Cayman soldiers join forces with regional counterparts in hurricane-hit Jamaica
Cayman Islands soldiers have deployed to Jamaica for hurricane relief duty with counterparts from Bermuda and Turks and Caicos in a pair of historic firsts.
It is the first time Cayman soldiers have carried out operations abroad and the first time regional overseas territories have joined forces for “humanitarian assistance and disaster relief”, or HADR, work.
Major Graham Muir, the Cayman Islands Regiment’s training and operations officer, said, “The Cayman Islands Regiment exists to deliver a rapid, disciplined response to emergencies – whether at home or across the region. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Feb 17, 2026 11:35 AM