Monthly Archives: June 2011

Fourteen cents

Following up on yesterday’s post, Cable & Wireless Jamaica (CWJA) closed at J$0.14 today with over 4 million shares traded. Not a lot in $ value. However, if someone purchased at $0.13 and sold at $0.14, that would have been … Continue reading

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R32

Spotted an R32 the other day. Not sure if it was a GTR. Good to see that they’re still on the road and that the owner’s taking care of it.

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Thirteen cents

Cable & Wireless Jamaica (CWJA) closed at J$0.13 today. That’s 38% of book value. Hmm, but what comprises its equity? Very good question. Do your homework. Anyone who wants to speculate should look at this stock, which has the second … Continue reading

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Reshuffle

There were some changes to Bruce Golding’s new cabinet. My thoughts on the cabinet reshuffle: -Lightbourne’s out. No real surprises there. -Chuck’s the Minister of Justice. Should be a good thing. -Montague’s taking on Agriculture and Fisheries. Big shoes to … Continue reading

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160 million households

Jamaica’s national athletics trials were viewed by 160 million households. That’s a pretty high figure. And that’s what the JAAA reportedly presented yesterday. There’s massive potential here. Sponsor the entire stadium, athletes, everything to get visibility for your products. Get … Continue reading

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Paid Vacation?

I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable having a man pay in advance for a vacation on my behalf. Especially if I were the Prime Minister of a country. Especially if that man owned a company that … Continue reading

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Rodigan

Unlikely reggae superstar and ambassador David Rodigan turned 60 last Friday. If you don’t know who he is, read his bio Happy belated Rodigan!! Check out this feature Spotify Monday: Happy Birthday David Rodigan Count Skylarkin David ‘Ram Jam’ Rodigan … Continue reading

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Ferrari 308 GTS

Some really exotic cars are in Jamaica. Big up Dr. Bird for the link. This immaculate Ferrari was spotted last week. I’m in love.

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Potholes

The article below appeared in last Saturday’s Jamaica Observer and is particularly relevant now since the heavy rains that hit Jamaica recently have exposed a lot of poor workmanship demonstrated by the huge number of potholes that have come up … Continue reading

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Hermitage Dam

Capacity: 430 million gallons According to the Jamaica Gleaner: “On May 4 [1927], the Hermitage Dam, on the Wag Water River, was opened. It was built to provide a reserve water supply for the Corporate Area of Kingston and St. … Continue reading

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