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Jamaica has one of the Caribbean's best economy. Part of the reason why Jamaica's economy is not better is because there is a massive problem of squatting in Jamaica. Therefore the squatters cannot pay taxes because they have no official address.

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because they have no resourses in their area to sell.

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this might not be the be the best answer but my prediction is because the country is small and as no food

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Like in many countries and islands, P.R. has some poor people but generally, live a rather comfortable life.

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