Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago arrives in Ghana 

The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Keith Christopher Rowley, arrived in Accra Sunday night for an official visit to the country.
 
He was received by Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur at the VVIP lounge of the Kotoka International Airport.

Speaking to journalists later after his arrival, Dr Keith Rowley said the time had come for Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago to co-operate for the mutual benefit of the two countries.   

He said "Trinidad and Tobago had gained expertise in areas such as energy and education and that when the two nations co-operate they can handle these development initiatives effectively," he said.

Dr. Rowley  and his 12-member delegation will hold bilateral talks with President Mahama at the Flagstaff House Monday morning and members of Cabinet as well as  meet with some Ghanaian businessmen. 

A state luncheon would also be held in his honour in the afternoon before President Mahama accompanies the visiting premier on a guided tour of the Tema Oil Refinery and VALCO, a statement from the Flagstaff House said.

The  Prime Minister will also  lay a wreath on the tomb of George Padmore, a Trinidadian Pan-Africanist Journalist, and close ally of  Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, who died in Ghana after residing in the country for many years.    

Thereafter, Dr. Rowley is scheduled to visit the Elmina Castle and the Atuabo Gas Plants.    

Ghana - Trinidad and Tobago relations date as far back as the post colonial era.  

Trinidad and Tobago is the leading Caribbean producer of oil and gas. It is therefore expected that the visit will offer Ghana the opportunity  to tap into that country's rich Oil and Gas experience.  

It also offers an opportunity for discussions on other business prospects in the two countries. 

Dr. Rowley is expected to leave Ghana on Wednesday.   

GBC