President John Dramani Mahama will undertake a four-day official visit to Kingston, Jamaica, from Sunday, August 2 to Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The visit aims to strengthen Ghana's long-standing relations with Jamaica and deepen cooperation with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Ghana Seeks to Deepen Ties with Jamaica and CARICOM
The visit follows Ghana's recent support to Jamaica after a major natural disaster. President Mahama will engage in high-level bilateral talks with the Jamaican government focusing on trade, culture, and South-South cooperation. He will also address a joint session of Jamaica's Parliament, participate in a Trade and Investment Dialogue, and tour the Kingston Freeport.
According to a statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, the visit underscores Ghana's continued solidarity with its Caribbean partners. The Presidency said the visit is expected to chart a new course for Ghana-Jamaica relations while positioning Ghana as a gateway for CARICOM's engagement with Africa.
Reparations Agenda Takes Center Stage
A major highlight of the visit will be President Mahama's participation in a high-level Reparations Dialogue at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus. He will join Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of UWI and Chairman of the CARICOM Reparations Commission, to advance discussions on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and its lasting impact. The President will also pay tribute to Jamaica's Pan-African heritage by laying a wreath at the shrine of National Hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey.
Cultural Exchange and Economic Resilience
President Mahama will also visit the Ghanaian Village Houses at Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann. The official programme will include a courtesy call from Opposition Leader Mark Golding and attendance at the "Mello-Go-Roun" cultural event as Jamaica marks its 64th Independence Anniversary. Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen will also host a State Dinner in his honour at King's House.
New Era for Ghana-Caribbean Relations
The Presidency said the engagements will strengthen cooperation between the two regions and reinforce their shared commitment to pursuing reparations, promoting economic resilience, and advancing South-South collaboration. The visit is expected to chart a new course for Ghana-Jamaica relations while positioning Ghana as a gateway for CARICOM's engagement with Africa.
Source: JOY
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