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…
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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…
ExxonMobil Guyana Advances Seventh Oil Project
July 26, 2024 ExxonMobil Guyana is moving forward with plans to develop its seventh oil project in the country, targeting the Hammerhead field in the Stabroek Block. The Environmental Protection…
Grenada Keeps Old Citizenship by Investment Fee For Now Following Hurricane Beryl
July 26, 2024 On the heels of Hurricane Beryl, officials in Grenada have extended the fee increase deadline for applicants to its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program. A family stands…
Dominican Republic: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
July 26, 2024 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: A track record of sound policies and institutional policy frameworks has helped the Dominican Republic achieve robust and resilient economic growth and low…