Montego Bay, 6 February 2026

The Chief of Defence Staff of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman, on Friday paid a visit to the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Engineer Contingent in Trelawny Parish, where the two forces are jointly engaged in the reconstruction of homes damaged by Hurricane Melissa.

Upon her arrival, Vice Admiral Wemyss-Gorman was received by Col Moses Kayigamba, Commander of the RDF Engineer Contingent, who briefed her on the progress of reconstruction activities being carried out in St James and Trelawny Parishes.

Accompanied by Col Moses Kayigamba, the JDF Chief of Defence Staff toured several reconstruction sites where engineers from both forces are rebuilding homes affected by the hurricane.

During the visit, they interacted with beneficiaries, who expressed their gratitude to both forces for the support provided.

Vice Admiral Wemyss-Gorman commended the RDF Engineer Contingent for the commendable work being undertaken in close collaboration with their JDF counterparts, noting that the RDF’s support has a positive impact on the affected communities.

The visit reflects the JDF Chief of Defence Staff’s appreciation for the strong military cooperation and solidarity demonstrated in responding to natural disasters and in supporting communities throughout the recovery and rebuilding process.