| Caribbean Markets | Index | Value | Change +-% | USD | EURO | GBP | CAD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | BISX All Share Index | 1,337.11 | 0.01 | 0.00% | 1.00 | 1.26 | 1.55 | 1.60 |
| Barbados | BSE 1000 Index | 3,275.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.98 | 2.58 | 3.10 | 1.99 |
| Jamaica | JSE Market Index | 91,789.50 | 433.70 | 0.47% | 86.42 | 8.14 | 135.30 | 85.34 |
| Trinidad | TTSE Composite | 1,012.03 | 1.56 | 0.15% | 6.36 | 8.16 | 9.77 | 6.34 |
News Update
- The benchmark index in Jamaica dropped 6% in the year so far and closed at the lows of July.
- India based Reliance Industries is considering to build an ammonia plant in Trinidad.
- Digicel plans to invest US$30 million to buildout 4G network in Jamaica and extend its coverage.
- China agreed to provide loan of US$109 m for 20 years to develop port and boat repair facilities.
- China based companies will develop North Abaco Port and a Little Abaco Bridge.
- The Bahamas and China signed a loan agreement of US$40 million for two infrastructure projects.
- The IMF is team is scheduled to review new government prirorities this week in a visit to Kingston.
- Blue Equity based in Kentucky acquired controlling interest in Cool Petroleum for US$30 million.
- Trinidad based Neal & Massy and Joey Issa lowered their stake to a minority in Cool Petroleum.
- Digicel plans to shut down Claro in Jamaica which it acquired only four months ago.