| 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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ENTERTAINMENT News Archive
TORONTO, Canada: Alison Hinds, who became known as the lead vocalist in the calypso band Square One, recently ventured out on her own and has released her first solo album entitled “Soca Queen”. The album was released in Canadian retail stores on October 16, 2007 and on iTunes on October 9, 2007. >>
BASSETERRE, St Kitts: St.Vincent and the Grenadines soca superstar Bomani has been confirmed as one of the guest performers at the Digicel Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant to be held in St.Kitts on December 29. The Pageant has seen many big name Caribbean entertainers grace its stage. >>
LOS ANGELES, USA (Reuters): "Eclectic" is a word critics have used to describe Wyclef Jean's music. But the musician/rapper/songwriter/producer says his vision was just ahead of its time. "Sampling Enya with the Fugees, doing combinations with Kenny Rogers ... I was doing that 13-14 years ago," Jean said. >>
BASSETERRE, St Kitts: Organisers of the Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant have announced the confirmed participants for the 28th edition of the event and pageant show for the St.Kitts-Nevis national carnival season 2007-08. Organisers of the the pageant have confirmed some 12 countries from around the region. >>
LAS VEGAS, USA (Reuters): The tropical romance of Dominican Republic singer Juan Luis Guerra, the edgy urban sounds of Puerto Rico's Calle 13 and sensual Latin vibe of Ricky Martin garnered the top Latin Grammys on Thursday in a banner year for Caribbean music, new and old. >>
NEW YORK, USA: Haiti's singer/songwriter Emeline Michel returns with her new single 'Gade Papi' from her upcoming album, Reine De Coeur (Queen of Hearts). Her ninth release to date, Reine de Coeur is her first album in four years; her last hit was Racine Kreyol and the fans have been thirsty for more. >>
LOS ANGELES, USA: Hit For Six!, the popular Caribbean movie, makes its international debut this weekend at the American Black Film Festival in Los Angeles. Written and directed by West Indian communications specialist Alison Saunders-Franklyn and produced by Blue Waters Productions... >>
Dec 6, 2007
TORONTO, Canada: Alison Hinds, who became known as the lead vocalist in the calypso band Square One, recently ventured out on her own and has released her first solo album entitled “Soca Queen”. The album was released in Canadian retail stores on October 16, 2007 and on iTunes on October 9, 2007. >>
Nov 30, 2007
BASSETERRE, St Kitts: St.Vincent and the Grenadines soca superstar Bomani has been confirmed as one of the guest performers at the Digicel Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant to be held in St.Kitts on December 29. The Pageant has seen many big name Caribbean entertainers grace its stage. >>
Nov 19, 2007
LOS ANGELES, USA (Reuters): "Eclectic" is a word critics have used to describe Wyclef Jean's music. But the musician/rapper/songwriter/producer says his vision was just ahead of its time. "Sampling Enya with the Fugees, doing combinations with Kenny Rogers ... I was doing that 13-14 years ago," Jean said. >>
Nov 15, 2007
BASSETERRE, St Kitts: Organisers of the Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant have announced the confirmed participants for the 28th edition of the event and pageant show for the St.Kitts-Nevis national carnival season 2007-08. Organisers of the the pageant have confirmed some 12 countries from around the region. >>
Nov 9, 2007
LAS VEGAS, USA (Reuters): The tropical romance of Dominican Republic singer Juan Luis Guerra, the edgy urban sounds of Puerto Rico's Calle 13 and sensual Latin vibe of Ricky Martin garnered the top Latin Grammys on Thursday in a banner year for Caribbean music, new and old. >>
Nov 1, 2007
KINGSTON, Jamaica: BBC World Service and BBC World Television are looking for the future of music in a major global music talent search - The Next Big Thing 2007. The BBC is scouring the world looking for exciting new music, bands and performers who will shape the future. >>
Oct 27, 2007
NEW YORK, USA: The spirit of Trinidad and Tobago's 2007 carnival celebration last February takes centre stage on Saturday, when top television network BET J airs a half hour special of "the world’s greatest street festival." The show is hosted by comedian Chris Spencer, who immerses himself in the experience. >>
Oct 26, 2007
NEW YORK, USA: Haiti's singer/songwriter Emeline Michel returns with her new single 'Gade Papi' from her upcoming album, Reine De Coeur (Queen of Hearts). Her ninth release to date, Reine de Coeur is her first album in four years; her last hit was Racine Kreyol and the fans have been thirsty for more. >>
Oct 26, 2007
LOS ANGELES, USA: Hit For Six!, the popular Caribbean movie, makes its international debut this weekend at the American Black Film Festival in Los Angeles. Written and directed by West Indian communications specialist Alison Saunders-Franklyn and produced by Blue Waters Productions... >>
Oct 25, 2007
LONDON, England (JIS): Kingston, Jamaica will be one of the four venues for the road shows of the BBC World Service's global music talent search titled The Next Big Thing, which broadcasts on both the BBC World Service and BBC World television, is in its second year, and showcases exciting new music, bands and performers. >>
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