Cost of Hurricane Melissa estimated at US$6-US$7 billion says PM
Hurricane Melissa caused US$6-US$7 billion of damage to Jamaica, said Jamaica’s prime minister Andrew Holness, equivalent to around 28-32% of the national GDP.
In a statement to Jamaica’s House of Representatives, Holness said that the hurricane would have a profound economic impact on the country, having significantly damaged and disrupted the tourism and agriculture sectors, roads, housing and other critical infrastructure. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Nov 06, 2025 05:56 PM