The report emphasizes that Central American economies are particularly exposed to shifts in U.S. immigration policy, given the significant role of remittances in their GDP.
Tropical Storm Warning For Southern, Western Caribbean
Heavy rainfall is expected for the ABC Islands, Coastal Colombia & Venezuela, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Colombia's Caribbean Islands.
PriceSmart Announces “Stellar” Results For Quarter Ending November 30, 2021
In many markets PriceSmart is the only reliable source for high quality grocery imports from the US, such as whole turkeys or authentic bacon, ham, cheeses & condiments.
Teleperformance Named 2021 Latin American Company of the Year
Teleperformance Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for its Strong Growth, Vison and Operational Practices in the Latin American Nearshore Customer Experience Outsourcing Market
Caribbean, LatAm Countries Included In USA’s New Travel Ban On Dogs Starting July 14
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released the “Notice of Temporary Suspension of Dogs Entering the United States from High-Risk Rabies Countries.” Through this notice, CDC ...
PriceSmart Declares Dividend, Names New Directors, Reports Sales Up 5.2% For January
PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT) earlier this week declared an annual cash dividend in the total amount of $0.70 per share, with $0.35 per share payable on February 26, 2021 to stockholders of record as of February 15, 2021 and $0.35 per share payable on August 31, 2021 to stockholders of record as ...
Ibex Lauded As Frost & Sullivan’s 2020 Central America & Caribbean Company Of The Year
Frost & Sullivan recognizes ibex with the 2020 Central America and Caribbean Company of the Year Award for leading its client-partners in the new digital economy; leveraging agile technology platforms and dynamic operational strategies to offer scalable, flexible, and tailored experiences.
Insight Crime: Jamaica Has Highest Homicide Rate In The Americas
Breaking from an overall decrease in “serious” crimes last year, shootings across the nation rose. Gangs in Jamaica and Haiti have reportedly been engaged in a deadly trade where marijuana is exchanged for guns. Boats loaded with up to 3,000 pounds of cannabis have been heading from Jamaica to nearby Haiti, where drugs are swapped for handguns and high-powered assault weapons, according to an investigative report by the Jamaica Gleaner.
Over 30,000 May Die In Caribbean From COVID-19 Says University of Washington Institute
Caribbean mortality projection: 8,231 Central America mortality projection(ex-México): 22,546
Jamaica, Paraguay, Guatemala, Nicaragua Escape Negative Credit Outlook & Remain Stable, Says Fitch
For most speculative-grade sovereigns, limited financing options either constrain fiscal stimulus or heighten liquidity and macroeconomic risks where it is enacted. All are on Negative Outlook except Jamaica (B+), Paraguay (BB+), Guatemala (BB-) and Nicaragua (B-), which all have a Stable Outlook.
Ahead of the Pack: How Trinidad and Tobago Outpaces Nearshore Competitors in Key Site Selection Criteria
A country that wasn’t on the radar for most multinationals a decade ago is now moving to the front of the pack.