Jamaica secures $6.7bn for hurricane recovery and reconstruction plan

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In December 2025, Jamaica secured $6.7 billion in financial support from international institutions to fund a three-year reconstruction plan following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa in October. The hurricane caused an estimated $10 billion in damage due to catastrophic flooding and landslides. Funding will come from organizations like the CAF-Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, the IMF, the World Bank, and others. The package includes up to $3.6 billion in government financing. The reconstruction plan aims to restore what was lost and strengthen Jamaica's resilience to future disasters through long-term investments and comprehensive planning.

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The support will come from multiple institutions including CAF, IMF, World Bank, CDB and IADB.

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Up to $3.6bn in government financing is included in the $6.7bn package.

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Hurricane Melissa caused damage estimated at $10bn in Jamaica.

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Jamaica secures up to $6.7bn in support from international agencies for reconstruction after Hurricane Melissa.

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Recovery will require significant resources and long-term investments.

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Up to $3.6bn in government financing included, with major contributions from global financial institutions.Published On 1 Dec 2025Jamaica has secured up to $6.7bn in support from international agencies to fund reconstruction over the next three years in the wake of Hurricane Melissa in October.Melissa, one of the strongest storms on record to make landfall in the Caribbean, unleashed catastrophic flooding and landslides with some 76cm (30 inches) of rain when it struck Jamaica in October, causing damage estimated at $10bn.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Airbus issues major A320 recall after flight control incidentlist 2 of 4Why is work-related migration to rich countries falling?list 3 of 4India orders phone makers to pre-install state-owned web safety app: Reportlist 4 of 4US, UK agree to zero tariffs on medicines; UK commits to higher spendingend of listThe support will come from the CAF-Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Caribbean Development Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank Group, the institutions said in a joint statement.Included in the new package is up to $3.6bn in government financing, with the largest contributions coming from the CAF-Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Bank, each providing up to $1bn.“Recovery will require significant resources and long-term investments. Comprehensive recovery planning is already underway, focusing on critical priorities and reinforcing Jamaica’s resilience,” the written remarks read.“By combining robust financial instruments, technical guidance, and a shared commitment to building forward better, Jamaica is well-positioned not only to restore what was lost but also to strengthen its resilience to future disasters. Continued partnership and innovation will remain central as Jamaica charts a stronger, more resilient future for all its citizens.”

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