KINGSTON, Jamaica, Observer – NEW World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean Sophie Sirtaine arrived in Jamaica yesterday to hold a series of meeting with government officials, private sector representatives, as well as social partners. She is scheduled to leave the island today. Sirtaine, who took up the position just three weeks ago, was scheduled to meet with Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips to discuss issues related to strengthening the World Bank's support to Jamaica's agenda for economic growth and greater global competitiveness.
