‘SUM’N NICE FI DEM FUTURE’
St Ann’s Bay, ST ANN; August 21, 2025
Hundreds of children and their parents gathered at NCB’s St Ann’s Bay branch for the Sum’n Nice fi Dem Future Back-to-School Fair on Friday, August 15, 2025. The fair had entrepreneurs offering services and goods, entertainment for parents and families, and resources to help children go back to school
Kaysia Vaughan, Head of Group Marketing & Communications at NCB said. “These fairs are our way of easing the pressure, giving parents access to resources, good deals, and a little extra fun for the little ones.”
(Janele Bryan, seven-year-old Priory Primary & Infant School student, is all smiles as she receives her balloon from Recondo ‘Too Sweet the Clown’ Duhaney at the NCB Sum’n Nice fi Dem Future Back-to-School Fair in St Ann’s Bay.)
The day was high-energy with dance-offs, quizzes, and colouring contests, with MC Jennifer ‘Jenny Jenny’ Small bringing her trademark flair behind the mic. Parents, teachers, and children walked away with book vouchers, schoolbags, and more.
(Ashanti Robb, left, 13-year-old St Hilda’s High School student, receives a J$6,000 START Account voucher from Kaysia Vaughan, Head – Group Marketing & Communications Unit, NCB, at the fair)
Among the happy recipients was 13-year-old St Hilda’s High School student Ashanti Robb, who received a J$6,000 voucher to kick-start her savings with an NCB SMART account: “It’s nice knowing there’s already money in my account. I’m ready to start saving.”
Nickeisha Burrel, mother to seven-year-old Janele Bryan, said: “Today was really fun and helpful. I got a few things sorted for school, did the health checks, and watched the kids in the dance competition. I feel more ready now for my daughter to start school.”
Michelle Francis Ingram, a mathematics teacher at Marcus Garvey Technical High School, described the day as a “boost” for the community. “The fair was fantastic, and the giveaways were really appreciated. A lot of parents came with their book lists, so the book grant prizes will really help them get what they need for the new school year.”
(Tahjari Taffi, four-year-old student from Lime Hall Infant Primary & Infant School, gets a dapper fade from local entrepreneur Mark Thomas, owner of StarsCut Barbershop, at the NCB Back-to-School Fair at its St Ann’s Bay branch.)
Young men benefitted from the free haircuts provided by Mark Thomas, owner of StarsCut Barbershop in St Ann’s Bay. Parents also supported long-standing local businesses like Direct Books Stationery, where owner local Tariq Dacosta, offered special discounts on schoolbooks.
(Kevin Ingram, Head of Branch Sales at NCB, joins the fun in the Kids’ Zone with a display of football skills)
Children enjoyed NCB’s Kids’ Zone with balloon animals and face painting from Recondo ‘Too Sweet the Clown.’ Parents and NCB team members also joined the fun, playing tic-tac-toe, bean bag toss, and football with the children.
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