Canada and US Rate Day: The Mortgage and Remittance Connection
October 28 is a policy-decision day in both Canada and the United States, bringing borrowing costs and currencies into the same conversation for Caribbean families. A central-bank headline can matter at home even when the household does not own a single overseas share. Canada scheduled its rate announcement and new economic projections for 9:45 a.m. […]
J$9.65 Billion More for ROOFS: An Allocation Is Not a Payment in Your Account
A bigger recovery budget can bring hope to a family still living under a damaged roof. It cannot pay a contractor until the money is approved for that household and actually becomes available. Jamaica’s latest ROOFS announcement makes that distinction especially important. Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced an additional J$9.65 billion on October 27 to […]
Jamaica’s Sugar Squeeze: Why a Belize Refinery Has Food Makers Worried
A new Caribbean sugar refinery sounds like a straightforward win for the region. For Jamaican food manufacturers, the harder question is what that regional supply will cost—and whether they will retain an affordable alternative. Wisynco, Lasco and Caribbean Cream have raised concerns about the transition towards refined sugar from Belize. Their warning, brought into focus […]