Marie Sharp’s Hot Pepper Sauce from Belize Makes a Splash in the Dominican Republic

July 2, 2024 In the vibrant world of culinary delights, nothing quite ignites the senses like a dash of hot pepper sauce. And when it comes to igniting taste buds,…

Barbados: Third Reviews Under the Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility, Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; and Staff Report

July 2, 2024 The authorities’ implementation of the home-grown Economic Recovery and Transformation (BERT 2022) plan and their ambitious climate policy agenda remain strong, supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund…

Dominica: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Dominica

July 2, 2024 Dominica is a small island developing state that is vulnerable to external shocks. Key economic drivers (agriculture and ecotourism) have limited downstream integration and are vulnerable to…

IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Jamaica on the Third Reviews of the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) Arrangement

July 2, 2024 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Esteban Vesperoni held meetings with the Jamaican authorities during June 24-28 to review the implementation of reforms under…

Recruitment expert says Caribbean businesses must go digital to attract diaspora jobseekers

June 28, 2024 A recruitment expert and the chief executive of a digital talent acquisition firm is urging more Caribbean employers and businesses to embrace digital development if they wish…

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with Dominica

June 28, 2024 On May 31, 2024, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation[1] with Dominica. The Dominican economy has recovered strongly following…

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with Panama

June 28, 2024 On June 3, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Panama.[1] The Board considered and endorsed the staff appraisal…

Kingdom of the Netherlands – Sint Maarten: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Consultations Mission

June 28, 2024 GDP continues to recover thanks to strong stayover tourism and the reconstruction. Domestic imbalances have closed, with inflation declining towards 2 percent and the fiscal balance returning…

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with Dominica

June 28, 2024 Curaçao’s economy expanded strongly, continuing its pivot towards a tourism-led growth model. Efforts to safeguard recently created fiscal space are welcome, while healthcare and pension reforms are…

Multi-Billion Dollar Development For Puerto Rico

June 25, 2024 Get ready for a multi-billion dollar development in the Caribbean. Reuben Brothers and Three Rules Capital have unveiled a master plan for a $2 billion development in…

Fiscal Reform Can Help Dominican Republic Attract Greater Investment

June 25, 2024 The Dominican Republic leads Latin America in GDP growth, with an average annual rate of around 5 percent per year since the 1970s. The Caribbean nation has…

IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Antigua and Barbuda

June 25, 2024 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. David Moore, visited Antigua and Barbuda during June 17–21, 2024, and met with government officials and other stakeholders…