For the period of April 2017 to September 2017, the GOJ reported Total Revenues & Grants of $262.11 billion, $14.69 billion more than the government’s projection. Furthermore, year over year, this represents an increase of approximately 11.4% relative to the $235.31 billion recorded for the corresponding period in 2016. ‘Tax Revenue,’ ‘Non-Tax Revenue,’ ‘Capital Revenue’
Europe: Euro-Area Growth Heads for Strong Finale in Year of Uncertainty Euro-area economic momentum accelerated to its fastest pace in over six years in November, setting the scene for a buoyant end to a year that saw political wobbling across much of the region. A Purchasing Managers’ Index for manufacturing and services rose to 57.5
Salada Foods Jamaica Limited (SALF) has advised that effective December 1, 2017, Mrs. Elaine Tomlinson, Financial Controller, is no longer employed to the Company. Mr. Zayous Hamilton has been appointed to act in the position until the post is filled.
Kingston Wharves Limited (KW) has advised that a Director purchased 22,600 KW shares on November 30, 2017.
Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) has advised that the “Invitation for Subscription” in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) for FosRich Company Limited is “Now Oversubscribed and Closed”. The Offer closed at 9:01 am on Monday, December 4, 2017.
U.S.: Fed rate hike expected next week, three hikes expected in 2018: Reuters poll The U.S. Federal Reserve is almost certain to raise interest rates later this month, according to a Reuters poll of economists, a majority of whom now expect three more rate rises next year compared with two when surveyed just weeks ago.
Stationary and Office Supplies Limited (SOS) SOS has advised that a Senior Manager sold 281,000 SOS shares on November 21, 2017.
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited (SJ) has advised that a connected party purchased 156,796 SJ shares. SJ further advised that two Senior Officers and a connected party sold a total of 163,900 SJ shares. These transactions were conducted on November 29, 2017.
Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL) has advised that two connected parties purchased a total of 414,751 MIL shares on November 30, 2017.
Proven Investments Limited (PROVEN) has advised that Ms. Chorvelle Johnson, President and CEO of PROVEN Wealth Limited and PROVEN Fund Managers Limited, has resigned and will demit office effective January 26, 2018. PROVEN further advised that Mr. Christopher Williams, President and CEO of PROVEN Management Limited, will act in this position, as approved by the
