| Caribbean Markets | Index | Value | Change +-% | USD | EURO | GBP | CAD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | BISX All Share Index | 1,416.72 | -0.02 | 0.00% | 1.00 | 1.26 | 1.53 | 1.60 |
| Barbados | BSE 1000 Index | 1,094.82 | -1,990.31 | -64.51% | 1.98 | 2.52 | 2.97 | 1.92 |
| Jamaica | JSE Market Index | 85,693.25 | 297.88 | 0.35% | 98.49 | 8.14 | 148.51 | 94.54 |
| Trinidad | TTSE Composite | 1,122.45 | -0.66 | -0.06% | 6.41 | 8.01 | 9.49 | 6.16 |
News Update
- Crude oil surged 9% and gold gained 3% after European leaders agreed to take emergency steps.
- Malaysian developer Genting Group plans to invest US$24 million in a casino in Bimini, Bahamas.
- JMMB receives final regulatory approval to acquire CCFG.
- Trading volume and value on the JSE doubled in June from a year ago.
- Sagicor Life Jamaica was the best performing stock in the year on the JSE with a rise of 7%.
- Ciboney Group was the worst performing stock on the JSE for the year with a loss of 60%.
- Jamaica Stock Exchange board of directors announced 3 Jamaican cents quarterly dividend.
- Pulse Investments released third quarter financial statements.
- World markets rallied on Friday after European leaders took steps to offer direct lending to banks.
- Caribbean markets closed down for the week with Jamaica index falling more than 4%.
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Barbados News Archive
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Investment, concessions on returning to Barbados and challenges in making philanthropic contributions were among the main issues discussed during a meeting with Prime Minister David Thompson and some 50 leaders of Barbadian organisations of the Tri-State area. >>
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Key tourism decision makers and local industry partners are optimistic that Barbados will see positive recovery in 2010, since the island finished on target at the end of last year. Despite the 2009 global economic downturn, tourism was only marginally less than targeted. >>
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Although Barbados experienced an 8.7 per cent decline in tourism arrivals last year, there were no job losses. This was a key point made on Wednesday by Minister of Tourism, Richard Sealy, as he updated media managers and reporters on the state of the tourism industry. >>
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- More Barbadians are being urged to pursue entrepreneurship as a means of making a living in the face of dwindling job opportunities in the labour market. This advice has come from Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Human ResourceDevelopment, Patrick Todd. >>
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- There is a perception that Barbadian society "is becoming increasingly more aggressive". Word of this has come from Minister of Youth, Esther Byer Suckoo, who bemoaned that both adults and young people were exhibiting violent behaviour. >>
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (BGIS) -- The first shipment of relief supplies for earthquake-stricken Haiti will be leaving Barbados this weekend and not on Thursday, as was stated in one section of Wednesday's press. This was revealed on Wednesday by Senator Irene Sandiford-Garner. >>
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- A Barbados government minister has reiterated the need for small entrepreneurs to remain on the cutting edge of changes within the financial landscape, by pursuing computer training. He pointed out that changes to the business environment were necessary. >>
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Britain's Prince Harry will pay a three-day visit to Barbados from Friday, January 29, until Sunday, January 31. While here, he will participate in the inaugural Sentebale Polo Cup, as well as a number of official engagements involving children and young people. >>
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Regional governments must work closely with the University of the West Indies (UWI), and draw on its expertise in research to facilitate data-driven policy decisions, as the Caribbean forges ahead with national and regional developmental goals. >>
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- An appeal is being made to young Barbadians to see politics as a viable career opportunity to serve the public, rather than a last resort profession. This message comes from Parliamentary Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, Senator Irene Sandiford-Garner. >>
Jan 30, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Investment, concessions on returning to Barbados and challenges in making philanthropic contributions were among the main issues discussed during a meeting with Prime Minister David Thompson and some 50 leaders of Barbadian organisations of the Tri-State area. >>
Jan 30, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Key tourism decision makers and local industry partners are optimistic that Barbados will see positive recovery in 2010, since the island finished on target at the end of last year. Despite the 2009 global economic downturn, tourism was only marginally less than targeted. >>
Jan 29, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Although Barbados experienced an 8.7 per cent decline in tourism arrivals last year, there were no job losses. This was a key point made on Wednesday by Minister of Tourism, Richard Sealy, as he updated media managers and reporters on the state of the tourism industry. >>
Jan 29, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- More Barbadians are being urged to pursue entrepreneurship as a means of making a living in the face of dwindling job opportunities in the labour market. This advice has come from Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Human ResourceDevelopment, Patrick Todd. >>
Jan 28, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- There is a perception that Barbadian society "is becoming increasingly more aggressive". Word of this has come from Minister of Youth, Esther Byer Suckoo, who bemoaned that both adults and young people were exhibiting violent behaviour. >>
Jan 28, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (BGIS) -- The first shipment of relief supplies for earthquake-stricken Haiti will be leaving Barbados this weekend and not on Thursday, as was stated in one section of Wednesday's press. This was revealed on Wednesday by Senator Irene Sandiford-Garner. >>
Jan 28, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- A Barbados government minister has reiterated the need for small entrepreneurs to remain on the cutting edge of changes within the financial landscape, by pursuing computer training. He pointed out that changes to the business environment were necessary. >>
Jan 22, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Britain's Prince Harry will pay a three-day visit to Barbados from Friday, January 29, until Sunday, January 31. While here, he will participate in the inaugural Sentebale Polo Cup, as well as a number of official engagements involving children and young people. >>
Jan 22, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Regional governments must work closely with the University of the West Indies (UWI), and draw on its expertise in research to facilitate data-driven policy decisions, as the Caribbean forges ahead with national and regional developmental goals. >>
Jan 20, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- An appeal is being made to young Barbadians to see politics as a viable career opportunity to serve the public, rather than a last resort profession. This message comes from Parliamentary Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, Senator Irene Sandiford-Garner. >>
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