Building Healthy Money Habits at Home
Children begin learning about money by watching the adults around them. Parents and guardians therefore play an important role in shaping how children think about saving, spending and financial responsibility. One of the best ways to teach good money habits is to model them. Parents can involve children in simple activities such as making a […]
SpaceX Falls Below Its IPO Price
SpaceX shares fell to an all-time low of US$145.20 before closing at US$149.29, below the company’s US$150 market debut price. The decline came despite strong analyst ratings and the company’s addition to the Nasdaq-100 Index, which would normally attract buying from major funds. The lesson is clear: positive news does not always push a stock […]
J$8.9 Billion in Crypto Moved Through Jamaican Banks
Cryptocurrency is already moving through Jamaica’s financial system, even though the country does not yet have a licensed local crypto exchange. According to the Bank of Jamaica, Jamaican banks reported approximately J$8.9 billion in cryptocurrency-related transactions between 2020 and June 2025. That money moved across 296,156 transactions over the five-year period. On paper, that number […]
Scotia’s JSE Exit Raises the J$54 Billion Question for Jamaican Investors
Scotia Group Jamaica is preparing to leave the Jamaica Stock Exchange, and this is a major moment for local investors. The important thing to understand is this: Scotia is not leaving because it is weak. In fact, the company is leaving while it is performing strongly. Scotia earned nearly J$20 billion in profit for the […]
Jamaica Stock Exchange Opens New Door for Small Businesses
The Jamaica Stock Exchange is making a bigger play for small business growth. On June 23, the JSE officially launched its new micro-market platform, designed to help micro and small enterprises raise money from investors instead of depending only on bank loans. This matters because access to capital remains one of the biggest barriers for […]
Bailey Wealth Group Showcases Cross-Border Wealth Building at Jamaica Diaspora Conference
Keisha Bailey and the Bailey Wealth Group team took part in the 11th Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, where they connected with professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and financial institutions from Jamaica, Canada, the United States, and other parts of the diaspora. Over the three-day conference, BWG showcased its private wealth, investment, and […]
Elon Musk Becomes the World’s First Trillionaire After SpaceX IPO Soars
Elon Musk has officially become the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX made its stock market debut on the Nasdaq. SpaceX shares started trading at US$150 and closed the first day at US$160.95, after briefly climbing as high as US$176. The IPO is one of the biggest in history and created major wealth not only for […]
Scotia Group’s JSE Exit Raises Big Questions for Jamaican Investors
Scotia Group Jamaica is planning to leave the Jamaica Stock Exchange and become a private company. Its majority owner, Scotiabank Caribbean Holdings Limited, already owns 71.78% of the company and now wants to buy out the remaining minority shareholders for J$61.50 per share in cash. Shareholders still need to vote, and the deal also needs […]
Jamaica’s Film Industry Could Become Big Business
Jamaica has always had global cultural power. From music to fashion to language, the island has influenced the world for decades. Now, that same cultural strength is moving into film. Kimala Bennett and LAB Studios are helping to lead that shift. Through the Jamaica Screen Development Initiative, LAB Studios received J$50 million from the Government’s […]
Caribbean Cement Supply Improves
Caribbean Cement says cement supply in Jamaica has improved by more than 20% in recent weeks after heavy rainfall in April disrupted operations and affected local supply. The company says it has increased cement production by more than 50% and is adding warehouse capacity, equipment, and better planning systems to improve reliability. For everyday Jamaicans, […]