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JAMAICA | IMF give thumbs up to Jamaica's economic programme

WASHINGTON, DC, December 8, 2018 -An IMF review of Jamaica's economic programme under the precautionary Stand-By arrangement, says “Positive developments continue to sustain Jamaica’s economic reform program. The unemployment rate is at an all-time low of 8.4 percent, with significant gains among women and younger workers. Inflation is in the Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ) target range of 4–6 percent.

December 8, 2018
Published in Business & Economy

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, the Dr Nigel Clarke

JAMAICA | IMF releases the Financial System Stability Assessment (FSSA) for Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Friday, November 30, 2018 - Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke has announced the International Monetary Fund's release of the report on Jamaica's 2018 Financial System Stability Assessment (FSSA).

December 1, 2018
Published in Business & Economy

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde and President Mauricio Macri.Foto: AFP

Fix Trade to boost growth and provide Jobs, Lagarde tells G-20

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, December 1, 2018 - IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde says "there is an urgent need to de-escalate trade tensions, reverse recent tariff increases, and modernize the rules-based multilateral trade system."

December 1, 2018
Published in World Economy

The opening of the new Argyle Airport the opening of the new airport, has boosted tourist arrivals and tourism-related services (such as hotels, restaurants, and retail).

ST. VINCENT | IMF says St. Vincent economy recovering, growth outlook positive

The Board of the International Monetary Fund has concluded its Article IV Consultations with the government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, noting that the economy is recovering, despite the fact that it continues to face challenges in sustaining the growth momentum over the longer term.

November 22, 2018
Published in Business & Economy

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

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