Budget Debate: Gov’t spends $67 billion for hurricane relief and early recovery
The Government has already spent $67 billion as part of its hurricane relief and early recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa which devastated southwestern parishes on October 28, 2025. The expenditure is reflected in the current fiscal year which ends March 31. The amount includes the US$150 million (J$24 billion) loan to Jamaica Public Service Company to accelerate the restoration of electricity. “The Cabinet, led by the prime...