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Jul 6, 2025 1 hr 3 min

Episode 1 #8

from Caribbean Business Review Hosted by Joseph Cox

The Caribbean Business Review (CBR) Season 1, Episode 8, hosted by Joseph Cox, offers economic and financial analysis for the Caribbean region. The episode features a discussion with Dr. Devon Gardner, a senior partner at the Institute for Innovation and Growth, regarding Jamaica's decision not to renew the electricity monopoly license of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo) in 2027. This decision opens the door for significant power sector reforms, including exploring new technologies like renewables and potentiallyrestructuring the utility's operations. The episode also includes a "CBR Briefing" on the "pink tax," highlighting gendered pricing disparities in consumer goods and services across the Caribbean, urging for greater consumer awareness and policy intervention. Additionally, the"Market Watch" and "Global Pulse" segments provide regional business news, financial updates, and international economic trends, including the impact of a G7 agreement on global minimum tax rules on Caribbean nations and the region's readiness for AI-driven energy demands.

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