Ghana Armed Forces engineers undertake reconstruction works in Jamaica

Personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces’ 14 Engineer Brigade are undertaking reconstruction works in Jamaica after extensive damage caused by Hurricane Melissa. 

Videos and photographs shared with the Ghana News Agency show the Ghanaian engineers engaged in roof reconstruction, carpentry and structural repairs on residential buildings affected by the storm.

The images depict soldiers mounted on damaged rooftops, replacing torn roofing sheets, reinforcing wooden trusses and supervising works to restore houses rendered unsafe by the hurricane. 

Others are seen coordinating ground support, measuring materials and assisting with installations to stabilise affected structures. 

The deployment forms part of Ghana’s humanitarian and reconstruction support to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa swept across the island, destroying homes, public infrastructure and livelihoods, particularly in low-lying and vulnerable communities. 

The images depict soldiers mounted on damaged rooftops, replacing torn roofing sheets, reinforcing wooden trusses and supervising works to restore houses rendered unsafe by the hurricane. 

Others are seen coordinating ground support, measuring materials and assisting with installations to stabilise affected structures. 

The deployment forms part of Ghana’s humanitarian and reconstruction support to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa swept across the island, destroying homes, public infrastructure and livelihoods, particularly in low-lying and vulnerable communities. 

The team is providing specialised engineering support, focusing on rapid repairs to enable displaced residents to return safely to their homes. 

Ahead of the deployment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration said the mission underscored Ghana’s growing role in international disaster response and South-South cooperation, particularly within the Commonwealth and the Caribbean. 

The Ghanaian engineers are expected to continue reconstruction works in selected communities, while collaborating with Jamaican authorities and local agencies to support ongoing recovery efforts. 

Source: GNA