Ghana has officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Grenada for the recruitment of Ghanaian nurses to work in the Caribbean nation, marking a new chapter in South-South cooperation between the two countries.
The agreement, signed at the Presidency in Accra, forms part of wider efforts to enhance labour mobility, strengthen healthcare delivery, and foster closer political and economic relations between Ghana and Grenada.
The signing took place during a luncheon hosted by President John Dramani Mahama in honour of visiting Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell. Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and his Grenadian counterpart, Joseph Andall, signed the pact on behalf of their respective governments.
President Mahama said Grenada’s decision to recruit Ghanaian nurses reflected international confidence in the professionalism and dedication of Ghana’s health workers.
“Ghanaian health workers have gained international recognition for their professionalism and compassion. This arrangement not only supports Grenada’s health priorities but also provides structured employment opportunities for our nurses,” he stated.
The President described the agreement as part of a broader vision to expand Ghana’s partnerships across the Caribbean, promoting shared prosperity through mutually beneficial cooperation. He expressed optimism that the inaugural Ghana–Grenada Political Consultations would yield practical outcomes across multiple sectors.
Beyond healthcare, President Mahama identified key areas for collaboration, including education, agriculture, renewable energy, and heritage tourism.
He suggested that both nations explore teacher exchange programmes, student mobility, and joint research initiatives in education, while in agriculture, they could partner on climate-resilient farming and agribusiness. On energy, he proposed cooperation in clean and affordable renewable technologies to meet sustainable development targets.
“The partnership between Ghana and Grenada exemplifies what true South-South cooperation can achieve—harnessing shared strengths for mutual growth,” President Mahama remarked.
Prime Minister Mitchell, on his part, said the agreement reaffirmed the deep and historic bond between the “two Gs”—Ghana and Grenada. He commended Ghana for its leadership role in the African-Caribbean engagement and praised the contribution of Sister Margaret Yemoah, a Ghanaian who has served for 15 years as Executive Director of the New Life Organisation, a skills training centre in Grenada.
“Her dedication and work reflect the quality and character of Ghanaian professionals, the same spirit we seek to strengthen through this new partnership,” Prime Minister Mitchell said.
The Ghana–Grenada MoU signals a renewed era of cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean, centred on shared heritage, human development, and south-south solidarity.
