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Jamaica Secures $6.7 Billion for Hurricane Recovery Efforts

12/2/2025

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Jamaica secures up to $6.7 billion in international support for Hurricane Melissa recovery, including $3.6 billion in government financing from CAF, IMF, and World Bank.
Damages are estimated at $10 billion.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica urges long-term recovery strategy and reinforces Jamaica's commitment to a resilient future.
Caribbean leaders at COP30 condemn the slow pace of climate finance and call for accessible funding to address escalating climate impacts.

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Jamaica secures up to $6.7 billion in international support for Hurricane Melissa recovery, including $3.6 billion in government financing from CAF, IMF, and World Bank.
Damages are estimated at $10 billion.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica urges long-term recovery strategy and reinforces Jamaica's commitment to a resilient future.
Caribbean leaders at COP30 condemn the slow pace of climate finance and call for accessible funding to address escalating climate impacts.