It also highlights the shared African heritage, Pan-African traditions and diplomatic friendship connecting the people of Ghana and Jamaica. During high-level discussions in Kingston, President Mahama and Jamaican Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness identified trade, investment, education, culture, sustainable development and South–South cooperation as priority areas for expanded collaboration. President Mahama was also scheduled to participate in discussions on reparatory justice and honour Jamaica’s National Hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey, whose Pan-African philosophy strongly influenced Ghana’s founding leader, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. “The official visit of President John Dramani Mahama to Jamaica represents more than a bilateral diplomatic engagement,” Karve said. According to Karve, the Ghana–Jamaica partnership demonstrates how historical ties can be developed into modern relationships supporting sustainable growth, innovation and greater cooperation across the Global South.