Jamaica: Caribbean Cement says that continued heavy rainfall has disrupted operations, affecting raw material conditions and causing equipment and process issues that have temporarily affected production levels, according to the Jamaica Observer. The development could slow rebuilding efforts following the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa. The company said that some delays persist due to high demand and adverse weather, but teams are working to stabilise equipment and restore normal operations, which are expected by mid-May 2026.
Chad Bryan, communication and social impact coordinator at Caribbean Cement, said “When it rains, accessing the quarry becomes difficult, and wet material is harder to process. It creates mud that builds up in the feed bins, which ultimately lowers production rates.”
