The High Commissioner-designate of Jamaica to Ghana on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 presented copy letters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchway.

Madam Ayorkor Botchwey congratulated Mr Reid on his new appointment .

She recalled the longstanding friendly relations that existed between Ghana and Jamaica, based on shared values and mutual respect and acknowledge that the relations between the two countries had grown from strength to strength.

She acknowledged with appreciation, the untiring efforts of his predecessor in enhancing the relations between Ghana and Jamaica.

The Minister expressed the hope that the High Commissioner-designate would build on the remarkable achievements of his predecessor and further enhance the bonds of friendship and cooperation that existed between Ghana and Jamaica.

Mr Reid on his part acknowledged the friendly relationship Ghana and Jamaica had enjoyed over the years, saying, "we in Jamaica, we consider Africa as the fatherland...."

He said Ghana was like an extension of Jamaica in many ways and that they were very happy that the "Year of Return" was successful, which Jamaicans patronised.