5 02, 2018

BOJ Press Release: Advisory on Virtual Currencies

2018-02-05T19:15:02-05:00

February 05, 2018 Bank of Jamaica is aware of reports of investments in virtual currencies and the use of these types of instruments for the settlement of economic transactions. In light of these reports, the Bank is advising the public to exercise caution in the use of virtual currencies (cryptocurrencies) given the associated risks and

BOJ Press Release: Advisory on Virtual Currencies2018-02-05T19:15:02-05:00
5 02, 2018

Euro: Volume of retail trade down by 1.1% in euro area, down by 1.0% in EU28

2018-02-05T19:02:33-05:00

February 5, 2018 The index of the volume of retail trade, one of the many matrices used to check the impulse of consumer purchase, has declined in December 2017 compared with November 2017, as reported by Eurostat. The index measures the evolution of the turnover in retail trade.  The statistical office of the European Union

Euro: Volume of retail trade down by 1.1% in euro area, down by 1.0% in EU282018-02-05T19:02:33-05:00
5 02, 2018

Featured Stock: LASF

2018-02-05T15:47:02-05:00

February 5, 2018 Please click below to view today’s featured stock. Weekly Picks 05.02.18 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 the contents of this

Featured Stock: LASF2018-02-05T15:47:02-05:00
5 02, 2018

NCB Financial Group (NCBFG) Take-Over Bid for a Majority Stake in Guardian Holdings Limited Remains Open until February 23, 2018

2018-02-05T13:53:03-05:00

February 05, 2018 Please click below to view the notice by NCB Financial Group (NCBFG) NCB-Financial-Group-NCBFG-Release-Extends-Closing-Date-Take-Over-Bid-for-a-Majority-Stake-in-Guardian-Holdings-Limited 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 the contents

NCB Financial Group (NCBFG) Take-Over Bid for a Majority Stake in Guardian Holdings Limited Remains Open until February 23, 20182018-02-05T13:53:03-05:00
2 02, 2018

U.S. Employment Situation – January 2018

2018-02-02T18:14:27-05:00

February 2, 2018 U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today (2nd February 2018) that employment numbers for nonfarm payroll increased by 200,000 in January. However, unemployment rate remains unchanged at 4.1%. Employment continued to trend up in construction, food services and drinking places, health care, and manufacturing.  Construction added  36,000 or 18% of the 200,000

U.S. Employment Situation – January 20182018-02-02T18:14:27-05:00
2 02, 2018

NCB Financial Group Limited (NCBFG) – Second Notice of Extension of Closing Date for Guardian Holdings Limited Transaction

2018-02-05T13:55:01-05:00

February 02, 2018 Please click below to view the Second Notice of Extension of Closing Date for Guardian Holdings Limited Transaction. NCBFG-Second-Notice-of-Extenson-of-Closing-Date-of-GHL-Transaction 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

NCB Financial Group Limited (NCBFG) – Second Notice of Extension of Closing Date for Guardian Holdings Limited Transaction2018-02-05T13:55:01-05:00
1 02, 2018

Government Operation Results for December 2017

2018-02-02T13:51:45-05:00

February 01, 2018. For the period of April 2017 to December 2017, the GOJ reported Total Revenues & Grants of $392.16 billion, $15.72 billion more than the government’s projection. Furthermore, year over year, this represents an increase of approximately 11.4% relative to the $352.04 billion recorded for the corresponding period in 2016. ‘Tax Revenue’, ‘Non-Tax

Government Operation Results for December 20172018-02-02T13:51:45-05:00
1 02, 2018

U.S. Productivity and Costs, Fourth Quarter and Annual Averages 2017

2018-02-01T17:40:53-05:00

February 1, 2018 The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nonfarm business sector labor productivity ( or output per hour) decreased 0.1% for the fourth quarter of 2017; this as the number of hours worked and the level of output increased 3.3% and 3.2% respectively. Productivity was up 1.1% for the 12-month ending fourth

U.S. Productivity and Costs, Fourth Quarter and Annual Averages 20172018-02-01T17:40:53-05:00
31 01, 2018

U.S. employment cost index summary

2018-01-31T17:20:13-05:00

January 31, 2018 Civilian Workers   The U.S. Bureau of labour Statistics reported that compensation cost for civilian workers increased 0.6% for the 3-month period ending in December 2017. Wages and salaries (which make up about 70 percent of compensation costs) increased 0.5%, and benefits (which make up the remaining 30 percent of compensation) increased

U.S. employment cost index summary2018-01-31T17:20:13-05:00
30 01, 2018

138SL seeks to boost occupancy level

2018-02-05T13:57:09-05:00

January 30, 2018 The Annual General Meeting for 138 Student Living Jamaica Ltd was held today, 30 January 2018. The meeting started with the Chairman, John W. Lee, giving a brief review of the company’s performance for the year ended 30 September 2017. Some of the points reiterated from the end of year financial statement

138SL seeks to boost occupancy level2018-02-05T13:57:09-05:00