*Publicly traded companies
Foundations
Wallenford Foundation
By leveraging the presence of our sponsor company, the Wallenford Coffee Company, in the Jamaica Blue Mountains, we are identifying and implementing programmes with long term goals, long term support, that focus on enabling the children of these communities to compete with the best children across the globe.
Tourism, Real Estate, Agriculture, Consumer Goods
Trident Hotel
Nestled on 14-acres between tall, Blue Mountains and a plain-fringed sapphire sea, Trident Hotel is surrounded by majestic waterfalls, timeless rivers, a bottomless blue lagoon and the unique charm of a tropical Victorian town. The thirteen villas act as harmonized sanctuaries, with oceanfront porticos and private soaking pools. The property also boasts an elegant Explorer’s Lounge with a comprehensive library and antique billiards table as well as a Time Bar serving a house-made drinks menu. The highlight is Mike’s Supper Club, a high-end speakeasy where exceptional music, cuisine and culture all conspire to make it one of the most original and exciting Jamaican destinations. Lifestyle amenities include a media lounge, residential gym, spa treatment facility and a private beach.
Trident Castle
Port Antonio's Trident Castle is a sight to behold, rising above the clear blue Caribbean Sea in front of the Blue Mountains. The eight-bedroom, 40,000 square foot castle, sits on 7 acres of beautifully manicured land on Pegg Point, at the mouth of Turtle Crawle Harbor and has a helicopter pad, a luxurious swimming pool and a secluded, private chapel. The Castle is an extensive and versatile space that is ideal for special events, location shoots, product launches and business conferences. It is a prime wedding and honeymoon destination that has hosted the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Johnny Depp and Denzel Washington.
Mavis Bank Coffee
Mavis Bank Coffee Factory is a coffee producer based in Jamaica, specifically in the Blue Mountains region. The company is known for producing Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee, which is considered to be some of the finest coffee in the world.
Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is grown between 2,000 and 5,500 feet above sea level, and it is known for its mild flavor, with notes of chocolate, nut, and citrus. The coffee is also shade-grown, which helps to protect the beans from the sun and reduces the risk of insect damage.
Model Agricultural Production Limited
MAPL is a 2,657 acre farming site that is revolutionizing industrial farming in Jamaica through the use of state-of-the-art equipment combined with Israeli technology. Focused on producing an array of crops, the project will address import substitution in Jamaica while addressing the issue of food safety through environmentally sustainable farming methods.
NCB Group
NCB Group is a leading developer and service provider in the Cayman Islands, known for creating luxury sustainable developments since 2001. They are committed to building efficiently, sustainably, intelligently, and economically to create communities that live long after they have been delivered.
Portland Real Estate & Development
Portland Private Equity is a private equity fund which invests in CARICOM member states and associate member states, Dominican Republic, Colombia and Central America. It does not invest in Cuba or Venezuela. It has three institutionally supported growth equity funds and holds investments in various sectors including financial services, tourism, hospitality industry and retail.
Financial Services
National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited
The National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited has roots dating back to 1837, when it began operations under the name of the Colonial Bank of London (England). From one branch at Harbour Street, Kingston, the bank grew to 11 branches across the island by 1925. In 1925, the Colonial Bank together with two other banks, were acquired by Barclays Bank of London. The new organization was incorporated as Barclays Bank (Dominion Colonial and Overseas), which later became Barclays Bank D.C.O.
In 1975, Barclays Bank D.C.O. (through its successor company, Barclays Bank International Limited), transferred its Jamaican operation to a wholly owned subsidiary, Barclays Bank of Jamaica Limited.
August 1977, saw the Jamaican Government acquiring all the shares of Barclays Bank of Jamaica Limited and changing its name to National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB). At that time, NCB had the second largest banking operation in the island with total assets of more that $236 million. Since 1978, NCB has had a strong record of growth and profitability. April 24, 1981 heralded the launching of the first Jamaican credit card "Keycard" and in 1983, NCB became the first Jamaican bank to have deposits in excess of $1.0 billion with assets then exceeding $1.3 billion.
NCB became part of the Portland group of companies following the acquisition of a majority interest in March 2002
Clarien Bank Limited
Clarien Bank Limited is a commercial bank based in Bermuda. The bank offers a range of banking services to individual and corporate customers, including retail and commercial banking, as well as wealth management and private banking. It has been in business since 1999 and is a publicly traded company on the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX). The bank has been consistently profitable and has a solid reputation in the market.
NCB Merchant Bank (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited
National Commercial Bank Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NCB) is a merchant bank based in Trinidad and Tobago. It is a subsidiary of the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited, one of the largest financial institutions in Jamaica. It is a leading provider of commercial banking, investment banking and other financial services in Trinidad and Tobago. The bank is recognized for its long-standing commitment to the communities it serves and its focus on developing innovative financial products that meet the changing needs of its customers.
NCB (Cayman) Limited
NCB Cayman Limited and NCB Capital Markets Cayman Limited are subsidiaries of NCB Financial Group, which is part of Portland Holdings, a multi-billion dollar international conglomerate with a diversified business portfolio and a strong presence in the North American and Caribbean financial services sectors.
Guardian Holdings Limited* (and its subsidiaires)
Guardian Holdings Limited is an internationally respected conglomerate of insurance and financial services companies. With its focus on life, health, property & casualty insurance, pensions and asset management; GHL has become a front runner in the Caribbean financial industry.
Portland Private Equity
Portland Private Equity is a private equity fund which invests in CARICOM member states and associate member states, Dominican Republic, Colombia and Central America. It does not invest in Cuba or Venezuela. It has three institutionally supported growth equity funds and holds investments in various sectors including financial services, tourism, hospitality industry and retail.
Mandeville Group of Companies
Leveraging their unique capabilities and extensive experience garnered as Owners, Operators and Investors in public and private equities, Mandeville offers its advisors and their clients a unique opportunity to invest in a way that is aligned with the most successful institutional investors.
NCB Financial Group Limited*
NCB is the largest and most profitable financial services group in Jamaica with roots dating back to 1837. Through the bank, its wealth management, life and general insurance, and offshore banking subsidiaries, NCBFG offers the complete suite of financial services which are accessible through a diversified portfolio of companies and innovative products to meet the needs of individual and business clients.
Portland JSX Limited*
PJX is incorporated in St. Lucia as an International Business Company (“IBC”) and is traded on the Jamaican Stock Exchange (JSE). The primary business of PJX is that of a limited partner in the Portland Caribbean Fund II, L.P. (“PCF II KY”). PJX may also co-invest alongside PCF II. PJX expects its revenues to be generated from income and capital gains on its direct and indirect investments.