Scotiabank Group, one of the premium sponsors of the Observer Business Leader Award, has been actively helping its customers, including the public sector, to become financially better off in Jamaica for the last 124 years.

Through its 41 branches and subsidiary offices, Scotiabank has been a committed partner in Jamaica’s economic and social development.

“Scotiabank has been a lead banker to the Government of Jamaica, and as a leading institution in the financial sector, continues to work with the Government in pursuing its priority objective to grow the economy,” the bank said.

Scotiabank, which has also been a key participant in milestone economic initiatives such as the Jamaica Debt Exchange and the National Debt Exchange, added that with the support of its local and international experts, it has provided customised financial solutions to government ministries, departments and agencies.

Examples of these are syndicated financing for the National Water Commission to upgrade operations and to industry and civic society groups, such as the Medical Association of Jamaica and the MSME Alliance.

These, Scotiabank Group pointed out, underscore its investment in Jamaica’s public sector and commitment to the overall welfare of the country.