{
  "id": 141145,
  "title": "Mahama praises Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa recovery, cites Ghana’s Pan-African solidarity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/mahama-praises-jamaicas-hurricane-melissa-recovery-cites-ghanas-pan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T17:10:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/mahama-praises-jamaicas-hurricane-melissa-recovery-cites-ghanas-pan-african-solidarity/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Dramani Mahama praised Jamaica's swift recovery after Hurricane Melissa during his state visit on August 4, describing the nation's resilience as a testament to its people's strength. In a special joint sitting of Jamaica's Parliament, Mahama highlighted the remarkable pace of the recovery, noting that visitors to Kingston could hardly recall the extent of the hurricane's destruction. He commended the Government and people of Jamaica for their bravery and determination, emphasizing that Jamaica had bounced back from the storm.\n\nMahama also acknowledged Ghana's support during the recovery effort, highlighting the deep friendship and solidarity between the two nations. He explained that Ghana's Armed Forces Engineers Regiment was deployed to assist in reconstruction, working closely with local communities and other government agencies. Mahama described the Ghanaian contribution as a practical demonstration of Pan-African solidarity, praising the professionalism and selfless service of the Ghanaian personnel involved.\n\nThe President emphasized that while the Atlantic Ocean separates Ghana and Jamaica, it cannot diminish their shared humanity. He stressed that when one member of their \"family\" suffers, the others must respond, underscoring the spirit of Pan-Africanism and South-South cooperation. Mahama concluded by noting that Jamaica's recovery after Hurricane Melissa serves as another example of the country's resilience and ability to overcome adversity.",
  "summary": "President John Dramani Mahama has commended the government and people of Jamaica for their resilience and swift recovery following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, describing the country’s response as a reflection of the strength and determination of its people.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}