IMF Office in Jamaica News Archive

September 12, 2018

PODCAST: Unpacking Jamaica’s Currency Depreciation  

In this podcast, IMF economist Uma Ramakrishnan, says the central bank’s renewed commitment to its flexible exchange rate regime will help stabilize prices and spark growth.

December 20, 2017

IMF statement on recent media reports concerning Barbados’ Financial Supervision  

The IMF has a longstanding commitment to the Caribbean region. We provide support to country authorities’ efforts to strengthen financial sector regulation and supervision, including through the Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Center. The IMF does not, however, make assessments of the financial position of individual firms nor entities. We would refer specific questions to the Barbados Financial Services Commission, which has recently issued a comprehensive statement.

December 8, 2016

Jamaica—Putting the New Precautionary SBA in Perspective  

Presentation by Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, IMF Resident Representative for Jamaica; Rotary Club Luncheon, Kingston

November 22, 2016

IMF clarity on Jamaica's forex policy  

The Gleaner: Op-Ed by Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, IMF Resident Representative in Jamaica, and Uma Ramakrishnan, IMF Mission Chief for Jamaica.

November 13, 2016

What does the new precautionary stand-by arrangement mean for the Jamaican people?  

The Observer : Article by Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, IMF Resident Representative in Jamaica

September 30, 2016

JAMAICA at a Crossroads—Leveraging Macroeconomic Stability for Sustained and Inclusive Growth  

Presentation by Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, IMF Resident Representative in Jamaica

July 19, 2016

Jamaica Press Release - New IMF Resident Representative for Jamaica Takes Office  

February 11, 2016

Statement by the IMF Resident Representative on the next review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)  

September 9, 2015

Jamaica and the IMF--an overview of the way forward  

Presentation by Bert van Selm, IMF Resident Representative in Jamaica

August 30, 2015

On Petrocaribe, Public Wages, and Potholes  

The Gleaner: Op-Ed by Bert Selm, IMF Resident Representative in Jamaica