The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Combined Index again declined marginally on Wednesday. The hectic trading ended with an advance/decline ratio of 35/60. The JSE Combined Index declined by 3,399.58 points or 1.01 per…
Gas prices down $0.25, Diesel down $0.31
Motorists will pay less for gas and diesel when they go to the pumps on Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move down by $0.25 to sell for…
The High Expectations Jamaicans Have of Its Athletes is a Mirror of Their Own Desires
It has been 75 years since Jamaica participated in the Summer Olympic Games held in London England, in 1948, and in this, their debut entry, Jamaican athletes took home a total of 3…
What’s in Your Jamaican School Bag?
As we begin a new school year in Jamaica, some things remain constant—lengthy book lists and last-minute visits to our trusted and ill-tempered dressmaker. However, one aspect that has undergone a significant transformation…
PAJ condemns dangerous remarks by Dayton Campbell
THE Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) unequivocally condemns remarks by Dr Dayton Campbell, general secretary of the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP), at the party’s St Andrew East Central Constituency Conference on Sunday,…
Public to have a say as committee reviews job descriptions for MPs
THE joint select committee (JSC) of Parliament, now reviewing the draft job descriptions for parliamentarians will be inviting the general public to make comments and provide suggestions on the document during a series…
Mackie Conscious gives IRIE fans sweet music
Mackie Conscious gives IRIE fans sweet music IRIE FM, the undisputed King of Reggae radio, had a full house recently at Coconut Grove, Ocho Rios, when they flew the gates open for a…
No bail-out!
Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke said the Government’s intervention to cover the operating expenses at fraud-hit Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) is not a bail-out. Clarke made the claim in an X (formerly…
SSL clients to regain access to accounts after investigation
After more than eight months since revelations came to light about fraudulent activities at Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL), Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke is optimistic that clients will regain access to their…
Student housing — A unique asset class
The 138SL (‘The Company’) has justifiably captured a fair amount of investor and media attention since the announcement of a potential additional equity investment was made on January 27, 2023. Dialogue continued after…