IMF approves US$49 Million after third review of Jamaica


Jamaica Observer: “IMF approves US$49 Million after third review of Jamaica”

New York, USA. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the immediate disbursement of US$49.3 Million to Jamaica under its Stand-By (SBA) arrangement with that country.


Jamaica Gleaner: “Financial sector rescue fund to be wound down – IMF”

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) last Friday completed the third review of Jamaica’s economic performance under the standby arrangement (SBA) and approved the immediate disbursement of US$49.3 million.


Jamaica Observer: “Brace for higher food prices”

Jamaican consumers are being told to brace for higher food prices as the soaring cost of grains on the international market is expected to impact the cost of feeds used in the production of diary, poultry, meats and eggs.