http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com en-us N/A [email protected] Thu, 19 Dec 2013 23:19:22 CST 20 http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10283/1/IMF-Completes-Second-Review-under-the-Extended-Fund-Facility-Arrangement-with-Jamaica-and-Approves-US308-Million-Disbursement/Page1.html The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Dec. 18, 2013 completed the second review of Jamaica’s economic performance under a program supported by an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. The completion of this review enables the disbursement of SDR 19.97 million (about US$30.8 million), which would bring total disbursements under the arrangement to SDR 176.69 million (about US$272.2 million). ]]> [email protected] (S Coward) http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10283/1/IMF-Completes-Second-Review-under-the-Extended-Fund-Facility-Arrangement-with-Jamaica-and-Approves-US308-Million-Disbursement/Page1.html http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10273/1/Statement-at-the-Conclusion-of-the-IMF-Article-IV-Consultation-Mission-to-Barbados/Page1.html Dec. 16, 2013 - The Barbados economy continues to face considerable economic challenges. The authorities agreed with staff on the need for urgent policy adjustments and deeper reforms over an extended period to restore fiscal and external sustainability. ]]> [email protected] (S Coward) http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10273/1/Statement-at-the-Conclusion-of-the-IMF-Article-IV-Consultation-Mission-to-Barbados/Page1.html http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10248/1/IMF-Concludes-Staff-Visit-to-Haiti/Page1.html Washington - Nov. 26, 2013 - A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headed by Mr. Gabriel Di Bella visited Port-au-Prince during November 6-15, 2013, to conduct discussions for the seventh review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. ]]> [email protected] (S Coward) http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10248/1/IMF-Concludes-Staff-Visit-to-Haiti/Page1.html http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10233/1/Statement-by-an-IMF-Mission-to-the-Bahamas/Page1.html Nov. 20, 2013 - “Economic activity continues to recover from the crisis at a slow pace. Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is projected at 1.9 percent in 2013, marginally higher than 2012.

]]> [email protected] (S Coward) http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10233/1/Statement-by-an-IMF-Mission-to-the-Bahamas/Page1.html http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10182/1/IMF-gives-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-top-marks-for-surplus-and-debt-reduction/Page1.html Basseterre - Oct. 30, 2013 - St. Kitts and Nevis has done well under its home-grown austerity programme that was implemented two years ago to bring about fiscal discipline and economic growth in the face of a very high public debt. ]]> [email protected] (S Coward) http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10182/1/IMF-gives-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-top-marks-for-surplus-and-debt-reduction/Page1.html http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10148/1/IMF-Executive-Board-Concludes-2013-Article-IV-Consultation-Discussions-with-Trinidad-and-Tobago/Page1.html The economy of Trinidad and Tobago is poised for a modest recovery in 2013, after disappointing growth in 2012 that was due largely to supply constraints, including maintenance operations in the energy sector and an industrial dispute in the non-energy sector.
]]> [email protected] (S Coward) http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10148/1/IMF-Executive-Board-Concludes-2013-Article-IV-Consultation-Discussions-with-Trinidad-and-Tobago/Page1.html http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10139/1/IMFs-Executive-Board-Completes-the-Sixth-Review-Under-Haitis-ECF-Arrangement-and-Approves-US25-Million-Disbursement/Page1.html The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the sixth review of Haiti’s performance under its program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement on August 2, 2013. ]]> [email protected] (S Coward) http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10139/1/IMFs-Executive-Board-Completes-the-Sixth-Review-Under-Haitis-ECF-Arrangement-and-Approves-US25-Million-Disbursement/Page1.html http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10125/1/IMF-Executive-Board-Completes-Fifth-and-Sixth-Reviews-Under-Stand-by-Arrangement-with-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-and-Approves-US645-Million-Disbursement/Page1.html On July 24, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the fifth and sixth reviews of St. Kitts and Nevis’ economic performance under a program supported by a 36-month Stand-by Arrangement (SBA). ]]> [email protected] (S Coward) http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10125/1/IMF-Executive-Board-Completes-Fifth-and-Sixth-Reviews-Under-Stand-by-Arrangement-with-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-and-Approves-US645-Million-Disbursement/Page1.html http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10117/1/IMF-says-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-economy-showing-signs-of-recovery/Page1.html Bassettere, St. Kitts - July 26, 2013 - The Washington-based International Monetary Fund (IMF) says St. Kitts and Nevis is showing signs of an economic recovery following a four-year contraction in economic activity.]]> [email protected] (S Coward) http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10117/1/IMF-says-St-Kitts-and-Nevis-economy-showing-signs-of-recovery/Page1.html http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10102/1/IMF-Study-says-Latin-American-and-Caribbean-Economies-Should-Take-Advantage-of-Favorable-Conditions-to-Foster-Stronger-Growth/Page1.html May 15, 2013 - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) called on Latin America and the Caribbean to take advantage of still favorable external conditions to lay the grounds for sustained growth by strengthening its policy buffers. ]]> [email protected] (S Coward) http://www.caribbeanpressreleases.com/articles/10102/1/IMF-Study-says-Latin-American-and-Caribbean-Economies-Should-Take-Advantage-of-Favorable-Conditions-to-Foster-Stronger-Growth/Page1.html