Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, attended Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary as a special guest during his ongoing official visit.

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced the development in a social media post highlighting key outcomes from the Caribbean leader’s visit and the growing cooperation between the two countries.

“We are honoured to have the Prime Minister of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew as our Special Guest,” Ablakwa wrote.

The Prime Minister arrived in Ghana on Wednesday and was earlier received with full honours at the Jubilee House by President John Dramani Mahama and senior government officials.

During the visit, Ghana and Saint Kitts and Nevis signed a visa waiver agreement that will allow citizens of both countries to travel without visas. The arrangement is expected to ease travel, deepen people-to-people connections and promote tourism and business exchanges.

Ablakwa described the agreement as an important step in strengthening diplomatic ties between the West African nation and the Caribbean state.

“Exciting to acknowledge that during this official visit, an agreement has been signed ensuring that citizens of both countries no longer require visas to visit each other,” he stated.

Another key outcome of the visit is a bilateral arrangement that will allow Ghanaian nurses to work in Saint Kitts and Nevis, a move expected to expand employment opportunities for Ghana’s health professionals while helping address workforce needs in the Caribbean country.

“Another agreement to send Ghanaian nurses to Saint Kitts and Nevis has been sealed,” Ablakwa added.

The two countries also agreed to deepen collaboration in tourism, creative arts and trade as part of broader efforts to expand economic and cultural exchanges.

Ablakwa described the growing relationship as symbolic of a historic reconnection between Africa and the Caribbean.

“A beautiful way to re-unite with our brothers and sisters,” he wrote.

Earlier in the visit, Prime Minister Drew disclosed that President Mahama’s speech at the United Nations last year influenced his decision to travel to Ghana.

“Mr President, one of the things that really stuck out to me was your speech,” Drew told Mahama during a ceremonial reception at the Jubilee House.

“There were a lot of speeches given but I particularly listened to your speech and your speech inspired me and I told my team I wanted to meet you,” he said.

The Prime Minister added that the visit had exceeded his expectations.

“And I’ve not just met you, you have welcomed me. Thank you very much,” Drew said.

His participation in Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary celebrations is expected to highlight strengthening ties between the two nations and the broader historical and cultural links between Africa and the Caribbean.