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The Caribbean Development Bank’s Growth Outlook for 2017

What’s next for the Caribbean economy? According to the Caribbean Development Bank, the region is projected to see economic growth of around 1.7 percent this year. The CDB’s Director of Economics, Dr. Justin Ram, warns that this won’t be enough […]

Jamaica’s Growth Outlook Is Improving

Positive signs for Jamaican economy By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s economy is showing some positive signs, according to the International Monetary Fund, which recently concluded a mission to the country. “A gradual economic recovery is underway.” said IMF Mission […]

IMF Downgrades 2012 Growth Outlook for St Kitts and Nevis

Above: Basseterre, St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its growth outlook for St Kitts and Nevis for 2012 from 0 to -0.7 percent, it said following the conclusion of a mission […]

St Kitts and Nevis Meets Performance Targets, But IMF Lowers Growth Outlook

Above: St Kitts (Photo: SKT) By the Caribbean Journal staff The International Monetary Fund has lowered its economic outlook for St Kitts and Nevis’ economy in 2012, with a projected growth of zero percent, although the country did meet all […]

S&P Maintains Negative Outlook on Jamaica, Citing Debt, Low Growth

Above: Kingston By the Caribbean Journal staff Standard & Poor’s has maintained its negative outlook for Jamaica, while affirming its “B-/B” long and short-term sovereign credit ratings on the country, the ratings firm announced. “Our ratings on Jamaica reflect its […]

How the “Aruba Effect” Is Creating Sustained Tourism Growth

“You leave Aruba as a different person. You’ll see. There’s a normal you, then an Aruba you.” That was the feeling from Luis Perez, a repeat visitor to Aruba, who took part in a recent study the Aruba Tourism Authority […]

“Strong” Outlook for Bonaire Tourism

The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire is projecting a strong 2022, according to new data fro Tourism Corporation Bonaire. The island’s top tourism organization is reporting a “strong increase” in bookings in the first six months of this year. And […]

Watch the Caribbean Luxury Real Estate Outlook 2022

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Caribbean Luxury Real Estate Outlook 2022

Dec. 8, 202112 PM to 2 PM EST The Caribbean Luxury Real Estate Outlook brings together some of the region’s leading real estate experts to cover what’s next for the Caribbean market. Join Caribbean Journal Invest for an in-depth look […]

Southwest Airlines Growth Slowed in February

After months of very strong growth, Southwest Airlines saw positive but slower traffic growth in February, according to the company’s latest numbers. Southwest reported that it flew 8.7 billion revenue passenger miles in February, an increase of 1.1 percent from […]

Jamaica Reports Positive GDP Growth

Above: Kingston (Caribbean Journal photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff After the country’s economy saw a 0.3 percent contraction in the last quarter of 2014, Jamaica is now reporting positive growth for the first quarter of 2014. The Planning Institute […]

Haiti, Dominican Republic to Lead Caribbean Growth in 2014, 2015

Above: the Dominican Republic (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff What’s the Caribbean island with the strongest economic growth? It’s Hispaniola, home to Haiti and the Dominican Republic, which are projected to lead the Caribbean in economic growth over […]

S&P Raises Jamaica Outlook

Above: Jamaica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Ratings firm Standard & Poor’s has raised its outlook on Jamaica’s long-term sovereign credit ratings, it announced last week. The firm revised its outlook to positive from stable and affirmed its […]

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 […]

Christine Lagarde: Jamaica’s Economic Outlook “Is Improving”

Above: IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde By the Caribbean Journal staff The economic outlook for Jamaica “is improving,” International Monetary Fund managing director Christine Lagarde said following her official visit to the country. Lagarde, who made her first official visit […]

Moody’s Downgrades Barbados Rating, Outlook Remains Negative

Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff New York-based ratings firm Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded Barbados’ government bond rating to B3 from Ba3. The three-notch downgrade reflected several factors, Moody’s said, including the increasing size of the […]

S&P Raises Caribbean Development Bank Outlook to “Stable”

Above: the Caribbean Development Bank’s headquarters By the Caribbean Journal staff Ratings firm Standard & Poor’s has raised its outlook on the Caribbean Development Bank to stable from negative. The revision came as the New York-based firm affirmed the bank’s […]

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 […]

Moody’s Downgrades Barbados Rating; Outlook Remains “Negative”

Above: Barbados (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the government bond rating of Barbados to Ba3 from Ba1, the New York-based firm announced. The two-notch downgrade reflected several key drivers, including the country’s “continued […]

S&P Affirms Credit Rating on Bahamas; Outlook Remains “Negative”

Above: Nassau (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Standard & Poor’s affirmed its “BBB/A-2” sovereign credit rating on the Bahamas on Tuesday, the New York-based firm announced. The outlook on the Bahamas’ long-term credit rating remains negative, however The […]

S&P Affirms Rating on Puerto Rico; Outlook Remains Negative

Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Standard & Poor’s has affirmed its “BBB-” rating on the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico’s general obligation and appropriation debt, the New York-based ratings firm announced on Wednesday. The rating reflected […]

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 […]

Standard & Poor’s Lowers Barbados Outlook to Negative

Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Standard & Poor’s has lowered the outlook on its long-term rating on Barbados to negative, the New York-based ratings firm announced. S&P also announced that it had affirmed the country’s “BB+” […]

S&P Raises Curacao Outlook to Stable

Above: Curacao By the Caribbean Journal staff Standard & Poor’s has affirmed its ratings on the government of Curacao and raised the island’s outlook to stable from negative, the New York-based ratings agency announced. Curacao’s government has “A-” and “A-2” […]

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 […]

Fitch Lowers Jamaica Outlook to Negative

Above: Kingston (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Fitch has lowered Jamaica’s outlook to negative, although the firm affirmed its B- credit rating on the country, it announced Friday. The revision to negative reflects “Jamaica’s rising financing constraints in […]

Moody’s Downgrades Bahamas Credit Rating; Outlook Remains Negative

Above: Nassau (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the rating of the Bahamas’ government to “Baa1” from A3, the New York-based ratings firm announced Friday. The government’s outlook remains negative. Moody’s cited three major […]

IMF: Haiti, Suriname, Dominican Republic Boast Top Regional Growth

By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti, Suriname and the Dominican Republic will post the Caribbean’s highest GDP growth rates i 2012, according to quarterly projections released Monday in the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook. Haiti is projected to grow […]

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