Dr Terrance Michael Drew to join Ghana’s 69th Independence Day festivities as both nations seek to strengthen South-South cooperation
The Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Michael Drew, has arrived in Ghana today for a four-day official visit that will see him participate in the nation’s 69th Independence Day celebration and engage in high-level bilateral discussions.
According to a statement released by the Presidency Communications Directorate on March 3, 2026, the Caribbean leader’s visit will run from Tuesday, March 3, to Saturday, March 7, marking a significant moment in the growing partnership between Ghana and the twin-island nation.
Independence Day Participation
A highlight of the visit will be Prime Minister Drew’s attendance at Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebration on Friday, March 6, where he will join Ghanaian leadership and citizens in marking the nation’s liberation from colonial rule.
The timing carries symbolic weight, reinforcing historical and cultural connections between Africa and its diaspora in the Caribbean.
Official Engagements
Official activities commence on Wednesday with a meeting between the visiting Prime Minister and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, signalling shared interest in educational collaboration. Dr Drew will later be hosted at the Presidency for bilateral discussions, followed by an official luncheon in his honour.
The itinerary extends beyond formal talks to include visits to sites of historical and cultural significance. The Prime Minister will tour the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, and the Cape Coast Castle—locations that hold profound meaning for people of African descent across the diaspora.
Additionally, Dr Drew will pay a courtesy call on the Omanhene of the Oguaa Traditional Area, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, reflecting the importance of traditional authority in Ghanaian governance and society.
Strengthening South-South Cooperation
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Member of Parliament and Spokesperson to the President, who also serves as Minister for Government Communications, issued the official statement outlining the visit’s significance.
“Ghana and Saint Kitts and Nevis have been actively strengthening bilateral relations through South-South cooperation, with a focus on exchange programmes in education, health, trade, investment, and technology,” the statement read.
The visit builds on existing diplomatic ties between Ghana and Caribbean nations, part of a broader effort to enhance collaboration among countries in the Global South. For Saint Kitts and Nevis, a Commonwealth nation with a population of approximately 47,000, Ghana represents a key African partner in advancing shared development objectives.
Anticipated Outcomes
Observers expect the visit to yield concrete agreements in areas of mutual interest, particularly in educational exchanges and technical cooperation. The meeting at the University of Ghana suggests potential academic partnerships, while the trade and investment focus points to opportunities for private sector engagement between the two economies.
Prime Minister Drew’s delegation will depart on March 7, following what both sides hope will be productive engagements advancing the cause of South-South cooperation.
