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Organica Whole Foods Director Krishna Phillipps (left) and fellow We WHISTLE Global member Kevin Luces are among the attendees at SIGNAL Jamaica.
Business
July 8, 2026

Business Social

WHISTLE Global recently hosted SIGNAL Jamaica at S Hotel in Montego Bay, bringing together Caribbean diaspora leaders, health-care executives, investors, and development professionals for a private reception focused on some of the region’s most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities.

WHISTLE panel & speakers (from left): Leo Williams, equity investor and entrepreneur; Michelle Ottey, principal investment officer and Caribbean Hub lead, transaction advisory at International Finance Corporation; Ative Ennis, president & chief executive officer at MTE Group; Stacey Luces, co-founder and chief purpose officer of We WHISTLE Global; Denise Williams, co-founder and chief growth and impact officer of We WHISTLE Global; and Raymond Levy, founder and president of Total Medical Management LLC.

WHISTLE panel & speakers (from left): Leo Williams, equity investor and entrepreneur; Michelle Ottey, principal investment officer and Caribbean Hub lead, transaction advisory at International Finance Corporation; Ative Ennis, president & chief executive officer at MTE Group; Stacey Luces, co-founder and chief purpose officer of We WHISTLE Global; Denise Williams, co-founder and chief growth and impact officer of We WHISTLE Global; and Raymond Levy, founder and president of Total Medical Management LLC.

International businessman and High Sheriff of the West Midlands in Britain Wade Lyn (right) hands a business card to Cecil Foster, Deputy President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA).

International businessman and High Sheriff of the West Midlands in Britain Wade Lyn (right) hands a business card to Cecil Foster, Deputy President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA).

Denise Williams, co-founder of We WHISTLE Global, is flanked by Suzanne Rousseau Bernard (left) and her sister Michelle Rousseau as the trio displays their polished style at SIGNAL Jamaica.

Denise Williams, co-founder of We WHISTLE Global, is flanked by Suzanne Rousseau Bernard (left) and her sister Michelle Rousseau as the trio displays their polished style at SIGNAL Jamaica.

The event brought together stakeholders committed to strengthening Caribbean health-care systems, advancing economic development, and exploring practical ways to build greater regional resilience. Discussions focused on how the Caribbean can more effectively harness the expertise, investment, and leadership of its global diaspora to drive sustainable impact across the region.

Leisha Wong, creative partner at Elle Creative Ltd, makes a stylish appearance at the recently held event.

Leisha Wong, creative partner at Elle Creative Ltd, makes a stylish appearance at the recently held event.

The evening featured thought-provoking dialogue, networking, and knowledge-sharing among participants, reinforcing the importance of coordinated action and cross-sector partnerships in addressing health-care capacity, workforce development, and broader economic priorities. The gathering also served as a platform to build new connections and identify opportunities for continued collaboration among regional and diaspora stakeholders.
Business Social shares photo highlights from the event.

From left: Chantal Simpson, director at Different Capital; Alisha Buddle Clarke, realtor at RE/MAX Elite Realty Kingston and WHISTLE member; Nasma Mohammed-Chin, marketing strategist and project manager, smile for the camera.

From left: Chantal Simpson, director at Different Capital; Alisha Buddle Clarke, realtor at RE/MAX Elite Realty Kingston and WHISTLE member; Nasma Mohammed-Chin, marketing strategist and project manager, smile for the camera.

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