Jamaica Bond Sale Will Pay for Jamaica’s Own Buyback
Jamaica is selling a US$1 billion bond, and most of the money goes straight back to buying in older debt. Tourism earnings are underwriting the confidence. The post Jamaica Bond Sale Will Pay for Jamaica’s Own Buyback appeared first on The Rio Times .
Jamaica has borrowed $1 billion and will use the majority of the funds to repurchase older bonds. This process, known as liability management, allows the country to reduce its interest expenses and extend repayment dates. The new bonds are expected to be listed on the Euro MTF market in Luxembourg. Of the $600 million earmarked for buyback, roughly $600 million is dedicated to this purpose, while the remaining balance will be used for general budgetary purposes.
A tender offer was launched on September 2, 2026, for up to $2.3 billion of outstanding bonds maturing in 2028, 2036 and 2039, with an offer window closing on September 9. Settlement is expected by September 17. The exact coupon and maturity of the new bond have not been published, so the interest saving cannot be calculated at this time.
The bond launch comes at a time when Jamaica has had a strong tourism year, generating $2.5 billion in earnings in the first eight months of 2026.
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