Heritage
This traditional Jamaican music and dance form, strongly associated with rural communities and African-derived cultural traditions, is recognised as part of Jamaica's intangible cultural heritage.
What is Kumina?
Before reggae became internationally recognised, this Jamaican genre emerged in the 1960s and is considered a major precursor to rocksteady and reggae.
What is Ska?
This Jamaican-born cricketer became the first West Indian to score a triple century in Test cricket, scoring 365 not out against Pakistan in 1958.
Who is Garfield Sobers?
This man became Jamaica's first Prime Minister at Independence and had previously served as Chief Minister and Premier.
Who is Sir Alexander Bustamante
This NCB facility provides services such as debit card replacements, bank statement requests, online banking support, loan enquiries, and customer record updates without the traditional branch experience.
What is the Remote Service Centre (RSC)?
This Jamaican site became the island's first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015, recognised for its connection to the Maroons and their traditions.
What is the Blue and John Crow Mountains?
This Jamaican singer, known for hits including Kingston Town and My Boy Lollipop, became one of the island's earliest international female recording stars.
Who is Millie Small?
Jamaica's women's 100m Olympic champion at the 2020 Tokyo Games was this sprint star.
Who is Elaine Thompson-Herah?
Jamaica's first Governor-General after Independence was this former Chief Justice, whose name is also associated with the island's highest honour.
Who is Sir Clifford Campbell?
This NCB digital service allows customers to submit service requests online and track progress without visiting a branch.
What is NCB Assist?
This parish is the birthplace of National Hero Marcus Garvey.
What is St. Ann?
This Jamaican artist became known internationally for the hit song "Temperature."
Who is Sean Paul?
This Jamaican became the first athlete to win two individual Olympic gold medals.
Who is George Rhoden? (1952 Helsinki Olympics)
This person served as Jamaica's first Governor-General after Independence. (1962-1963)
Who is Sir Kenneth Blackburne?
This NCB service helps customers find information and access banking services through the website, mobile app, online banking, and WhatsApp.
Who is Simone, NCB's Digital Assistant?
This town in Portland is famous for its connection to the Maroons and is recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage site.
What is Moore Town?
This Jamaican singer is known for hits including "Murder She Wrote" and "Bam Bam."
Who is Sister Nancy?
This Jamaican footballer scored both goals in Jamaica's famous 2–1 World Cup victory over Japan in 1998.
Who is Theodore "Tappa" Whitmore?
This parish was the main location of the 1831 Christmas Rebellion led by Samuel Sharpe.
What is St. James?
This type of loan allows customers to borrow up to J$5 million without pledging collateral.
What is an NCB Unsecured Loan?
This Jamaican National Hero was the first person of African descent to receive Jamaica's highest national honour.
Who is Marcus Garvey?
This Jamaican DJ is widely credited with helping pioneer the development of dub music.
Who is King Tubby?
This Jamaican fast bowler earned the nickname "Whispering Death."
Who is Michael Holding?
This Jamaican National Hero was a prominent figure associated with Paul Bogle and the Morant Bay Rebellion.
Who is George William Gordon?
The difference between the interest rate charged on a loan and the interest rate earned on a savings account is commonly referred to as this.
What is the interest spread?