What are your earliest memories of Kingston?

Running around carefree with the other kids in the neighbourhood, playing football, marbles, hide & seek, and those other things we grew up doing, before cellphones and the Internet. And, of course, always looking forward to hearing the ice-cream truck coming around the block!

What’s the most memorable meal that you have enjoyed in Kingston?

What’s the most memorable meal that you have enjoyed in Kingston?

I have a love for almost any food, but if I had to narrow it down to the most memorable meal, it would have to be a brunch catered by the Rousseau sisters at the National Gallery of Jamaica, back in October. They really are talented; the food was simply amazing.

What would you do if you were mayor of Kingston for a day?

What would you do if you were mayor of Kingston for a day?

I have good childhood memories of doing a lot of outdoor recreational activities, so I would want more opportunities for the kids today to make similar memories. I don’t think we have enough public parks where kids can enjoy themselves in a safe environment, so I would find avenues to raise funds in order to create these sustainable environments around Kingston.

What would be your recommendations to a first-time visitor to Kingston?

What would be your recommendations to a first-time visitor to Kingston?

Don’t be afraid to enjoy everything Kingston has to offer. Soak up the sun, the food, the music, the scenery, the history and the people. The city has such a rich culture that everyone should appreciate and experience.

What are the biggest roadblocks to wealth creation?

What are the biggest roadblocks to wealth creation?

Fear, and the lack of focus and discipline. Fear is something we all have; it takes a lot of courage to take a risk, but to really break barriers one has to go outside of one’s comfort zone and take chances. Discipline and focus are things we should all try to have; to build wealth takes a lot of hard work and it is very easy to get demotivated.

How does one differentiate between wants and needs?

How does one differentiate between wants and needs?

I once read somewhere that wants are the things we don’t really need but would like to have, and needs are the things we must have, to stay alive. In other words, needs are the things we have to have in order to survive, while the wants are the ‘nice to haves’ that excite our desires.

When it comes to big-ticket expenses, is haggling a technique one should be embarrassed by?

When it comes to big-ticket expenses, is haggling a technique one should be embarrassed by?

‘Haggling’ is a strong term. I believe there is always room for negotiation ad everybody wants a good deal, so I would suggest ‘respectful bargaining and negotiating’ but not haggling.

In tackling life’s curveballs, does sentiment help or hurt?

In tackling life’s curveballs, does sentiment help or hurt?

Life will always throw a curveball at you every now and then; it’s those moments that make or break you. It depends on the situation but it’s about making the best decision that you can at the time considering all the variables.

How do you reward yourself for your hard work?

How do you reward yourself for your hard work?

I’ve learned to appreciate and enjoy the simpler things in life, so I tend to enjoy the plain old, simple clichés. A nice dinner and some drinks and conversation with friends and family where we just joke around and enjoy each other’s company. I also enjoy playing pool and going to the gym to de-stress and clear my head, and, of course, the occasional one and two parties.

They see a jar full of coins. You see…?

They see a jar full of coins. You see…?

Someone with a dream who’s going somewhere in life.