A formal ballot request was reissued on Thursday on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) website by JCSD Trustee Services Ltd, the trustee, inviting noteholders to vote on key proposals affecting bonds issued by AIC (Barbados) Ltd, Portland (Barbados) Ltd (PBL), and Specialty Coffee Investment Company Ltd. The 14 notes from the three companies controlled by Lee-Chin are collateralised by 1.06 billion of his shares in NCB Financial Group Ltd (NCBFG), the Kingston, Jamaica-headquartered company chaired by Lee-Chin, its largest shareholder.

July 31, 2025 2:47 pm Pursuant to Rule 408 (iv) of the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market Rules, Radio Jamaica Limited hereby notifies its shareholders that there will be a further delay in the release of its audited financial statements. DelayNotice.Shareholders.August.2025 CE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF RADIO JAMAICA LIMITED July 31, 2025 Pursuant to Rule 408 (iv) of the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main…

The session will explore how trade and investment opportunities between Africa and the Caribbean, including among others, financial services, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing. The session will discuss what is needed to unlock these opportunities and what efforts be being made to build closer collaboration and partnerships.

Jamaican financial powerhouse, NCB Financial Group (NCBFG), has agreed to pledge all of the shares of its majority-owned subsidiary, Westmoorings-based Guardian Holdings Ltd (GHL), as collateral for its delayed US$300 million bond. “We are not able at this time to answer most specific queries about it as we seek to comply with all applicable requirements. We had initially indicated an expected date of pricing, but that was only an expectation.

PNC will use Coinbase's institutional "crypto-as-a-service" platform to develop an offering that will allow PNC clients to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrencies. The Pittsburgh-based financial institution will also offer certain banking services to Coinbase. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The PNC-Coinbase partnership is a stark shift for the banking sector, which crypto companies at one point had accused of being hostile to their industry.

Harmony Cove is a joint venture company owned by Harmonisation Limited, which is wholly owned by the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) jointly through the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), National Housing Trust (NHT) and the Tavistock Group, which is a Bahamas-based private investment organization that is involved in resort development. Its mandate is to develop the project, which at full build out will comprise of a variety of more than 2,000 rooms/lodging options, casino gaming and a range of recreational offerings.

Bloomberg reported that David Bailey, the lobbyist who promoted Donald Trump to become a cryptocurrency supporter, is investing in the cryptocurrency industry and has received a huge return. Its hedge fund 210k Capital has achieved a staggering 640% net return over the past 12 months, far exceeding Bitcoin’s gains. The fund invests in a number of companies that have transformed into Bitcoin buyers, with assets under management reaching $433 million as of June 30.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (July 11, 2025) — The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that Barbados will host the 2025 edition of its flagship State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), taking place from September 30 to October 3, 2025, at Hilton Barbados Resort. The annual gathering — widely regarded as the premier forum for shaping the future of Caribbean tourism — will bring together government ministers, tourism executives, international partners, media, students and stakeholders from across the region and beyond for high-level discussions on industry trends, research, policy and investment.

According to the Jamaica Gleaner and social media posts, Transport Minister Daryl Vaz, a member of the JLP, dismissed the PNP's accusations as "false, reckless, and a desperate attempt to use our children to attain power at any and all cost". He defended the program, stating that the buses are equipped with modern safety features and designed to handle Jamaica's terrain.

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) and Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL), on Thursday (July 10), signed an agreement for the Westlands Expansion Project, which aims to increase container storage capacity and facilitate near-port logistics. Signatories to the agreement include Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness; PAJ Chairman, Alok Jain, and President and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Gordon Shirley; Senior Vice President, CMA Terminals Holding, Emmanuel Delachambre; and Chief Executive Officer, KFTL, Captain Jedrzej Mierzewski. The signing ceremony was held at KFTL, Port Bustamante, Kingston.

The updated policy focuses on identifying content that is mass-produced or AI-generated with minimal original input. This does not impact reaction videos, compilations, or commentary-based content that adds genuine value to reused footage. YouTube confirmed its "reused content" policy remains unchanged, allowing for monetization of such formats if creators add original and meaningful value. Core YPP eligibility requirements (1,000 subscribers and either 4,000 watch hours or 10 million Shorts views) are also unchanged.  Play

The Federal Housing Finance Agency regulates Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the 11 Federal Home Loan Banks. These government-sponsored enterprises provide more than $8.5 trillion in funding for the U.S. mortgage markets and financial institutions. Additional information is available at www.FHFA.gov, on X @FHFA, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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“Tariffs, funding cuts, consumer spending, and overall economic pessimism are putting intense pressure on companies’ workforces. Companies are spending less, slowing hiring, and sending layoff notices,” said Andrew Challenger, Senior Vice President of Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Antigua Carnival 2025 will be held from July 25 to August 5. The festivities will be filled with vibrant music, colorful costumes, and lively celebrations, marking the emancipation of slavery and showcasing Antiguan culture Key Dates and Events: July 25 - August 5: The main period of Antigua Carnival with various events and activities. July 30 - August 6: Another set of dates for the carnival, highlighting the lively J'ouvert and other performances.

Kaieteur News- The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), announced on Wednesday night that the long awaited relinquishment of 20% of the Stabroek Block by ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) has been completed.