Mahama to embark on four-day official visit to Jamaica from August 2 to 5
President John Dramani Mahama will undertake a four-day official visit to Jamaica from August 2 to 5 as part of Ghana's move to deepen bilateral relations with the Caribbean nation and strengthen cooperation with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
The visit, which will take President Mahama to Kingston, is expected to focus on expanding collaboration in trade, culture, South-South cooperation and the global campaign for reparations for the transatlantic slave trade.
It also comes after Ghana recently extended support and relief to Jamaica following a major natural disaster.
The Presidency, in a statement issued on Thursday, July 30, and signed by Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said the visit would reinforce the longstanding historical and diplomatic ties between Ghana and Jamaica while opening a new chapter in Africa-Caribbean relations.
"President John Dramani Mahama will make a four-day official visit to Kingston from Sunday, 2 August to Wednesday, 5 August 2026. The visit is meant to strengthen the long-standing historical and diplomatic ties between Ghana and Jamaica and encourage more cooperation with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)," the statement read in part.
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, where 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 enduring legacy.
President Mahama will also hold bilateral talks with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, with discussions expected to centre on trade, culture and South-South cooperation.
He is also scheduled to address a joint sitting of Jamaica's Houses of Parliament, outlining his vision for a stronger partnership between Africa and the Caribbean.
The itinerary further includes a Trade and Investment Dialogue, a tour of the Kingston Freeport, a courtesy call from Opposition Leader Mark Golding, and attendance at the "Mello-Go-Roun" cultural event as Jamaica marks its 64th Independence Anniversary.
As part of activities to honour the shared Pan-African heritage of the two countries, President Mahama will lay a wreath at the shrine of Jamaica's National Hero, Marcus Mosiah Garvey, at the National Heroes Park and visit the preserved Ghanaian Village Houses at Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann.
Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen are also expected to host a State Dinner in honour of Mr. Mahama at King's House.
"This important visit will set a new direction for Ghana-Jamaica relations, help Ghana become a gateway for CARICOM's engagement with Africa, and show a united effort in seeking reparations, economic strength, and South-South cooperation worldwide," stressed the Presidency.