Guyana will deliver a second phase of support for Jamaica's recovery from Hurricane Melissa, beginning with the construction of more than 300 homes, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Thursday.

He made the announcement in his address to mark the opening of the International Building Expo held at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence, East Bank Demerara.

With Jamaican Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness in attendance, President Ali said Guyana would honour the commitment it made in the aftermath of the storm.

"Our promised second phase of support in your recovery programme will be delivered. We are known for keeping our promises," he said.

He said the housing pledge would draw on Guyana's own construction sector, its banks, builders and material suppliers, and urged that work begin in Jamaica.

"Let us start with Jamaica in building that 300-plus homes," the president said.

President Ali said the two governments had also discussed cooperation in energy, culture, and sport, including arrangements for athletes to train across both countries and collaboration on a cricket academy.

He described the engagements as the foundation for stronger ties at the level of government, the private sector and citizens of both nations.

Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica in late October 2025, damaging or destroying homes, hospitals, power stations, and government buildings.

Guyana was among the first CARICOM states to respond, sending generators, tarpaulins, and chainsaws in the initial relief phase, followed by shipments of food, building materials and water tanks. (DPI)