President John Dramani Mahama has extended a warm welcome to 54 members of the Ghana Armed Forces upon their return from a humanitarian mission in Jamaica, which was necessitated by the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Mahama commended the troops, primarily from the 14 Engineer Brigade, for what he termed a successful “non-combat, humanitarian mission” rooted in a shared Afro-Caribbean heritage and Pan-African unity.
The 54-person team, sourced from the Ghana Armed Forces’ 48th, 49th, and 50th Engineer Regiments, collaborated closely with the Jamaica Defence Force’s 1 Engineer Regiment.
Their mission involved repairing damaged public infrastructure and constructing temporary housing for residents displaced by the storm. They set off in December 2025.
After welcoming the personnel on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the President remarked that their efforts exemplified Ghana’s dedication to international collaboration beyond military engagements, emphasizing the significance of solidarity during crises.
Their initiatives were particularly concentrated on roofing projects in St. Elizabeth Parish, specifically in the communities of Middle Quarters and Black River.
This deployment was in response to a formal request from the Jamaican Prime Minister, highlighting the deepening relationship between Ghana and Caribbean nations through tangible cooperation and shared historical ties.
