Keith Duncan was unanimously re-elected president

of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) yesterday,

December 3.

Duncan’s reappointment follows the group’s annual general

meeting which was held on Tuesday.

The JMMB Group CEO will be joined on the PSOJ’s executive

by vice presidents Jackie Sharp, Jeffrey Hall and Mariame McIntosh Robinson

and treasurer, Vikram Dhiman, who were all returned to their posts.

Also returning to the leadership team are Eva Lewis, who

remains as honorary secretary and Greta Bogues, who continues as interim

chief executive officer.

Two additional vice-presidents, Jason Henzell and John

Byles, will join the quorum of officers resulting from an amendment of the organisation’s Articles of

Incorporation.

Henzell and Byles will

focus on increasing tourism linkages and community engagement,

increasing foreign exchange earnings and retention, the promotion of

agro-tourism and exploring opportunities to grow the

cannabis industry.

Duncan said he is looking

forward to building on the achievements of his first term as president. “In

addition to these new focus areas, our efforts will continue on the

Organisation’s pre-existing key strategic areas

including: economic sustainability; MSME growth; human capital

development; crime and governance/corruption; sustainable environment;

innovation and digital transformation; increasing membership engagement and

youth engagement.”

The Organisation has

been proactively engaged in multi-sectoral initiatives through its

membership in addressing crime, social intervention supporting

critical sectors including health, education, and national security.

Duncan expressed

his belief that Jamaica is at a critical juncture in its economic

history and proactive action must be taken by well-thinking

Jamaicans to steer the country on a positive path. “It

will take all hands on deck to develop an inclusive

Jamaica where we raise the quality of life of our

people from all walks of life, particularly those who are most

vulnerable.”