KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – An eight-man contingent from the Cayman Islands Regiment is now on the island, joining regiments from Bermuda and the Turks and Caicos Islands to help local agencies such as the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) with the massive rebuilding efforts and humanitarian relief, as residents continue to deal with the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa in October.
The troops that departed the British Overseas territory last Sunday are expected to remain here for two weeks. While in Jamaica, they will be working in the hardest-hit areas, helping to repair damaged roofs in the parish of St Elizabeth.
“Our thoughts remain with the people of Jamaica during this difficult period,” said Major Graham Muir, Training and Operations Officer for the Regiment. “The Cayman Islands Regiment exists to deliver a rapid, disciplined response to emergencies, whether at home or across the region. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our partners across the British Overseas Territories and the Jamaica Defence Force as recovery efforts progress and communities rebuild.”
The Cayman Islands Regiment says the mission marks the first overseas operational deployment.
“It builds on its recent experience supporting the December avian flu response, as well as extensive training conducted in Grand Cayman and Trinidad. The deployment provides an important opportunity for troops to apply the specialist skills developed over the past year in a live operational environment,” the Regimen said in a release.
The Cayman Islands Regiment’s participation in this regional response demonstrates its growing capability, readiness, and enduring commitment to Caribbean stability, the release added.
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