Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Jamaica closer to finalizing IMF deal - Finance Minister Philips

The finance minister of Jamaica says negotiations to forge a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are nearly complete.

But Peter Philips says there must be a framework for taxes, public sector wages and other matters before a deal is finalized.

Philips declined to provide many specifics at a Monday press briefing, but said there must be "sacrifice from all sectors of the society" to achieve economic stability.

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