(Go Jamaica) The Jamaica government has appealed for urgent international financial assistance in addressing the impact of the global financial crisis, stating that it lacks the resources to provide adequate response according to an article posted on CMC website.
Addressing the special United Nations summit on the issue, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Financial Trade Kenneth Baugh said yesterday that because of the island’s vulnerability, it has been “most affected” by the downturn.
“Major export industries have recorded lower levels of output and exports due to a downturn in demand, resulting in increased