| Caribbean Markets | Index | Value | Change +-% | USD | EURO | GBP | CAD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | BISX All Share Index | 1,416.09 | 0.13 | 0.01% | 1.00 | 1.26 | 1.53 | 1.60 |
| Barbados | BSE 1000 Index | 1,094.82 | -1,990.31 | -64.51% | 1.98 | 2.53 | 2.96 | 1.92 |
| Jamaica | JSE Market Index | 86,529.00 | 253.72 | 0.29% | 98.60 | 8.14 | 148.69 | 94.27 |
| Trinidad | TTSE Composite | 1,123.11 | -0.37 | -0.03% | 6.39 | 8.04 | 9.41 | 6.04 |
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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ENTERTAINMENT News Archive
TORONTO, Canada -- Reggae music is striking a different note with the publication of a new novel by acclaimed Jamaican-born and Toronto-based author Horane Smith. His fifth novel Reggae Silver has been released. Horane Smith is taking the story of a young reggae singer to the world through the publication of Reggae Silver. >>
Jul 17, 2004
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- Architect, Father and Calypso King of the World, Slinger Francisco is in full gear for his celebratory concert this weekend at Queens Hall where he is also expected to be commemorating his 69th birthday. >>
May 27, 2004
TORONTO, Canada (JIS) -- Canadian mutual fund tycoon, Jamaican-born Michael Lee-Chin has agreed to purchase the world's largest collection of Bob Marley memorabilia and donate the more than 200,000 items... >>
May 11, 2004
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- A 48-year-old survivor of two stroke attacks is taking a campaign to have CARICOM honour one of the region's most notable gospel singers to the people of the region. >>
Apr 28, 2004
TORONTO, Canada -- Reggae music is striking a different note with the publication of a new novel by acclaimed Jamaican-born and Toronto-based author Horane Smith. His fifth novel Reggae Silver has been released. Horane Smith is taking the story of a young reggae singer to the world through the publication of Reggae Silver. >>
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