State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright says Jamaica has entered 2026 with renewed optimism, pointing to rapid post Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts and strong macroeconomic fundamentals as key drivers of business confidence.

He noted that key national infrastructure is operating at or above 90 per cent, including electricity, water, telecommunications and banking services.

Mr. Seiveright said this level of recovery, achieved in a relatively short period following the category 5 hurricane, speaks to the resilience of Jamaica’s institutions and the strong coordination between public agencies, the private sector and international partners.

On the economic front, the state minister highlighted Jamaica’s historically strong Net International Reserves, which stand at approximately US$6.3B.