New Wine, Old Bottles? The Arrival of the Ghanaian Nurses

In this episode, we dissect the landmark arrival of 112 Ghanaian nurses in Antigua and Barbuda a move the government hails as a “historic reconnection” necessary to save a healthcare system plagued by “alarming” staff shortages and burnout.

We explore the motivations of the recruits, who view this placement as a vital opportunity for professional training and income amidst high unemployment back home.

However, not everyone is celebrating without reservation. We analyze Opposition Leader Harold Lovell’s sharp critique that placing new medical staff into dilapidated facilities like the All Saints Clinic, which has been shuttered for over 1,000 days due to sewage issues is a case of “putting new wine in old bottles”.

Join us as we debate whether this injection of labor is a sustainable solution or a band-aid on a crumbling infrastructure, and discuss the public’s demand for transparency and rigorous vetting.