JMMB Group CEO Appointed to Jamaican Senate

JMMB Group warmly congratulates our Chief Executive Officer, the Honourable Keith Duncan, OJ, on his appointment to serve in the Senate of Jamaica under the current Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) administration. 

This appointment is in recognition of Mr. Duncan’s long-standing and consistent commitment to nation building, and his deep contributions to Jamaica’s economic and social development over the past two decades. His service has consistently transcended political lines, reflecting the values of love, fairness, integrity and the best interests of all Jamaicans. These values are at the heart of the JMMB brand.

Mr. Duncan’s leadership has been instrumental in several key national initiatives, including: the Jamaica Debt Exchange (JDX) under the JLP administration; the National Debt Exchange (NDX) and co-chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) under the PNP administration; chairman of EPOC under the current JLP government; leadership of the Fiscal Advisory Committee and support for the Independent Fiscal Commission; contributions to Project STAR, NICTAC, the National Broadband Initiative, and the divestment of Caymanas Track Limited; and President of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ), where he championed inclusive growth and private sector collaboration. 

During his tenure as the head of the PSOJ, Keith conceptualized and developed Project STAR, which is a partnership for social and economic transformation in Jamaica between the PSOJ and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) targeted at supporting underserved communities to work together with the wider community to develop their members and improve their quality of life.  Since its inception in 2022, Project STAR has engaged over approximately 11,000 programme participants in STAR-led and supported initiatives in its five (5) targeted communities: Rose Gardens, Parade Gardens, May Pen West, Savanna-La-Mar, and Salt Spring. These initiatives have led to reduced crime and increased access to training, employment and opportunities.

Keith’s role in national initiatives has contributed significantly to Jamaica’s economic resilience, improved fiscal governance, and strengthened public-private partnerships. Keith’s leadership has helped shape a more transparent and accountable economic framework, fostered inclusive development, and supported national initiatives that uplift communities and drive long-term progress.

“I feel privileged to be afforded the opportunity to serve in the Senate and contribute to shaping policies that support the development of our people and fuel Jamaica’s inclusive growth to the benefit of each Jamaican,” said Keith Duncan. “I humbly accepted this appointment because of the platform it provides to better stand for the development of our people and inclusive growth. I remain committed to continuing to serve all Jamaicans with equity, transparency, and love, while continuing to lead the JMMB Group with the same passion and focus that our clients and stakeholders have come to expect.”

While Mr. Duncan will now serve in the Upper House of Parliament, we wish to reaffirm that JMMB Group remains politically neutral and is not aligned with any political party. 

We also wish to reassure our shareholders, clients, team members, and partners that JMMB Group remains fully committed to our strategic goals, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. Mr. Duncan’s dual role will not impact his leadership of the Group, or our governance, service delivery, or client experience.

As always, JMMB Group continues to operate in full compliance with all internal and external regulatory frameworks, ensuring that our operations remain transparent, fair, and accountable. This commitment is central to our values and to the trust placed in us by our stakeholders.

At JMMB, we remain guided by our core values of love, care, integrity, honesty and openness, which are demonstrated in everything that we do and everything that we are.

We are proud of Keith’s continued service to Jamaica and confident that his voice will contribute meaningfully to shaping a stronger, more inclusive future for all.