Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Access Financial Services Limited held its 25th Anniversary Gala and Awards Ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Saturday, September 20, 2025. With Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams as the evening’s keynote speaker representing Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, the microfinance company feted heads of agencies, industry leaders, and executives across the private sector as they celebrated the milestone. Guests enjoyed an evening of elegance as long-serving staff were honoured for their dedication, alongside tributes to women entrepreneurs and pioneering customers who have played an integral role in the company’s journey. The night blended prestige with blue-carpet moments and stylish displays, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams (centre) was flanked by the Access Financial Services Limited executive management team (from left) Vice-President of Finance Brian Salmon; Chief Executive Officer Hugh Campbell; Vice-President of Operations and Credit Catherine Thomas; and founder & Executive Director Marcus James.Rahyme McKenzie
Access Financial Services founder & Executive Director Marcus James presented the Long Service Award to Terry-Ann Bisnaught-Spence, risk officer in the operations and credit department, for almost 24 years of distinguished service.Rahyme McKenzie
Event designer Aiesha Panton (left) dazzled in a metallic number, while Jamaica Manufacturers & Exporters Association President Kathryn Silvera embraced elegance in print.Jermaine
Access founder & Executive Director Marcus James (centre) with his father and board director Neville James (second right), and his children Alyssa (left), Arianne (second left) and Matthew (right), during a surprise birthday moment at the gala.Jermaine
RevUP Caribbean Managing Director Sandra Glasgow and her husband Neil Glasgow, former CEO of National Rums of Jamaica, were also out to celebrate at the anniversary gala and awards ceremony. Jermaine
Vice-President of Operations and Credit Catherine Thomas exuded sophistication in a gown accented with silver embellishments and accessories.Jermaine
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PR and communications consultant and the evening’s master of ceremonies Stacy-Ann Smith turned heads in a striking blue gown.Rahyme McKenzie
AFS Kingston Branch Manager Michelle Campbell Ellington made a bold sartorial statement.Jermaine
