October 1, 2025 Labour Force Expansion and Participation In July 2025, Jamaica’s labour force grew to 1,490,300 individuals, marking an increase of 28,700 persons compared to July 2024. This growth was primarily driven by males, who accounted for 66.6% of the increase. The overall labour force participation rate rose to 69.1%, with male participation at
October 1, 2025 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported a 1.6% increase in Jamaica’s total value added in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter of 2024. The performance of the economy was primarily attributed to growth in the Services and Goods Producing Industries of 1.0% and 3.6%, respectively. Services Industries
October 1, 2025 The euro area’s annual inflation rate was 2.0% in August 2025, unchanged from July. A year earlier, the rate was 2.2%. Similarly, annual inflation in the European Union remained at 2.4% in August 2025, consistent with July. A year earlier, the rate was also 2.4%. Cyprus recorded the lowest annual
October 1, 2025 United States: US Firms Shed 32,000 Jobs in ADP Report After Data Adjustment Payrolls at US companies unexpectedly dropped in September, due at least in part to issues with data analysis. Private-sector payrolls decreased by 32,000 after a revised 3,000 decline a month earlier, according to ADP Research data released
September 30, 2025 United States: Trump Threatens Mass Firings as Federal Shutdown Deadline Nears President Donald Trump threatened to fire scores of federal workers as the US hurtles toward a shutdown with Democrats and Republicans at an impasse to fund the federal government. “We may do a lot and that’s only because of the Democrats,”
September 30, 2025 Mayberry Jamaican Equities: Basis of Allotment of its Secured Bonds issued in Two (2) Tranches Kingston: Mayberry Jamaican Equities Limited (“MJE”), issuer of the invitation for subscription of its secured bonds made subject to a prospectus dated August 8, 2025 (the “Prospectus”), is advising that the basis of allotment has been
September 30, 2025 Productive Business Solutions Limited (PBS) has advised of a change in its external auditors from PricewaterhouseCoopers to Deloitte & Touche, effective September 24, 2025. Disclaimer: Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of Mayberry Investments Limited Research Department about those issuer (s) or securities
September 30, 2025 Seprod Limited (SEP) has declared a dividend of $0.605 per stock unit payable on November 7, 2025, to stockholders on record as at October 17, 2025. The ex-dividend date is October 17, 2025. Disclaimer: Analyst Certification - The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of
September 30, 2025 Barita Investments Limited (BIL) has declared an interim dividend of J$2.398 per stock unit payable on October 31, 2025, to stockholders on record as at October 17, 2025. The ex-dividend date is October 17, 2025. Disclaimer: Analyst Certification -The views expressed in this research report accurately reflect the personal views of
September 30, 2025 Domestic Economic Developments The Bahamian economy advanced at a measured pace through August 2025, broadly in line with medium-term expectations. Growth momentum eased compared to the prior year, shaped by softer performance in stopover tourism and tighter monetary conditions. While the cruise segment continued to provide solid contributions, the overall tourism sector
