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Are you interested in investing in US markets?  Well it’s been a tough year up north, with the S&P 500 closing at a new 2022 low last month. Plus, there’ve been threats of a recession,  constant interest rate hikes and an oil price war… BUT… Find out why now could be the best time to start investing and how YOU can get started.  Investor, Entrepreneur and host of STOCK UP! with...

What is nearshoring? Why have countries like the US done this? And why is this important for Jamaica’s development? Let’s head over to the virtual studio with Minister Aubyn Hill. LET’S GET THIS MONEY #letsgetthismoney Investing in Jamaica and the Caribbean Doing business in Jamaica and the Caribbean

The Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project which is slated to be completed by 2025 will no doubt improve connectivity from various parishes across Jamaica. This will allow potential jobs for many and real estate development. But what about SMEs, how do they stand to benefit from this development? Joining me now to discuss how SMEs will benefit from the Southern Coastal Highway project we hav...

Looking to buy property? Or trying to get into real estate investing?  A new website is making it much easier by putting everything in one place… finding the home, comparing lending rates, getting a realtor and more! Managing Director of Link2Lenders and the Real Estate Hub, Jason Dear, will tell us more! And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments… Palace Amusement  year...

Picture this: you’ve bought an expensive 50-inch TV at a local store and after two months, it pop down and the store won’t give you a refund. Who do you complain to? Let’s head over to the virtual studio with Director of Communications at the Consumer Affairs Commission, Latoya Halstead. LET’S GET THIS MONEY #letsgetthismoney Investing in Jamaica and the Caribbean Doing business in Jamaica and the...

Before you can run a successful business , you must do forward planning. Down to the location can make or break your business. Joining me now to discuss how to choose a good business location we have Realtor Associate & Certified International Property Specialist at A.S James & Associates Limited , Jozette Walker. https://kalilahreynolds.com/programmes/moneymoves Visit EXIM Bank's Business...

VertiCast Media Group has acquired CVM-TV from Michael Lee Chin’s AIC Barbados in a recent sale. We’ll hear about VertiCast's plans for CVM- TV from the Media Group's CEO and President, Oliver McIntosh. And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments… Wigton Windfarm’s results are out.  How did they perform? And internationally, the S&P 500 closes at  a new 2022 low, as f...

Who do you call when you suspect that a restaurant served you expired food? Hmmm… You don’t know, do you? Well that’s one of the many jobs of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority, NCRA. Let’s head over to the virtual studio with CEO of the NCRA, Dr. Lorice Edwards- Brown. LET’S GET THIS MONEY

For those who are interested in getting into the food biz and running a successful one at that., listen up because boy do I got some tips for you. Joining me now to discuss how you can get started with your culinary business we have the Owner and Creative Director from Thought to Finish, Jacqui Tyson. https://kalilahreynolds.com/programmes/moneymoves Visit EXIM Bank's Business Advisory Service at:...

Did you know there’s only one black-owned and woman-led contact lens manufacturer in the world? Black Pearl Global Investments in a recent deal acquired Florida-based contact lens manufacturer, Hydrogel Vision Corp, making them the only registered company here in Jamaica to bring investment, medical, technology, and health expertise to the table. CEO of Black Pearl Global Investments, Dr. Shante W...

Why is accreditation  important for your business and Why do you need to get accredited right now? Let's head over to the virtual studio with CEO of Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation, JANAAC, Sharonmae Shirley.

Hey everyone! Surprise, we have another bonus video for you this week!  And this one is about something we’ve been waiting for, short-selling! But before the Jamaica Stock Exchange launches short-selling to the Jamaican market, they will be having a workshop to break down the ins and outs. Here to tell us more is Group Business Development Manager at the JSE, Andrae Gooden, and Vice President...

Do you have an online business but it’s not where you want it to be? You’re selling products but not raking in sufficient sales. Well there’s a solution to this. Joining me now to discuss EXIM Bank’s Ecommerce Funder we have  Manager Loan Origination and Business Development , Hopeton Nicholson https://kalilahreynolds.com/programmes/moneymoves Visit EXIM Bank's Business Advisory Service at: h...

So we’ve all heard of the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ and of course our very own, Jamaica Stock Exchange. But did you know that the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange, TTSE,  is the  largest stock exchange in the Caribbean? We’ll find out what kind of investment opportunities the TTSE has to offer prospective investors from its CEO, Eva Mitchell. And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the late...

Will you be a part of Sygnus Day ? The conference focusing on Alternative Investments will be held on Thursday September 22 with members of the Sygnus team sharing insights, experiences and emerging opportunities with you. To tell us more about Sygnus Day we have Co-Founder, President and CEO of Sygnus, Berisford Grey and Co-Founder and CEO of Acrecent Financial, a Sygnus Group company based in Sa...

Do you want to know how to export your products? Or are you already exporting and looking for new opportunities? Well listen up! Welcome to ‘Biz Talk’ a five part series brought to you by the Ministry of Industry Investment and Commerce, helping you ‘mind your business’. Let’s head into the virtual studio with President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation, JAMPRO, Diane Edwards. LET’S GET THIS M...

Most of us drink it every morning before we go to work, or we purchase it at our local coffee shops like Starbucks and Cafe Blue. But how does it end up right before us with that oh so addictive smell? Joining me now to discuss tips on manufacturing coffee we have President of Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association and Managing Director of Mavis Bank Coffee Factory Norman Grant. https://kalilahreyno...

On this episode of Taking Stock…Barita Investments has announced plans to buy back 10 million of its ordinary shares under its employee stock ownership plan. Plus, the company has been buying up a lot of land…  I wonder what for? Executive Vice-President of Investments, Ramon Small-Ferguson will join us to discuss. And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments… Fontana Limited j...

Exporters get ready! There are some new opportunities that you need to take advantage of that can propel your products internationally. Welcome to ‘Biz Talk’ a series brought to you by the Ministry of Industry Investment and Commerce, Jamaica’s business Ministry, helping you mind your business. Senator Aubyn Hill will be joining us to share these exciting opportunities! LET’S GET THIS MONEY #letsg...

JMMB Group is moving strong with new construction going up in Kingston, and a major acquisition in the Caribbean. And they’re reporting nearly J$2 billion dollars in net profit for the three-month period ended  June 30, 2022. That’s a 2 percent increase from the prior year.  We’ll learn more from JMMB Group’s Chief Strategy Officer, Claudine Tracey and Financial Controller , Kashwayne Br...

Many times we’ve heard in the news of goats and pigs being stolen from farms across the island. Well farmers, what if I told you there was a way to protect your livestock and produce from Praedial larceny? Joining me now to give you tips on protecting your livestock and crops we have CEO of McKay Security, Dr. Jason McKay. https://kalilahreynolds.com/programmes/moneymoves Visit EXIM Bank's Busines...

Dream Entertainment is perhaps the most successful entertainment company in Jamaica.  So if you’re looking to start a party planning or event promotion business, you could definitely learn a thing or two from them. Joining me now is Managing Director of Dream Entertainment, Scott Dunn. https://kalilahreynolds.com/programmes/moneymoves Visit EXIM Bank's Business Advisory Service at: https://ex...

On this episode of Taking Stock… After a successful stock split, lighting company, Fosrich, is reporting 298- million dollars in net profit for the six months ending June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year, 115- million dollars. We’ll find out from Fosrich’s CEO, Cecil Foster, on how they achieved a whopping 160 percent increase in net profits. And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market devel...

Cannabis was illegal in Jamaica until 2015.  The Cannabis Licensing Authority set up by the Government was  tasked with the specific role to establish and regulate Jamaica’s legal ganja and hemp industry. Still many are unclear, how to start a cannabis plant and how to efficiently operate. Joining me now to discuss we have Director of Licensing and Applications at Cannabis Licensing Auth...

On this episode of Taking Stock… Pharmaceutical distribution business, RA Williams Distributors is reporting J$1 billion dollars in revenue for the period ended April 30, 2022 and could potentially be eyeing an IPO. WOW! CEO of  RA Williams Distributors, Audley Reid will join us And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments…Sagicor Group's results are out. How did they perform?...