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Jamaica well positioned to handle oil price shocks, says minister
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (223+ words) Jamaica's Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams says Jamaica is well positioned to manage fluctuations in global oil prices linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking during Wednesday's (March 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica…...
Bahamas economy showing 'continued growth and resilience,' PM Davis says
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (516+ words) Prime Minister Philip Davis says the Bahamas economy is showing "continued growth and resilience," citing stronger revenues, an improved fiscal balance and disciplined financial management during his contribution to the Mid-Year Budget in the House of Assembly. "The improved revenue…...
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1+ week, 1+ day ago (28+ words) Unemployment-rate-780x470-1Caribbean National Weekly Caribbean National Weekly (CNW) is the oldest independently produced publication serving the vibrant and ever-growing Caribbean American community in South Florida....
ECCB reappoints Timothy Antoine as governor for five-year term
3+ week, 4+ day ago (256+ words) The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has reappointed Grenadian economist Timothy N.J. Antoine as governor for a new five-year term effective February 1, following a meeting of the bank's Monetary Council on Friday. In a statement issued after the one-day meeting, the…...
Guyana’s unemployment falls 50% as wages surge up to 100% since 2020
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (528+ words) Citing figures from the Bureau of Statistics, Guyana President Dr Irfaan Ali revealed that the unemployment rate in the country has dropped by a stark 50% while workers" earnings have grown between 50% to 100% from 2020 to 2024. In a live broadcast today, the…...