Ghanaian teachers, nurses to work in US Virgin Islands under new bilateral deal

By: Godbless Asaana‎
‎Ghanaian teachers and nurses are set to gain international employment opportunities in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) after the Ghanaian government and the Caribbean territory agreed to recruit qualified professionals to strengthen its education and healthcare sectors.
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‎The agreement is expected to be formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) scheduled for signing in Ghana in November 2026 by the Minister of Labour, Employment, and Job Creation.
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‎The development follows a meeting between a Ghanaian delegation representing the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Job Creation and the Office of the President and senior officials of the US Virgin Islands government in St. Thomas on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
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‎The meeting focused on advancing bilateral cooperation in healthcare and education, with discussions centred on establishing a structured recruitment framework to facilitate the deployment of qualified Ghanaian nurses and teachers to fill critical vacancies in the territory.
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‎The Ghanaian delegation was led by Gilbert Attipoe, a Presidential Aide from the Office of the Chief of Staff. He was accompanied by Kwabena Bediako Acheampong, a Technical Coordinator, and Samuel Kodom, an Administrator and Executive Aide to the Minister of Labour, Employment, and Job Creation.
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‎During the meeting, the US Virgin Islands Commissioner of Labour, Dr. Gary Molloy, announced that the formal MOU would be signed in Ghana in November to finalise the agreement.
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‎The initiative aligns with efforts by US Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. to strengthen critical public services, particularly healthcare and education, through the recruitment of qualified professionals.
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‎For Ghana, the partnership presents an opportunity to expand international labour cooperation while creating potential overseas career pathways for teachers and nurses seeking professional experience beyond the country.
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‎The proposed arrangement also highlights the role of bilateral diplomacy in addressing workforce shortages by connecting skilled professionals with employment opportunities in jurisdictions that require their expertise.
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‎However, the formal signing of the MOU is expected to provide further clarity on the recruitment process, eligibility requirements, deployment arrangements and other conditions governing the employment of Ghanaian professionals in the US Virgin Islands.