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General elections are rumored to be just around the corner. Over the next few days, I'll be taking a look back at the JLP's 2016 manifesto, and assessing how much of it they've been able to deliver upon. I start with the famed 10 point plan for the economy.

First Rock Capital Holdings is seeking to raise up to US$18.5 million to invest in properties in Jamaica, Cayman, the US, Costa Rica and Guyana. Offer opens January 13, 2020.

He also discusses possible tax cuts in the upcoming budget, recent credit ratings upgrades by Standard and Poor's and Moody's, and more!

In this episode... $50,000 in Christmas giveaways from our sponsors, PROVEN Wealth, Bulwark Insurance Agent, JMMB, NCB Capital Markets, and Ideal Portfolio Services.    

Sygnus Credit Investments aims to raise US$35 million from the market by March. CEO Berisford Gray gives us the details.  

And THE ANALYSTS recap the year that was. Which companies stood out? And what are they looking at for 2020?  It’s our year in review.

The Jamaica Stock Exchange has a circuit breaker rule that prevents stocks from gaining or losing more than 30% in one day. It's a controversial rule and there are some technicalities.

Miss South Africa, Zozibini Tunzi, is the first black woman with afro-textured hair to ever win Miss Universe! Her image and message of self acceptance is proof that representation matters. She is my queen!!

Executive Chairman of Norbrook Equity Partners, Khary Robinson, describes his entrepreneurial background, and addresses concerns about Mailpac.  Norbrook is the parent company of Mailpac as well as Express Fitness, which is rumoured to be heading towards an IPO next year.  He addresses the rumors.  

And THE ANALYSTS give their take on Mailpac's early performance, concerns about Jamaica Broilers' operations in Haiti, Scotiabank's latest results, and issues with the JSE's new trading platform using NASDAQ technology.

The Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange was opened in 2009 to facilitate growth of small and medium enterprises.  Companies worth between J$50 million and J$500 million (US$350,000 to US$3.5 million) are eligible to list if they meet certain criteria.  Junior Market companies benefit from tax incentives.

The fourth annual awards are coming up this weekend.  They're designed to motivate and inspire public bodies to be more effective and efficient in providing service to the public.

Digital Marketer, film maker and CEO, Dayna Wallace, is back to share her tips on creating compelling digital content for social media marketers.