaboration and expertise sharing between the two nations. The meeting also highlighted the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to significantly boost trade between Ghana and Jamaica. President Mahama expressed optimism about the opportunities presented by the AfCFTA, emphasizing the potential for duty-free and tariff-free trade. The High Commissioner expressed enthusiasm for the proposed exchange program and the potential for strengthened economic ties. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further discussions and concrete steps toward establishing the professional exchange program and leveraging the AfCFTA’s potential.