Jamaica: Despite ‘operational challenges’ during the second quarter ending 30 June 2026, Caribbean Cement achieved a second-quarter sales volume of 0.11Mt, which it said was the highest ever recorded for the period.
As for the first half of 2026, gross profit rose to US$58m from US$33m, representing a 75% year-on-year increase. The company said that this reflects stronger operating efficiency and a more favourable production environment compared with 2025, when it incurred substantial costs associated with its planned maintenance shutdown. Operating earnings more than doubled to US$44m from US$19.6m in the first half of 2025.