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Bmobile, Neptune Communications Partner On Connectivity

Bmobile Business and Neptune Communications have partnered in a collaboration they say will strengthen business continuity, disaster recovery, and ‘Always On’ connectivity across Trinidad and Tobago. ‘With the increasing need for reliable and redundant con-bmobile, nectivity, particularly in remote and disaster- prone regions, bmobile business’ collaboration with Neptune Communications represents a pivotal step in ensuring uninterrupted service for private sector and government agencies alike.
Caribbean Airlines Introduces Gift Cards
Agostini’s Is Now Agostini

Agostini’s Ltd has officially changed its name to Agostini Ltd following a meeting of its shareholders. The group made an announcement yesterday, in which it also revealed a new logo and brand identity, inclusive of name changes to companies across the three main sectors of its operations— consumer products, pharmaceutical and healthcare, and energy and industrial.
$42M In Agri Grants In Three Years, Says Minister

Over $40 million in grants have been distributed to agricultural sector since Senator Kazim Hosein took over as Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries just under three years ago. The minister stated this as he addressed day two of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Commerce’s conference entitled CATALYST Propelling SMEs for Success in 2025.
Lower Taxes Equal Greater Investment
US$12M Operating Profit For CAL

Caribbean Airlines has recorded an operating profit for 2024 of US$12.1 million, excluding debt service, Finance Minister Colm Imbert said yesterday. Speaking at the airline’s Welcome Home to Love and Loyalty celebration event at Queen’s Hall, Port of Spain, he said: ‘In 2023, we witnessed a remarkable turnaround in the performance of Caribbean Airlines, moving from an operating loss of US$36.7 million in 2022 to an operating profit of US$24.7 million, excluding debt service.
Massy Holdings Borrows US$150M From IDB Invest

Massy Holdings Ltd yesterday announced a plan to take a US$150 million loan from the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDB Invest). In a notice to the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange, Massy Holdings said its board of directors has approved a long term financing package among the company, its wholly owned subsidiary, Massy Integrated Retail Ltd and IDB Invest.
LJ Williams Reports Revenue Of $129.7M

Group sales for the nine months ending December 31st, 2024 amounted to $129.7 million and a profit before tax of $3.145 million, versus $138.9 million and $4.537 million for the prior period. The Food & Allied Division sales were similar to the prior period, but with improved profitability, in spite of shipping delays and port issues that affected the timely delivery of our containers during the Christmas period.
Regional News
Guyana: Actively Exploring New Ferry Services For Essequibo
Jamaica: UDC Seeks Investors For Major Tourism Projects In St Ann

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is actively seeking investors to spearhead the development of several tourism projects in St Ann, including Green Grotto Caves, Pearly Beach, and Dunn’s River Falls. The corporation’s latest round of tenders aligns with a broader push to modernise Jamaica’s tourism offerings while expanding revenue streams for one of the country’s key economic sectors.
DDL Expands Ageing Capacity With New Barrel Warehouse

Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), producers of the world renowned Demerara Rums, has significantly upgraded its ageing capacity with the construction of a new barrel ageing warehouse, Warehouse N, at its Plantation Diamond, East Bank Demerara facility. According to a press release, designed to accommodate 30,000 barrels, the new warehouse brings DDL’s total ageing and storage capacity to 130,000 barrels.
CIBC Caribbean Ends Asset Sales

CIBC Caribbean has announced the successful transfer of its assets in St Maarten to Orco Bank NV on February 7, 2025. In a news release on Wednesday, the publicly listed bank, which operates as CIBC First- Caribbean in the Dutch Caribbean, said both sides have reported a smooth transition with former CIBC FirstCaribbean clients now conducting transactions seamlessly at Orco Bank NV locations.
ExxonMobil To Boost Guyana Oil, Gas Output
Guyana’s Investments To Build Resilient Food Production Chain ‘Not Isolated’

To create a sustainable and resilient food production chain, the government of Guyana is investing heavily in areas like agro-processing, hydroponics, and cutting-edge agricultural technologies. And according to the country’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, these investments are not isolated but are a part of a broader strategy to safeguard the country against global food shortages and shocks.
Port Congestion Prompts Urgent Measures
Dominica: New OECS,CARICOM Ambassador Urges Tackling Shared Challenges
GK’s Next Chapter: Coy, James, And Whittingham To Lead Strategic Shift

GraceKennedy Limited (GK) is reshaping its leadership structure, placing its entire food division—both domestic and international—under one leader for the first time. Effective February 14, 2025, Andrea Coy will take on the newly expanded role of CEO of GraceKennedy Foods, a move that signals a strategic shift in how the conglomerate manages one of its most critical business segments. Meanwhile, Steven Whittingham will take over as CEO of GraceKennedy Financial Group (GKFG) in August.
International News
Moderna Posts Bigger Loss Than Expected As Vaccine Maker Scales Down Manufacturing
Cisco Shares Rise On Strong Demand For AI Gear As Trump Tariffs Weigh
Deere Misses Revenue Estimates On Subdued Farm Equipment Demand
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US Federal Funds Target Rate – January 2025
Is Your Business Healthy?

With the turn of the calendar comes important personal health checks — the kind of things you do annually to make sure you’re staying on top of your well-being. It may be tempting to avoid these checkups. I mean, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” right? Yet, we don’t always know we’re “broken” until we look more closely. And we can’t get healthier if we don’t get checkups, set goals and work toward them.
7 Things You Need To Consider Before Expanding Your Business
Legs Tingling After Exercise?

The tingle of your pre-workout kicking in is one thing, but feeling a tingling in your legs after a workout is another. It might seem concerning, but it’s not always a cause for alarm. As blood flow increases to your body during exercise, your muscles enlarge to accommodate it. Although this helps power you through the task at hand, those swollen muscles can impinge on nerves and veins, causing tingling in your legs after running or another form of exercise.