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10 April, 2026

CarnivalIn Jamaica Hailed As An Economic Engine

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Carnival in Jamaica has been hailed as an economic engine generating billions of dollars for the economy.

This, following a research from the University of the West Indies (UWI) indicated that last year’s staging generated J$165.7 billion, up from J$111.7 billion in 2024, representing an increase of nearly 48 per cent in a single year.

Chairman of Xodus, Kamal Bankay tells the Zee that the sector is projected to grow even more.

Chairman of Xodus, Kamal Bankay.

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