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IMF: Grenada Economic Recovery “Slowly Taking Hold”
Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada has made a strong start in implementing its new IMF programme, the fund said following the completion of its first review of its programme with the country. The programme was […]
IMF: “Tentative Signs” of Gradual Economic Recovery in Jamaica
Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Is Jamaica on the road to recovery? Not quite, but there are signs of life, according to the International Monetary Fund completed its second review of the country’s economic performance under […]
IMF: Signs of Economic Recovery in St Kitts and Nevis
Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis’ economy is showing signs of growth after four years of contraction, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF concluded its fifth and sixth reviews of […]
IMF: Antigua and Barbuda Economic Recovery to Continue in 2013
Above: Antigua (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda’s real GDP grew by 1.6 percent in 2012, buoyed by a recovery in tourism and construction, and the country’s recovery will continue in 2013, according to the International […]
IMF: Dominica Economic Recovery Continues, But Losing Momentum
Above: Roseau (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica’s economic recovery is continues, but it is losing momentum, according to the International Monetary Fund, which last week concluded its 2012 Article IV Consultation with the country. “Over the past […]
IMF: Weak Demand, Banana Crop Hold Back Dominica’s Economic Recovery
Above: Dominica By the Caribbean Journal staff While Dominica’s authorities’ public investment has helped the country withstand a challenging economic environment, weak demand and the outbreak of the Black Sigatoka banana disease will “continue to hold back” a recovery, according […]
Trinidad and Tobago Showing Signs of Economic Recovery: IMF
By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago’s economy is turning the corner, with growth expected to resume in 2012, according to the International Monetary Fund. The fund recently concluded its Article IV Consultation discussions with Trinidad. After contraction of […]
Jamaica’s Economic Recovery “Fragile,” With Strong Downside Risks: IMF
Above: IMF Mission Chief for Jamaica Luis Breuer and Jamaican Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips (FP) By the Caribbean Journal staff While Jamaica saw positive GDP growth in 2011, following three consecutive years of decline, its recovery remains “fragile,” according […]
“Strong Recovery” for Jamaica Cruise Industry
The cruise industry continues to recovery in Jamaica, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. The island is seeing an uptick in cruise passengers, following the arrival of 855,000 people in 2022. Another 1.4 million passengers are projected to arrive during […]
Jamaica Tourism Continues Strong Recovery
Jamaica’s already-strong tourism recovery is continuing, even in the face of new global challenges. The island’s summer 2022 totals eclipsed its pre-pandemic highs set in 2019, and Jamaica is now reporting nearly $6 billion in tourism earnings since its 2020 […]
Virtual Event to Focus on Caribbean Tourism Recovery
As part of its program to help the region’s tourism sector rise to the challenges posed by COVID-19, the Caribbean Tourism Organization is teaming up with the world’s leading international tourism agency and other regional and international organizations for a […]
The Dominican Republic Has a New “Tourism Recovery” Plan
New Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader Corona has announced the formation of a “tourism recovery plan” for the Caribbean’s most popular travel destination. Abinader himself will be leading the plan, which aims to protect the “health, welfare and safety of […]
Jamaica Has a “Five-Point” Plan For Tourism Recovery
Jamaica has revealed what officials are calling a “five-point plan” for the recovery of the island’s crucial tourism sector. The plan includes a “staggered reopening” of tourism entities, according to Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. “We do not see reopening as […]
Jamaica Creating Tourism Recovery Task Force
Jamaica is creating a “tourism recovery task force” in a bid to help the country’s industry recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The task force will consist of two layers of partners with a mission to “provide a recovery and growth […]
Puerto Rico Looks to Airbnb to Help Drive Tourism Recovery
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Puerto Rico is looking to Airbnb to help drive its tourism recovery. Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello met this week in San Francisco with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, who together announced a new agreement on […]
CTO Grenada Conference to Focus on Caribbean Recovery
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s leading tourism conference is coming to Grenada next week, with a major focus on recovery and rebuilding in the region in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State […]
What Do Economic and Social Change Look Like in Jamaica?
By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor PERHAPS the question I get asked most frequently is about the economy and the prospects for it. One of the things I hate the most is when people engage you on the economy and ask […]
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: Economic Growth Slows in the Dominican Republic
Above: the Dominican Republic (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Economic growth in the Dominican Republic decelerated in early 2013, according to the International Monetary Fund, which recently concluded a post-programme monitoring discussion with the country. The deceleration came […]
Trinidad “On a Path of Recovery”
Above: Port of Spain (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad’s local economy has grown in each of the last four quarters, and appears to be “on a path of recovery,” according to the country’s Central Bank. The Central […]
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 […]
IMF Lowers Haiti Growth Forecast, Citing Weak Agricultural Recovery
Above: Port-au-Prince (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The IMF has lowered its growth forecast for Haiti to 3.4 percent from 6.5 percent, the Fund announced following the visit of a mission to Haiti. Despite what it called a […]
IMF: Tourism Uptick, New Construction to Lead St Kitts and Nevis Recovery
Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The International Monetary Fund lowered its growth estimate for St Kitts and Nevis in 2012 from -0.7 percent to -0.9 percent, but an economic recovery is reportedly on the way […]
IMF: “Slow Recovery May Be Underway” in St Vincent and the Grenadines
Above: Bequia (Photo: Discover St Vincent) By the Caribbean Journal staff Economic indicators suggest that a “slow recovery may be underway” in St Vincent and the Grenadines, according to the International Monetary Fund, which recently concluded a visit to the […]
Jamaica’s Peter Phillips: Small Businesses “Critical” to Economic Rebound
Above: Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips and Industry Minister Anthony Hylton (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s small business sector is a critical part of the country’s economic recovery, according to Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips. The Minister […]
IMF: Risks to Jamaica’s Economic Outlook “Tilted to the Downside”
Above: Montego Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff The outlook for Jamaica’s economy is one of low growth, along with weaker debt and fiscal positions, in the absence of strong fiscal and structural reforms, according to a report from the […]
Haiti Economy Continues Recovery, but Political Deterioriation a Risk: IMF
Above: Miragoane, Haiti (UN Photo/Victoria Hazou) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s economy has as a favourable outlook, and continues to recover, though economic and political risks remain, according to the International Monetary Fund. The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board […]
Martelly: Jobs Key to Haiti’s Recovery
Above: St Kitts and Nevis PM Denzil Douglas and Haitian President Michel Martelly exchange gifts (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Job creation and a strengthened government capacity are the keys to Haiti’s recovery, according to Haitian President Michel […]
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