William Clarke (centre), president and chief executive officer of Scotiabank, speaks with Patrick Hylton (left) of National Commercial Bank and Peter Moses of Citibank just before receiving an award from the Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA), at a special luncheon held last Friday to recognise his sterling contribution to the sector over the years. Clarke has served the JBA as president on many occasions over his 40-year history at Scotiabank. - Contributed photos

The round of farewell functions for Scotiabank's William 'Bill' Clarke has started and it's celebration time for the Mexicans in our midst.

Party animal Owen Bernard having a jolly time with Monick Campbell (left) and Novalee Palmer at the Mexican National Day reception, held at The Hilton Kingston hotel, New Kingston, on Monday night. - Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer

The Achai group in full swing at the reception. - Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer

From left: Bridget Lewis, general manager of Scotia Private Clients Group (SPCG), Monique Todd, director of wealth marketing, Anya Schnoor, chief executive officer of Scotia DBG Investments, and Tanya Ho-Shue, vice-president and general manager of Scotia DBG Merchant Bank, take a moment to enjoy each other's company at the movie premiere of 'Taken', hosted by SPCG at Carib Cinema on Monday evening. Scotia Private Clients were thrilled to enjoy special privileges at various Island Outpost properties across Jamaica as a result of a recent alliance between Scotia Private Clients Group and Island Outpost.