Economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean region slowed sharply in 2012, making the region the second slowest performer, when compared with other developing regions, according to the World Bank's Global Economic Prospects January 2013. Read the overview or download the full report here.

Business news this week includes the launch of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation's Small Business Seminar initiative and the 6 per cent spike in visitor arrivals last year. Watch the full ZNS Business Beat segment here.