
International Monetary Fund (IMF) team visited Jamaica during August 13-22, 2014 to conduct discussions on the fifth review of Jamaica’s IMF-supported program under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The mission met with the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, Bank of Jamaica Governor Brian Wynter, Financial Secretary Devon Rowe, senior government officials, as well as representatives of the private sector and civil society.
Upon approval by the IMF’s Management and Executive Board, SDR 45.95 million or US$71 million (estimate) will be made available to Jamaica sometime in September. See full statement