Jamaica

  • Apr 9, 2018
  • 7 min read

Jamaica's mild economic recovery faces challenges

Reforms and an IMF accord have helped to bolster growth, but obstacles to its continuation abound

Jamaica
  • Aug 18, 2017
  • 7 min read

Brain drain negates remittances in Latin America

In some countries an outflow of educated workers is having a negative net effect despite the boost from remittances

Latin America
  • Mar 10, 2016
  • 7 min read

Narrow win limits new Jamaican government's options

With a one-seat majority, the new prime minister faces a short honeymoon and conflicting pressures

Jamaica
  • Aug 25, 2015
  • 7 min read

Caribbean debt initiatives highlight disaster impact

Debt relief proposals could boost socioeconomic sustainability, but international buy-in will be hard to achieve

Caribbean
  • Mar 26, 2015
  • 7 min read

Jamaican budget offers stability, but risks persist

Despite greater economic stability, worries over low growth and the huge debt-to-GDP ratio have not yet eased

Jamaica
  • May 12, 2014
  • 7 min read

Austerity may worsen Jamaica's growth, poverty woes

The World Bank will lend Jamaica 510 million dollars under a new four-year programme, it was...

Jamaica
  • Jun 24, 2013
  • 7 min read

Uncertain outlook for Jamaica-IMF accord impact

The loan agreement between Jamaica and the IMF approved on May 1 aims to preserve economic...

IMF-World Bank
  • Mar 22, 2013
  • 6 min read

Jamaica reform push may undermine growth

Jamaica has reached agreement with the IMF for a four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) worth 750...

Jamaica