Diplomatically Speaking - The Podcast
The Caribbean foreign affairs podcast, Diplomatically Speaking, hosted by former senior Caribbean diplomat, Dr. Geneive Brown Metzger, is a bi-weekly program featuring candid conversations with leaders on the front line of U.S. and Caribbean affairs—diplomats, economists, government and business leaders—about bi-lateral relations, U.S. Asia geopolitical tensions over the region, foreign trade, and why the U.S. should deepen its relationships with the Caribbean in the post-pandemic era. Dr. Metzger will also discuss fresh ideas coming from the region for new and diverse economic opportunities and innovative ventures, and a what could be a paradigm shift in Caribbean economic strategy going forward. The podcast will keep you up to speed on issues about the most pressing matters of our time concerning the region and how they connect to you.
Diplomatically Speaking - The Podcast
Caribbean Regional Stock Exchanges: More than Beaches
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Though the Caribbean is well-known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant music, it has an emerging capital market that should not be ignored. As many as twelve national stock exchanges can be found in the region. In addition, the Caribbean is also home to the first regional securities exchange to be formed in the Western Hemisphere. The Jamaica Stock Exchange, (JSE) was cited by Bloomberg in 2015 and 2018 as the best performing stock exchange in the world. We talk with Ms Street Forrest, Managing Director of the JSE, about the regional financial market, investment opportunities in the Caribbean, and the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange designed for the Jamaican diaspora.