Bureaucracy and red tape: Seven out of nine respondents identified bureaucracy and red tape as a challenge on the island. The other two managers indicated that it had some impact on their operations. Managers were concerned about the time it took to get some tasks accomplished, and the amount of paperwork, and corruption. Below are some of the sentiments shared:
“Bureaucracy one of the biggest plagues in Jamaica. The bureaucracy is consuming during the process. Often to get the right results, there are allowances for bribery, etc”. (GM#3)
“If you come from a country such as Jamaica you are familiar with it. If you know the way to get things done, then you can make it”. (GM#8)