Michael Lee-Chin
Michael Lee-Chin is a prominent Jamaican-Canadian investor, businessman, and philanthropist, known for his role as the chairman and largest shareholder of NCB Financial Group Limited, Jamaica's largest commercial bank. With a keen interest in financial services, he has significantly influenced investment landscapes in the Caribbean and beyond. Recently, he has faced market speculations regarding the reduction of his shareholdings in NCB Financial, yet he remains committed to the institution, emphasizing its potential for growth.
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Michael Lee-Chin broke his silence on recent bond matters, linking the asset tax to obligations at AIC, which holds 52 per cent of Jamaica’s largest financial institution.
NCB Financial’s asset tax burden erodes chairman’s debt payments | Business
Jamaica· 2026-02-15
Michael Lee-Chin is the entrepreneur behind Portland Holdings, which includes NCB Financial.
NCB financial shifts Cayman banking unit to Bermuda subsidiary | BusinessJamaica· 2026-02-04
Michael Lee Chin, AIC director, alluded to the payment deadline and declined to comment further.
Lee Chin affiliated entity makes bondholder payment | BusinessJamaica· 2026-01-25
Michael Lee Chin is the chairman of Portland Caribbean Fund II (PCFII).
Portland JSX posts losses, Merqueo closes operations | BusinessJamaica· 2026-01-22
Michael Lee-Chin declined to respond to questions regarding the leadership transition.
NCB announces departure of CEO Bruce Bowen, appoints Sheree Martin interim head | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-20
Michael Lee-Chin is a Jamaican-Canadian businessman who has been granted more time to service bonds by bondholders.
Bondholders give more time to Lee-Chin, eye year-end payment | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-13Michael Lee-Chin is the Chairman of NCB Financial Group.
JSE stocks down, but US equities market shines post-Melissa | BusinessJamaica· 2025-12-05
Michael Lee-Chin is the chairman of Portland Private Equity.
Vote on Portland bond debt set for coming week | BusinessJamaica· 2025-11-27
Michael Lee-Chin is a businessman humorously mentioned by Stephanie Muir as the culprit for losing her bun and cheese in the crowd.
Olive McNaughton to lead sports fan movement eyeing ‘Triumph in Tokyo’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-10
Chairman Michael Lee-Chin at the NCB Financial’s quarterly investor briefing discussed the dissonance between the business's performance and its stock price.
NCB Financial defends value amid share price slump | BusinessJamaica· 2025-08-13
Michael Lee-Chin is a Jamaican-Canadian investor controlling companies facing a US$364 million debt restructuring.
Noteholders to vote on Lee-Chin’s ‘delinquent’ US$364M debt
Guyana· 2025-08-04Michael Lee-Chin controls Portland Private Equity, which manages Portland JSX and The Portland Caribbean Funds.
Portland JSX going solo | BusinessJamaica· 2025-07-27
Michael Lee-Chin is working to reschedule bondholder meetings that were postponed this week.
Portland, Specialty Coffee bondholder meetings pushed back | BusinessJamaica· 2025-06-20Michael Lee-Chin is mentioned as a Jamaican billionaire who gathered around the Holness government.
Peter Espeut | Running on your record | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-05-30
Michael Lee-Chin is the chairman of Portland Private Equity.
Decision pending on second extension of Portland fund | BusinessJamaica· 2025-05-07Michael Lee-Chin provided a $125,000 donation to Nadesha Campbell to help her start her ambitious project.
Bammy block | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-28
Michael Lee-Chin was the eighth chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University from 2011 to 2016.
Dr. Mary Anne Chambers re-elected chancellor of University of Guelph | NewsJamaica· 2025-04-12
Michael Lee-Chin was mentioned as a personality whose likeness was used in a fake online cryptocurrency scam.
Basil Jarrett | Why Facebook’s fact-checking U-turn matters for Jamaica | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-02-27
Michael Lee-Chin provided a donation of $125,000 to Nadesha Campbell to help her launch her coconut bammy bread business.
GoodHeart | Dreams baked into reality for Nadesha Campbell | LifestyleJamaica· 2025-02-22
Michael Lee-Chin remains in control of NCB Financial Group Limited, operator of Jamaica’s largest commercial bank.
Lee-Chin declares commitment to NCB ownership | BusinessJamaica· 2025-02-19
