Caribbean in June 2026: the most important developments in economy
In June 2026 Jamaica's power supply and construction materials were the main economic stories in the Caribbean. On June 6 a blackout hit Jamaica, and the minister called the situation unacceptable. Carib Cement reported that its cement supply rose by more than 20% after April rainfall, and on June 23 Jamaica approved cement imports to ease a construction shortage.
Elsewhere, the commune of Le Gosier in Guadeloupe was named France's leading locality for wealth tax declarations, with the highest average taxable assets in the country. Students installed solar panels for a Dominican community with an unstable power supply. A private jet caught fire during an emergency landing in the Dominican Republic on June 8, and two people died. A report described the Caribbean as a new Brazil for Argentines, with the dollar flat in 2026.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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