Manufacturers Count J$250B in Melissa Losses
Jamaica’s manufacturing base has emerged from Hurricane Melissa with a heavy bill and a clear mandate. The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) estimates J$250 billion in damage across the sector. At roughly J$161.04 to US$1, that is about US$1.55 billion. The figure is preliminary and likely to climb as assessments deepen, but it already […]