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Prime Minister Mia Mottley and IMF Head of Mission to Barbados, Dr. Bert van Selm.

BARBADOS | IMF says B'dos making good economic progress

WASHINGTYON, DC, February 14, 2019 - The International Monetary Fund , IMF, says Barbados continues to make “good progress’ in its efforts to turn around an ailing economy supported by a multi-million dollar Extended Fund Facility, EFF.

February 14, 2019
Published in Business & Economy

Former Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is eminently qualified to lead the World Bank.

The World Bank needs deep reforms to reflect a changing world order

THE CONVERSATION - February 7, 2019 - The sudden resignation of World Bank President Jim Yong Kim has rekindled debate about leadership succession and the mission of the international financial institution.

February 8, 2019
Published in World Economy

Opposition Spokesman on Finance and Planning Mark Golding.

JAMAICA | JA again misses Inflation Target - PNP Concerned

KINGSTON, January 20, 2019 - The Opposition Peoples National Party is concerned that Jamaica has missed the BOJ’s inflation target for the second time this fiscal year, again triggering the requirement to consult with IMF staff on the deviation from the programme’s inflation target.

January 21, 2019
Published in Business & Economy

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

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