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IMF says Jamaica should speed up reconstruction, could cut debt faster

Nov 11, 2026 · The Gleaner

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said Jamaica should accelerate reconstruction following Hurricane Melissa and could reduce its debt faster once the recovery takes hold. “The priority now is to advance reconstruction while preserving macroeconomic stability and deepening reforms, considering the more challenging external environment,” said IMF mission chief W. Raphael Lam in a statement released on Wednesday.

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