SVL reports a 41% increase in Net profit for six month 2017

Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) reported a 23.5% in revenues from $27.37 billion for the 2017 period, up from $22.15 billion in 2016. While for the second quarter revenues totaled $13.98 million relative to $10.96 million in 2016. Revenues from the company’s segments were as follows: Lottery - $20.22 billion (2016:$17.41 billion), a 16.1% increase. According

SVL reports a 41% increase in Net profit for six month 20172017-08-15T17:19:58-05:00

RJR records three month net loss of $47.30 million

Radio Jamaica Limited (RJR) For the three months ended June 30, 2017 Revenue for the first quarter of 2017 declined by 6.84% from $1.31 billion in 2016 to $1.22 billion. Direct expenses increased by 1.37% to $635.52 million in 2017 (2016:$626.92 million). The company stated that this was due to “increased fees associated with expanding

RJR records three month net loss of $47.30 million2017-08-15T17:20:10-05:00

CWJ report 11% increase in six months revenue

Cable & Wireless Jamaica Limited (CWJ) for the six months ended June 31, 2017 reported an 11% increase in revenue to $13.21 billion relative to $11.85 billion in 2016. The Managing Director, Stephen Price, attributed the improvement to an, “increase in Mobile revenues by 22% year-on-year on a rebased basis. As more subscribers join our

CWJ report 11% increase in six months revenue2017-08-15T17:20:45-05:00

NEW DEAL: Jamaica $Bmark Tap 6.75% 2028, Tap 7.875% 2045

Based on preliminary information received, the Government of Jamaica will be raising funds by issuing additional amounts of the 2028 and 2045 bonds currently outstanding. The funds raised will be used to purchase outstanding notes of Jamaica, which Jamaica may purchase pursuant to a tender offer, and general purposes of the government, including refinancing, repurchase

NEW DEAL: Jamaica $Bmark Tap 6.75% 2028, Tap 7.875% 20452017-08-14T17:06:36-05:00

LASM records first quarter revenue of $1.51 billion

Lasco Manufacturing Limited (LASM) for the three month ended June 30, 2017 recorded a decrease of $379.89 million or 13% in total revenue to total $1.51billion, relative to the $1.73 billion recorded for the comparable period in 2016.according to LASM, “revenue was impacted by the phasing down of production during periods of the first two

LASM records first quarter revenue of $1.51 billion2017-08-15T17:20:57-05:00

Overseas Headlines – August 14, 2017

Europe: Signs of Wage Growth Start to Appear in Euro Zone’s North If Mario Draghi, the president of the European Central Bank, is looking for signs of wage growth, he might find comfort in Finland. After delivering the euro zone’s fastest pace of economic growth in the first quarter, Finnish workers have had enough belt-tightening

Overseas Headlines – August 14, 20172017-08-14T14:19:35-05:00

Featured Stock: Jamaican Teas Limited (JAMT)

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Featured Stock: Jamaican Teas Limited (JAMT)2017-08-14T14:04:31-05:00

PAL reports 130% increase in year end net profit

The Palace Amusement Company (1921) Limited (PAL) for the year ended June 30, 2017 booked a 9% increase in revenues to $990.14 million (2016: $909.24 million), while for the fourth quarter, an increase of 20% was observed. For the quarter, revenue rose to $299.06 million relative to $249.33 million in 2016. Direct expenses for the

PAL reports 130% increase in year end net profit2017-08-15T17:21:09-05:00

ROC reports 93% increase in net loss

For the six months, IronRock posted gross premium of $173.35 million relative $38.48 million; this represents a 350% increase. While for the second quarter gross premium was $111.41 million relative to $31.46 million for 2016. Change in gross provision for unearned premiums amounted to $132.07 million compared to $30.42 million in 2016. Excess of loss

ROC reports 93% increase in net loss2017-08-15T17:21:18-05:00

BPOW: Annual General Meeting Announcement

Blue Power Group Limited (BPOW) has advised that its Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on September 15, 2017 at the Guardsman Group Office, 107 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6.  

BPOW: Annual General Meeting Announcement2017-08-11T22:21:58-05:00