ECONOMY

Agricultural output up 8% Total domestic agriculture production grew 8% in the first six months of this year. This is compared with the same period in 2002. Click here for full story Bauxite exports rise 7% Click here for full story Pulse secures $55 million Click here for full story

BONDS & MUTUAL FUNDS

Sigma Unit Trust close yield gap The Jamaica-based Sigma Unit Trust Fixed Income is now less that 1% point away from the market leading Giltedge Fund operated by Jamaica Unit Trust. Click here for full story Grace Caribbean Fixed income fund attracts increased investments Click here for full story

STOCKS

Trading volumes are up more than 100% Average weekly trading volumes on the Jamaica stock exchange now stands at just over 57 million units. Click here for full story Barbadian investors to receive dividends Click here for full story

PERSONAL FINANCE

Scotia Bank offers lowest deposit rates In a survey of deposit rates offered by the island's financial institutions, Scotia Bank was found to have the lowest deposit rates. Click here for full story GSB is top credit union Click here for full story

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