Jamaican stocks sank to new depths last week, pushing the market beyond its lowest point during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. It’s the second time it’s done so since this year. Investors…
Judge approves sale agreement for Mystic Mountain
Justice David Batts has approved the sale of Mystic Mountain Limited, MML, operator of an adventure park in Ocho Rios that went bankrupt. It paves the way for the secured creditor, Sky High…
Jamaica’s Unemployment Rate Reaches All-time Low: Which Jobs Are in Demand Right Now?
As of April 2023, Jamaica has achieved a significant milestone with its unemployment rate dropping to an all-time low of 4.5 percent, the lowest since the island gained independence. This essentially means that…
Did England Overlook Jamaican Hero Goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer?
Jamaican football fans have been praising Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz’ goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer, who has demonstrated exceptional talent and resilience at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Rebecca, who began her football career path in…
11 Benefits of Yams That May Amaze You
Rich in vitamins, minerals, and low in fat, the humble yam is gaining in popularity around the world and is being used as a substitute for traditional potatoes. It doesn’t matter which of…
Court approves Mystic Mountain sale
The Supreme Court today granted approval for the sale of the business and assets of bankrupt Mystic Mountain Limited, a major tourist attraction in Ocho Rios, St Ann. Karibukai Limited is the owner…
Stocks Round Up | JSE ends week marginally down
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Combined Index closed the week marginally down on Friday. The slow trading ended with an advance/decline ratio of 41/48. The JSE Combined Index declined by 414.94 points or…
Your Guide to Asking for Directions in Jamaican Patois
Perhaps one of the most difficult things to do in Jamaican Patois is to ask for directions then follow them according to what a local instructs you. This is especially true in the…
VM Group to introduce ABM, point-of-sale fees for customers
After several years of free ABM and point-of-sale transactions, customers of the VM Group will be charged these fees for the first time come October 1 when they conduct business with other financial institutions….
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending August 18 2023
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending August 18, 2023. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past…