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BY KARENA BENNETT Senior business reporter bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
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Holness dismisses PNP’s $1-billion home deposit plan
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Colourful revelry paints Bacchanal J’Ouvert
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BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 27 12:16 AM
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Trash to treasure Man finds camera in bin, starts photography business
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By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 27 12:14 AM
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Danielle Williams talks adjustments after Diamond League win in China
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 27 12:12 AM
Williams wins Diamond League opener in China
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Francis laid to rest as 400,000 mourn pope ‘with an open heart’
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Francis laid to rest as 400,000 mourn pope ‘with an open heart’
April 27 12:11 AM
Francis laid to rest as 400,000 mourn pope ‘with an open heart’
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Teen’s blurry future
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Teen’s blurry future
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By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 27 12:10 AM
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Suspects charged in NCB $47.5 million phishing scam — MOCA
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Suspects charged in NCB $47.5 million phishing scam — MOCA
April 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The two suspects arrested over the last 48 hours in connection with the ongoing investigation into a $47.5 million phishing scam a...
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NCB launches J$1 billion SME Growth Fund with lower lending rates for businesses
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NCB launches J$1 billion SME Growth Fund with lower lending rates for businesses
March 17, 2025
National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) has announced the launch of the NCB SME Growth Fund, a J$1 billion facility designed to provide access ...
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Two more arrested in connection with NCB $47-m phishing scam — MOCA
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Two more arrested in connection with NCB $47-m phishing scam — MOCA
March 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into a $47.5 million phishing scam at the Nationa...
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NCB processes over J$13 billion in ABM transactions during Christmas
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NCB processes over J$13 billion in ABM transactions during Christmas
January 3, 2025
National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) says it processed just under 631,000 ABM transactions totalling $13.4 billion during what it said was ...
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Policeman among six charged in scam targeting elderly NCB customer
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Policeman among six charged in scam targeting elderly NCB customer
December 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - A policeman is among six people charged in a multi-million dollar smishing scam that targeted an elderly customer of the National ...
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JDF soldier in NCB $47-m phishing scam charged
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JDF soldier in NCB $47-m phishing scam charged
December 2, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldier who was implicated in a phishing scam that reportedly defrauded the National Commercial Bank ...
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NCU president, students inspired by Lee-Chin 18 principles of wealth creation
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NCU president, students inspired by Lee-Chin 18 principles of wealth creation
KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 29, 2024
MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Faculty and students at the Mandeville-based Northern Caribbean University (NCU) say they are inspired by billionaire Michael...
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AdMark recognised for NCB Foundation ‘Grant a Wish’ campaign impact
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AdMark recognised for NCB Foundation ‘Grant a Wish’ campaign impact
November 8, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The AdMark Network, a leading advertising agency founded in Jamaica celebrating its 60th year, has been awarded a prestigious Ange...
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NCB partners with Nature Preservation Foundation to support breast cancer warriors
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NCB partners with Nature Preservation Foundation to support breast cancer warriors
November 1, 2024
National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) has announced a collaboration with the Nature Preservation Foundation to sponsor the Bird Garden Gazeb...
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Services restored across platforms — NCB
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Services restored across platforms — NCB
September 25, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Commercial Bank’s (NCB) is confirming that their services have been restored across platforms. Several people took to...
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NCB platforms crash on pay day
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NCB platforms crash on pay day
September 25, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Commercial Bank’s (NCB) business and personal online banking platforms and mobile application are temporarily unavail...
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Lee-Chin touts benefits of investing during crisis at Re-Align Business and Investment Conference
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Lee-Chin touts benefits of investing during crisis at Re-Align Business and Investment Conference
August 7, 2024
Chairman of the NCB Financial Group, Michael Lee-Chin has touted the benefits of investing especially during a slump in order to build wealth over tim...
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Hurricane Beryl: NCB launches $300 million disaster relief fund
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Hurricane Beryl: NCB launches $300 million disaster relief fund
July 5, 2024
National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) on Friday announced the launch of a $300 million disaster relief fund through its philanthropic arm, N...
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Former NCB employee sentenced to 2 years in prison for $74.5m fraud
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Former NCB employee sentenced to 2 years in prison for $74.5m fraud
June 27, 2024
Former National Commercial Bank (NCB) employee Khadene Thomas was sentenced to 24 months in prison after pleading guilty to fleecing three of the inst...
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Lawyer requests suspended sentence for former NCB employee in $75.4m fraud
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Lawyer requests suspended sentence for former NCB employee in $75.4m fraud
June 12, 2024
ST ANN, Jamaica – A sentencing hearing is now underway at the St Ann Parish Court for former National Commercial Bank (NCB) employee Khadene Thomas, w...
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Spotlight on cybersecurity at ‘Think Like a Hacker’ lecture
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Spotlight on cybersecurity at ‘Think Like a Hacker’ lecture
April 24, 2024
Cybersecurity takes the spotlight at the fourth annual Rickert Allen Memorial Lecture on Wednesday. Under the theme 'Think Like a Hacker: Safeguard yo...
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Q+A: NCB’s Bruce Bowen talks customer service, family, Lee-Chin and more
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Q+A: NCB’s Bruce Bowen talks customer service, family, Lee-Chin and more
February 23, 2024
In July of last year, NCB Financial Group chairman Michael Lee-Chin famously declared that he was “not happy” with the lack of dividends by the financ...
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NCBFG announces interim dividend
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NCBFG announces interim dividend
February 21, 2024
NCB Financial Group Limited (NCBFG) on Wednesday announced an interim dividend payment of $0.50 per ordinary stock unit. The announcement follows a me...
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Watch NCBFG Annual General Meeting 2024
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Watch NCBFG Annual General Meeting 2024
February 9, 2024
Gain valuable insights into NCBFG’s financial performance and a greater understanding of the strategic direction that will drive the Group’s future gr...
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Lee-Chin offers investment advice as NCB puts more focus on wealth creation for clients
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Lee-Chin offers investment advice as NCB puts more focus on wealth creation for clients
Julian Richardson 
January 23, 2024
NCB Group Chairman Michael Lee-Chin offered valuable investment advice to select clients at an intimate gathering on Monday as the financial instituti...
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Trash to treasure Man finds camera in bin, starts photography business
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
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