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Finance Minister Fayval Williams says economy is recovering fast following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa

17 September 2026
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Finance Minister Fayval Williams says economy is recovering fast following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa – IRIE FM

September 17, 2026

Written byNatalie Campbell

Finance Minister Fayval Williams says the country’s economy is recovering fast following disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa last October .

The hurricane left a trail of destruction, particularly in western Jamaica.

Mrs. Williams said her ministry continues to exercise discipline as it manages the country’s resources and ensures that Jamaicans are also feeling the recovery.

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She was speaking at the post-Cabinet press briefing.

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