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IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Nicaragua

WASHINGTON DC, October 31, 2018 - An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Roberto Garcia-Saltos visited Managua from October 24-30 to take stake stock of recent economic developments.

October 31, 2018
Published in Business & Economy

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Names External Advisory Groups for the 2020 Comprehensive Surveillance Review

Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), today announced the formation of two external advisory groups consisting of economic, financial, and public policy experts to inform the IMF’s 2020 Comprehensive Surveillance Review (CSR).

October 30, 2018
Published in World Economy

Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Co-Chairman, Keith Duncan, fields questions from journalists during EPOC’s quarterly media briefing at Jamaica Money Market Brokers Limited’s (JMMB) corporate offices in Kingston on Wednesday.

JAMAICA | Marked increase in Social and Capital Expenditure

KINGSTON, Jamaica October 18, 2018 - Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Co-Chairman, Keith Duncan, says robust tax revenue growth over the last two years is creating the welcome fiscal space that allows for notable increases in Government capital expenditure and social spending.

October 19, 2018
Published in Business & Economy

World Bank, IMF Address Advantages For Fintech For The Future

The “The Bali Fintech Agenda: A Blueprint for Successfully Harnessing World Bank Opportunities” was unveiled to government finance ministers and officials, including central bank representatives, who participated in the 2018 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group held in Bali, Indonesia, from October 11 to 14.

October 15, 2018
Published in World Economy

Opposition Shadow Minister of Finance and Planning Mark Golding

JAMAICA | Opposition bemoans devaluation of Jamaican dollar

Kingston, Jamaica, Aug. 24, 2018: The Parliamentary PNP Opposition is today lashing out at the Holness administration and expressing major concerns over its adoption of a new exchange rate policy, now being described as a “pure free float” of the Jamaican dollar, which is causing panic in the society.

August 24, 2018
Published in Business & Economy

Co-Chair of The Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Keith Duncan.

JAMAICA | Inflation targets not met, triggers talks with IMF Executive Board

Kingston, Jamaica – 04 August 2018: The Economic Programme Oversight Committee is reporting that Fiscal and International Reserves targets are on track. However, inflation is at 3.1 percent as at May 2018, which dropped to 2.8% as at June 2018 and remains below the IMF SBA programme target of 3.5% – 6.5%.

August 5, 2018
Published in Business & Economy

The Grenadian economy grew by an estimated 4½ percent in 2017, driven by strong activity in construction, tourism, and education sectors.

GRENADA | IMF commends Grenada for its 4.5% economic growth

GRENADA, July 25, 2018 - The Executive Directors of the International Monetary Fund, have commended the Grenada Government for implementing sound policies leading to a strong economic and fiscal performance and sustained debt reduction.

July 25, 2018
Published in Business & Economy

Street vendors in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: While growth is accelerating in some parts of Latin America, the recovery has become tougher for some of the largest economies. (photo: Oliver Wintzen/Robert Harding/Newscom)

IMF gives positive outlook for the Caribbean despite Tough Recovery, Uncertainties

WASHINGTON, DC, July 24, 2018 - Despite protracted uncertainty related to trade and immigration issues, the International Monetary Fund, says supported by higher U.S. growth, economic prospects for the Caribbean are generally improving.

July 24, 2018
Published in Business & Economy

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