Our Annual General Meeting was held on July 31, 2014 to discuss the Group’s performance in 2013 and the plans for 2014. For Members who missed it, here are a quick summary and some photos: Despite the challenges of our nation’s economy in 2013, the Victoria Mutual Group’s surplus, after taxes, came in at J$960 million; …
Raise your hand if you get excited at the sight of packages taped together with 2-for-1 tape or if you countdown to sales. Say ‘I’ if your toolkit is stocked with glue, nails and tape ready to repair rather than buy new. Shout ‘hear-hear’ if you have bottles turned top-side-down in your refrigerator or a toothpaste …
The Game Plan Nearly two and a half decades ago, in 1990, a partnership was forged between Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS) and the St James Football Association with the objective of developing the skills of the talented youngsters who play football in the Western region of the island. It was the coming together of …
A Legacy of Giving – VMBS St James U-13 Football Competition Read More »
She exudes confidence and a strong sense of determination. Her positive attitude overshadows all the financial obstacles that have come her way at every stage of her university life. Having completed her law degree with first class honours, Kerri-Ann Mew is in her final year at the Norman Manley Law School on the Mona Campus …
VMBS has been in my life from the start – Scholarship Awardee Read More »
He didn’t start talking until he was four years old and now, Skyy-Malkum Pinnock, has a lot to say. He is the proud recipient of a 2013 Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS) Junior Plan ‘Head-Start’ Scholarship Award for the county of Middlesex and is in his first year at Campion College. Looking back at the …
Morale in some rural schools has increased dramatically over the last five years as more students believe the school leadership has demonstrated better care for them. This was revealed at an ‘Evaluation of Findings’ presentation for the Centres of Excellence programme, held at the Mona Visitor’s Lodge on Friday, April 11, 2014. The Centres of …
Leadership Development Spurs Transformation in Rural Schools Read More »
Continuing on our tradition of nation-building through the development of youth and education, we invite student savers to benefit from the VMBS 2014 ‘Head-Start’ Scholarships and Bursaries Programme. Applications are currently being accepted until Friday, July 18, 2014. President and CEO of the Victoria Mutual Group, Richard K. Powell, emphasized the organization’s commitment to the programme. “As an …
VMBS Bursaries and Scholarships – Supporting the Future of Jamaica Read More »
The road to financial independence is paved with good money decisions and a great relationship with your financial institution. When you chose to manage your money with the Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS), you became more than just a customer, you became a Member and part owner. Our commitment to you is the basis of …
There’s a lot of temptation to play Santa during the holiday season, but if you don’t have the luxury of elves and reindeer you ought to stick to a budget this holiday so ho-ho-ho doesn’t become no-no-no in the New Year. The budgeting rule of thumb is 50/20/30 – 50% of your take-home salary should …
Victoria Mutual celebrates 135 years of history and service to the people of Jamaica this week, and we couldn’t be more proud! On Thursday, November 14, 1878 the first Victoria Mutual Building Society branch opened its doors at the corner of Water Lane and Duke Street in downtown Kingston. Inspired by Rev. G. W. Downer …
