Raise your hand if you get excited at the sight of packages taped together with 2-for-1 tape or if you countdown to sales. Say ‘I’ if your toolkit is stocked with glue, nails and tape ready to repair rather than buy new. Shout ‘hear-hear’ if you have bottles turned top-side-down in your refrigerator or a toothpaste …
The Game Plan Nearly two and a half decades ago, in 1990, a partnership was forged between Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS) and the St James Football Association with the objective of developing the skills of the talented youngsters who play football in the Western region of the island. It was the coming together of …
A Legacy of Giving – VMBS St James U-13 Football Competition Read More »
She exudes confidence and a strong sense of determination. Her positive attitude overshadows all the financial obstacles that have come her way at every stage of her university life. Having completed her law degree with first class honours, Kerri-Ann Mew is in her final year at the Norman Manley Law School on the Mona Campus …
VMBS has been in my life from the start – Scholarship Awardee Read More »
He didn’t start talking until he was four years old and now, Skyy-Malkum Pinnock, has a lot to say. He is the proud recipient of a 2013 Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS) Junior Plan ‘Head-Start’ Scholarship Award for the county of Middlesex and is in his first year at Campion College. Looking back at the …
Morale in some rural schools has increased dramatically over the last five years as more students believe the school leadership has demonstrated better care for them. This was revealed at an ‘Evaluation of Findings’ presentation for the Centres of Excellence programme, held at the Mona Visitor’s Lodge on Friday, April 11, 2014. The Centres of …
Leadership Development Spurs Transformation in Rural Schools Read More »
So many of us put off homeownership because saving for the deposit seems daunting, but with smart budgeting and these 8 great tips from our VMBS experts the journey to your new home will feel more like a cruise than an uphill climb. 1. Set a Goal: There’s nothing like a good bit of motivation, …
Saving for Your Home’s Deposit and Closing Costs Read More »
Saving helps you to achieve your medium-long term aspirations. Whether it’s a down payment for a house, a new car or even a new car stereo, you can get there by setting small amounts of money aside. Unfortunately, most of us don’t save as much as we’d like to, and some of us aren’t saving …
Buying a house is a big leap, but it takes lots of small steps to get there. Understanding each step, makes it easier to navigate the home buying process. Your homeownership experts at VMBS are here to demystify the process in our H.O.M.E. series.
VMBS Future Plan “Head-Start” Scholarship is one of many Victoria Mutual scholarships offered annually. It is awarded to three tertiary student-savers who have achieved exemplary academic success and played an active role in their communities. The 2013 Future Plan scholarship, which has a three year tenure, was awarded to Li Tau Thompson, Looana White, and …
