The cost of living continues to reshape daily life across the island. Grocery bills are rising, housing costs remain firm in key urban centres, and for many households the margin between stability and strain is narrowing. Recent data and commentary from institutions such as the Planning Institute of Jamaica and the Statistical Institute of Jamaica have pointed to persistent inflationary pressures, even as the economy shows signs of steady growth.
Yet behind the headlines, a quieter contradiction is playing out. Along Jamaica’s tourism corridor, particularly in resort-heavy areas such as Montego Bay and Negril, large volumes of edible food are discarded each week as part of maintaining the all inclusive guest experience, according to tourism stakeholders familiar with hotel operations.
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