St. Thomas:A high-level official delegation from Ghana, representing the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Job Creation and the Office of the President, has met with senior leaders of the United States Virgin Islands Government at Government House on St. Thomas. This meeting aimed to advance bilateral cooperation in healthcare and education.
According to Ghana Web, the Ghanaian delegation was led by Gilbert Attipoe, Presidential Aide (Office of the Chief of Staff), alongside Bediako Kwabena Acheampong, Technical Coordinator, and Samuel Kodom, Administrator and Executive Aide to the Minister of Labour, Employment, and Job Creation. The discussions focused on establishing a structured bilateral recruitment framework to deploy qualified Ghanaian nurses and teachers to fill critical positions across the Virgin Islands.
This diplomatic engagement supports ongoing initiatives by Governor Albert Bryan Jr. to strengthen the Territory's critical public sectors. The partnership highlights the commitment of H.E. John Dramani Mahama and the Honourable Minister Emmanuel Agyekum to expand Ghana's strategic global partnerships while providing international career opportunities for Ghanaian professionals.
US Virgin Islands Commissioner of Labor, Dr. Gary Molloy, announced during the meeting that a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is scheduled for signing in November in Ghana by the Minister of Labour, Employment, and Job Creation. This agreement will finalize the historic collaboration, showcasing the potential of transforming diplomacy into practical opportunities and aligning Ghanaian expertise with global needs in healthcare and education.