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Jamaica – Global Logistics Hub to Diversify Economy

The Government of Jamaica has embarked on implementing a Global Logistics Hub Initiative and the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is positioning Jamaica...

CDB and Government of Saint Lucia Agree to Closer Collaboration

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has promised closer collaboration with the Government of Saint Lucia to facilitate economic recovery and build resilience as the...

Barbados – IMF Staff Concludes Virtual Visit

At the request of the Government of Barbados, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Bert van Selm conducted a staff visit via...

Jamaica – Stakeholders Benefit From Local Economic Development Support Programme

A total of 404 local economic initiatives (LEIs) have benefited from business support services provided under the Local Economic Development Support Programme. This resulted in...

Bank Of Jamaica Projects Higher Growth Outturn For 2021/22 Fiscal Year

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says the country’s growth outturn for fiscal year 2021/22 is likely to be higher than previously anticipated. This,...

JPMorgan, Wells Fargo Launching Bitcoin Funds, SEC Filings Confirm

Two major financial services companies, JPMorgan and Wells Fargo, are launching bitcoin funds, according to the filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...

GUYANA ROLLS BACK FREIGHT CHARGES TO PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS

Effective August 1, 2021, Guyana by statute reduced freight charges to pre-pandemic levels (March 31, 2020) in the calculation of customs duties, excise taxes,...

Jamaica will welcome its one millionth stopover visitor this afternoon

One year and two months after reopening its borders, signalling the fastest growth period in the island’s history. The island has achieved this milestone...

CDB President Meets with Prime Minister Holness, Reaffirms Commitment to Jamaica

President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Gene Leon, has reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to Jamaica and his intention to collaborate more closely...

Jamaica – Suspension Of Banking Services To The Public

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, effective Wednesday, 11 August 2021, Bank of Jamaica will temporarily suspend the offering of teller services until...

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