Should the Caribbean Help Cuba? Airlines are cancelling flights to Cuba left and right. But why and how’s that going to affect the country’s economy? So, Cuba is facing a serious fuel crisis right now, and it’s starting to affect almost every part of daily life. Airlines have been told they won’t be able to access jet fuel at several of the country’s main airports, including Havana’s largest international hub. That’s caused airlines to cancel flights, schedule changes and make refuelling...

Hey Reader, Here's your weekly roundup from Money Media! 📌Taking Stock Can Jamaica Reach Investment Grade? Global ratings agency Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Jamaica’s sovereign credit rating at BB- with a stable outlook, a signal that the country has not lost ground despite the economic shock from Hurricane Melissa. The decision keeps Jamaica three notches below the coveted “BBB” investment grade territory. But in the current climate, stability counts for something. Speaking on Taking Stock...

Trump's Tariffs Shaking Up Global Trade So it looks like Trump’s tariffs have motivated BRICS countries to make major trade deals with other global powers. First up is India and the European Union. After nearly two decades of on-and-off negotiations, India and the EU have finally reached a “landmark” free trade agreement. The two sides finalised the deal on January 27. According to the European Commission, the trade deal removes or reduces tariffs covering roughly 97% of EU exports to India....