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Trinidad and Tobago Economy “Embarking on Sustainable Growth Path”
Above: Port of Spain, Trinidad (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago’s economy is “embarking on a sustainable growth path,” the International Monetary Fund said following its Article IV Consultation with the country earlier this week. The […]
Haiti, Dominican Republic Sign Trade Pact
Above: Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe and Dominican Minister of the Presidency Gustvao Montalvo in Juan Dolio on Thursday (Photo: OPM Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti and the Dominican Republic have signed a new trade agreement, the two […]
Jamaica’s Economic Outlook “Improving”
Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s economic outlook is “improving,” according to the International Monetary Fund, which recently completed a staff mission to the Caribbean country. The visit from May 5 to May 16 by an […]
IMF: Dominican Republic Economy to Grow 4.5 Percent in 2014
Above: the Dominican Republic (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’s economy is projected to grow by 4.5 percent in 2014, according to a projection from the International Monetary Fund, which recently concluded a visit to the […]
IMF Projects “Continued Recovery in Tourism” in St Kitts and Nevis
Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) St Kitts and Nevis is making “considerable progress” in its economic reform programme, according to the International Monetary Fund, which recently concluded a visit to the twin-island federation. The IMF mission, which began Jan. 20 […]
IMF: Bahamian Economy Recovering at “Painfully Slow Pace”
Above: the Bahamas By the Caribbean Journal staff The economy of the Bahamas is recovering from the effects of the global financial crisis, but at a “painfully slow pace,” according to the International Monetary Fund, which recently concluded its Article […]
US Government: “Deep Concern” Over Dominican Republic Citizenship Ruling
Above: the Harry S Truman building By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Department of State has conveyed its “deep concern” to the government of the Dominican Republic over the latter’s controversial citizenship ruling, according to Marie Harf, deputy […]
IMF: Barbados Faces “Considerable Economic Challenges”
Above: Barbados (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados continues to face “considerable economic challenges,” according to the International Monetary Fund. The fund recently concluded 10 days of discussions with Barbados for the 2013 Article IV consultation, led by […]
Trinidad, Jamaica Hold Talks Following Immigration Row
Above: Jamaican Foreign Minister Sen AJ Nicholson By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago Foreign Minister Winston Dookeran and Jamaica Foreign Minister Senator AJ Nicholson held talks in Kingston Tuesday to discuss an immigration dispute between the two countries. […]
Beaches Resort Coming to Antigua
Above: Antigua PM Baldwin Spencer and Sandals Chairman Butch Stewart By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Antigua has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sandals Resorts International to open a Beaches resort in the country. The Beaches Long […]
Dominican Republic Recalls Ambassador to Haiti
Above: Dominican Deputy Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Trullols and Haiti Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Fritz Cineas (Photo: OPDR) By Alexander Britell The Dominican Republic has recalled its Ambassador to Haiti, Ruben Silie, for “consultation,” the government announced Wednesday night. […]
IMF: Baha Mar to Help Lead Economic Pickup in the Bahamas
Above: the Bahamas By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas should see a boost in economic growth beginning in 2014, according to the International Monetary Fund. The fund said that a reduction in tourist arrivals and in the completion of […]
OAS Holds Talks on Dominican Republic Citizenship Case
Above: the OAS meeting this week (OAS Photo/Juan Manuel Herrera) By the Caribbean Journal staff The debate about the recent Dominican Republic constitutional court decision that could strip hundreds of thousands of Dominicans of Haitian descent of citizenship continues to […]
Bahamas Says Resorts World Bimini to Add 300 Additional Jobs
Above: Resorts World Bimini The Resorts World Bimini project plans to hire an additional 300 people by mid-December, according to Bahamas Labour Minister D Shane Gibson. The Minister, whose portfolio also includes National Insurance and Public Service, said the 300 […]
Despite Citizenship Row, Haiti, Dominican Republic Deepen Business Ties
Above: Petion-Ville (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti and the Dominican Republic are currently at odds over a recent Dominican court case that could strip hundreds of thousands of Haitians of their Dominican Republic citizenship. Despite increased tensions, […]
Haiti Recalls Its Ambassador to the Dominican Republic
Above: the National Palace in the Dominican Republic By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti has recalled its Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Dr Fritz Cineas, it announced Monday. The move came in response to a decision by the Constitutional Court […]
A New Opposition Leader in Jamaica?
Above: Audley Shaw By the Caribbean Journal staff Could the Jamaica Labour Party get a new leader? Opposition Member of Parliament and former Jamaican Finance Minister Audley Shaw seems to have thrown thrown his hat in the ring to challenge […]
IMF: Trinidad Economy “Poised for Modest Recovery” in 2013
Above: Port of Spain (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The economy of Trinidad and Tobago is “poised for a modest recovery” in 2013, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF’s Executive Board recently concluded its Article IV […]
Japan Planning to Deepen CARICOM Ties
Above: Japan By the Caribbean Journal staff Japan is planning to strengthen its ties with the Caribbean Community, according to Ambassador Akira Yamada, the director general of Japan’s Foreign Ministry. Yamada, who was speaking at the opening of this week’s […]
A Single Watchdog For Jamaican ICT?
Above: State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Julian Robinson By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s information and communication technology sector is currently overseen by a range of government agencies, including the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA), the Broadcasting Commission […]
Op-Ed: The Logistics Hub Project and Jamaica’s Development
By Paul Hay Op-Ed Contributor ONE LINE of the Jamaican National Anthem reads: “Give us vision lest we perish.” Vision 2030 Jamaica provides a national development plan for making “Jamaica, the place of choice to live, work, raise families, and […]
Grenada Prime Minister Vows Budget Before April 30 Deadline
Above: St George’s Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s government will deliver its budget in the next two to three weeks ahead of the April 30 deadline, according to Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell. The Prime Minister […]
IMF: St Lucia to See Pick-Up in Agriculture, Tourism in 2013
Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff Following a period of “anemic” activity since the beginning of the downturn, economic activity in St Lucia is poised to “regain some momentum in 2013,” according to the International Monetary Fund, which […]
Haiti Inaugurates Renovated Maternity Ward at State University Hospital
Above: Port-au-Prince (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti inaugurated the maternity ward at the State University Hospital of Haiti Friday to coincide with International Women’s Day. While the maternity ward was one of the few buildings of the […]
IMF: Tourism, Construction to Drive Stronger Growth in Bahamas
Above: construction at the Baha Mar project (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas’ economy grew by 2.5 percent in 2012, with stronger growth ahead, according to the International Monetary Fund. The fund, which recently concluded its Article […]
Conyers: United States Must Commit to Transparency on Aid to Haiti
Above: US Congressman John Conyers By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States must ensure that all aid funding to Haiti is allocated in a “transparent manner and in close consultation with Haitian authorities,” according to US Congressman John Conyers, […]
Jamaica’s Phillips: Negotiations With IMF Technical Staff “Virtually At An End”
The following is a statement from Jamaica Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips concerning the country’s negotiations with the International Monetary Fund: On assuming office, one of the most urgent priorities of this administration was to reopen the line of communication […]
Cayman Premier Released on Bail; Investigations “Still Very Active”
Above: the Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush, who was arrested Tuesday in a corruption investigation, has been released and placed on bail until February 2013, according to the Royal Cayman Islands […]
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