Antigua and Barbuda: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report

January 26, 2024 Antigua and Barbuda’s economy continues its solid expansion with growth projected at 5.7 percent for 2023. Tourism and construction activity have both been strong, with real activity…

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Antigua and Barbuda

January 26, 2024 On November 29, 2023, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation[1] with Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda’s economy continues to…

Antigua and Barbuda Staff Concluding Statement of the 2023 Article IV Mission

October 3, 2023 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Ms. Emine Boz, visited Saint John’s during September 18–29 to hold discussions for the 2023 Article IV consultation…

IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Antigua and Barbuda

June 27, 2023 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Emine Boz, visited Antigua and Barbuda during June 19–23, 2023 and met government officials and other counterparts to…

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2022 Article IV Consultation with Antigua and Barbuda

June 2, 2023 On November 30, 2022, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation[1] with Antigua and Barbuda and endorsed the staff appraisal without…

Dr Jimmy’s Reef Safe Sunscreen & Choosing the Right Sunscreen for Tropical Travel

April 11, 2023 If you’re traveling or live in the Caribbean, Hawaii, or any other beautiful tropical location, there’s a good chance skin and sun protection are (and will be)…

Backcountry Containers Completes Custom Commercial Kitchen Using Shipping Containers

April 4, 2023 Backcountry Containers, a premier provider of custom residential and commercial shipping container structures, recently completed a 3,000-square-foot custom kitchen for Barbuda Ocean Club on the island of…

Dr. Jimmys Cannabinoid Sunscreen has Arrived!

October 21, 2022 The world’s first Cannabinoid sunscreen done by a Caribbean national is ready for market. Following many months of product development and testing, Dr. Jimmy’s unique Pre-Sun SPF…

Savory & Partners: The Education Benefits Of Having A Second Citizenship 

August 19, 2022 Education has become the foundation of a prosperous life. People from all over the globe strive to widen their horizons and open doors to opportunities through pursuing…

Savory & Partners: Citizenship by Investment – Taxes & Fees to Consider

May 31, 2022 Investing in a second citizenship abroad is one of the most fruitful ventures any high net worth individual (HNWI) can pursue. It unlocks the doors for global…

Wärtsilä power plant coupled to LNG terminal in Antigua could become model for other Caribbean utilities

April 26, 2022 The technology group Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to supply and install a 46 MW dual-fuel power plant to the Caribbean Island of Antigua. The engineering,…

IMF Staff Concludes Virtual Visit to Antigua and Barbuda

February 18, 2022 Antigua and Barbuda’s economy is on a steady path of recovery, buoyed by strong tourism and construction activity. Fiscal consolidation is underway despite the pandemic. Steadfast implementation…