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Jamaica Expects to Conclude Letter of Intent With IMF By End of 2012

Above: Jamaica Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips (left) (FP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s government expects to conclude a letter of intent with the International Monetary Fund by the end of December, with negotiations expected to be finalized this […]

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IMF: Belize Experiencing Output Rebound, Tourism Recovery

Above: Belize (Photo: Belize Tourism) By the Caribbean Journal staff Belize is experiencing an output rebound, despite a decline in oil production, according to the International Monetary Fund, which just concluded its yearly review of the country’s economy. According to […]

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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 […]

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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 […]


IMF: Antigua and Barbuda's Economy Expected to Recover "Gradually"

Above: downtown St John’s (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda’s economy is expected to recover “gradually” this year, according to the International Monetary Fund, which recently completed its seventh review of the country’s economic performance under […]


Simpson Miller: Jamaica "Working as Hard as Possible" on IMF Agreement

Above: Jamaica PM Portia Simpson Miller By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and the country’s cabinet concluded a retreat held this weekend at Jamaica House, the Prime Minister announced in a statement Sunday night. The […]

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St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas Heads to Tokyo

Above: Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas (UN Photo/Evan Schneider) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas is in Tokyo this week to attend meetings of the Commonwealth Ministers of Finance and the International […]


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 […]


IMF: Dominican Republic Economy Slows Down, Fiscal Position Deteriorates

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’s economy has slowed down this year, according to the International Monetary Fund, which recently concluded a staff visit to the country. The meeting, which took place from Sept. 10 to Sept. 18, […]

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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 […]


IMF Concludes Antigua Review Mission

Above: Antigua (Photo: AT) By the Caribbean Journal staff The International Monetary Fund recently concluded its seventh stand-by arrangement review mission to Antigua and Barbuda. The mission, which was led by Geoffrey Bannister, took place from Aug. 14 to Aug. […]


St Kitts and Nevis to Receive $4.76 Million Disbursement from IMF

Above: Basseterre, St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis will be receiving a $4.76 million disbursement from the International Monetary Fund following approval by the fund’s Executive Board. The Stand-by arrangement was originally approved […]


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