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Country Report Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States March 2008

Summary

Anguilla: political and economic structure

Anguilla: political and economic structure: Annual indicators

Antigua and Barbuda: political and economic structure

Antigua and Barbuda: political and economic structure: Annual indicators

Dominica: political and economic structure

Dominica: political and economic structure: Annual indicators

Grenada: political and economic structure

Grenada: political and economic structure: Annual indicators

Montserrat: political and economic structure

Montserrat: political and economic structure: Annual indicators

St Kitts-Nevis: political and economic structure

St Kitts-Nevis: political and economic structure: Annual indicators

Saint Lucia: political and economic structure

Saint Lucia: political and economic structure: Annual indicators

St Vincent and the Grenadines: political and economic structure

St Vincent and the Grenadines: political and economic structure: Annual indicators

Outlook for 2008-09

Outlook for 2008-09: Drug-trafficking and crime are still widespread

Outlook for 2008-09: High debt stocks constrain policymaking

Outlook for 2008-09: Economic performance will vary widely across the OECS

Outlook for 2008-09: The OECS will remain vulnerable to natural disasters

Review: IMF mission points to risks in 2008

Review: World Cup fails to boost arrivals in 2007

Review: Banana production plummets in fourth quarter

Review: Violent crime remains a pressing concern

Review: Venezuela's influence continues to grow

Review: Budget seeks to manage impact of rapid expansion

Review: The political scene remains contentious

Review: Revenue exceeded expectations in 2007

Review: WTO rules in Antigua-Barbuda's favour

Review: Dominica struggles to recover from hurricane damage

Review: 2008 budget speech indicates continued recovery

Review: Infrastructure development projects are underway

Review: Fiscal surplus recorded in 2007

Review: Geothermal power drilling underway

Review: Growth slowed in 2007

Review: IMF mission notes solid growth in 2007

Review: The fiscal deficit narrowed in 2007

Review: Airport at Argyle to begin construction in 2008

The region: Summary

The region: Several Caricom countries have elections ahead

The region: The drug trade presents a region-wide security threat

The region: Plans for regional integration face slow progress

The region: Public finances will remain under strong pressure

The region: US downturn will hit tourism

The region: EU trade adjustments pose challenges

The region: High prices support mining investments

The region: Financial sector's performance will vary across the region

The region: Opposition parties continue to win elections

The region: EPA negotiations completed ahead of schedule

The region: Some banana producers will benefit from new pact

The region: Crime continues to rise at an alarming rate

The region: Regional trade liberalisation continues at a slow pace

The region: Stopover tourism performance was flat in 2007

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