As First Global Bank (FGB) marks 25 years of service to Jamaica, the financial institution is using the milestone to invest in education and community recovery, donating $2.5 million to two schools severely affected by Hurricane Melissa. The donation will support restoration works at Black River High School in St Elizabeth and Muschett High School in Trelawny, with each institution receiving $1.25 million to assist with repairs and the replacement of critical learning resources damaged during the hurricane.

The funds will go toward critical recovery needs, including repairs to laboratories and teachers’ facilities, as well as the replacement of essential technological, laboratory, and instructional equipment. These resources are expected to help schools restore key learning spaces and reduce disruption for students and educators who are still recovering from the hurricane's impact.

“For us at First Global Bank, 25 years is not only a business milestone; it is a reminder of our responsibility to the communities that have helped shape our journey,” said Noel Harty, branch manager, First Global Bank Montego Bay. “Supporting Black River High and Muschett High at this time allows us to play a direct and meaningful role in restoring learning spaces, strengthening school communities and investing in the next generation of Jamaicans.”