NCB Financial Group Limited (NCBFG) advises that the Honourable Michael Lee-Chin, OJ has indicated that he is taking a leave of absence effective immediately from the Boards of NCBFG, National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) and Guardian Holdings Limited (GHL) to allow him to focus on certain pressing business and personal matters. He anticipates these taking approximately three months. During the period of absence, the Board of NCBFG will be chaired by its Lead Independent Director, Professor the Honourable Alvin Wint, OJ, CD. The Boards of NCBJ and GHL will continue to be led by their current chairman, the Honourable Patrick Hylton, OJ, CD.