MANCHESTER:
THE NATIONAL Commercial Bank (NCB) celebrated its 25th anniversary of service to the Jamaican people with three regional divine services on Sunday, August 11.
Hundreds of persons including civic and business leaders, government representatives, as well as customers and members of the NCB staff were in attendance at the central regional service which was held at the Ridgemount United Church in Mandeville.
Branch manager of NCB, Lanville Henry read the message from the Managing Director of NCB, Mr. Christopher Lowe.
In his message, Mr. Lowe recognised the contribution of the thousands of NCB customers and noted that through their faithfulness the bank has become one of the leading financial institutions in Jamaica.
"After, facing some glaring and well publicised trials and tribulations in the late 90s, NCB has this year re-established its banking credentials as a strong entity with the largest capital base of all financial institutions in Jamaica," he said.
The message pointed out that the NCB is in more than one way a microcosm of Jamaican given the fact that its fragility in recent years has caused much soul searching from which painful lessons have been learnt. He said that its resurgence is a credit to its staff and customers and a constant reminder to its management, which displays responsible leadership and unity.
Rev. Gordon Cowan, who delivered the main address, said that we need to get better at building a nation that belongs to us. While congratulating the management of NCB for celebrating their 25th anniversary in such a tangible way, Rev. Cowan said, "Those who forget where they are coming from are doomed to fail."
