I had a quick look at Jamaica's place in the 2018 economic freedom rankings and some of the supporting data. They are definitely being abused by the international money lending community. As a 3rd world economy it's pretty disgusting to see the interest rates they have to pay and the long term effects it has on the country and it's people. Most of the Caribbean countries seem to be in a similar strangle hold. You would think foreign investment would be interested in strengthening their investors not bringing them to their knees. OK Ok I'll stop being a Debbie downer, and this isn't the right thread either. It' just that when I see the Jamaica of old compared to the Jamaica I visit every year it makes my heart ache. Locally owned is a small ray of sunshine.
