Dayton Wood is a Project Director/Consultant with PanJamaica Investment Limited. In that capacity and representing PanJam, he is the current Chairman of the Jamaica Developers Association.

He is also the General Manager of the Kingston Restoration Company Limited and the New Kingston Civic Association.

Licea-Ann has specialised in conveyancing and probate since 2003, representing clients in a wide range of property transactions, including work for a major residential developer. Her practice includes real estate sales, complex land matters and court applications to modify restrictive covenants. She also advises on estate planning, probate and estate administration, as well as applications under the Mental Health Act. She serves as the Jamaica Developers Association’s representative to the PSOJ.

The Hon. Matthew Samuda, MP, is Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change. His political experience includes serving as President of Campion College Student Council, Vice President of G2K, and on various JLP bodies. He has been a Senator and was instrumental in the ban on single-use plastics in 2019. With a background in marketing and entertainment, he has worked for companies like Red Stripe and Wray & Nephew. Samuda resides in Kingston and attended the University of the West Indies, Mona.

Dr. Phillipa Campbell-Francis is Acting Vice President of Operations at the National Water Commission. She has held regional management roles within the NWC, giving her experience in the day-to-day delivery of water services to communities across Jamaica.

Her recent work has addressed drought pressures, service reliability and the reduction of water losses, all of which affect how much water is available for existing customers and new developments. She joins our panel to bring the NWC’s operational perspective to the discussion on water availability for real estate development.

Ian J. D. Bennett is Assistant Vice President, Systems Planning and Water Resource Development at the National Water Commission. A mechanical engineer with more than three decades of experience in Jamaica’s public water sector, he specialises in the design and optimisation of water and sewerage systems, including hydraulic modelling. He previously served as the NWC’s Manager of Engineering Design and has extensive experience working with development applications. Ian holds a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine.

Garth E. Jackson is Vice President, Engineering and Capital Projects at the National Water Commission. He leads the NWC’s work in engineering planning and designs, capital projects implementation and water resource development. Of particular interest to developers, he also oversees the process for reviewing and approving water and sewerage services for proposed developments. Mr. Jackson has managed major water and wastewater projects, including those supported by international funding institutions. He has worked as a resident engineer on major construction projects and is a former President of the Jamaica Institution of Engineers.

Richard Mullings is the Managing Director of M&M Jamaica Limited, a leading civil and general engineering contractor with over 30 years of successful projects across Jamaica. He is also the President of the Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica. A registered professional engineer, he holds a B.Sc. In Civil Engineering from UWI and an MBA from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Business, with over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry.

Ambassador Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson is Chief Executive Officer of Jamaica’s National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority. His distinguished public service career spans defence, policing, national security and diplomacy, including service as Chief of Defence Staff, Jamaica’s first National Security Advisor, Commissioner of Police, and Ambassador to the United States. He also chaired Jamaica’s post-Hurricane Beryl Disaster Risk Management Review Committee. Major General Anderson holds qualifications in engineering and defence administration and brings extensive experience in national leadership, disaster response and resilient development.

Mr David Cuthbert is President of the Jamaican Institute of Architects and Principal Architect at Cut Works Architecture. He has more than 20 years of professional experience across the Caribbean, with work spanning residential development, education, healthcare and town planning. He also serves as Registrar of the Architects Registration Board of Jamaica, bringing both design and professional standards expertise to the panel.

Dr. Christopher Burgess is the Managing Director of CEAC Solutions and CEAC Outsourcing Company Limited, with a PhD in Climate Studies, MSc in Environmental Engineering from Imperial College, MSc in Coastal Engineering from Old Dominion University, and a BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of the West Indies. With over 28 years of experience, he has worked on infrastructure projects across the Caribbean, including storm drainage, wastewater treatment, and climate change research for various governments and agencies. Notable projects include the Palisadoes Peninsula Shoreline Protection and the JSIF Port Royal Street Coastal Revetment. Dr. Burgess is a registered Professional Engineer, a member of the Jamaican Institution of Engineers, and has published extensively in international journals.

Alton Morgan brings more than 45 years of experience in real estate practice and is widely regarded as one of Jamaica’s leading legal voices in the sector. For over two decades, he has served as an Associate Member and Legal Advisor to the Jamaica Developers Association, providing guidance on issues affecting the development community and representing several of the country’s major property developers. His public service includes appointments to the National Land Agency Advisory Board, the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Legislation and Regulations Committee, and the Land Divestment Board, where he contributed to national policy and regulatory development.

An Attorney at Law and Partner with Lewis, Smith Williams, and Co., specializing in Real Estate, Family, and Corporate Law. She represents major financial institutions and pharmaceutical companies. She had over seventeen years of experience within the Jamaica Legal System before admission to the Jamaica Bar in 2011. She has pursued a Master of Laws degree in International Corporate Commercial law, which she completed in 2012. She has been a Justice of the Peace since 2014 and a qualified mediator since 2011 with the Dispute Resolution Foundation of Jamaica. She provides mediation services for criminal and civil disputes for Resident Magistrate’s Court jurisdiction. She is the Attorney for several real estate developers in Jamaica. She is a contributor for the Jamaica Observer, writing several articles on Real Estate, Estate Planning, and Immigration proceedings. She is a corporate secretary and Director for several boards.

Norman Minott is a Consultant Attorney-at-Law with Myers, Fletcher & Gordon, where he has practised since 1977. He is a recognised authority on residential and commercial subdivisions and resort development, and has advised the Jamaican Senate and the Registrar of Titles on housing and property legislation. A member of the Jamaica Developers Association since 1990, Mr. Minott has also held several public-sector leadership positions and served as president of a number of Jamaica’s leading motorsport organisations.

John Leiba is an experienced attorney with a focus on conveyancing and commercial law. He has served as President of the Jamaican Bar Association and chaired the Legal Committee of the Real Estate Board and Strata Corporation. His board appointments include Manufacturer’s Merchant Bank, Carimed Limited, and involvement in major divestments such as National Commercial Bank and the Cement Company. He currently applies his legal expertise to complex sub-division and commercial matters. John is also active in civic and sporting circles, serving as Chairman of the Scouts Association of Jamaica, St. Jago High School Foundation, and the school’s large track and field programme. He is a member of the Developers Association, Jamaica Amateur Athletic Association, Special Olympics Jamaica, and Jamdammers Running Club, and chairs both the DunnCox Pension Fund and its real estate arm, Office Management Limited.

Claudia Allen is Director of Real Estate Dealers and Developers at the Real Estate Board, where she oversees the regulatory functions governing real estate dealers, developers and salesmen in Jamaica. Her work spans regulatory compliance, monitoring, licensing and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on professionalism, transparency and consumer protection. Ms. Allen holds a master’s degree in Accounting and Finance and a Pedagogical Diploma in Spanish from Carlos Rafael Rodríguez University in Cuba, where she studied as a CARICOM Scholar.

Dr. Tina Beale is Senior Director and Principal of the Real Estate Training Institute, the training arm of the Real Estate Board. A real estate professional, academic and policy practitioner, she holds a PhD in Real Estate and Planning from the University of Reading and is a Commonwealth Scholar, Chartered Valuation Surveyor and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK. She leads the development of Jamaica’s real estate professionals through pre-licensing and continuing professional development programmes, and her research focuses on real estate market governance, public finance, and institutional and behavioural economics.

Andrew Issa is Managing Director of Coldwell Banker Jamaica Realty and a seasoned business executive with extensive experience in real estate, property development, entrepreneurship, and enterprise management. He serves on several corporate boards and previously served on the Board of the National Environment and Planning Agency. Mr. Issa is also Honorary Consul General for Finland and Norway and has received two Finnish national honours for his diplomatic service. He holds an MBA with honours from the University of Tampa and a BA from the University of San Diego.

Akeil Pladley is the POCA Compliance Manager at the General Legal Council, bringing extensive experience in regulatory oversight, investigations and anti-money laundering compliance. He previously spent eight years with the Real Estate Board, including roles in investigations, AML compliance and the regulation of real estate dealers and developers. Earlier in his career, he served for 15 years with the Jamaica Constabulary Force, including as a digital forensic examiner in the Cyber Crimes Unit. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Technology.