In Photos: Mahama addresses Jamaican Parliament, highlights shared Ghana-Caribbean history
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the longstanding historical and cultural ties between Ghana and Jamaica during a special joint sitting of the Jamaican Houses of Parliament, where he spoke on the shared experiences and future cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean.
President John Dramani Mahama addressed the Jamaican Parliament, emphasizing the historical and cultural bonds between Ghana and Jamaica. He highlighted how the histories of both nations are deeply intertwined, stemming from the transatlantic slave trade. This trade forged enduring connections, shaping the identities and cultures of the two regions.
Mahama paid tribute to the millions of enslaved Africans whose labor and suffering built societies across the Atlantic. He advocated for addressing the legacy of slavery through truth, accountability, reconciliation, and healing. Ghana backs Jamaica's petition to King Charles III for reparatory justice, viewing it as part of a broader effort to confront the historical impacts of the transatlantic slave trade. The following photos capture the poignant moment in the joint sitting.
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