Jamaica

  • Jan 4, 2008
  • 6 min read

CARIBBEAN/EU: Economic partnership comes into force

The trade accord with the EU, compatible with WTO requirements, was initialed in mid-December,...

Caribbean
  • Sep 6, 2007
  • 6 min read

JAMAICA: Opposition end 18 years of PNP government

The opposition Jamaica Labour Party won a narrow victory in the general election on September 3....

Jamaica
  • Aug 13, 2007
  • 7 min read

JAMAICA: Election campaign raises violence risks

General elections will take place on August 27. The ruling People's National Party is aiming for...

Jamaica
  • Oct 4, 2006
  • 7 min read

RUSSIA: Rusal-SUAL deal will create aluminium giant

Aluminium giants SUAL and Rusal are expected this week to sign a 30 billion dollar deal that...

Russia
  • Jun 5, 2006
  • 6 min read

CARIBBEAN: Stock market integration on the cards

Bankers, business leaders and securities traders argue that the Caribbean must develop a regional...

Caribbean
  • Apr 27, 2006
  • 6 min read

JAMAICA: Simpson Miller faces numerous challenges

The People's National Party will stand a good chance of winning a fifth successive term if...

Jamaica
  • Feb 13, 2006
  • 7 min read

JAMAICA: Leadership contest splits ruling party

The ruling People's National Party (PNP) will elect a successor to Prime Minister P J Patterson...

Jamaica
  • Jan 9, 2006
  • 7 min read

CARIBBEAN: 2006 brings economic, political challenges

Governments are seeking an appropriate response to the consolidation of powerful trading blocs...

Caribbean