Economics

Guyana – IMF doubles its 8.1% 2021 GDP growth prediction to 16.4%; world’s 3rd highest

admin - April 7, 2021

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Tuesday doubled its original projection of 8.1 percent Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for oil-rich #Guyana in 2021 to 16.4...

Economics

Jamaica – 2,000 Entrepreneurs Benefiting From ENDS

admin - April 7, 2021

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says that more than 2,000 entrepreneurs are benefiting under the...

Economics

Bahamas seeking to increase cruise passenger expenditure

admin - April 6, 2021

The Bahamas is targeting a $400m increase in annual passenger spending after data revealed more than 40% spent less than $50 in Nassau pre-COVID,...

Economics

Bitt Partners with Eastern Caribbean Central Bank to Develop World’s First Central Bank Digital Currency in a Currency Union

admin - April 3, 2021

On 31 March, ‘DCash’, designed and developed by the international fintech company, Bitt, in partnership with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), became the...

Economics

S&P 500 rides Microsoft, Amazon to record close above 4,000

admin - April 1, 2021

The S&P 500 surged on Thursday to its first-ever close above the 4,000 mark, lifted by gains in Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet, as well...

Economics

Microsoft and LinkedIn launch next stage to help job seekers and employers move to a skills-based economy

admin - April 1, 2021

Microsoft Corp. announced it has helped over 30 million people in 249 countries and territories gain access to digital skills, topping its initial goal...

Economics

The Sint Maarten Trust Fund is supporting improved infrastructure and a resilient economy

admin - March 31, 2021

The Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience Trust Fund (SXM TF) was set up to respond to the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma in Sint Maarten...

Economics

Sint Maarten Trust Fund Approves $12 Million for Digital Government Transformation Project

admin - March 30, 2021

PHILIPSBURG – The US$12 million Digital Government Transformation Project was approved by the Sint Maarten Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience Trust Fund. This project aims to enhance the...

Economics

EC$5 Polymer Banknote in Circulation in Commonwealth of Dominica and Grenada

admin - March 30, 2021

The new EC$5 polymer banknotes are now available in the Commonwealth of Dominica and Grenada. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB has issued the new...

Economics