Jamaica

  • Apr 29, 2010
  • 7 min read

JAMAICA: Extradition request raises political pressure

Hearings on a US request for the extradition of suspected drug trafficker Christopher 'Dudus'...

Jamaica
  • Dec 31, 2009
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CARIBBEAN: IMF activity poses possible policy issues

Since 2008, Caribbean countries have turned increasingly to the IMF for financial support,...

Caribbean
  • Nov 13, 2009
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JAMAICA: Continuing crime crisis challenges Golding

The government appears to be making little headway against violent crime, one of its main...

Jamaica
  • Jun 11, 2009
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CARIBBEAN: Caricom slow to react to new challenges

The regionwide body is slow to react to changing circumstances.

Caribbean
  • May 7, 2009
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CARIBBEAN: Tourism travails shake regional economies

The global recession, the threat of international action against 'tax havens' and most recently...

Caribbean
  • Dec 18, 2008
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CARIBBEAN: Hurricanes hit region hard

The region is very vulnerable to natural disasters -- some countries more than others.

Caribbean
  • Jun 20, 2008
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JAMAICA: Crime, election challenge test government

The image of lawlessness threatens to undermine the economy at a time when the government also...

Jamaica
  • Apr 10, 2008
  • 6 min read

CARIBBEAN: Crime cooperation requires political will

The Caribbean Community (Caricom) held a Heads of Government Summit on crime in Port of Spain on...

Caribbean