What are your earliest memories of Kingston?

Being taken to Hope Gardens and Coconut Park by my dad, Herbert.

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

Being a foodie, that’s a difficult one! Going to Uncorked for their pork chops is always a good idea, though.

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

I would seek to arrange a proper cleaning of the city. Attempt to instil some civic pride, even for the day. And start a dialogue about the type of city we as residents desire.

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

I would recommend going to some of the expected sites, of course. However, my more important tip would be to talk to as many Jamaicans as possible.

The invisible or bio-data credit card is on the horizon; how do you foresee our buying habits evolving with this type of technology?

With the introduction of ‘invisible ‘cards one can anticipate an increase in spending by consumers . You would now be able to seamlessly shop on the web, apps or in-store. It will be considered a more secure way of shopping, seeing that a physical card is not then needed; however, it will also likely increase impulse purchases by consumers and create other problems.

Is cutting a debt trap off at the pass as simple as saying “no”?

It’s not as simple as a “yes” or “no”. If one is caught in a cycle of debt, the options to correct are the infusion of additional resources; changes to the original terms of the existing debts on better terms; and write-off of the original debts; or combinations of all three.

What would it take for the Jamaican dollar to achieve safe-haven status?

Stability in the currency, or appreciation against main trading partners can only be corrected by exporting more than we import.

Other than yourself, what is the connective thread that runs through your phone’s contacts list?

Most of my contacts have an interest in global affairs, politics, soca, Scotch, travel, and are foodies.

You’re comfortably seated in an otherwise empty office, what would be your next addition?

A piece of art.

How do you typically sign-off for the day?

Book in one hand, a glass of Scotch in the other.