Jamaica Gleaner (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Derick Latibeaudiere's dream house captured the spotlight in 2008, when information surfaced that he borrowed $51 million from the central bank to construct, furnish and landscape the grounds.
Jamaica Gleaner (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
WHILE deposed governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Derick Latibeaudiere, is "yet to make a decision about his future", one thing is certain: he has built himself a mansion of architectural grandeur, unparalleled by many of...
Jamaica Gleaner (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago
Former Central bank governor Derick Latibeaudiere has broken his silence over his dismissal, criticising Prime Minister Bruce Golding and Finance Minister Audley Shaw for the manner in which his contract was terminated. In his first extended interview since his October 30...
Jamaica Gleaner (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
Cabinet is today expected to be presented with details of the circumstances that led to the resignation of Bank of Jamaica Governor Derick Latibeaudiere. A senior government official told The Gleaner that the matter will take centre stage at today's meeting...
Jamaica Gleaner (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
The sudden resignation of Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor Derick Latibeaudiere last Friday has left many wondering what could have caused such a drastic move by the man who led the central bank for 13 years.
Jamaica Gleaner (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009
The resignation of Derick Latibeaudiere as head of the Bank of Jamaica has done little to slow predictions that the challenges to the sector were set to mount. In an immediate response, former Finance Minister Dr Omar Davies characterised the latest development as unsettling.
Jamaica Gleaner (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009
DERICK LATIBEAUDIERE'S 13-year reign at Nethersole Place in Kingston came to an abrupt end last evening with news that the central bank governor had demitted office with immediate effect.
Jamaica Gleaner :: Business (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
... split the role of the BOJ chairman from the governorship.ReplacementBrian Wynter has now replaced Derick Latibeaudiere as central bank chief, and in that role is also the new chair of the BOJ.The PSOJ, like Wehby, mooted that the board of the BOJ should be guided in monetary policy decisions by an MPC.But the two differed on the composition.Wehby proposed three weeks ago that the...
Jamaica Gleaner (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
... before Wynter reports for duty at the bank.Wynter's appointment was announced weeks ago after Derick Latibeaudiere, governor of 13 years, was asked to leave.Prime Minister Bruce Golding, in an address to Parliament, told the nation that Latibeaudiere's dismissal was as a result of an impasse over contractual arrangements.Latibeaudiere's contract became a point of contention...
Jamaica Gleaner :: Business (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
... told Parliament that the terms of government's contract with former Bank of Jamaica governor Derick Latibeaudiere had triggered a premature end to his contractual arrangement with the central bank.gary.spaulding@gleanerjm.com
Trinidad Express (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
This action was triggered by yet another credit event - the resignation of the Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Derick Latibeaudiere. Over the past few years, Jamaica ’s economic prospects have worsened amid a barrage of exogenous shocks, including record high energy prices, weather-related disasters as well as the global credit squeeze and subsequent economic recession. Real GDP...
Trinidad Express (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
IN VIEW of the dramatic and unprecedented dismissal of the Central Bank Governor of Jamaica, Derick Latibeaudiere, over what has been deemed a ’very excessive’ financial package for his services, it may be useful for Jamaicans and other citizens of this region to learn about the prevailing culture of payment contracts signed by his counterparts in other Caricom jurisdictions....
Jamaica Gleaner (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Derick Latibeaudiere is yet to make a decision about his future, following his firing last week as governor of Jamaica's central bank. Speaking with The Gleaner yesterday, he repeated his wish for an early conclusion of talks with the International Monetary Fund...
Jamaica Gleaner (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Harris PROFESSOR EMERITUS at Stanford University in the United States, Donald J. Harris, has added his voice to those calling for the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) to be duly constituted as an independent central bank.The recent dismissal of long-standing central bank governor Derick Latibeaudiere has rekindled the debate on the structure of the BOJ, with many persons suggesting that it should...
Jamaica Gleaner :: Business (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Last Friday evening, I got a call from a friend who began by saying simply: "Bwoy, Lattie gone. "It took me a moment to focus. But before I did, he said: "The governor, man, the governor." I then realised he was speaking about Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor Derick...
