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Ghana and US Virgin Islands Agree to Sign MoU in November to Recruit Nurses and Teachers
Ghana and the United States Virgin Islands have agreed to formalise a labour recruitment partnership in November 2026. The Ghana US Virgin Islands MoU will help recruit Ghanaian nurses and teachers. They will fill critical staff shortages in the territory.
How the Agreement Came About
The agreement follows talks between a Ghanaian delegation and senior Virgin Islands government officials. The meeting took place at Government House on St. Thomas. Furthermore, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is pursuing the partnership to strengthen the territory’s healthcare and education workforce.
Who Represented Ghana at the Discussions
Three officials made up Ghana’s delegation:
- Gilbert Attipoe, Presidential Aide at the Office of the Chief of Staff
- Bediako Kwabena Acheampong, Technical Coordinator at the Office of the President
- Samuel Kodom, Administrator and Executive Aide to the Minister for Labour, Employment and Job Creation
The talks focused on recruiting qualified Ghanaian nurses and teachers. These positions have proved difficult to fill locally in the Virgin Islands. The planned MoU will give both sides a framework for cooperation on the recruitment exercise.
What Has Not Been Announced
Officials have not yet shared key details. These include the number of professionals they will recruit and the qualifications required. They have also not announced the conditions of employment.
Part of Ghana’s Wider Labour Exchange Programme
The Virgin Islands deal forms part of Ghana’s wider effort to build international labour partnerships for skilled professionals. In September 2026, Ghana signed an MoU with the City of Columbus, Ohio. That agreement aims to create jobs for Ghanaian nurses, with an emphasis on ethical recruitment.
In January 2026, Ghana also sent its first batch of 121 nurses, midwives and allied healthcare professionals to Antigua and Barbuda. This happened under the Ghana Labour Exchange Programme.
Therefore, the Virgin Islands talks extend these efforts to the education sector. Ghanaian teachers could now benefit alongside nurses.