Scotia Group Jamaica Ltd has advised that Dr. Herbert Thompson has resigned from the Board of Directors of Scotia Group Jamaica Ltd and The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Ltd effective November 29, 2013.

Kingston Wharves Ltd has advised that Ms. Clover Moodie was appointed Group Chief Financial Officer for the company effective October 1, 2013.

At a Board meeting held on December 2, 2013, the Board of Directors of Hardware & Lumber Limited (HL) adopted a resolution to declare an interim dividend for the year 2013 in the amount of $0.30 per stock unit payable on January 17, 2014 to stockholders on record as at December 20, 2013. The ex-dividend date is December 18, 2013.

The Board of Directors of Kingston Wharves Limited has declared an interim dividend of $0.08 per share payable on December 20, 2013 to shareholders on record as at December 13, 2013. The ex-dividend date is December 11, 2013.

Cargo Handlers Limited (CHL) has advised that a resolution was passed by the Board of Directors of CHL at a meeting held on November 28, 2013 to invest in the Bulk Liquid Carrier Petroleum Limited. The company transports petroleum products across the island. CHL advised that this investment is expected to add $150Mn in revenue.

The Board of Directors of Scotia Investments Jamaica Limited (SIJL) has declared a dividend of $0.45 per share payable on January 13, 2014 to shareholders on record as at December 18, 2013. The ex-dividend date is December 16, 2013.

The Board of Directors of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited (SGJ) has declared a dividend of $0.40 per share payable on January 13, 2014 to shareholders on record as at December 18, 2013. The ex-dividend date is December 16, 2013.

Scotia Investments Jamaica Limited (SIJL) has advised that Mr. Philip Martin has resigned from the Board of Directors of SIJL effective November 22, 2013. SIJL further advised that Mr. Martin`s resignation from the Board of SIJL and that of the Audit and Conduct Review 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 Board or Committee or his ability to properly carry out his functions as delegated by the board.

Hardware & Lumber Limited has advised that at a meeting of the Board of Directors scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2013, the Directors will consider the payment of an interim dividend for the year 2013.

Blue power Group Limited has advised that at a Board of Directors meeting held on November 25, 2013 the following two Directors were appointed:

Ms. Felice Campbell, CEO of ariLabs who has worked extensively in the United States and Jamaica in various capacities and De. Laura Tanna, Director of Antibes Holdings Ltd, a parent company of Blue Power Group Ltd.