Portland JSX Limited (PJX) For the six months ended August 31, 2017 Net gain on financial assets classified at as fair value through profit and loss amounted to US$25,177 compared to US$434,060 last year. For the three months, net loss on financial assets classified as fair value through profit amounted to US$198,187 compared to a
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the Consumer Price Index for all urban customers increased by 0.5% in September on a seasonally adjusted basis. Over the last 12 months, the all items index rose 2.2%. The gasoline index increased 13.1%, this accounted for about three-fourths of the seasonally adjusted all items increase according
We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our Director and friend, Mr. Sushil Jain. Sushil was the consummate professional, an astute businessman and a great advisor. He possessed a wealth of knowledge and experience in business and financial management. Sushil was an integral member of our team at Mayberry Investments, where he served
Caribbean Cream Ltd. (KREMI) for six months ended August 31, 2017 reported a 9% increase in revenue totaling $673.26 million compared to $614.90 million in the corresponding period last year. Revenue for the second quarter rose 18% to close at $354.17 million compared to $299.64 million for the comparable quarter of 2016. Costs of Sales
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its August 2017 summary of job openings and labor turnover earlier today. As at August 31st, there were 6.1 million job openings. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job openings rate was 4% in August, while the number of job openings was little changed for total private
On October 09, 2017, Jamaica Broilers Group Limited (JBG) advised the public of its acquisition of a second hatchery in the United States. The hatchery acquired was previously operating as Bell & Evans Hatchery in Big Valley, Pennsylvania. The Group has indicated the new facility will be renamed International Poultry Breeders Hatcheries Inc. the acquisition
Jamaica’s Net International Reserves totaled US$3,137.14 million as at September 2017, reflecting a decrease of US$532.23 million relative to the US$3,669.37 million reported as at the end of August 2017 (see figure 1). Changes in the NIR resulted from a 13% or US$532.27 decline in Foreign Assets to total US$3,714.94 million compared to US$4,247.21 million
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Employment Situation Summary earlier today which highlighted the unemployment rate fell to 4.2% for September. Total nonfarm payroll employment reflected a decline of 33,000. The passing of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey resulted in a sharp decline in employment in food services and drinking places and “below-trend growth in
During the period January to July 2017 the trade deficit worsened to US$2,376.7 million, increasing by US$383.2 million or 19.2% relative to US$1,993.5 million for the corresponding period in 2016 based on data released by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). Imports The total spend on imported goods amounted to US$3,156.0 million, an increase
