Seaga re-elected to third year as PSOJ president

Metry Seaga, CEO of JFP Limited, was yesterday re-elected as president of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) during a council meeting held at the organisation’s offices on Hope Road in St Andrew.

This marks Seaga’s final year in his three-year tenure leading the organisation.

The officers joining him are Executive Director Sacha Vaccianna Riley; vice presidents Dr Parris Lyew-Ayee, Marian Ross-Ammar, Brian Jardim, Gail Moss-Solomon, and Hugh Grant.

Eva Lewis and Vikram Dihman continue to serve as honorary secretary and honorary treasurer, respectively.

The executive committee of the organisation includes Audrey Tugwell Henry of the Jamaica Bankers Association, Antoinette Hamilton of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Alliance, Sydney Thwaites of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Robin Russell of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, Wayne Chen of the Jamaica Employers Federation, Corah Ann Roberton Sylvester of the Shipping Association of Jamaica, and Ramon Ferguson of the Jamaica Securities Dealers Association.

Seaga emphasised that the organisation’s strategic focus for the coming year encompasses several interconnected priorities. At the forefront is sustaining economic stability while stimulating inclusive growth across all sectors. The PSOJ said it remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing Jamaica’s position as a logistics-centred economy, working to transform the nation into a crucial hub for the Caribbean through strategic private sector investments in special economic zones.

The fight against crime, the organisation said, continues to be paramount in its agenda.

“Through initiatives like Crime Stop and Project STAR, we’re taking a comprehensive approach to building a safer Jamaica,” Seaga noted. “The CMOC [Crime Monitoring & Oversight Committee] platform continues to be essential for fostering bipartisan collaboration on this critical issue.”

With 2025 being an election year, the PSOJ said it would place special emphasis on promoting values and attitudes, particularly in strengthening ethical leadership and integrity across both political and business spheres.

Additionally, the organisation said it would actively pursue expanded public-private partnerships to deliver critical infrastructure and services, while simultaneously working to drive trade economy growth through enhanced bilateral agreements.

“We recognise the pressing need to address our labour market dynamics through a dual strategy,” Seaga explained. “This involves both immediate solutions for current skills gaps and long-term workforce development initiatives. Equally important is our commitment to eliminating bureaucratic barriers that impede business growth, particularly in our trade relationships with our Central and Latin American neighbours.

“As we look to the future, our commitment to Jamaica’s development remains unwavering. Through strategic partnerships, innovative solutions, and steadfast advocacy, we will continue working towards the continued growth of our beloved country.”