Jamaican stocks lead the Caribbean
FORTRESS MUTUAL FUND: For the period between December 31, 2001 and November 30, 2001, the Barbados Stock Exchange recorded a decline of 5.9 per cent, Trinidad a decline of 3.7 per cent and Jamaica an increase of 14.9 per cent.
Gov't guarantees $4.17b sugar loan
THE PROBLEM-PLAGUED Sugar Company of Jamaica (SCJ) has been given seven years to pay off a $4.17 billion loan from the Bank of Nova Scotia, which it is drawing down to clear existing debts.
Hotels hope for Spring Break boost
WESTERN BUREAU: HOTELIERS IN Montego Bay and Negril are depending on next year's Spring Break activities to boost their occupancy levels, which most report are down significantly from last year's figures.
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