Jamaica Gleaner Business

Published: Monday Saturday | November 28, 2009

Salada ends dividend drought - Grows profit by raising prices
Making good on a promise in January, Salada Foods Jamaica Limited has declared dividend of 30 cents per share, and will pay out $31.17 million to shareholders on December 14. Read More...

Fitch downgrades CAP - Says investors losing confidence in Jamaica
Fitch Ratings has down-graded state-owned Clarendon Alumina Production Limited (CAP), a day after it cut Jamaica's sovereign rating. CAP's foreign and local currency rating was dropped to 'CCC' from 'B-', with a negative outlook. Read More...

Wehby sells junior market as 'game changer' for SMEs
Small and medium companies starved of bank credit should give serious consideration to the junior stock market to raise capital, says GraceKennedy executive Don Wehby, who argues that a strong SME sector could fuel Jamaica's economic growth. Read More...