Jamaica and Ghana are moving to deepen economic ties, with both countries setting their sights on increased trade, investment and easier access to new markets as they seek to turn centuries of shared history into shared prosperity.

Speaking at a joint press conference on Monday following bilateral talks with President John Dramani Mahama, who is on a four-day state visit to Jamaica, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness said the partnership forms part of Jamaica's broader effort to strengthen commercial ties with Africa.

Holness pointed to a virtual investment and business mission held last month, which connected Jamaican and Ghanaian businesses and has already begun producing results.