Jamaica's Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke becomes IMF's first Caribbean Deputy Managing Director in October 2024.

Jamaica's Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke will become the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Deputy Managing Director from October 31, 2024, according to Prime Minister Andrew Holness. This appointment marks a historic first for a Jamaican or Caribbean citizen in the IMF's 80-year history. Clarke will succeed Antoinette Sayeh, who is set to step down on September 12. Holness has identified successors for Clarke's ministerial and parliamentary responsibilities and anticipates a smooth transition.

August 26, 2024
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