There is division in Jamaica over the government's plan to extend states of emergency, or SOEs as they are commonly called, to fight an upsurge in violent crime in that country. Murders there are now well past the 1000 mark and Prime Minister Andrew Holness has argued that the SOEs are needed, having secured the approval of the House of assembly to get a 46 day extension of the measure in seven parishes.
Economist Carlos Fort responds strongly to the government's revelation that interest rates have increased the amount of money borrowed over time.
The Cooperative coalition is questioning the government's decision to amend the Utilities Act.
The Government of Barbados is having a hard time getting people to buy their BOSS plus bonds.