Ghana supports Jamaica’s hurricane recovery with engineering equipment

Ghana has stepped up to assist Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, donating engineering equipment and supplies to support the island nation’s ongoing reconstruction efforts.
The handover was made on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama to Jamaica’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kamina Johnson Smith, during a visit by a Ghanaian delegation led by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
A statement from the Ghana Armed Forces on Monday, January 26, said the visit allowed the delegation to review reconstruction progress, check on the welfare of Ghanaian troops, and receive updates on the humanitarian mission following the hurricane.
The team toured several sites where Ghanaian engineers are actively involved in rebuilding homes and restoring infrastructure for affected communities. These efforts form part of broader humanitarian interventions aimed at helping residents recover and rebuild their lives.
Both Ministers praised the teams for their dedication and professionalism. They said the cooperation between Ghana, Jamaica, and Guyana demonstrates strong regional solidarity and a shared commitment to humanitarian support.
Colonel Emmanuel Asia, Commander of the Ghana Engineering Reconstruction Team, briefed the delegation on the progress, challenges, and plans for the remaining phase of the mission.
The Ghanaian delegation also included Deputy Minister for Defence Ernest Brogya Genfi, Chief of the Army Staff Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, and Ghana’s Special Envoy to the Caribbean Region, Kwasi Kyei Darkwah.