Our CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Peter Arender, and Fortress’ Associate Portfolio Manager, Rashada Lopez, join us for the season 7 finale of Do It Fuh Grantley to discuss the state of financial markets and why we're confident to...

Inspired by her little sister, 15 year old Barbadian student Rayna Howell turned a $20 investment into a visionary hair care brand.The finalist in the 2025 Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation's $20 Challenge shares her captivating story...

We explore the inspiring and enchanting entrepreneurial journey of Barbadian business owner Tamara Gibson. As the owner of the luxury scent brand, Native Caribbean, Gibson continues to thoughtfully evolve both person...

Ask any entrepreneur and they'll tell you that growing your business is challenging but ultimately rewarding.One of the major keys to a business' success is diversification; a strategy that allows owners to reduce risk, increase revenue ...

The taxman cometh, but what exactly is he after?Barbadian accounting professional and entrepreneur, David Simpson, assures us all that there's nothing to fear.From fostering economic growth to reducing poverty, we discuss how Barb...

Planning for the future should include what comes next for your loved ones even after you’re gone.Thankfully, where there’s a will, there’s a way.Barbadian attorney, Annette Linton, joins us for our Season 7 premiere - ...

Rub-a-dub-dub,Seven guests on a pod,And who do you think they be?The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker?,Guess you’ll have to tune in and see!The new season of Do It Fuh Grantley begins May 8th on a podca...

Our CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Peter Arender, and Fortress’ Investment Analyst, Rashada Lopez, join us for the season finale of Do It Fuh Grantley to officially introduce our newest US dollar funds.This episode is especially fo...

In this week’s episode “Recession Session” we’re joined by Barbadian accounting professional and entrepreneur, David Simpson, for a lively and instructive discussion on how to identify and prepare for a recession. 

If you’ve noticed that you’re spending more money on things like gas, groceries and even entertainment, then this episode is especially for you!Here’s what we cover on this week’s episode of the “Do It Fuh Grantley” podcast:What...

Get insight into where your money is going, and why, on this week’s episode of the “Do It Fuh Grantley” podcast.As the one in charge of making Fortress’ investment decisions, it should come as no surprise that Peter Arender, Fortress’ C...

Funding your retirement isn’t something that can wait. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about pension plans, the NIS and how mutual funds can play an effective role in reaching your retirement goals.Kim and Omar are on...

We’re back for Season 6 and…we’re talking about retirement!In our season debut, Kim and Omar get real about what it takes to retire, what retirement could look like and…honestly, how much longer we have to wait.We’re joined by N...

What “generational wealth” means to our guests and how did it change the way they examined the financial future of their children.For past episodes and to record your life and finance questions, please visit

This week’s episode is the Q&A session you’ve all been waiting for. Kim and Omar team up to tackle demystifying much of the technical jargon that can often hinder first-time investors.For past episodes and to record your life and...

In this week’s episode we chat with Peter Arender and Rashada Lopez of Team Fortress.  As the presenters of “Just A Minute With Fortress” our (mostly) weekly investment updates, they’ve always risen to the challenge of delivering thought-p...

Determination. Self-confidence. Vision.These ladies have all three in spades.In this fascinating chat with Cherita O’dell (Real Estate Broker of Million Dollar Homes and Barbados Real Estate 246) and Gael Alluard (Co-Founder a...

Hindsight is always 20/20.In this episode we fondly reflect on our own 20s and the financial blunders that taught us some pretty valuable lessons.We’re joined by two members of the Fortress team, Compliance Officer Shakira Payne...

Is your community holding you up or holding you back?Surrounding yourself with people who are passionate, progressive and transparent is a no-brainer because they motivate and inspire you to be at your very best.In this episode, you...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented crisis for the Barbadian tourism industry and financial economy.Could the newly announced Barbados Welcome Stamp initiative provide the...

We’ve never been more excited to be caught trying to keep up with The Joneses.On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Dwayne and Kelly Jones of Debt Free Caribbean. Liste...

After a less than stellar start to the year, financial markets are recovering and well.Fortress’ Chief Investment Officer, Peter Arender, joins us this week to explain how this is even possible after a recession that was projecte...

Business leaders, George Griffith (Surfside Wellness Centre) and Lily Dash (WiFetch) met the challenges of the COVID-19 lockdown head on, and, with considerable success.Their decision to pivot, not panic, has enabled these entrepreneurs...

This week international broadcaster, Alex Jordan and Fortress’ Client Relations Associate, Krystal Dowell, join Kim and Omar to reflect on some of the important financial and life lessons they were compelled to learn during lockdown....

We begin the fourth season of Do It Fuh Grantley with a frank discussion on the potentially catastrophic effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Barbados’ economy. Barbadian economist, Shane Lowe, joins us to share his pr...