August 23, 2024 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ms. Anastasia Guscina conducted a mission with the Surinamese authorities during July 29-August 8 to discuss policies to complete…
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Caribbean Export Recognized as Strategic Partner for Export and Investment Development
August 23, 2024 In a prestigious ceremony, the Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana) awarded Caribbean Export a special recognition for its vital support in executing projects…
Low growth and sluggish employment marks LAC’s 2024 says ECLAC!
By: Staff Writer August 20, 2024 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in their Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) 2024 said that…
Anne-Lucie Lefebvre Appointed World Bank Country Manager in Haiti
August 9, 2024 Anne-Lucie Lefebvre has been appointed World Bank Country Manager in Haiti, based in Port-au-Prince. In her new role, Anne-Lucie is responsible for leading the dialogue between the…
IMF Staff Statement on El Salvador
August 9, 2024 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Raphael Espinoza issued a statement following in person and virtual discussions over the past months with the Salvadoran…
FDI dropped in the LAC by nearly 10 percent in 2023 says ECLAC
By: Staff Writer August 6, 2024 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in a recent report said that foreign direct investment (FDI) is lower by 9.9…
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with Guatemala
August 6, 2024 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Guatemala and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting on a lapse-of-time…
Dukharan: Caribbean Economic Report, July 2024
August 2, 2024 Bermuda’s economy grew for the 5th consecutive quarter in Q4 2023; Bahamas nominal GDP still lags 2019 for several islands; DomRep expects USD4.5 billion in FDI this…
Suriname: Sixth Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Suriname
August 2, 2024 The authorities’ commitment to a range of difficult policy reforms is showing results in terms of macroeconomic stability and investor perceptions. The economy is growing, inflation is…
IMF Executive Board Completes Sixth Review Under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement for Suriname
August 2, 2024 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the sixth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Suriname. The completion of the review allows…
Dominican Republic seeks tech boost for Caribbean connectivity
July 30, 2024 In a landmark address today, Vice President Raquel Peña called on the countries of the Greater Caribbean region to leverage aviation technology to enhance air connectivity and…
LAC FDI remained “stable” in 2023 says UN in investment report
By: Staff Writer July 26, 2024 The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report, 2024 said foreign direct investment (FDI) in Latin America and the Caribbean…