Jamaica has emerged as a prime destination for investment under the leadership of Prime Minister Andrew Holness. The country has fostered a business-friendly environment.
Politics
By trying to deport foreign student Rumeysa Ozturk for simply writing an op-ed in a student paper critical of Israel, the Trump administration and its supporters quickly forget that their actions are part of a slippery slope that imperils free speech in this country. It doesn‘t end here.
The central bank monetary shenanigans in both Europe and the US no longer can be ignored or covered up. Unfortunately, as their economies falter, the Fed and the European Central Bank will resort to even more financial trickery to cover for previous monetary foolishness.
An enduring progressive myth is that racial and religious minorities can only make economic gains if government “levels the playing field.” The historical record demonstrates, however, that free markets offer the best opportunities for people in minority groups.
One of the arguments given in favor of tariffs is that they will enable domestic manufacturers to better compete with producers abroad. While people may believe that to be true, the problem is that tariffs don’t create a good foundation for capital development.