I wouldn't have become an engineer, I wouldn't have done what I did, had a hand not been held out to me. I have to remember who helped me when I needed help. The people of Jamaica helped me. I can't forget that. I would be ungrateful if I forgot.

Doing business in Jamaica is not easy, but it is rewarding.

My wealth came from growing businesses. I had wealth, but not liquidity. Basically I transferred illiquid shares of AIC for liquid shares of Manulife. Now I'm the biggest individual shareholder of Manulife.

The philosophy to 'buy and hold' is a philosophy that I use to manage funds.

The mantra of the National Commercial Bank is 'building a better Jamaica.' If this bank is going to be everlastingly successful, it has to take on the ailments of this society.

Life is not linear; you have ups and downs. It's how you deal with the trough that defines you.

Private equity has been the purview of super wealthy individuals and institutions.