| Caribbean Markets | Index | Value | Change +-% | USD | EURO | GBP | CAD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | BISX All Share Index | 1,416.66 | -0.06 | 0.00% | 1.00 | 1.26 | 1.53 | 1.60 |
| Barbados | BSE 1000 Index | 1,094.82 | -1,990.31 | -64.51% | 1.98 | 2.53 | 2.97 | 1.92 |
| Jamaica | JSE Market Index | 86,275.28 | 582.03 | 0.68% | 98.47 | 8.14 | 148.02 | 94.17 |
| Trinidad | TTSE Composite | 1,123.31 | 0.86 | 0.08% | 6.41 | 8.09 | 9.43 | 6.20 |
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
NEW YORK, USA (Reuters) -- In the midst of recording his next project, a self-titled album slated for spring 2010, Wyclef Jean decided to revisit his hip-hop roots on the newly released "DJ Drama Presents Wyclef Jean, a.k.a. Toussaint St. Jean: From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion." >>
NEW YORK, USA -- It Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, Monday announced plans to publish the memoir of Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum musician Wyclef Jean. Jean will be writing the memoir with bestselling author and Rolling Stone writer Anthony Bozza. >>
NEW YORK, USA -- The spirit of Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival returns to New York on Thursday, November 5, 2009 when the New York-based Caribbean-owned special events company, Antilia, Inc. hosts an evening of entertainment and elegance. The event will feature international soca king, Machel Montano. >>
DIEGO MARTIN, Trinidad: Eddy Grant, Guyanese superstar and music legend is set to thrill cricket fans in South Africa and around the globe later this month when he headlines entertainment for the two semi-final and final matches of the Indian Premier League (DFL IPL) Cricket Tournament.
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LONDON, England (AFP) -- Grammy-winning British singer Amy Winehouse was taken to hospital during her prolonged holiday in St Lucia after fainting, her spokesman said. The 25-year-old "Back to Black" songstress was kept in for a night for observation after tests showed she was dehydrated. >>
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) -- Reggae legend Bob Marley's "One Love" topped a list of Jamaica's 100 best songs over 50 years that was unveiled on Tuesday by a panel of musicians and cultural officials associated with the University of the West Indies. Marley had nine selections in the top 100. >>
Nov 23, 2009
NEW YORK, USA (Reuters) -- In the midst of recording his next project, a self-titled album slated for spring 2010, Wyclef Jean decided to revisit his hip-hop roots on the newly released "DJ Drama Presents Wyclef Jean, a.k.a. Toussaint St. Jean: From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion." >>
Nov 9, 2009
NEW YORK, USA (Reuters) -- The emerging genre of "island pop" has enjoyed recent success with the music of Sean Kingston and Jason DeRulo, and now 22-year-old recording artist Iyaz, who grew up in the British Virgin Islands, has landed a hit single in the genre. "Replay," a light and catchy tune, is No. 13. >>
Oct 20, 2009
NEW YORK, USA -- It Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, Monday announced plans to publish the memoir of Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum musician Wyclef Jean. Jean will be writing the memoir with bestselling author and Rolling Stone writer Anthony Bozza. >>
Oct 16, 2009
NEW YORK, USA -- The spirit of Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival returns to New York on Thursday, November 5, 2009 when the New York-based Caribbean-owned special events company, Antilia, Inc. hosts an evening of entertainment and elegance. The event will feature international soca king, Machel Montano. >>
Jul 11, 2009
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) -- Jamaican reggae and dance hall star Bounty Killa was arrested on assault and other charges on Thursday for an altercation with an off-duty policeman nearly two years ago.
Police said Bounty Killa, whose real name is Rodney Pryce, could face a sentence of 15 years in prison if convicted. >>
Police said Bounty Killa, whose real name is Rodney Pryce, could face a sentence of 15 years in prison if convicted. >>
May 9, 2009
DIEGO MARTIN, Trinidad: Eddy Grant, Guyanese superstar and music legend is set to thrill cricket fans in South Africa and around the globe later this month when he headlines entertainment for the two semi-final and final matches of the Indian Premier League (DFL IPL) Cricket Tournament. >>
May 4, 2009
LONDON, England (AFP) -- Grammy-winning British singer Amy Winehouse was taken to hospital during her prolonged holiday in St Lucia after fainting, her spokesman said. The 25-year-old "Back to Black" songstress was kept in for a night for observation after tests showed she was dehydrated. >>
Apr 24, 2009
NEW YORK, USA (Reuters) -- One of baseball's greatest showmen returns to the spotlight in a documentary film "The Lost Son of Havana" that infuses the drama of sport with the emotions surrounding Cuba's revolution, isolation and gradual re-opening to the United States. >>
Apr 23, 2009
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) -- Reggae legend Bob Marley's "One Love" topped a list of Jamaica's 100 best songs over 50 years that was unveiled on Tuesday by a panel of musicians and cultural officials associated with the University of the West Indies. Marley had nine selections in the top 100. >>
Apr 22, 2009
BASSETERRE, St Kitts -- If you are looking for a uniquely Caribbean experience, the annual St Kitts Music Festival is a one-of-a-kind event that has grown naturally out of the island’s deep-rooted musical heritage, and genuine hospitality traditions. This year the festival is taking place from June 25-27. >>
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