Jamaica updates investment policies amid hurricane recovery efforts
牙買加在颶風災後重建期間更新投資政策
In late 2025, Jamaica faced a catastrophic blow from Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm that caused damage equal to 40% of the nation's GDP.
2025年末，牙買加遭受梅莉莎颶風的毀滅性打擊。
In the wake of this destruction, the government has launched bold economic reforms to rebuild stronger.
這場五級颶風所造成的損失高達其國內生產總值（GDP）的40%。
A key initiative, 'FAST Jamaica,' has lowered its investment threshold to US$15 million, inviting a broader range of private capital to help fuel recovery.
這項策略的核心是成立國家重建與韌性管理局（NaRRA），該新機構旨在消除行政官僚並加速推進關鍵項目。
Backed by a US$6.7 billion international support package, the government is not just repairing infrastructure; it is mandating higher resilience standards, such as moving power grids underground to withstand future storms.
一項名為「FAST牙買加」的重要計畫，將投資門檻降至1500萬美元，藉此引進更多私人資本以助推復甦。
Prime Minister Andrew Holness is pushing for a private-sector-led recovery that emphasizes innovation and self-reliance over simple aid dependency.
在67億美元國際援助支持下，政府不僅在修復基礎設施；更規定了更高的韌性標準，例如將電力網路地下化以抵禦未來的風暴。
By streamlining approvals and maintaining fiscal discipline, Jamaica aims to return to its growth trajectory while building a more climate-resilient future.
總理安德魯·霍爾內斯正極力推動由私營部門領導的復甦計畫，強調創新與自力更生，而非單純依賴外援。
