Jamaica
Doubts over Jamaica monetary committee
Bank of Jamaica governor Derick Latibeaudiere has raised doubts over Jamaica's readiness for a monetary policy committee, citing the central bank's lack of independence in controlling monetary policy tools.
Central Bank of Jamaica - Annual Report 2001
The Central Bank of Jamaica has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2001.
Central Bank of Barbados starts 2 day conference
The central bank of Barbados is holding a conference on corporate governance in the financial sector, the Jamaica Observer reported. The Bank said the conference was prompted by the "recent international corporate upheavals".
Central bank aims to halt slide of Jamaican dollar
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has taken additional steps aimed at halting the slide in the value of the Jamaican dollar against its United States counterpart.
Jamaica introduces deposit requirements
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has instituted a so-called Special Deposit Requirement for commercial banks and institutions licensed under the Financial Institutions Act.
Bank of Jamaica Press Release
PRESS RELEASE - Bank of Jamaica Special Deposit, 9 January.
Jamaica's central bank chief wins highest award
JAMAICA - Monday saw Derick Latibeaudiere, governor of the Central Bank of Jamaica, receive the top national honour for his services to finance.
Jamaican central banker honoured
JAMAICA - Central bank governor Derick Latibeaudiere has been awarded the Order of Jamaica for his "significant contribution to central banking and finance".
Speech by D Latibeaudiere, Bank of Jamaica, 20 Feb
SPEECH - Statement by Derick Latibeaudiere, Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Quarterly Press Briefing, 20 February.
IMF articles on reform and restructuring in Asia
ARTICLES - The International Monetary Fund has published the March issue of its quarterly magazine Finance and Development. There are six articles on reform and restructuring in Asia. Other articles on the role of capital in development, the effect of…
The pipe dream of a Caribbean currency union
Despite strong economic arguments in favour of a currency union, the Caribbean is one region where it is unlikely to happen. Delroy Alexander, a financial journalist based in Jamaica, explains why.