Economy contracts 5.9 per cent in March 2026 quarter

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy contracted by an estimated 5.9 per cent during the January to March 2026 quarter, compared with the corresponding period in 2025.Speaking during PIOJ’s quarterly briefing on Wednesday, Director General, Dr Wayne Henry, said the out-turn largely reflected the lingering impact of Hurricane Melissa on productive activities.

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