THE STAR BUSINESSWEEK JULY 20, 2019
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GRENADA’S ARTICLE IV CONSULTATION
The IMF recently completed its latest Article IV visit to Grenada. While an IMF IV visit is always important in and of itself, this year’s was particularly significant given the rapid economic growth seen across a number of key industries in the last few years, and what changes may lie ahead. Grenada’s recent strong economic performance is not only a testament to the nation’s economic policy, but also offers a window into where other Caribbean countries may seek to drive new growth. But Grenada’s economy isn’t perfect; just as recent years have seen solid success, a look at the horizon predicts a different landscape unfolding in the future.
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Health, Wellness and the Marijuana Market Marijuana, weed, ganja, herb. Whatever you call it, cannabis is under renewed scrutiny in the Caribbean as countries look to reform outdated drug policies and turn the once widely stigmatised substance into a potential new revenue stream. Page 3
BY ED KENNEDY, STAR BUSINESSWEEK CORRESPONDENT Continued on page 4
The Biodiversity Business When the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) decided to celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity recently, Saint Lucia was the obvious choice for the festivities Page 7
St. George’s, the capital of Grenada
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines International Day for Biological Diversity 2019 celebrated across the OECS Member States