Ghana and Grenada have taken major steps to strengthen bilateral relations, with the two nations set to finalise arrangements for Ghanaian nurses to work in Grenada under a new labour mobility agreement.

The announcement was made during the visit of Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell of Grenada, who is in Ghana to deepen cooperation between the Caribbean nation and Africa.

The visit marks a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to reconnect Africa and the Caribbean through trade, labour, and cultural partnerships.

Officials say 20 additional labour mobility agreements with other countries are currently under negotiation, reflecting Ghana’s growing role as a regional hub for skilled professionals.

In a related development, both governments confirmed that strategic talks are underway to establish the first-ever direct flight between Africa and the Caribbean, a move expected to boost tourism, trade, and cultural exchange across the Atlantic.

Welcoming Prime Minister Mitchell, President John Dramani Mahama, in his capacity as African Union Champion for Reparations, reaffirmed his commitment to bridging the “artificial African-Caribbean divide” created by the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

“This partnership goes beyond politics—it is about reconnecting families and rewriting a shared story of resilience and unity,” President Mahama noted.

During the visit, several fascinating connections between Ghana and Grenada came to light:

Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell revealed that DNA tracing confirmed his Ghanaian ancestry.

Studies show that about 75% of Grenadians have ancestral links to Ghana, underscoring centuries-old cultural and historical ties.

Both ruling parties in Ghana and Grenada share the same name — the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The two NDC parties secured two-thirds parliamentary majorities in their most recent elections.

Both parties also returned to power after two consecutive electoral defeats, marking striking political parallels between the nations.

 

The renewed cooperation between Ghana and Grenada is being hailed as a model for Afro-Caribbean unity, symbolising a collective step toward shared prosperity, cultural reconnection, and global solidarity.