| 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
Oct 29, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- The lying in state of the late David Thompson, prime minister of Barbados, commenced on Wednesday in the West Wing of Parliament, with the country's Governor General Sir Clifford Husbands being the first... >>
Oct 28, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- Parliament resumed briefly in Barbados on Tuesday, with new prime minster, Freundel Stuart, officially taking his place at the helm of the government side in the Lower House of Assembly. >>
Oct 27, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- November 3 is the date set for the state funeral of the late Barbados Prime Minister David Thompson and the venue chosen is the famous Kensington Oval, the headquarters of Barbados cricket. >>
Oct 25, 2010
NEW YORK, USA -- Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered its foreign-currency sovereign credit rating on Barbados to 'BBB-/A-3' from 'BBB/A-3' and its local-currency rating to 'BBB-/A-3' from 'BBB+/A-2'. >>
Oct 25, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- The passing of Barbados Prime Minister David Thompson is a loss for the government and people of Barbados, but his passing is being taken particularly hard by the nation's entrepreneurs. >>
Oct 25, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- A few hours after the passing of Barbados prime minister David Thompson, acting prime minister Freundel Stuart was sworn in as the country's sixth prime minister. Stuart said that he will not change the cabinet. >>
Oct 23, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Local media reported early Saturday morning the passing of Barbados Prime Minister, David Thompson. Official sources confirmed the prime minister died at approximately 2.10 am on Saturday. He was 48. >>
Oct 22, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Ways in which Barbados and Venezuela can build on established cultural and commercial ties came to the fore on Tuesday, when Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Maxine McClean... >>
Oct 21, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- While Barbados may not suffer from extreme cases of poverty, the scourge remains an ever-present facet in the daily lives of some Barbadians. This is according to Deputy Director, Bureau of Social Policy... >>
Oct 21, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- The Barbados government has introduced legislation to increase its local borrowing limit from $4 billion to $5 billion. The Bill was introduced by the new Finance and Economic Affairs Minister, Chris Sinckler. >>
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