Jamaica Producers Group has advised that Mr. Paul Kingsley-Bates has resigned from the post of Chief Operating Officer – JP Food & Drink Holdings with effect from June 30, 2014.

Desnoes & Geddes Limited (DG) has advised that Mr. Jed Dryer resigned from the Audit Committee effective May 9, 2014. He, however, remains a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Bruce Kidner was appointed a member of the Audit Committee replacing Mr. Dryer. Mr. Dryer resignation from the audit Committee is not related to any disagreement in respect of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or any other material issue impacting on the Audit Committee or his ability to properly carry out the functions delegated by the Board.

Kingston Properties Ltd has advised that through its wholly owned subsidiary Kingston Properties Miami LLC, has successfully concluded the sale if one of its 19 residential condominium units for approximately US$200,000 (J$22 million), realizing a 34% total return over the holding period. This decision is part of a broader plan to sell a total of 4 units and re-invest the proceeds in a 19-unit residential apartment building (13,937 square feet) in an area of Miami that is close to its downtown and is beginning to see renaissance. One of the remaining three unit is under contract with an expected close date of May 31st. Two are in negotiations.

The Board of Directors of Eppley Limited has declared an ordinary interim dividend of $9.00 per share payable on May 29, 2014 to shareholders on record as at May 22, 2014. The ex-dividend date is May 20, 2014.

The Board of Directors of Pan-Jamaican Investment Trust Limited will consider the payment of a second interim dividend for the year 2014 at a meeting to be held on May 13, 2014.

The Annual General Meeting of Jamaica Producers Group Limited will be held at Terra Nova Hotel, 17 Waterloo Road, Kingston 10, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2014.

Kingston Wharves Limited (KW) has advised that the Ministry of Industry Investment and Commerce has approved an application from KW for Free Zone Status of the port area.

The Annual General Meeting of Derrimon Trading Company Limited will be held at 10:00 a.m. on June 18, 2014, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, 16 Chelsea Avenue, Kingston 5, Jamaica.

The Board of Directors of Caribbean Producers Jamaica Limited has advised that effective May 5, 2014 Mr. Roger Williams assumed the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company. Mr. Williams will be responsible for the company`s manufacturing and distribution operations. Additionally, effective immediately, Ms. Jan Polack, the former COO, has assumed the position of Chief Financial Officer and will oversee the company`s financial and administrative divisions.

The Annual General Meeting of Mayberry Investments Limited will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at the Knutsford Court Hotel.