President Mahama addresses the joint sitting of Jamaican Lower/Upper Houses in Kingston

President Mahama in his address said Ghana joined Jamaica in honouring the remarkable journey of a proud people whose courage, creativity and resilience continued to inspire the whole of Africa, the Caribbean and the global African diaspora.“Emancipation Day and Independence Day are not simply national celebrations, they are endurance symbols of humanity’s determination to overcome oppression and reclaim dignity,” the President said.

We honour those who fought for emancipation, self-determination and national liberation,” the President said.