The Bottom Line Episode:In 2025, there was an increase in the amount of money moved into USD saving accounts. The Bank of Jamaica believes it's a temporary measure brought on by people worried about currency devaluation after Hurricane Melissa.
But it could cause bigger issues down the line including more devaluation of the dollar! What do you think?
Taking stock Episode: 302The Jamaica Stock Exchange’s annual conference just wrapped! What did you miss? We’ll recap the conference and tell you what announcements will affect you and your money.
Investment Alerts:Woodcats International Limited is the first IPO for 2026. Shares will cost J$0.90 and there is a minimum order of 1000 shares. NCB Capital Markets is the lead broker and applications can be submitted on their GoIPO platform.
Are you interested in this IPO?
Read the prospectus here: https://cdn.jamstockex.com/pd/2026/01...
Apply to invest here: https://goipo.jncb.com/
Woodcats International Limited is the first IPO for 2026. Shares will cost J$0.90 and there is a minimum order of 1000 shares. NCB Capital Markets is the lead broker and applications can be submitted on their GoIPO platform.
Are you interested in this IPO?
Read the prospectus here: https://cdn.jamstockex.com/pd/2026/01...
Apply to invest here: https://goipo.jncb.com/
SPECIAL FEATUREWe've been talking for some time about Jamaica going cashless and digital payments being more widely accepted. But it still seems a long way away. CEO and Founder of Brancch Outsourcing and Consulting, Marcus Brodber shares findings from a recent payments survey and explains what this means for the digital payments landscape in Jamaica.
We've been talking for some time about Jamaica going cashless and digital payments being more widely accepted. But it still seems a long way away. CEO and Founder of Brancch Outsourcing and Consulting, Marcus Brodber shares findings from a recent payments survey and explains what this means for the digital payments landscape in Jamaica.
- Taking Stock Episode:
So far, Hurricane Melissa claimed at least two dozen lives in Jamaica. But despite forecasts of “unsurvivable” conditions, Jamaica’s resilience once again shone through.
Let's reflect on those we lost, what we’ve learned, and how life is what truly matters.
So far, Hurricane Melissa claimed at least two dozen lives in Jamaica. But despite forecasts of “unsurvivable” conditions, Jamaica’s resilience once again shone through.
Let's reflect on those we lost, what we’ve learned, and how life is what truly matters.
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