01974cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF018027 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781484325513 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept. Jamaica : Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Jamaica. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2017. 1 online resource (70 pages) IMF Staff Country Reports <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students This paper discusses Jamaica's Second Review under the Stand-by Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria (PCs). Jamaica's economy is showing sustained signs of activity, but growth remains vulnerable to the weather. Inflation and the current account deficit are low, helped by relatively stable oil prices and the government's policy efforts. The historically low yields in the recent global bond reopening reflect Jamaica's hard-won credibility. Program implementation remains strong. All PCs and structural benchmarks for the end of June were met. The landmark public pension reform bill was passed by Parliament. Based on continued strong program implementation and reform commitments, the IMF staff recommends completion of the second review. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2017/329 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2017/329/002.2017.issue-329-en.xml IMF e-Library