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Being the leading bank of Jamaica Scotiabank offers a comprehensive line of retail and commercial services through an extensive network of branches across the country. Over 100 years Scotiabank (1889) is present in Jamaica. On February 13, 1996 the Scotiabank Jamaica Foundation was established.
Scotiabank has four operating units.
Domestic Banking: It is the commercial banking division which offers savings and loan service.
Scotia Capital Inc: This is the investment banking division helping the government obtain capital and credit.
International Banking: It is the merchant banking division which assist the clients with international trade.
E-Commerce: The payments and wire transfers are managed in this division.
Education, Health and Community Projects in Jamaica are being aided by Scotiabank. The main principles of this bank are to assist in deprivation, economic distress, alleviating poverty, socially disadvantaged individuals and their dependents.
Scotiabank has major contribution to the following health centers like:
Kingston Public Hospital
Cornwall Regional Hospital
Jamaica Cancer Society
Port Antonio Hospital
University Hospital of the West Indies
Spanish Town Hospital
Bustamante Children's Hospital
Heart Foundation of Jamaica
Scotiabank's contribution to the educational field is also worth mentioning. The institutes favored by Scotiabank are:
Northern Caribbean University
Point Hill Diagnostic Reading Center
Hugh Shearer Foundation
Iris Gelley Primary School
Holy Family Infant and Primary School
University of Technology
Northern Caribbean University
College of Agriculture, Science & Educational
Mona School of Businesses
Old Harbor high School
Scotiabank has also made significant contribution to community projects like:
Urban Development Corporation
Hands Across Jamaica For Righteousness
Golden Age
May Pen Cemetery
KC Welfare Programme
Jamaica Red Cross Society
National Development Foundation
Scotiabank has won several awards for its outstanding performance.
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