Why Finding Oil Might Be the WORST Thing for Jamaica's Future

Picture this: You wake up tomorrow morning, check the news, and see the headline "Jamaica Strikes Oil." Your first thought? "Finally, my light bill will drop!" But what if we told you that finding oil could actually be the worst thing to happen to Jamaica's economy?
In this episode of the Limitless Podcast, Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms unpack the incredible story of United Oil and Gas Company, a London-listed firm that has spent 10 years and $40 million USD searching Jamaica's southern waters for what could be up to 7 billion barrels of oil worth $23 billion USD.
But here's where the story gets interesting. While everyone assumes oil discovery means cheaper electricity and fuel, the reality is far more complex. We explore the phenomenon called "Dutch Disease" and why countries like Nigeria went from thriving agricultural exporters to economic instability after oil discovery. Could Jamaica face the same fate?
From JPS's monopoly and your electricity bill to investment opportunities in companies like Fesco, RPL, and Wigton Energy, we break down exactly what oil discovery would mean for every Jamaican. Plus, we reveal which JSE stocks could skyrocket if oil is confirmed and why one company trading for just 30 Jamaican dollars could be sitting on a goldmine.
The transformation wouldn't just be economic. We're talking about free healthcare, massive infrastructure projects, sovereign wealth funds, and Jamaica potentially becoming the Caribbean's newest oil powerhouse. But at what cost?

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Chapters:
00:12 - Introduction: What if Jamaica strikes oil tomorrow?
02:57 - United Oil and Gas Company: 10 years of exploration
08:32 - Recent developments and seabed sampling licenses
19:45 - JPS monopoly and electricity generation in Jamaica
26:06 - Will oil discovery actually lower fuel costs?
30:19 - Dutch Disease: Why oil discovery could destroy our economy
39:32 - Economic and political stability concerns
44:48 - The reality of fuel prices in oil rich countries
50:43 - Impact on renewable energy and Wigton Energy
58:36 - Investment opportunities: Which stocks could benefit?
1:08:05 - Economic benefits for the average Jamaican
1:09:39 - Wrap up and final thoughts