| Caribbean Markets | Index | Value | Change +-% | USD | EURO | GBP | CAD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | BISX All Share Index | 1,415.96 | -0.70 | -0.05% | 1.00 | 1.26 | 1.53 | 1.60 |
| Barbados | BSE 1000 Index | 1,094.82 | -1,990.31 | -64.51% | 1.98 | 2.51 | 2.95 | 1.90 |
| Jamaica | JSE Market Index | 86,275.28 | 582.03 | 0.68% | 98.47 | 8.14 | 148.02 | 94.17 |
| Trinidad | TTSE Composite | 1,123.48 | 0.17 | 0.02% | 6.33 | 8.02 | 9.42 | 6.07 |
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
SAO PAULO, Brazil (BTA) -- Barbados made an indelible impression on over 300 Brazilian travel industry professionals and trade media representatives last Wednesday night when a team of public and private sector players partnered to launch the island's official marketing campaign. >>
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- The US Navy is deploying Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp, along with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) Two, to the Caribbean to conduct Navy Diver- Southern Partnership Station (ND-SPS) 2010. Between May 21 and June 22, 2010 Grasp and MDSU will work... >>
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- The creation of the National Youth Forum (NYF) of Barbados will give young people an opportunity to participate fully in the decision-making processes that affect their lives. This assurance came from Minister of Youth, Family and Sports, Stephen Lashley, over the weekend. >>
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- The Barbados government will continue over the next few years to improve its role as a model user of information communication technology (ICT). This was underscored by Minister of State for Finance, Telecommunications, Investment and Energy, Darcy Boyce. >>
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- The Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA) will intensify its promotional efforts in Brazil when a delegation of government officials and trade partners travel to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to launch the island's official marketing campaign. According to Director Marketing Services, Averil Byer... >>
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- Barbadian culinary entrepreneur Chef Derek Went is reporting a strong response to his company's herb-based cooking products. Went runs the playfully named, Went Caribbean which offers a wide selection of goods and services to support a healthy, island lifestyle. >>
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- On April 27 Senator Maxine McClean, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade officially opened the Barbados Embassy in Brasilia. Addressing the gathering at the opening ceremony, McClean highlighted the importance which Barbados attached to the further strengthening of... >>
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- A call has gone out for Caribbean people to pay more attention to the relevant principles for sound ocean governance. This was underscored by Barbados Minister of Agriculture, Senator Haynesley Benn. He gave the feature address on Tuesday morning at the official opening of the... >>
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Barbados Prime Minister David Thompson has been experiencing stomach pains over the last few weeks, and is currently undergoing tests. As a result, his workload is being reduced. Thompson made this announcement on Friday during a press briefing. >>
May 29, 2010
SAO PAULO, Brazil (BTA) -- Barbados made an indelible impression on over 300 Brazilian travel industry professionals and trade media representatives last Wednesday night when a team of public and private sector players partnered to launch the island's official marketing campaign. >>
May 27, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- The US Navy is deploying Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp, along with Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) Two, to the Caribbean to conduct Navy Diver- Southern Partnership Station (ND-SPS) 2010. Between May 21 and June 22, 2010 Grasp and MDSU will work... >>
May 27, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- The creation of the National Youth Forum (NYF) of Barbados will give young people an opportunity to participate fully in the decision-making processes that affect their lives. This assurance came from Minister of Youth, Family and Sports, Stephen Lashley, over the weekend. >>
May 24, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- The Barbados government will continue over the next few years to improve its role as a model user of information communication technology (ICT). This was underscored by Minister of State for Finance, Telecommunications, Investment and Energy, Darcy Boyce. >>
May 22, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- The Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA) will intensify its promotional efforts in Brazil when a delegation of government officials and trade partners travel to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to launch the island's official marketing campaign. According to Director Marketing Services, Averil Byer... >>
May 22, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- Barbadian culinary entrepreneur Chef Derek Went is reporting a strong response to his company's herb-based cooking products. Went runs the playfully named, Went Caribbean which offers a wide selection of goods and services to support a healthy, island lifestyle. >>
May 19, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- On April 27 Senator Maxine McClean, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade officially opened the Barbados Embassy in Brasilia. Addressing the gathering at the opening ceremony, McClean highlighted the importance which Barbados attached to the further strengthening of... >>
May 19, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- A call has gone out for Caribbean people to pay more attention to the relevant principles for sound ocean governance. This was underscored by Barbados Minister of Agriculture, Senator Haynesley Benn. He gave the feature address on Tuesday morning at the official opening of the... >>
May 19, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- Caribbean governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue as result of the illicit trade in cigarettes but several of the region’s Customs Officers are now better equipped to differentiate between authentic and counterfeit cigarettes, as result of a product identification seminar. >>
May 17, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Barbados Prime Minister David Thompson has been experiencing stomach pains over the last few weeks, and is currently undergoing tests. As a result, his workload is being reduced. Thompson made this announcement on Friday during a press briefing. >>
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