Event Brief
Jun 18, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
Jamaica economy shrinks 5.9% in Q1
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Jamaica’s economy contracted 5.9% in Q1 2026, with Hurricane Melissa’s damage and costs still affecting output.
WHO: Jamaica
WHAT: Jamaica’s economy shrank 5.9% in the first quarter of 2026.
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 1:52 PM ET
WHERE: Jamaica
WHY: The contraction reflected the lingering toll of Hurricane Melissa, with damage, losses, and added costs totaling about $12.2 billion.
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