by Ramoth Watson | Sep 11, 2025 | Blog
On the morning of September 11, 2001, I was preparing for work when I heard Francois St. Juste on FAME FM announce that a plane had crashed into the first tower of the World Trade Center. At first, it seemed like a tragic accident. Minutes later, as the second plane...
by Ramoth Watson | Sep 5, 2025 | Blog
Jamaica has long prided itself on being one of the region’s strongest democracies, yet voter turnout tells a different story. In the most recent general election, only 39.5% of registered voters went to the polls, a sharp decline compared to decades past. While some...
by Ramoth Watson | Sep 4, 2025 | Blog
The dismissal of Nestlé’s chief executive on September 1, 2025, for an undisclosed relationship with a subordinate marks yet another high-profile fall from grace. Only weeks earlier, another global CEO was caught “In flagrante delicto”. These stories feed...
by Ramoth Watson | Aug 31, 2025 | Blog
Introduction Human beings have a remarkable ability to protect themselves from disappointment and dissatisfaction. Two common ways we do this are through sour grapes rationalization and sweet lemons rationalization. Though they operate in opposite directions, both...
by Ramoth Watson | Aug 29, 2025 | Blog
Where Herd Mentality Starts Herd mentality begins early. From childhood, we are taught, sometimes subtly, sometimes directly, that fitting in is safer than standing out. In school, children often learn that conformity earns rewards, while questioning authority may...
by Ramoth Watson | Aug 26, 2025 | Blog
In Jamaica today, we are living longer than ever before. Longevity is a gift, but it also brings with it new challenges, particularly when it comes to the rising cost of care in our later years. While licensed insurance brokers are able to sell long-term care (LTC)...
by Ramoth Watson | Aug 23, 2025 | Blog
When I made the decision to join the life insurance career as an advisor more than 35 years ago, not everyone around me was enthusiastic. My beloved sister, in particular, expressed deep concern. She looked at the compensation model, based largely on results, and...
by Ramoth Watson | Aug 22, 2025 | Blog
Introduction Single motherhood has become increasingly prevalent across societies worldwide. While it is often approached with sensitivity, the topic warrants honest exploration. The rise of single-parent households, most of them headed by women, has profound... by Ramoth Watson | Aug 19, 2025 | Blog
In the 2016 Rio Olympics, Usain Bolt stepped onto the track for Round 1, Heat 7 of the men’s 100 m. The world watched as the Jamaican sprint champion prepared for what would become another historic run. But in one frame, just before the gun fired, a deeper lesson...
by Ramoth Watson | Aug 18, 2025 | Blog
Justice is often symbolized by Lady Justice, blindfolded, holding scales, and promising impartiality. Yet when we examine the lived reality of justice systems around the world, we find cracks in that symbolism. Too often, justice bends toward the privileged few,...
