DeLisle Worrell
DeLisle Worrell is an economist and former Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, known for his expertise in macroeconomic policy and financial regulation. He has been a prominent voice in discussions about economic diversification, particularly in the Caribbean, where he emphasizes the importance of tourism and renewable energy as key sectors for growth. Worrell has advocated for smart government policies that enhance the region's unique offerings and improve the competitiveness of Caribbean exports in international markets.
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Guyana· 2026-05-28
DeLisle Worrell is advocating for Caricom to adapt their exchange rate strategy to the USD.
Caricom should consider adapting their exchange rate strategy to the USD, already the preferred trading currency of the regionGuyana· 2026-03-07DeLisle Worrell is the author of the letter discussing Caribbean culture and government support.
Modest gov’t subsidies for community groups, non-profit institutions is the way to support Caribbean cultureGuyana· 2026-02-10
DeLisle Worrell discusses the economic success of Bermuda and Iceland in relation to their import dependence.
What’s behind the success of Bermuda and IcelandGuyana· 2026-01-18DeLisle Worrell pointed out with nostalgic sensitivity that the changing landscape and disappearance of old sites in Curacao and Barbados have devalued the importance to those economies of cruise ship stopovers.
The power of nostalgia and reminiscenceGuyana· 2025-12-21
DeLisle Worrell expresses concerns about the impact of cruise tourism on local retail businesses.
Retailers are no longer benefiting from cruise tourismGuyana· 2025-12-20DeLisle Worrell is the author of the letter discussing the challenges faced by Cricket West Indies and the Caribbean cultural industries.
Caribbean cultural practitioners and Cricket West Indies face identical dilemmasGuyana· 2025-10-10DeLisle Worrell reflects on the challenges and realities of Caricom in his letter to the editor.
Caricom members should dispense with inconvenience of individual currencies that derive their value from the US dollarGuyana· 2025-09-10
DeLisle Worrell is the author of the letter discussing foreign investment in the Caribbean.
Guyana aside, foreign investment in the Caribbean is on the declineGuyana· 2025-08-14Mr. Worrell wrote about the importance of stable exchange rates for Caribbean governments.
Stable real exchange rates impart a significant differential regarding sound macroeconomic managementGuyana· 2025-07-12
DeLisle Worrell is the writer of the commentary addressing the challenges faced by school leavers in the Caribbean.
Stable exchange rates and efficient public administration may provide Caribbean governments the best platform for job-creation investmentsGuyana· 2025-07-11DeLisle Worrell is the author of the letter discussing the challenges of building sports and cultural facilities in the Caribbean.
Building a sports or cultural facility has to be weighed against all other national prioritiesGuyana· 2025-05-08DeLisle Worrell discusses the potential for export diversification in the Caribbean.
Realistic opportunities for export diversification in the CaribbeanGuyana· 2025-04-09