JMMB brings Montego Bay’s business leaders together to chart path for economic renewal

As western Jamaica continues to strengthen recovery momentum and sustain business confidence in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the JMMB Group convened senior private-sector leaders and key stakeholders at its Thought Leadership Breakfast on January 28 at the S Hotel in Montego Bay.

Held under the theme “The Way Forward: Economic Renewal, Business Confidence & Growth Opportunities”, the forum created a strategic space for decision-makers to exchange perspectives, examine emerging risks, and identify practical opportunities to accelerate growth in 2026 and beyond.

The breakfast brought together corporate and industry leaders representing key sectors that power western Jamaica’s economy, including tourism and hospitality, aviation and logistics, real estate, BPO services, professional services, and wider private enterprise, reinforcing Montego Bay’s role as a critical hub for national economic activity.

In welcoming participants, Howard Dyer, senior manager, corporate client partnership, underscored that JMMB’s Thought Leadership platform is intentionally designed to create informed, solutions-focused dialogue at moments when Jamaica’s business community must navigate uncertainty with clarity and purpose. He noted that as global and local dynamics continue to shift, Jamaica’s focus must remain on renewal, confidence-building, and sustainable growth opportunities that can deliver long-term prosperity.

The morning featured keynote remarks from Delano Seiveright, minister of state in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, who shared insights on strengthening competitiveness, deepening investment opportunities and reinforcing national confidence through collaboration between Government and the private sector.

Alwayne Cousins, country chief client partnership officer at JMMB, said the forum was an initiative for business leaders, especially those shaping the western economy, to have consistent access to credible perspectives and meaningful partnership.

“Business confidence is built when leaders have the space to engage, exchange ideas, and shape solutions together,” Cousins said. “That is why JMMB continues to invest in platforms like this, so our clients and key stakeholders can gain insight, strengthen their strategies and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.”

Cousins added that the breakfast underscores a wider truth: economic renewal is intentional and requires shared responsibility, bold thinking, and strong alignment between stakeholders across the economy.

The Thought Leadership Breakfast series forms part of JMMB’s broader strategy to support national development by pairing thought leadership with practical partnership, helping businesses anticipate change, respond strategically, and remain positioned for growth even in complex operating conditions.