First Global Bank (FGB) is pleased to announce the official opening of its newest branch located at Shops 11-13 in the Liguanea Plaza at 134 Old Hope Road, only seven months after the opening of its Mandeville branch. This will bring FGB’s island wide branch complement to a total of five, and its third branch in St. Andrew.

First Global Bank will now be the only commercial bank in Liguanea that will be open for business on Saturdays, and will also be closing late in the evenings on weekdays.

Joe Taffe, Acting CEO of GK Investments in conversation with Hon. Audley Shaw, Minister of Finance, at the opening of the new FGB Liguanea Branch.

The new Liguanea branch will offer the traditional commercial banking products and services such as: personal, business and general banking solutions; credit facilities/loans; and high yield deposits, to satisfy the financial needs of customers who are located in and around the Liguanea area.

Wayne Wray, president of the bank, stated, “FGB Liguanea is part of our strategic plan to better cater to our growing customer base, via the added convenience of an additional location within the corporate area and extended business hours. We are enthusiastic about our expansion and we aim to continue to exceed the expectations of our customers.”

Calvin Hunter, manager of the Liguanea branch, added “Clients of the branch will be served by a well-trained team of representatives and will experience the professionalism that is in keeping with FGB’s unique banking service”.

The branch is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Posted: Janauary 28, 2008