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Who is the richest woman in Jamaica real estate?

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Sep 26, 2024
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Trisha Bailey’s rise to becoming Jamaica’s richest woman in real estate is a story of perseverance, entrepreneurship, and strategic investments. Born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, she grew up facing significant hardships, such as living without electricity or running water, and often walking barefoot as a child. Despite these challenging beginnings, she always had a strong sense of financial discipline, saving portions of her lunch money from an early age. This financial mindset would later serve her well in her journey to success.

After moving to the United States, Bailey pursued various ventures, including running a recruiting business, working as a stockbroker, and selling medical equipment. It was in the U.S. that she made her first million by the age of 35. Over time, her business acumen allowed her to diversify her portfolio, leading her to investments in the international real estate market, where she gained significant wealth.

Trisha Bailey’s estimated net worth is between US$650–7…

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