June 13, 2018 According to a recent report published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, the number of persons employed increased by 0.4% in both the euro area (EA19) and the EU28 in the first quarter of 2018 compared with the previous quarter. In the fourth quarter of 2017, employment increased by
Brent Oil Brent oil prices decreased by 1.63 % or US$1.27, as prices fell this week. Oil traded on June 7, 2018 at a price of $76.45 per barrel relative to US$77.72 last week. Brent oil began the year at US$68.07 per barrel. Petrojam prices 87 Octane prices decreased week over week, by 0.47% (JMD$0.62).
June 7, 2018 According to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, GDP rose by 0.4% in both the euro area (EA19) and the EU28 during the first quarter of 2018, compared with the previous quarter. Similarly, in the fourth quarter of 2017, GDP had grown by 0.7% in both zones. However, when compared
June 5, 2018 The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that the number of job openings was little changed at 6.7 million on the last business day of April. Over the said month, there were little change in the number of hires and separations which amounted to 5.6 million and 5.4 million respectively. However, within
June 4, 2018 According to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, in April 2018, compared with April 2017, industrial producer prices rose by 2.0% in the euro area and by 2.4% in the EU28; while in March 2018, prices increased by 0.1% in both zones. For the month of April 2018, however, industrial
June 01, 2018 Government Operations Results for April 2018 For the period of April 2018, the GOJ reported Total Revenues & Grants of $41.41 billion, $553.30 million more than the Government’s projection. Furthermore, year over year, this represents an increase of approximately 20.6% relative to the $34.35 billion recorded for the corresponding period in 2017.
Date: June 1, 2018 General Accident Insurance Company Limited (GENAC) Annual Meeting was held today June 1, 2018. For the financial year in review, the Company had a disappointing year closing with an underwriting loss in for the first time in recent years. Despite the underwriting performance, Gross premium moved up from $5.65 billion in
Brent Oil Brent oil prices decreased by 1.86 % or US$1.47, as prices fell this week. Oil traded on May 31, 2018 at a price of $77.72 per barrel relative to US$79.19 last week. Brent oil began the year at US$68.07 per barrel. Petrojam prices 87 Octane prices increased week over week, by 0.25% (JMD$0.33).
May 30, 2018 The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics confirmed in its latest report that the national unemployment rate in April was 3.7 percent, down from 4.1 percent a year earlier. “Unemployment rates were lower in April than a year earlier in 305 of the 388 metropolitan areas, higher in 63 areas, and unchanged in
Date: May 28, 2018 The Chairman of Supreme Ventures Group, Mr. David McConnell, began the proceedings at the Annual General Meeting by highlighting that the company has acquired 800 new shareholders. He further went on to introduce the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Supreme Ventures, the first female to occupy such a position
