Business View Caribbean | November 2020

59 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN NOVEMBER 2020 JAMA I CA STOCK EXCHANGE course of divesting state assets through the Stock Market which allowed for increased inclusion and greater transparency. They did this by bringing one of the largest IPOs in history to market, that of Wigton Windfarm. Wigton attracted over 32,000 participants with bids totaling in excess of JA$14 billion in response of the Government need to raise only $J5.5 billion.” The Chairman also reported that the JSE was looking forward to the next 50 years, noting, “We’re committed to fostering resilience for shareholders and the overall economy through investing in various areas of our business. Investments will provide diversification and support to an ever expanding client base and the needs of local and regional economies.” Mrs. Street Forrest, gave an overview of the Company’s performance, stating, “The JSE copped several awards during 2019, among these were the Platinum Award from RJRGleaner Communications Group for the significance of its economic and social contribution to Jamaica,