If you’re a Caribbean company that specializes in construction, roadworks, infrastructure development, climate resilience, renewable energy, or things along those lines… come to the front of the line!  The Jamaican government has US$2.4 billion earmarked to help you rebuild the island after Hurricane Melissa.

According to Jamaica’s Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Aubyn Hill, the government has set aside US$2.4 billion specifically for private-sector investment.

The funds are part of the US$6.7 billion financing package that Jamaica received from global financial institutions to help rebuild the island’s infrastructure after Melissa. 

Unlike emergency relief funds, this private-sector capital is aimed at rebuilding. More specifically, financing resilient infrastructure and critical services.

During the JSE conference recently, Minister Hill said the government is looking for partners with plans to build for the future.  They want plans to consider climate-resilient infrastructure, smarter land-use, and better productivity.

And the GOJ has 2.4 billion US dollars for private sector companies who can do it. So if you have a company in these industries, link the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce.  They have the money to finance your project.  Now is the time for companies that have innovative ideas to come to the front.

The push is for projects that are investment-ready and aligned with both government priorities and private capital expectations. That means businesses must have strong proposals with sustainability and resilience baked in.

And that’s the bottom line.