JSE Marks Half Century

Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) marked the 50th anniversary of its founding with a ceremony to honour those who contributed to its development. Recognition was given to the role played by former Prime Minister Hon. Edward Seaga, and Audley Shaw, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, along with chairpersons, founding members, dealers and staff. The awards ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in St. Andrew on June 29, was the culmination of a year of activities by the Exchange, which has been twice recognised as the top performer globally, over the past five years.

Marlene Street Forrest, managing director, JSE, in an emotional embrace with Allan Lewis, managing director, JN Fund Managers and Chairman of the board of the JSE (2014-2016) during the JSE’s 50th anniversary awards.

Marigold Harding, president, St Andrew Justices of the Peace Association, presents an award for his service as chairman of Jamaica Stock Exchange (2006-2011), to Curtis Martin, managing director, JN Bank, at the JSE’s 50th anniversary awards.