According to the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), the local economy contracted by 0.5% in the third quarter of the 2010 calendar year compared to the same period last year. This compares to the 1.7% contraction in the first half of the year.
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Barita Investments Limited confirms dividend payment Published: 24 November 2010
Barita Investments Limited has confirmed that the payment of cumulative preferential dividends of $0.2475(taxable) per share on Barita Series `A` Redeemable Cumulative Variable Rate Preference Shares and $0.18(non-taxable) per share on Series `B` Convertible Cumulative Variable Rate Preference Shares will be made on December 15, 2010, to stockholders on record as at December 3, 2010. The ex-dividend date is December 1, 2010.
JMMB declares dividends Published: 19 November 2010
At a meeting of the Board of Directors of Jamaica Money Market Brokers Limited held on November 16, 2010, the Directors declared a dividend of $0.08 per ordinary share payable on December 21, 2010 to shareholders on record as at December 2, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 30, 2010.
Salada Foods Jamaica declares dividends Published: 19 November 2010
The Board of Directors of Salada Foods Jamaica Limited has declared a dividend of $0.35 payable on January 12, 2011 to shareholders on record as at December 2, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 30, 2010.
GKL declares dividends Published: 15 November 2010
Board of Directors of GraceKennedy Limited has declared an interim dividend of $0.45 per share payable on December 17, 2010 to stockholders on record as at November 26, 2010. The ex dividend date is November 24, 2010.
JPS makes annoucement Published: 15 November 2010
Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) has advised that Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) has announced its decision to withdraw from the Marubeni TAQA Caribbean partnership in the first quarter of 2011. With the withdrawal of TAQA, Marubeni will continue as majority shareholder in JPS until a new investment partner is identified.
FJI declares dividends Published: 15 November 2010
The Board of Directors of First Jamaica Investments Limited has declared a dividend of $0.30 per share payable on December 10, 2010 to shareholders on record as at November 26, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 24, 2010.First Jamaica Investments Limited has also submitted its interim results for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
PJAM declares dividends Published: 15 November 2010
The Board of Directors of Pan Jamaican Investment Trust Limited has declared a dividend of $0.32 per share payable on December 17, 2010 to shareholders on record as at November 26, 2010. The ex-dividend date is November 24, 2010. Pan Jamaican Investment Trust Limited has also submitted its interim results for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
Barita enters into an overseas agreement Published: 08 November 2010
Barita Investments Limited has entered into an agreement with Stock USA to offer a referral facility which will allow clients to trade on the United States Stock Exchange.
BNSJ annouces staff movements Published: 08 November 2010
The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited (BNSJ) has advised that Mr. Wayne Hewitt, Senior Vice President, Corporate and Commercial Banking Centre will demit office on November 12, 2010 to assume a new position at The Bank of Nova Scotia, Toronto. BNSJ also advised that Mr. George Roper has been appointed Vice President, Compliance effective September 1, 2010, subject to Bank of Jamaica`s approval.