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Local manufacturers are bracing for potential fallout after a powerful category five hurricane struck Jamaica, causing widespread devastation and raising concerns about the continuity of regional trade and business operations.
Chief executive officer of the T&T Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) Ramesh Ramdeen, told Guardian Media yesterday that the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, with early reports indicating that infrastructure and commercial activity may have been significantly affected.
“An assessment still needs to be done as to the impact of the hurricane on the Jamaica’s infrastructure. What we are told is that in some form or fashion, there will be negative impact based on the hurricane...It is the most devastating hurricane that would have ever hit and there will be devastation.
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