Caribbean summer tourism peaks as oil prices begin easing from their June highs, raising early questions about Trinidad & Tobago’s fiscal trajectory. CBI activity remains strong across Eastern Caribbean markets while Jamaica’s NHT continues to drive affordable housing. Construction activity stays robust across the region.

Spring 2014 brings a Caribbean investment boom: CBI programmes in St Kitts, Grenada, Antigua and Dominica flourish; Jamaica marks one year under IMF reform; the Dominican Republic construction surge continues; and Trinidad & Tobago’s energy revenues remain robust with oil near $100 per barrel.