Visitor arrivals to the Caribbean are up, but what does the data really say?
Although visitor arrivals may be up, the current available data is insufficient to gauge the true health of the tourism sector
US agriculture interests intensify lobby against Cuba trade embargo
Agribusinesses want the Cuban embargo gone, but not for all altruistic reasons
How co-operatives are transforming Cuba’s economy
Co-Ops are proving to be a successful alternative to full capitalist reform in Cuba’s economy, but challenges remain
Dominican Republic becoming Caribbean powerhouse, with or without CARICOM
Despite apparent moves by CARICOM to regionally isolate the Dominican Republic, the country is poised to be an economic powerhouse in the region, at CARICOM’s loss
In Jamaica, a budget to repay debt
Portia Simpson-Miller’s government has allocated over 20 per cent of its budget on debt repayments, in a move that Opposition parliamentarians are decrying as anti-growth
Antigua requests hold on LIAT shareholder decisions
Antiguan Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, has requested a stay on LIAT shareholders’ decisions to cut staff and relocate its fleet
