NCBCM: Special Advisory

NCB Capital Markets Limited (NCBCM)   NCBCM, co-arranger and lead broker to Productive Business Solution Limited (“PBS”) (the “Company”) in its recent invitation to the public made subject to a prospectus dated June 22, 2017 (the “Invitation” and the “Prospectus” as the case may be), to subscribe for J$ Preference Shares of the Company (the “Shares”),

NCBCM: Special Advisory2017-08-04T20:36:46-05:00

SGJ: Special Advisory

Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJ) has advised that Mrs. Audrey Tugwell Henry has been appointed to the position of Executive Vice President, Retail Banking effective September 4, 2017.

SGJ: Special Advisory2017-08-04T20:36:01-05:00

JSE: Special Advisory

Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) The JSE has advised that it is exploring the Blockchain technology. To facilitate the exploration process, the JSE has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Veritaseum Limited Liability Corporation.

JSE: Special Advisory2017-08-04T20:35:02-05:00

BIL: Special Advisory

Barita Investments Limited (BIL) has advised that an offer has been made to acquire majority shareholdings in the Company. BIL further advised that the offer is under consideration by the Board of Directors of the Company and discussions continue, pending the preparation and conclusion of definitive agreements.

BIL: Special Advisory2017-08-04T20:34:29-05:00

Barita receives offer to acquire majority shareholdings

On August 03, 2017, Barita Investments Limited (BIL) advised the public that the Company has received an offer to acquire majority shareholdings in the Company. Barita Investments Limited (BIL), a limited liability company, is licensed as a security dealer and has primary dealer status from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ). Licensed under the Securities Act,

Barita receives offer to acquire majority shareholdings2017-08-04T15:35:08-05:00

Overseas Headlines – August 04, 2017

U.S.: U.S. payrolls increase more than expected, wages rise U.S. employers hired more workers than expected in July and raised their wages, signs of labour market tightness that likely clears the way for the Federal Reserve to announce next month a plan to start shrinking its massive bond portfolio. The Labour Department said that nonfarm

Overseas Headlines – August 04, 20172017-08-04T13:48:21-05:00

Daily Market Summary- August 3, 2017

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Daily Market Summary- August 3, 20172017-08-03T21:15:54-05:00

Gas Price Movement August 3, 2017

Brent Oil Brent oil prices increased by 2.73%, as prices increased for the fifth consecutive week. Oil traded on August 2, 2017 at a price of 52.36 (US$/ barrel). Petrojam prices 87 Octane prices increased week over week, by 1.32% . Additionally 90 Octane  increased by 1.29% week over week. 87 Octane and 90 Octane

Gas Price Movement August 3, 20172017-08-24T19:05:41-05:00

PJAM: Special Advisory

PJAM has also advised that a set of Secured Variable Notes totaling $1.15 Billion, which matured on July 23, 2017, has been fully paid.

PJAM: Special Advisory2017-08-03T19:42:31-05:00

NCBFG: Special Advisory

NCB Financial Group Limited (NCBFG) has advised that Mrs. Audrey Tugwell Henry, Senior General Manager, Retail Banking Division of National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited, has tendered her resignation effective August 31, 2017, to pursue opportunities elsewhere.

NCBFG: Special Advisory2017-08-03T19:42:03-05:00