Jamaica economy growing, despite hurricane
The Planning Institute of Jamaica reports that the country's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.5 percent during the third quarter, despite the economic devastation created by Hurricane Dean.
The goods-producing sector, led by construction operations, was the strongest segment of the economy'good news for project-related shipping. That sector was up 3.0 percent.
The agency's report projects that during the fourth quarter, the economy will grow by 1.2 percent.
Jamaica economy growing, despite hurricane
