29 08, 2019

Bank of Jamaica Quarterly Monetary Report- Second Quarter 2019

2019-08-29T21:27:27-05:00

August 29, 2019   The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) held its Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference today, where the new Governor, Mr. Richard Byles, commented on the Bank’s decision to lower the policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.50% effective August 28, 2019. According to the Governor, “Bank of Jamaica’s decision to cut

Bank of Jamaica Quarterly Monetary Report- Second Quarter 20192019-08-29T21:27:27-05:00
27 08, 2019

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Lowers Policy Rate

2019-08-27T21:48:09-05:00

August 27, 2019   Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) announces its decision to lower the policy interest rate (the rate offered on overnight placements with BOJ) by 25 basis points to 0.50 per cent, effective Wednesday, 28 August 2019. This decision reflects Bank of Jamaica’s assessment that inflation is projected to average 4.3 per cent over

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Lowers Policy Rate2019-08-27T21:48:09-05:00
26 08, 2019

SSLVC reports six months net profit of $10.66 million

2019-08-26T18:15:32-05:00

August 26, 2019 SSL Venture Capital Jamaica Limited (SSLVC) For the six months ended June 30, 2019 reported revenues of $132.10 million versus $43,725 reported in the prior year’s corresponding period. While for the quarter, SSLVC reported 38.51 million (2018: $43,725) in revenue. Cost of sales amounted to $112.68 million (2018: nil), thus resulting in gross profit

SSLVC reports six months net profit of $10.66 million2019-08-26T18:15:32-05:00
26 08, 2019

Featured Stock: ECL

2019-08-26T14:39:00-05:00

Date: August 26, 2019 Kindly click the link below to view today's featured stock. Weekly Picks 26.08.19 ECL The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, however its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. You are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking any action in reliance on

Featured Stock: ECL2019-08-26T14:39:00-05:00
13 08, 2019

SIL reports 10% growth in six months net profit

2019-08-14T16:26:46-05:00

August 13, 2019 Sterling Investments Limited (SIL) for the six months ended June 30, 2019 reported interest income of $46.10 million, a 11% increase compared to $41.66 million booked twelve months earlier. Interest income for the quarter closed at $24.27 million compared to $20.69 million reported for the same quarter of 2018. Foreign exchange gain amounted

SIL reports 10% growth in six months net profit2019-08-14T16:26:46-05:00
13 08, 2019

PROVEN books 36% increase in first quarter net profit attributable to shareholders

2019-08-13T19:50:54-05:00

August 13, 2019   Reported in US$ (except where it is indicated otherwise) Proven Investments Limited (PROVEN) for quarter ended June 30, 2019,  reported interest income of $6.88 million, a 5% decrease when compared with the $7.21 million reported for the same period in 2018. Interest expense for the first three months amounted to $2.63

PROVEN books 36% increase in first quarter net profit attributable to shareholders2019-08-13T19:50:54-05:00
30 07, 2019

VMIL reports 163% increase in six months net profit

2019-07-30T23:35:52-05:00

July 30, 2019   Victoria Mutual Investments Limited (VMIL), for the six months ending June 30, 2019, reported total interest income of $398.40 million, an increase of 13% relative to the $353.66 million recorded for the corresponding period in 2018. Interest income for the quarter amounted to $197.41 million, up 14% on the $172.74 million

VMIL reports 163% increase in six months net profit2019-07-30T23:35:52-05:00
26 07, 2019

Mayberry Investments Limted (MIL) Q2 2019 Unaudited Financial Results

2019-07-26T23:14:19-05:00

July 26, 2019 Please click link below for Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL) six months results ended June 30,  2019. Mayberry Investments Ltd. - Q2 2019 results   The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, however its accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. You are hereby notified that any disclosure,

Mayberry Investments Limted (MIL) Q2 2019 Unaudited Financial Results2019-07-26T23:14:19-05:00
16 07, 2019

Consumer Price Index – June 2019

2019-07-16T20:26:33-05:00

Date: July 16, 2019  The consumer price index for the month of June 2019 declined by 0.1%, following a 0.8% increase in its index for May 2019, according to The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). The Consumer Price Index for the month of June fell to 258.4, relative to the 258.8 reported for May 2019.

Consumer Price Index – June 20192019-07-16T20:26:33-05:00
8 07, 2019

BIL reports nine months net profit of $1.43 billion

2019-07-09T15:29:19-05:00

July 08, 2019   For the nine months ended June 30, 2019, Barita Investments Limited (BIL) recorded a 40% increase in interest income, amounting to $1.04 billion relative to $738.32 million for the comparable period in 2018. Interest expense also recorded an increase to close at $598.85 million compared to $431.36 million in 2018. As

BIL reports nine months net profit of $1.43 billion2019-07-09T15:29:19-05:00