Now that the US government has warned citizens NOT to travel, it’s about to get real in Jamaica

Virtual shut down in the US & elsewhere also means that remittances, our 2nd largest source of Fx will be drastically reduced

Plan for serious economic hardship guys (thread) What does financial planning look like in COVID19 times?

First, our economy wasn’t strong to begin with & we were JUST tasting recovery

We have little state resources & reserves

Individually, most of us are like the 80% of Americans who live from pay check to pay check.

Politics aside, we should be concerned that we’re on the verge of a Chinese takeover of the construction industry. I understand that even windows & doors, which could be made here have been imported from there for major projects.

A thread. So don’t jump in on one tweet....

https://twitter.com/nationwideradio/status/1205279909813243904

This may be one reason (lemme repeat), one reason there is a disconnect between prosperity by indicators & prosperity that the average person is/is not feeling.

Construction is a critical sector - especially for countries on a growth path.

A thread. Don’t jump on one tweet...

One of the most interesting booths at #expojamaica2018 was #NaturalWoodFormCreations. I loved the rustic marriage of art & wood. Beautiful pieces. Also loved #Dunsons amazing coffee jam, June plum salad dressing/marinade