WASHINGTON, DC - Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Mr. Richard Byles has assured Jamaicans in the Diaspora that the country’s financial systems remain stable, safe, and secure, and the banks remain adequately capitalized.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Bank of Guyana (BoG) has hit back at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) for trying to put the blame for the current US currency shortage at the feet of the country’s central bank.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Prime Minister Gaston Browne on Thursday announced a suspension of non-statutory tax exemptions, the widening of the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) net, and an increase in property tax as his administration seeks to capture revenue that has been slipping through the cracks.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaicans across the diaspora are being lauded for their invaluable contribution in helping the local economy stay afloat through remittances during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis -  Saint Kitts and Nevis is the first member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to sign an agreement with African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK).

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Guyana economy is expected to sustain growth of 25.1 percent this year with the Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh predicting that the growth rate will continue to exceed 25 percent in the medium term, over the next three to four years.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Two United States-based oil and gas companies have expressed their support for Guyana’s energy sector and the country’s future socio-economic development.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali, Wednesday defended the energy policy of his administration amidst global challenges dismissing those whom he said speak on the virtues of climate change and the environment but are yet to develop a single policy that can be used to make the natural and national asset of a country a revenue earner.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica says its creative sector has generated approximately US$2.2 billion in earnings during 2022, accounting for 5.2 percent of the island’s gross domestic product (GDP).

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s recent trade mission to Guyana has been deemed a success with several contracts established, especially in construction and technology, to supply Guyana with building materials and technological support.

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – The St. Kitts-Nevis government has welcomed the latest report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that has indicated that the economic outlook for the twin-island Federation is “positive” but warned that it is subject to downside risks in the short term, primarily stemming from global headwinds impacting key tourism source markets and commodity price volatility.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The embattled Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) says it had intended to facilitate law enforcement and other professional investigators as they probe the recent events at the investment firm without making public comment.