In the non energy based sectors of the economy, the 2000 performance is noteworthy in that for the first time in more than four years, every sector experienced positive growth: – Agriculture rebounded from two difficult years as the output of raw sugar totalled 107 thousand tonnes.
Construction activity has slowed after spikes in 1997 and 1998 consequent on the installation of additional capacity in the energy based sectors, but some slowdown was expected as the major investments and public sector capital spending on infrastructure began to taper off. This tapering off will help to keep in check any overheating in these sectors of the economy.