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A country report for Caribbean is presented from publisher BMI, a Fitch Solutions Company with topics including economic growth, country risk index, and political structure.

A country report for Caribbean is presented from publisher BMI, a Fitch Solutions Company with topics including economic growth, country risk index, and political structure.

A country report for the Caribbean Region is presented from publisher Fitch Solutions, with topics including country risk index, economic data and forecasts, and political outlook.

A country report for the Caribbean countries is presented from publisher Business Monitor International Ltd. on political risk and macroeconomic prospects with topics including weakening of sovereign credentials in Barbados, rise in inflation in Jamaica and political risk in Guyana.

A country report for Latin America as of June 2016 is presented from publisher BMI Research, with topics including the country risk index of the countries in the region such as Saint Lucia and Cuba, fiscal deficits facing Barbados and forecast for economy of Jamaica.

A country report for the Caribbean is presented, from publisher BMI Researcher, with topics including political risk, macroeconomic prospects, and possible broad restructuring of Puerto Rico's debt.

A country report from the Business Monitor International Ltd (BMI) on the political risk and macroeconomic prospects in the Caribbean is presented including the gradual recovery in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' economy.

This publication discusses political risk and macroeconomic trends in the Caribbean region as of December 2014. Topics discussed include the tourism sector's tepid growth through 2019, the positive but weak growth of Barbados' real gross domestic product (GDP) in 2015, and the exacerbation of Guyana's economic slowdown due to labour market dynamics. Also mentioned are the expected narrowing of Jamaica's current account deficit and the continuation of Puerto Rico's recession in 2015.

This publication presents information on the political risk and macroeconomic outlook for Caribbean countries as of October 10, 2014. Topics discussed include the policy agreement among Jamaican political leaders to promote political stability, projected improvement in the macroeconomic fundamentals of Barbados, positive economic outlook for the Dominican Republic driven by tourism and volatility in the Trinidad & Tobago dollar (TTD).

This publication provides an outlook on political risk and macroeconomic fundamentals in the Caribbean in 2014. Topics covered include an upgrade in real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the Dominican Republic, political polarisation in Guyana which affects reform in corruption and infrastructure, and momentum in economic reform in Jamaica. Also mentioned are the implications of higher developed-market bond yields and global economic rebalancing on export performance of the region.

The article offers political risk analysis, economic forecasts and business analysis for Caribbean for 2013 and beyond. The rising expenditures of the Trinidadian government is expected to weigh on the country's fiscal accounts in 2014. The real gross domestic product (GDP) of Dominican Republic is forecasted to expand in 2013. A record fiscal deficit of Puerto Rico in fiscal year 2012 prompts concern for the country's fiscal outlook.

The article discusses developments relating to political risk and macroeconomic prospects for Latin America's Caribbean region as of August 2013. It addresses difficulties faced by Jamaica in maintaining its weak external financing position due to volatility in emerging market currencies. The effect of high unemployment and falling labor force participation on the private consumption growth of Barbados is addressed. Further interest rate cuts are predicted for the Dominican Republic in 2013.

The article discusses political risk and macroeconomic prospects for the Caribbean as of July 2013. Gross domestic product data analysis shows Puerto Rico emerging from a five-year economic recession in 2012 and is expected to make a slow gradual recovery. Negotiations between the Jamaica Teachers' Association and the country's Education Ministry are being attempted. The Dominican Republic is considering lowering reserve requirements to stimulate economic growth.

This publication provides a report on political risk and macroeconomic prospects for Caribbean countries as of June 2013. Real private consumption growth in the Dominican Republic is expected to begin a multi-year recovery in 2013, after slowdowns in 2011 and 2012. Trinidad & Tobago is expected to see stronger economic activity in 2013 on account of an increase in private consumption, financial sector reforms, and a return to growth for the energy sector.

This section covers topics relating to political risks and macroeconomic issues in Latin America. Poor balance of payments and significant debt continue to pose risks to the macroeconomic stability of Jamaica. Improved inflation outlook for Barbados resulted to an upgraded short-term political risk rating for the country. Legislators in the Dominican Republic announced plans to review the mining contract of Canadian firm Barrick Gold with regard to the Pueblo Viejo mine in the country.

This publication provides a report on political risk and macroeconomic prospects in the Caribbean. It states that the People's National Party (PNP) of Jamaica is not likely to face difficulty in pushing through its policymaking agenda. Dominican Republic's real gross domestic product (GDP) is predicted to expand by 4.4 percent in 2013. This entry also cites a forecasted slow global economic recovery, the emergence of Puerto Rico from a recession, and economic forecast for Trinidad & Tobago.

This publication presents political risk and macroeconomic prospects for the Caribbean Area for 2012. It reports on the real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Trinidad and Tobago, economic growth prospects for Barbados, and forecasts for the central bank's policy rate of Dominican Republic. Political, economic and business environment risks of interest to investors are discussed. Charts of risk ratings and economic indicators are included.

This entry provides reports on political risks and macroeconomic prospects in the Caribbean region. The revised business environment ratings of Business Monitor International (BMI) show the Latin American and Caribbean region made some improvements. It is forecasted that Trinidad & Tobago will have 2.0 percent real growth in 2012, attributed to an increase in private consumption and government-led fixed investment. The balance of payments position of Barbados is expected to be weak.

The article focuses on the political risk and macroeconomic forecasts in Caribbean area. According to Business Monitor International (BMI), the external accounts of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) will be stable inline with the 17.8% surplus of gross domestic product (GDP). It states that high inflation will continue to hinder the economic recovery in Barbados. It mentions the political risk, economic risk and business environment in various states including Dominican Republic, Guyana, and Jamaica.

The article discusses developments concerning political risk and macroeconomic prospects in the Caribbean region of Latin America as of April 2011. Puerto Rico's economy may be indicating a recovery following four consecutive years of recession with the launch of measures to improve the business environment. Pressure on the external accounts of Barbados are shown by balance of payment data for 2010. The positive economic growth outlook for the Dominican Republic is also addressed.

The article says that the decision on August 22, 2011 by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) to impose a state of emergency due to a rise in the level of crime will harm investor perceptions of the nation. It explains that the state of emergency could further discourage foreign investors in the medium- to long-term. It believes that a downgrade in the proprietary short-term political risk rating for T&T to 58.8 from 62.7 is appropriate.

The article reports that power shortages, induced by late payments to the Dominican Republic's electricity operator, have lead to violent protests across the country. The short-term political risk rating for the country has been downgraded while risks to the country's business environment score, which is at 42.8, were observed. The blackouts, which last up to 20 hours a day, are expected to affect the investment climate in the Dominican Republic.

This article offers an outlook for the victory of the victory for the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) in the January 2008 election in Barbados. According to Business Monitor International (BMI), the victory of the DLP has ended the chances of a fourth consecutive term for the Barbados Labour Party. BMI is not anticipating any major policy change under the DLP and asserts that this continuity together with the democratic nature of Barbadian politics should contribute to a low level of political risk in the country.

The article presents updates on the political risk and macroeconomic prospects in Trinidad & Tobago. Higher interest rates have failed to lessen aggregate demand. Inflationary pressures pushes through and the domestic market is overflowing with liquidity. In this case, monetary policy will remain tight. For the past 12 months, the benchmark lending rate has risen by 175 basis points.

The article presents a summary of political risk, economic risk, and business environment in Guyana as of December 2011.

The article presents a summary of political risk, economic risk, and business environment in Barbados as of December 2011.

The article presents a summary of political risk, economic risk, and business environment in Trinidad and Tobago as of December 2011.

The article presents a summary of political risk, economic risk, and business environment in Puerto Rico as of December 2011.

The article presents a summary of political risk, economic risk, and business environment in Jamaica as of December 2011.

The article presents a summary of political risk, economic risk, and business environment in the Dominican Republic as of December 2011.

The article presents developments that impact the political, economic and business environment risk assessments for Barbados which are new funding agreements with China, the high cost of energy imports, and a proposed sexual harassment bill.

The article states that the sovereign risk ratings for the Latin American nations indicated by the Business Monitor International (BMI) are more pessimistic than those of other rating agencies. BMI cites its past record of accurately forecasting default events as in the case of Ecuador and Jamaica. It describes Trinidad and Tobago as being overrated and stresses doubts on their capability to deal with their high debt levels. Other high risk nations listed are Argentina, Nicaragua and Jamaica.

The article presents information on certain developments that impact the political, economic and business environment country risk assessments for Trinidad and Tobago including complaints of police abuse, an approved inter-island ferry service and the finance minister's corruption case.

The article presents information on certain developments that impact the political, economic and business environment country risk assessments for Puerto Rico including U.S criticism of the ineffective police anti-drug campaign, weak economic growth and the increase in infrastructure investment.

The article presents developments that would impact the political, economic and business environment country risk assessments for Jamaica which include the resignation of prime minister, problems in divesting the Clarendon Alumina Production (CAP) and agriculture funding grants from China.

The article presents developments that impact the political, economic and business environment country risk assessments for Guyana which are border disputes with Venezuela, optimism over oil revenues and the monopoly situation in telecommunications sector.

The article presents developments that impact the political, economic and business environment country risk assessment for the Dominican Republic which include demands to amend the labor code, persistent commodity price risk and stable October 2011 electricity prices.

The authors believe the decision by St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Denzil Douglas to fight gang activity presents risks to the country's growth prospects. They see that the Prime Minister's campaign will affect the government's support base if results are not achieved in the short run, hamper international investment if perceived public safety levels deteriorate and weaken the country's fiscal accounts since the anti-crime initiative will require financing.

The article offers information supporting Business Monitor International Ltd.'s (BMI's) assessment of Puerto Rico's political, economic and business environment risk ratings as of October 2011.

The article offers information supporting Business Monitor International Ltd.'s (BMI's) assessment of Jamaica's political, economic and business environment risk ratings as of October 2011.

The article offers information supporting Business Monitor International Ltd.'s (BMI's) assessment of Guyana's political, economic and business environment risk ratings as of October 2011.

The article offers information supporting Business Monitor International Ltd.'s (BMI's) assessment of the Dominican Republic's political, economic and business environment risk ratings as of October 2011.

The article offers information supporting Business Monitor International Ltd.'s (BMI's) assessment of Barbados' political, economic and business environment risk ratings as of October, 2011.

The article offers information supporting Business Monitor International Ltd.'s (BMI's) assessment of Trinidad and Tobago's political, economic and business environment risk ratings as of October 2011.

The article offers political, economic and business environment risk assessments for the Dominican Republic for the last quarter of 2011.

The article offers political, economic and business environment risk assessments for Guyana for the last quarter of 2011.

The article offers political, economic and business environment risk assessments for Jamaica for the last quarter of 2011.

The article offers political, economic and business environment risk assessments for Barbados for the last quarter of 2011.

The article offers political, economic and business environment risk assessment for Puerto Rico for the last quarter of 2011.

The article offers political, economic and business environment risk assessments for Trinidad and Tobago for the last quarter of 2011.