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Ghana President John Dramani Mahama Begins State Visit to Jamaica
President John Dramani Mahama arrived in Kingston on August 2, 2026 for a four‑day state visit aimed at deepening Ghana‑Jamaica ties, expanding Africa‑Caribbean cooperation and advancing the global reparations agenda. During the visit he held high‑level bilateral talks with Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Governor‑General Sir Patrick Allen, discussing trade, investment, cultural and educational exchanges and South‑South cooperation. A special reparations dialogue was convened on August 3 at the University of the West Indies, where Mahama met Vice‑Chancellor Sir Hilary Beckles to examine the reparations agenda; the session was broadcast live by UWI TV. The President also toured the Bob Marley Museum with Holness and Culture Minister Olivia Grange, highlighting shared cultural heritage. He addressed a joint sitting of the Jamaican Parliament, calling for stronger African Union‑Caribbean collaboration and coordinated action in multilateral bodies. The itinerary included a state dinner at King’s House and visits to Independence Village and the National Arena.
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Andrew Holness · Bob Marley Museum · Hilary Beckles · John Dramani Mahama · King's House · Marcus Mosiah Garvey · University of the West Indies
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mahama addressed a joint sitting of the Jamaican Parliament, calling for stronger African Union‑Caribbean cooperation and global governance reforms.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mahama held high‑level bilateral talks with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness to expand trade, investment, cultural and educational exchanges. www.gbcghanaonline.com · ghanaguardian.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mahama was received at King’s House and attended a state dinner during the visit. nationwideradiojm.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] President John Dramani Mahama arrived in Kingston, Jamaica on August 2, 2026 for a four‑day state visit. thevaultznews.com · nationwideradiojm.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The visit is part of Ghana’s broader strategy to deepen Africa‑Caribbean ties and advance the global reparations agenda. thevaultznews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mahama toured the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston with Prime Minister Holness and Culture Minister Olivia Grange on August 3, 2026. asaaseradio.com · ghanaguardian.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The reparations dialogue was broadcast live via UWI TV and streamed online. antiguanewsroom.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A special high‑level reparations dialogue between Mahama and UWI Vice‑Chancellor Hilary Beckles was held at the University of the West Indies on August 3, 2026. antiguanewsroom.com · nationwideradiojm.com