Jamaican Copyright Licensing Agency, known as JAMCOPY, paid out $30.3 million in royalties at the end of last year to more than 900 rightsholders whose works appeared in print, the organisation reported at…
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Seprod looking to extract more synergies from workforce
Manufacturing and distribution company Seprod Limited is looking to extract maximum benefit from its acquisition programme over the last two years. Reporting to shareholders on Monday, CEO Richard Pandohie said since the company’s…
Russian airline Aeroflot grounds multiple flights after cyberattack
A cyberattack on Russian state-owned flagship carrier Aeroflot caused a mass outage to the company’s computer systems on Monday, Russia’s prosecutor’s office said, forcing the airline to cancel more than 100 flights and…
Portland JSX going solo
Portland JSX Limited will now invest directly into businesses rather than pool with other funds. “Going forward, PJX has transitioned from a fund-based investment model and will pursue a strategy focused on direct…
Coffee exporters expect $100m hit from JamSave
The Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association, JCEA, wants the authorities to withdraw the proposed blockchain platform for commodity exports, arguing it will impose over $100 million in costs on stakeholders. Chairman of the JCEA…
Digicel raising funds to refinance debt
Telecommunication services provider Digicel Group plans to raise US$2.9 billion, most of which is aimed at refinancing existing debt. Rating agency Fitch assigned a ‘B’ rating and a recovery rating of ‘RR4’. Fitch…
Over 200 companies preparing for micro stock exchange
More than 200 local companies are in various stages of preparation for listing on the proposed micro market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange. It will facilitate the raising of $10 million to $49.9…
US automakers say tariff deal with Japan bad for them
American automakers are concerned about US President Donald Trump’s agreement to tariff Japanese vehicles at 15 per cent, saying they will face steeper import taxes on steel, aluminium and parts than their competitors….
Restoring balance
The largest shareholder in Innovative Energy Group Limited, IEG, will start selling down shares over the next six months, starting in August, to restore compliance with Jamaica Stock Exchange rules governing public ownership…
Remittances top $1b year to date
Jamaica’s remittances continue to rise despite uncertainty in key source markets, the latest data from the Bank of Jamaica show. The flows so far this year have topped US$1 billion. “We’re seeing growth…