April 18, 2018 Chief Executive Officer of Jamaican Teas Limited, John Mahfood, pledges to continue to drive export growth as the firm’s strategic plan for the short term. At the General Annual Meeting (AGM) held today, John Mahfood proudly told shareholders that export sales in the 2017 financial year had surpassed domestic sales. “ In 2017,
April 18, 2018 In February 2018 compared with January 2018, production in the construction sector decreased by 0.5% in the euro area (EA19) and by 0.8% in the EU28, according to a recent publication by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Activities in the construction sector is decreasing at a slower pace than
April 18,2018 United States: U.S. Stock Futures Climb on Earnings, Geopolitics: Markets Wrap U.S. stock futures rose, extending gains a third day as investors took heart from a solid start to the earnings season and signs of improving relations between America and North Korea. The pound slumped and euro briefly dropped on disappointing inflation data. The U.S. gains
April 17, 2018 Stationery & Office Supplies Limited (SOS) has advised of the purchase of equipment used to manufacture various types of writing books as well as the Brand name SEEK. SOS further advised that the purchase will allow the Company to enter the manufacturing industry in Jamaica starting with books and a plan to
April 17, 2018 Berger Paints Jamaica Limited (BRG) has advised of the appointment of Mr. Barrington Graham as General Manager effective May 1, 2018. Company Disclosure -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,
April 17, 2018 Stationery and Office Supplies Limited (SOS) has advised of the purchase of equipment used to manufacture various types of writing books as well as the brand name SEEK. “This purchase will allow SOS to enter the manufacturing industry in Jamaica starting with books and a plan to continue to manufacture other stationery
April 17, 2018 Euro area (EA19) exports of goods to the rest of the world in February 2018 was €177.5 billion, an increase of 3.0% compared with February 2017 (€172.3 billion). On the other hand, imports from the rest of the world stood at €158.6 billion, a rise of 1.5% compared with February 2017 (€156.2
April 17,2018 United States: Fed's Rosengren Digs In Over Warning U.S. Economy May Overheat Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren doesn’t buy the argument that the U.S. economy’s benign mix of low unemployment and low inflation will continue, and worries the central bank may be too slow in raising interest rates. “We have to
April 16, 2018 All indicators reveals that the labor market remains stable for the month of February, a recent release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. According to the report, “Over the month, hires and separations were little changed at 5.5 million and 5.2 million, respectively. Within separations, the quits rate was unchanged
April 16, 2018 Ciboney Group Limited (CBNY) has advised that their Board of Directors has been informed by FINSAC that it wishes to dispose of its interest in CBNY. CBNY states that FINSAC control approximately 72% of the Company’s shareholding through Trumpton Limited [41%], Crown Eagle Life Insurance Company Limited [25%] and Eagle Merchant Bank
