A brief overview of the economies of the Caribbean provides a context to discuss the state of the financial sector and its potential for development. The countries or territories covered are The Bahamas...
The Government of Montserrat has prepared a National Environmental Action Plan (NEAP) in order to assess the key environmental problems facing Monteserrat, and devise policies to manage the country's natural...
This report addresses Montserrat's recent economic performance and the means for achieving long-term economic growth through continuation of Government efforts to broaden the economic base and maintain...
Economic growth in Montserrat slowed to two percent in 1982 compared to an annual average of eight percent during the previous four years. This slowdown is a result of stagnation in tourist arrivals; declines...
The economy of Montserrat continues to perform satisfactorily with an estimated rate of growth of 4.6 percent in 1981. Inflation fell rapidly to 7 percent in 1981 and public finances continue to improve...
Montserrat's economy is largely determined by tourism-cum-construction and, to a lesser extent, agriculture. Economic growth is continuing at a satisfactory rate, and public sector finances have been improving...
After a disappointing growth performance during 1977-78, Montserrat's economy emerged from stagnation. This performance reflects the expansion in construction and tourism. In contrast, the performance...
Retiree tourism is and will continue to be a vital part of the Montserrat economy, but the specialized character of the sector limits its labor-absorptive capacity as compared with more conventional visitor...
Given limited natural resources and the difficulties of external communications, the overriding development issue in Montserrat is that of increasing productive activity with gainful employment for the...