Keep spending tight…
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November 12, 2026
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THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has applauded the Jamaican Government for its “strong policy frameworks and sustained reforms” which “have underpinned its resilience in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa”.
The category 5 system left severe damage in sections of the island after its rampage on October 28, 2025.
But the IMF has warned that addressing supply-side constraints is essential to raising Jamaica’s potential growth and enhancing the country’s resilience and has urged the Dr Andrew Holness-led Administration to ensure it contains non-priority recurrent spending.
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