Wesley Hughes
Wesley Hughes is a prominent Jamaican economist, known for his extensive experience in strategic planning and public policy. He has served as the former financial secretary and director-general of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, where he focused on economic development and policy analysis. In recent commentary, Hughes discussed the implications of US tariffs on aluminium imports, highlighting potential opportunities for Jamaica's bauxite and alumina industry amidst changing global trade dynamics.
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Dr Wesley Hughes’ ‘Forward to Vision 2030’ is mentioned as a supplementary document.
Francis Wade | In need of inspiration? Ask your LLM super colleague for help | Business
Jamaica· 2025-10-12
Dr Wesley Hughes wrote the forward for the Vision 2030 document.
Francis Wade | How government executives can inspire staff | BusinessJamaica· 2025-09-28Wesley Hughes is the former financial secretary and director-general of the Planning Institute of Jamaica.
Wesley Hughes | Murder, mayhem, and the turning tide: Keeping Jamaica on a safer path | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-06-08Dr Wesley Hughes has raised the possibility of a route towards a Lazarus-like resurrection for the Alpart alumina refinery.
Editorial | From Lazarus to Alpart | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-03-26
Wesley Hughes is the former financial secretary and director-general of the Planning Institute of Jamaica.
Wesley Hughes | US tariffs, trade, and opportunities for Jamaica | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-03-23