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- Jamaican Entrepreneurs Urged to Join Associations for Public Procurement Readiness · Young Entrepreneurs Association president urges MSMEs to join groups to compete for government contracts.
- Lanco Paints Plans US$25M Jamaican Plant for Caribbean Expansion · Lanco Paints to build US$25M factory in Jamaica aiming for 20-30% annual sales growth.
- Jamaica Ministry Scrutinizes Approved H-2B Recruiter Over Fraud Allegations · Jamaica's Ministry of Labour investigates an approved H-2B recruiter amid 21 fraud complaints and police referrals.
- Egypt Hosts African Leaders for Business Summit to Reassert Influence · Egypt hosts inaugural Alamein Africa Forum to boost continental influence and trade.
- FT Farfan Expands to Jamaica with STIHL Distribution Rights · FT Farfan enters the Jamaican market as the new distributor for STIHL outdoor power equipment.
- Atlantic Agro stocks drought-resistant seeds for Jamaica farmers · Atlantic Hardware's Agro division restocks drought-resistant seeds amid El Nino dry spells.
- Kintyre Replaces Auditor After Delays in 2025 Financial Statements · Kintyre Holdings replaces external auditor to resolve delays in filing 2025 accounts.
- Paramount Completes Warner Bros Takeover to Form Skydance · Paramount finalized its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, creating the new media giant Skydance under David Ellison.
- US Stocks Hit Records as Oil Stabilizes on Rising Supplies · US stock markets reached new highs while oil prices retreated due to easing supply concerns.
- Tech Giants' AI Borrowing Surge Rattles US Markets · Massive AI debt by tech giants is crowding out US Treasury demand and raising borrowing costs.
- US Trade Deficit Widens to $105.6 Billion in August · US trade deficit jumped 13.7% to $105.6 billion in August, driven by higher oil and tech imports.
- Express Catering plans bond refinancing to refinance US$12m debt · Express Catering Limited plans to refinance a US$12 million bond due in March 2027 after revising its financial statements.
- Caribbean Sustainability Bond Launched Targeting US$250 Million For Resilience · JMMB Securities leads launch of first regional Caribbean Sustainability Bond in Barbados.
- Elite Diagnostic shares surge 39% amid heavy trading and property acquisition · Elite Diagnostic Limited reported heavy share trading involving top shareholders and a $2 million property purchase.
- KFC Jamaica Advises Customers of Lettuce Shortage Due to Drought · KFC Jamaica reports a lettuce shortage in meals due to drought affecting its sole vegetable supplier.
- Kingston and St Andrew property market shifts to buyer control, Matalon states · Gary Matalon reports Kingston and St Andrew property market now favours buyers after 15 years.
- Policy Barriers Slow Caribbean Renewable Energy Transition Despite Solar Growth · A new Ember report reveals policy bottlenecks are hindering the Caribbean's renewable energy shift despite rapid solar installation.
- Recommended Financial Planning Actions For People After Age 50 · This article outlines critical financial moves for individuals turning 50 years old.
- Massy Holdings agrees sale of Trinidad Caterpillar business for US$16 million · Massy Holdings will sell its Trinidad Caterpillar business line to MACORP for US$16 million
- Jamaica's Island Rituals Spa relocates, plans Ocho Rios reopening · Founder Janice McLeod rebuilds Island Rituals clientele after Kingston relocation.
- OpenAI's Always-On AI Agent 'Dot' Launches with Strict Permission Controls · OpenAI launches 'Dot', an always-on AI agent with custom rules for business use.
- Jamaica's Informal Jobs Rise as Formal Employment Shrinks · Jamaica's informal employment grew while formal jobs fell, leaving over half of workers unprotected.
- Jamaica regulator warns public against unlicensed Delta Capital companies · Jamaica's Financial Services Commission warns the public that Delta Capital Partners and Holdings are unlicensed securities dealers.
- MCCU Members Approve Merger with IECCU to Expand Nationally · MCCU members voted to merge with IECCU, aiming for national expansion and digital growth.
- Scotia Group Jamaica raises minority buyout offer to $75 per share · Scotia Group Jamaica increased its minority buyout offer ahead of the October 7 shareholder vote.
- PriceSmart Launches Third Jamaican Store In Montego Bay With Expansion Plans · PriceSmart opens its third Jamaican warehouse club in Montego Bay on 2026-09-30.
- Jamaica Maintains Stable Credit Ratings Post-Hurricane Melissa · Jamaica's credit ratings remain stable despite Hurricane Melissa damage, aiding financing access for reconstruction.
- MFS Capital considers additional funding for struggling associate Capital Solutions · MFS Capital Partners evaluates new capital for its 35% owned associate Capital Solutions.
- Jamaica Credit Union FHC Launches Loan Amnesty Amid Rising Arrears · First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union introduces a loan amnesty program for members with eight months of overdue payments.
- Derrimon Relocates US Wholesale to New Jersey to Cut Costs · Derrimon Trading Company moves US wholesale operations from Brooklyn to New Jersey to slash costs and return to profitability.