Ghanaian nurses working in Saint Kitts and Nevis are set to benefit from improved employment conditions under a new bilateral labour agreement signed between the two countries. The agreement was signed in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. This development is expected to enhance the welfare and protection of Ghanaian professionals working abroad.
The agreement was signed by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and the Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr Geoffrey Hanley. Under the arrangement, Ghanaian nurses deployed to the Caribbean country will receive enhanced salaries, health insurance, and rent allowances, alongside other improved employment benefits. This will provide a significant boost to the nurses' standard of living.
The new agreement also provides for end-of-service benefits and guarantees other labour rights for the Ghanaian professionals. This move is expected to strengthen cooperation between Ghana and Saint Kitts and Nevis, while providing greater protection for Ghanaian nurses working abroad. The agreement builds on the two countries’ existing labour cooperation.
Mr Ablakwa expressed his satisfaction with the agreement, stating that it is a testament to Ghana's commitment to pursuing impactful diplomacy that benefits its citizens. He also praised Ghanaian professionals for their contribution to the international workforce, noting that their skills and expertise continue to attract demand from countries around the world.
The latest agreement is expected to provide stronger safeguards for Ghanaian nurses taking up employment opportunities in Saint Kitts and Nevis. This development is also a reflection of the growing relations between Ghana and Saint Kitts and Nevis, with the two countries having previously signed a visa waiver agreement.
The agreement is a significant step forward in the protection of Ghanaian workers abroad, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of the nurses working in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Ghanaian government has been working to ensure that its citizens working abroad are protected and have access to decent working conditions.
The signing of the agreement demonstrates the commitment of both countries to promoting fair labour practices and protecting the rights of workers. Key aspects of the agreement include enhanced salaries, health insurance, and end-of-service benefits for Ghanaian nurses working in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Key points
- Ghanaian nurses working in Saint Kitts and Nevis will receive enhanced salaries, health insurance, and rent allowances under the new agreement.
- The agreement provides for end-of-service benefits and guarantees other labour rights for Ghanaian professionals working in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
- The agreement strengthens cooperation between Ghana and Saint Kitts and Nevis, while providing greater protection for Ghanaian nurses working abroad.
