JSDA Announces New Executive Team at 2025 Annual General Meeting

Kingston, Jamaica – May 5, 2025 – The Jamaica Securities Dealers’ Association (JSDA) has announced the election of its new Executive Body following its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Re-elected for a third consecutive term as President is Ramon Small-Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer of Barita Investments Limited and Managing Director of Barita Unit Trusts Management Company Limited.  He will continue to lead the Association with a strong focus on advancing Jamaica’s capital markets.

Joining him on the executive team are:

  • 1st Vice President: Stacy-Ann Tait, Senior Vice President, Investments, NCB Capital Markets. Mrs. Tait previously served as 2nd Vice President.
  • 2nd Vice President: Denise Marshall-Miller, Assistant Vice President, Global Markets & Digital Asset Trading, VM Wealth Management Limited. Mrs. Marshall-Miller previously served as Treasurer.
  • Secretary: Tara Nunes, Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Sagicor Investments Limited.
  • Treasurer: Colando Hutchinson, Chief Executive Officer, JOH Investments Limited. Mr. Hutchinson returns to being the executive, having served the JSDA in various capacities in prior years.

The newly elected team brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the JSDA, an organization that plays a pivotal role in developing, regulating, and promoting Jamaica’s capital markets.

President Ramon Small-Ferguson expressed gratitude to the members stating,

“I am honoured by the continued confidence of our members. Serving as President alongside such a capable and committed team allows us to continue our focus on working collaboratively with all stakeholders to strengthen the safety and soundness of the industry, enhance investor confidence, and expand the capital markets as a vital engine of economic growth and opportunity in Jamaica.”

The Association also thanked its outgoing executive members for their dedicated service and reaffirmed its commitment to driving industry innovation, transparency, and sustainable growth.

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 About the JSDA

The Jamaica Securities Dealers’ Association represents the interests of licensed securities dealers in Jamaica. It works closely with regulators and stakeholders to promote sound practices, industry advocacy, and investor confidence in the Jamaican financial markets.

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JSDA Secretariat

Email: shannet@psoj.org

Telephone: 876-809-5980