I. INTRODUCTION I read recently that Jamaica is now the 4th most indebted nation in the world. Also, in a speech in 2009 about the Jamaican economy Mr. Bruce Golding (former Prime Minister) said that Jamaica’s Gross Domestic Product (total amount of goods and services) was J$ 560 billion and that after paying interest on debts there was only J$70 ... Read More »
Some people use their fame to really not do much more than, well, be famous. Seemingly, they are more than content with being photo opportunities for the paparazzi and content for tabloids. Yet, although it’s probably not as much as most of us would like, there are moments when we will see someone who is using their celebrity for good ... Read More »
Usain Bolt and Cedella Marley Showcase the Jamaica Track & Field Olympic Wear London, United Kingdom –The Jamaica Olympic Association and PUMA launched the Jamaican Team uniforms for the London 2012 Olympic Games™, including podium and ceremony wear with the help of Jamaican Track Athlete and World’s Fastest man Usain Bolt. Fashion designer Cedella Marley, daughter of Reggae icon the late ... Read More »
Reports are that Busy Signal had performed in Amsterdam and Paris last week, but cut short his tour after he apparently got wind of the fact that an extradition warrant was issued for him by the United States Government. However, when he got to England he was refused entry into that country and detained by British Immigration officials. The Americans ... Read More »
While the Caribbean has always been an appealing destination for pirates and students on spring break (you could call the latter modern-day pirates by citing their many drunken shenanigans), it has not necessarily been the premiere destination for families seeking a quiet vacation with the kids. And yet, this region of Latin America is beautiful, tropical, and full of rich ... Read More »
According to the demonstration of related investigation, offshore company incorporation has already become one of the most popular trends for global enterprises to promote foreign development. To a certain extent, offshore company incorporation can reduce operating costs, so the enterprises can save large sums of tax expenditure by operation of offshore companies. In recent years, the leading places of offshore ... Read More »
Nassau, Bahamas: The wait is over. The much anticipated return of Islands of the World Fashion Showcase (IWFS) is just over one month away and the organizers are extremely excited about the event. The newly rebranded showcase is set to take place May 11-12, 2012 at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort. After a one-year hiatus, IWFS is ready to re-launch ... Read More »
A Fund mission visited Jamaica during March 8–21, 2012 to conduct the Article IV Consultation and initiate discussions on a possible Fund supported economic program. The mission met with the Prime Minister Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, Minister of Finance Hon. Peter Phillips, Bank of Jamaica Governor Brian Wynter, Financial Secretary Wesley Hughes, senior government officials, and representatives of the private ... Read More »
Caribbean small island states will benefit from new funding and technical assistance for initiatives that reduce the negative impact of climate change and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. The European Investment Bank will provide USD 65m for a dedicated Climate Action lending programme through the Caribbean Development Bank in 18 countries. The lending programme was formally agreed at the European Investment ... Read More »
The International American University College of Medicine (IAUCOM), Saint Lucia and Walden University, USA have entered into a partnership to provide medical students with an opportunity to acquire dual degrees. According to the agreement, the medical students will now be able to enroll for MBA in Healthcare Management, Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) or Master of Public Health (MPH) alongside ... Read More »
