Accra, March 4,– In landmark talks at the Presidency, Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama and St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew finalized an upgrade to their nations' 2018 Visa Waiver, now covering ordinary passports alongside diplomatic ones.
The move, revealed at a state luncheon for Dr Drew, promises to supercharge visitor exchanges, commerce, and cultural links. Further talks eyed labour pacts, positioning Ghana as a talent exporter in nursing, education, and tech expertise.
Strategic Partnerships Ahead
Priority sectors include eco-tourism, sustainable farming, green energy, ocean resources, ancestral sites, and creative arts. President Mahama pushed for better flights linking Africa-Caribbean routes and leveraged AfCFTA plus ACTIF for swift trade wins. "No more waiting on perfect conditions—let's lead in Global South alliances," he urged.
Praising Dr Drew's CARICOM helm—including its 50th summit—Mahama valued Ghana's outreach to the bloc and backed reparations advocacy. Ghana pledges support against island vulnerabilities like climate threats and financial inequities.
Bridging Oceans for Shared Future
As the first such visit by a St Kitts leader, Dr Drew joins Ghana's 69th Independence festivities, evoking mutual fights for freedom and prosperity. "From 1957's spark across Africa to today's economic self-rule through black-world trade," Mahama reflected.
United by slave trade scars yet resilient spirits, the duo champions AU-CARICOM synergy and Afreximbank's regional push. Dr Drew hailed Mahama's "profound" 2025 UN speech as his Ghana inspiration.
GHBUSS
March 4, 2026
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