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December 12, 2025
IMF more upbeat about global growth
The United States and global economies will grow a bit more this year than previously forecast as the Trump administration’s tariffs have so far proved less disruptive than expected, the International…
December 12, 2025
OpenAI partners with Walmart on shopping in ChatGPT
OpenAI is partnering with Walmart to let shoppers make purchases directly within ChatGPT, furthering the artificial intelligence company’s push to turn its chatbot into a virtual merchant as it seeks…
December 12, 2025
by Neville Graham
Market rewards Paramount Trading comeback in first quarter
Investors responding positively to Paramount Trading Jamaica Limited’s turnaround performance in its first quarter ended August. PTL shares closed at $0.94 on the junior market of the Jamaica Stock…
December 12, 2025
by Steven Jackson
Dolla floating another bond
Microlender Dolla Financial Services Limited is raising $1 billion on the public debt market to expand its loan portfolio and refinance existing debt. The company has the option to upsize the offer to…
December 12, 2025
by Luke Douglas
Intellibus seeking a home in Jamaica
Having operated out of a Kingston hotel for months, fintech consulting firm Intellibus is on the hunt for office space to establish its presence in Jamaica. Principal and founder of Intellibus Ed…
December 12, 2025
NCB lists US$7.5m residence for sale
National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited has listed a luxury residence at Earls Court for US$7.5 million. The listing for sale — now live on Sotheby’s International Realty — indicates that the…
December 12, 2025
by Steven Jackson
Jamaica insurance sector on a positive track
Jamaica’s insurance sector continues to expand, with total assets just shy of the $600-billion mark and capital buffers showing improvement, the Financial Services Commission, FSC, indicated in its…
December 12, 2025
Trinidad secures US permission to negotiate gas deal with Venezuela
The United States has granted Trinidad & Tobago permission to negotiate a gas deal with neighbouring Venezuela without facing any US sanctions, the Caribbean nation’s attorney general has said.…
December 12, 2025
First Rock delivers third Costa Rica project
First Rock Real Estate Investments Limited has completed its third development project in Costa Rica. The latest project involves a modern KFC restaurant and a distribution centre and was executed…