WASHINGTON, DC  -The World Bank says that while the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region has made significant progress in economic stabilization over recent decades, growth has stalled, undermining progress and that urgent action is needed to reverse course.

WASHINGTON, DC - The creation of the National Partnership Council, the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC); the adherence to the Fiscal Responsibility Framework introduced in 2010 as well as the continuation of the policy by the JLP in 2016 were instrumental in Jamaica reducing its debt to GDP ratio in a remarkably sustained manner.

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada– Grenada's government has confirmed that it has been collecting an increase in vehicular license fees without the necessary approval by Parliament.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The St. Lucia government says it raised revenue totaling EC$1.68 billion (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents)  during the 2023-24 fiscal year in order to finance government operations and capital projects.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The St. Lucia government says the Citizenship by Investment Program (CBI) contributed EC$45 million (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) in revenue to the Treasury during this fiscal year.

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – One of Grenada’s largest credit unions, Monday confirmed that it had become a victim of a cyber-attack, but sought to assure customers that their deposits “remain secure”.

KINGSTON, Jamaica -  Players in the local coconut industry are being encouraged to do more to take advantage of high-value niche markets.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – A new tilapia hatchery under construction in the central parish of St. Catherine, is slated for completion towards the end of 2024.

GABORONE, Botswana - Bahamas Prime Minister Phillip Davis has  unveiled a comprehensive blueprint designed to strengthen financial ties between Africa and the Caribbean, heralding the initiative as a new era of economic partnership and innovation.

ROSEAU, Dominica - The Dominica government has welcomed the latest report on the island’s economic performance by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that is predicting an average 4.5 per cent growth this year.

WASHINGTON, DC – The World Bank has approved an investment project to expand coverage and improve the delivery of Jamaica’s social protection system, which is expected to benefit more than 290,000 people.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana's government has confirmed that the company responsible for the new ferry service among Guyana, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago has been incorporated.