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World Service,31 Oct 2025,26 mins

Hurricane Melissa set to hurt Jamaican economy hard

World Business Report

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Hurricane Melissa leaves Jamaican economy with a huge trail of damage and a massive repair bill to sort out. Some reports suggest the country could face losses of over $14 billion. Presenter Will Bain hears from people on the ground in the country. We also examine why there has been a huge surge in the Amazon share price at the end of busy week for Wall Street. And are modern TV’s really any better than plasma ones for watching movies. We find out why some experts believe older models are much better for watching films.( Photo:Debris is scattered around a damaged building in Jamaica. Credit: REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy)

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