St Kitts and Nevis PM visits Ghana, signs agreements on visas, labour and political cooperation

Prime Minister Terrance Michael Drew of Saint Kitts and Nevis arrived in Ghana this week for an official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries.

Drew arrived on Tuesday, March 3, and was received by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The prime minister was accompanied by his wife and members of his government delegation.

During the visit, Drew held bilateral talks with Ghana’s president, John Dramani Mahama, on Wednesday as part of the four-day official trip. Discussions focused on expanding cooperation between the two nations across several sectors for the mutual benefit of their citizens.

Following the meeting, the two governments signed three agreements designed to deepen collaboration.

These include a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a political consultation mechanism between the governments of Ghana and Saint Kitts and Nevis, intended to strengthen diplomatic dialogue and coordination.

The countries also signed an agreement granting visa-free travel for holders of ordinary passports, allowing citizens of both nations to travel between them without the need for a visa.

A bilateral labour agreement was also concluded to facilitate the recruitment of Ghanaian medical professionals to work in Saint Kitts and Nevis, addressing workforce needs in the federation’s healthcare sector.

Senior government officials from both countries, including Ablakwa and members of the Ghanaian administration, attended the bilateral meeting.

The visit forms part of broader efforts by Saint Kitts and Nevis to strengthen partnerships with African nations and expand cooperation in areas such as healthcare, diplomacy and labour mobility.