Ghana Donates Engineering Equipment to Jamaica for Hurricane Reconstruction
President John Dramani Mahama has donated engineering equipment and supplies to the Jamaican Defence Force in support of ongoing recovery and reconstruction efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
The items were presented on behalf of the President to Jamaica’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kamina Johnson Smith, during a visit by a Ghanaian delegation led by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
According to a statement shared by the Ghana Armed Forces on Monday, January 26, the visit allowed the delegation to assess ongoing reconstruction projects, receive operational briefings, and evaluate the welfare of Ghanaian troops deployed as part of a multinational humanitarian mission.
The delegation toured several project sites where Ghanaian engineering personnel are actively rebuilding and rehabilitating homes for residents affected by the hurricane. The reconstruction works form part of broader humanitarian interventions aimed at restoring livelihoods and improving living conditions in impacted communities.
Both the Ghanaian and Jamaican Foreign Ministers praised the deployed teams for their dedication and professionalism. They noted that the collaboration between Ghana, Jamaica and Guyana reflects strong regional solidarity and a shared commitment to humanitarian assistance and disaster recovery.
The Commander of the Ghana Engineering Reconstruction Team, Colonel Emmanuel Asia, later briefed the delegation on the progress made so far, challenges encountered on the ground, and plans for the remaining phase of the reconstruction exercise.
Members of the delegation included the Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi; the Chief of the Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu; and Ghana’s Special Envoy to the Caribbean Region, Kwasi Kyei Darkwah.
The mission highlights Ghana’s growing role in international humanitarian support and its continued commitment to strengthening diplomatic and military cooperation across the Caribbean region.
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