Overseas Headlines – October 06, 2017

U.S.: Hurricanes Harvey, Irma sink U.S. payrolls in September U.S. employment fell in September for the first time in seven years as Hurricanes Harvey and Irma left displaced workers temporarily unemployed and delayed hiring, the latest indication that the storms undercut economic activity in the third quarter. The Labor Department said on Friday nonfarm payrolls

Overseas Headlines – October 06, 20172017-10-06T13:39:26-05:00

Daily Market Summary – October 5, 2017

Daily Market Summary 05.10.17 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 information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Mayberry may

Daily Market Summary – October 5, 20172017-10-05T20:47:16-05:00

KLE: Annual General Meeting Announcement

K.L.E. Group Limited (KLE) has advised that its Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Tracks and Records, Unit 8, 67 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10.

KLE: Annual General Meeting Announcement2017-10-05T19:53:27-05:00

SEP: Special Advisory

Seprod Limited (SEP) has advised that Mrs. Glenise Freckleton has joined the Executive Management team as Group Strategy and Planning Manager effective October 2, 2017.

SEP: Special Advisory2017-10-05T19:52:54-05:00

JMMBGL: Board Resignation

JMMB Group Limited (JMMBGL) has advised that Ms. Patria Kaye Aarons has been appointed to its Board of Directors effective September 28, 2017.

JMMBGL: Board Resignation2017-10-05T19:52:10-05:00

CAR: Board Resignation

Carreras Limited (CAR) has advised of the resignation of Mr. Andrew Long as a Director effective October 1, 2017. Mr. Long will be assuming a new role within British American Tobacco Group of Companies.

CAR: Board Resignation2017-10-05T19:51:38-05:00

International Merchandise Trade January – July 2017

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

International Merchandise Trade January – July 20172017-10-05T17:12:58-05:00

Gas Price Movement October 5, 2017

Brent Oil Brent oil prices fell by 2.80% (US$1.61), as prices declined this week. Oil traded on October 4, 2017 at a price of 55.80 (US$/ barrel) and began the year at US$56.90 per barrel. Petrojam prices 87 Octane prices declined week over week, by 0.40% (US$0.47 ). Additionally 90 Octane  declined by 0.39% or

Gas Price Movement October 5, 20172017-10-05T16:15:58-05:00

LASD: Delivery of Judgment in Pfizer v Medimpex and LASD

Lasco Distributors Limited (LASD) has advised that the Judge has fixed November 3, 2017, as the day for the delivery of Judgment in the assessment of Damages in the matter of Pfizer v Medimpex and LASD.

LASD: Delivery of Judgment in Pfizer v Medimpex and LASD2017-10-05T15:08:37-05:00