Jamaica- economic change

• Located in the Caribbean
• Population of 2.7 million
• Classed as an upper middle income country (MIC)
• Suffered slow growth, debt and high unemployment over a long period of time
• Beautiful beaches and a warm, sunny climate
• Good international connections
• In 2014, 24% of GDP from tourism. In 2024 it'll be 32%
• Economy:

  200,000 jobs

  $2 billion in tax

  Multiplier effect
• Infrastructure:

  Investment in the north e.g roads and hotels

  New port at trelawney
• Quality of life:

  In the north, Jamaicans have benefitted from the wealth

  There's still inequalities
• Environment:

  The negril marin nature park attracts many tourists

  Ecotourism is expanding and locals are running small scale guesthouses
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