What are your most distinct memories of Kingston?

Going shopping with my family as a child on King Street.

Where would you encourage a first-time visitor to go for a meal and why?

Liguanea Club Restaurant. It has a relaxing, laid-back vibe and the cuisine is top-class.

What places would you recommend as must-visit locations to a first-time visitor to Kingston?

The National Gallery of Jamaica for art, and Hellshire Beach for fish and festival.

What is your beverage of choice?

Appleton Special and water.

What cologne are you splashing?

I alternate between Vince Camuto and Guerlain Homme.

Share the title of the last book you read.

The Creative Destruction of Medicine by Eric Topol.

What was the last bit of music you listened to that you really enjoyed?

The album Songs in the Key of Life by Stevie Wonder.

Share a few places in your travel book.

NYC, because of the constancy of its existence; Panama City, because of its growth and development, and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, because of its allure.

Where’s the place you head to when you need to escape from it all?

“Blandings”, my mountain chalet in Stony Hill.

What propelled your decision to become a medical doctor?

I have wanted to be a doctor since I was five years old. I received a toy medical kit for Christmas that year. Every move and decision thereafter was towards becoming a doctor.

Share with us some of your memories, both good and bad, while studying to become a doctor.

There are no bad memories. I met some really interesting people from the other islands. I also enjoyed the acquisition of the required knowledge, and the day of my final exam.

You are a general practitioner, but we’re sure you have a specialty. What area are you most fond of and why?

I am in primary care, but I no longer have a general practice in the true sense of the word. I have an interest in Endocrinology and enjoy the challenge of treating patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

You’re involved in several philanthropic efforts. What do you love most about doing charity work and why?

I am president of the Astley Karl Banbury Foundation, which is involved in educational philanthropy. The sense of satisfaction I get from being charitable keeps me motivated.

Who inspires you?

My three fabulous children and their achievements are my pride and joy and source of inspiration.

Tell us one thing about you that would surprise us.

I am not sure that this would surprise you, but my most prized possessions are my memories, so I hope I never get Alzheimer’s disease.

Finally, what’s your life philosophy?

Work hard, play hard, and give back early.