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EduCom Membership Release Voting Power Following months of discussions, due diligence and anxiety for some stakeholders, matters came to a successful end yesterday when members of EduCom Co-operative Credit Union voted overwhelmingly for the amalgamation of their credit union with Gateway Credit Union. The members of Gateway Credit Union had voted for the merger on April 18. This event is seen as an historic moment in the Credit Union Movement, as it is the first time that a Credit Union from the East is being merged with one from the West. Under the credit union movement’s rules of association there were no common bonds between members of Gateway and EduCom Credit Unions, as they live and work in separate parishes. The passing of the merger resolution on April 25, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, signifies the amalgamation of two compatible credit unions that are regarded as robust, innovative, and forward thinking. Both entities are expected to be merged by year end and a new entity should come into being by January 1, 2025. The merged entities, to be operated under a new name, will boast assets of over $28B and will operate from 13 locations, with over 200 members of staff serving a membership of over 174, 000 Jamaicans. Members will definitely benefit from having a wider array of financial services and improved service delivery channels , powered by technology. Speaking at the general meeting, both the President of Gateway Credit Union, Reverend Glenroy Clarke and Mr. Hector Stephenson, President of EduCom Credit Union endorsed the merger calling it “ an exciting journey for both Credit Unions”. The name of the new entity will be decided by the membership of both credit unions, through a “ Name It” competition to be launched shortly. With the merger of Gateway and EduCom Credit Unions the number of Credit Unions in Jamaica will move from 25 to 24. More mergers are expected by year end. For More Information Contact: Claudette Christie (Ms) Communications Consultant for Merger Project Mobile : 876-870-0225 Email: Firstoptionja@gmail.com

Whereas The Gateway Co-operative Credit Union (2017) Limited has over 78,547 members and assets of over $13.16 Billion as at December 31, 2023 and Whereas EduCom Co-operative Credit Union Limited has over 92,000 members and assets of over $15.21 Billion as at December 31,2023 and Whereas both Credit Unions can benefit from the pooling of resources and the resultant economies of scale Be it resolved that the Special General Meeting of the EduCom Co-operative Credit Union Limited agreed that the Credit Union shall be amalgamated with the Gateway  Co-operative Credit Union(2017) Limited  as long as the members of that Credit Union agree on the following conditions: The name of the amalgamated society shall be decided by both Credit Unions. The effective date of amalgamation and registration of the amalgamated Society shall be January 1, 2025 The rules of the amalgamated societies shall be decided on by both Credit Unions and approved by the Registrar Co-operative Societies and Friendly Societies. The Registered Head Office of the amalgamated Society shall be decided by both Credit Unions and shall be included in the new rules. All members of each of the amalgamating societies Gateway Co-operative Credit Union (2017) Limited and EduCom Co-operative Credit Union Limited when the resolution of amalgamation is registered shall be members of the amalgamated society each of whom respectively shall have recorded in the books of the amalgamated society the like amounts of shares, loans, deposits, dividends and interest as are shown in his/her account in the books of the society of which he or she is a member at the date of such registration. The amalgamated society shall be credited with all the assets of Gateway Co-operative Credit Union (2017) Limited and EduCom Co-operative Credit Union Limited at the date of registration and shall undertake all the obligations affecting both of the said Credit Unions at such date. The Board of Gateway Co-operative Credit Union (2017) Limited duly appointed by its members shall be given the right to assume all responsibilities to ensure that the regulatory financial, accounting and operating standards of the Co-operative movement are duly adhered to in discharging this obligation. The interim Board of Directors, Supervisory and Credit Committees shall be decided by both Credit Unions and approved by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies and Friendly Societies until the first Annual General meeting of the amalgamated Credit Union.

In a committed step towards reinforcing educational support, Nicole Haughton, the Marketing & Communications Manager at Gateway Co-operative Credit Union, recently presented Mt. Salem Primary and Infant School with two deep freezers and a standing refrigerator. With Principal Dr. Ann Shaw accepting the gifts on behalf of the school, this gesture was also acknowledged by a representative from JSIF.

Apply Now Here's What's Happening All Articles EduCom & Gateway Credit Unions ready for Amalgamation Notice to the Members on Resolution for Amalgamation of Gateway Co-Operative Credit Union (2017) Limited with EduCom Co-Operative Credit Union (2017) Limited Gateway Co-operative Credit Union: Strengthening Ties with Education at Mount Salem Disclaimer: The AccessPlus® Debit Mastercard is being tested in the Bank of Jamaica's Fintech Regulatory Sandbox. Shop Online Tap and pay Shop here and abroad Accepted at all multilink ATMs Stop by our branch to get your new AccessPlus® Debit MasterCard at no cost to you ! How Can We Serve You Today? START Loan Calculators START Forms & Download s START Frequently Asked Question s START Nearest Branche s Loans Insurance FOR OUR MEMBERS Manage forms, see new specials and events and get access to personalized content when you become a Gateway Member. Find Nearest Branch Savings Business Loans Want to become a Gateway Member ? We know choosing a financial institution is a long-term commitment. At Gateway, our members enjoy many advantages including: ​ Free Life Saving Insurance up to $150,000 Free Loan Protection Insurance up to $1,500,000 Free Decreasing Term Life Insurance up to $4m Sharing in the surplus of your Credit Union Flexible loan repayment terms Enjoying low rates of interest on loans and excellent returns on savings. No stipulated waiting period to apply for a loan Start Applying Now Create An Account We continue to strive towards making the greatest possible impact in the region of Western Jamaica. Our Values Our Mission Our Vision OUR VALUES " We are open, honest and accountable to all our stakeholders. " ​ Learn More

Home › About Us › Button About Us Our History The unification of the Hanover and Montego Credit Unions gave birth to Gateway Co-operative Credit Union (2017) Limited on January 3, 2017. Gateway is now the 6th largest Credit Union in Jamaica, boasting an asset size of over 11.8 billion dollars, with a membership of over 70,000 members in the Cornwall Region. What We Stand For Who We Are FAITHFULLY MANAGING OVER $11BN IN ASSETS Our Mission To empower our members by providing excellent service and sound financial guidance to create partnerships that will result in prudent, progressive and competitive business decisions, yielding mutual success. Meet Our Leaders Your Gateway To Financial Success Our Mission The Gatekeepers Our Board Rev. Glenroy Clarke JP President Mr. Lambert Johnson Vice President Mr. Rodcliffe Aston Robertson CHRE, CHT, ACI Secretary All Board Members Our Senior Managers Mr. Ornell Bedasse Chief Executive Officer Mr. Conroy Ward General Manager Retail Operation Mrs. Rhamona Mohan-Samuels Branch Manager-Church Street All Senior Managers Media Gallery Gateway Credit Union Sep 20, 2023 1 min Gateway Co-operative Credit Union Awards Tertiary Scholarships Worth $1.4M! Gateway Credit Union Aug 6, 2021 1 min Join the Special General Meeting! All Members Invited!

Home › About Us › The Gatekeepers The Gatekeepers Senior Leadership Board Of Directors Our Senior Leadership Team Our Senior Leadership Chief Executive Officer Mr. Ornell Bedasse Mr. Ornell Bedasse is the CEO of Gateway Co-operative Credit Union, and is a man with Gateway's vision at heart. He is goal-oriented, and aims to ensure that members are satisfied by valuing his team at Gateway. He knows that as CEO, his position is to serve his team and his members, and to always put people first when trying to develop a successful company. Learn More General Manager Retail Operation Mr. Conroy Ward Conroy Ward is the General Manager Retail Operation and has been with the company since October 2022. He has over 30 years of experience in the financial sector and has held chairmanship in various educational institutions and parish associations across Jamaica. Learn More Branch Manager-Church Street Mrs. Rhamona Mohan-Samuels Mrs. Mohan-Samuels is a courteous, spontaneous personality who makes it her mission to provide her members with the excellent customer service they desire. As Branch Manager of the Montego Bay branch of Gateway Co-operative Credit Union, she pushes her entire team to aim for better performance overall, reminding them that they are part of a family that works together to achieve the common goal of satisfying members. She is a firm Christian who uses her foundation to provide mediation of issues at work, and values discipline and punctuality. Learn More Marketing and Communications Manager Mrs. Nicole Haughton-Johnson Mrs. Nicole Haughton-Johnson can be described as the go-to person for Gateway's critical partnerships. From liasing with media houses and external goods/service providers to internal coaching and member relations, Nicole is focused on assisting members to meet their financial goals. A past student of Rusea's High School, she is both knowledgeable and goal-driven in her day to day work, always ensuring that she keeps a positive attitude. Learn More Finance Manager Mrs. Tashica Evans-Watson Tasked with ensuring Gateway’s financial viability operationally, Mrs Evans-Watson takes an eagle-eyed approach to protect the credit union’s assets and capital base. Having worked with the Accounting firm Deloitte & Touche for more than a decade; Mrs Watson has garnered a wealth of accounting knowledge that provides the platform for her to manage this critical task. She is a family-oriented, fun-loving person, who loves to laugh, enjoys reading, and is also an active member of her church. She is goal-oriented and believes in member satisfaction above all else. Learn More Credit Manager Mr. Danovan Reid Mr. Danovan Reid is Gateway's forward thinking Credit Manager. His role at Gateway brings in a mixed bag of both exciting days and stressful days, but all of which lead him to learn new skills that allow him to better grow in his position of knowing his members' needs and how to serve them in the best way possible. He believes in the importance of hard work, humility and patience and values his family and spending time doing what he loves. Learn More Internal Auditor Ms. Cindy Brown Ms. Cindy Brown is the dedicated & diligent Internal Auditor of Gateway Co-operative Credit Union who makes it her personal mission to ensure that Gateway has a professional & trustworthy image. She is straightforward and no-nonsense when it comes to her work. She dives deeply into her work on a daily basis to ensure that all financial reporting is in order for the organization. Ms. Brown knows how important it is to maintain healthy relationships and as such, gives importance to raising her son, spending time with her friends and building her personal competency. Learn More Information Technology Manager Mr. Altamont King Mr. Altamont King is the manager of Gateway's technological infrastructure. He has received training in building enterprise software systems from entities located in Silicon Valley. He believes that clarity of vision is critical for persons to achieve their goals, and imbues this mindset on his team at Gateway Credit Union. He is a family man who makes sure to spend time with his children. Learn More Delinquency Manager Ms. Felecia Spence Ms. Felecia Spence is a graduate of The University of The West Indies with a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons.) in Management Studies. She has received specialized training in Credit Administration both locally and overseas and received certification in Insurance Underwriting. Felecia has spent the majority of her job tenure with the Credit Union in Credit Administration, Motor Vehicle Insurance Underwriting and Delinquency Management. She is an active member of her Church Executive Faith Baptist Church. Learn More Human Resources Manager Ms. Sandina Williams Ms. Sandina Williams is a woman who desires to bring excellence into every area of her life, including that of her home and work. She can be described as a hard working woman with an excellent work standard which she applies to her daily tasks. Her desire to serve is portrayed through her communication with other persons in the teams she interacts with. When she is not in the office, she is either spending time with her family or going to the movies. Learn More Branch Manager - Lucea Mrs. Kadian Kerr-Shaw Mrs. Kerr-Shaw has been a team member at Hanover Credit Union and subsequently Gateway Credit Union for over 9 years. In her position as the Lucea Branch Manager, she is tasked with ensuring that her members receive the most personal and efficient service in-branch. She is a hard-working woman with a jovial personality who loves meeting new persons and stepping in between heated situations to bring clarity. Learn More Branch Manager - Fairview Mr. Ricardo Malcolm Mr. Ricardo Malcolm is the branch manager for the Fairview branch. He is a professional, courteous team player and motivator. He leverages analytical and assessment skills, emotional intelligence and portfolio management to activities surrounding delivering optimal services to our members. Learn More Our Board Of Directors President Rev. Glenroy Clarke JP Reverend Glenroy Clarke is a Minister of Religion for the Lucea United Church with professional experience as a Mediator, Marriage Officer, Lecturer, Motivational Speaker and Counselor. His core competences encompass Team Leadership and Training, Community Outreach, Conflict and Dispute Resolution, Counseling and Coaching, Operations Management and Social Work. He has served on over thirty-five Boards some of which he is still a member/ Chairman/ Director. Learn More Vice President Mr. Lambert Johnson Mr. Johnson is an Attorney-at-Law and the founder of Johnson & Company Attorneys-at-Law. He holds a Bachelors of Law Degree (Hons) and a Certificate in Legal Education. He is certified as a Real Estate Salesman /Dealer by the University of Technology. His professional experiences range from Attorney, Director of Platinum Properties Limited, Crown Counsel in the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and St. James Resident Magistrate’s Court Clerk of the Courts. Learn More Secretary Mr. Rodcliffe Aston Robertson CHRE, CHT, ACI Mr. Rodcliffe Robertson has served the Credit Union Movement in Jamaica for just under twenty-five years. He served as Director, Assistant Treasurer and President of the former Hanover Co-Op Credit Union Ltd. Mr. Robertson has had an extensive career in Commercial Banking at NCB Jamaica Limited. His training and conference presentation extended to countries such as Cuba, The Bahamas, Barbados, USA, Turks and Cacaos, Mexico and Dominican Republic. Learn More Assistant Secretary Mr. Cleveland Parker JP Cleveland Oliver Parker is an avid, persistent and committed individual, committed to serve. Over the ten years he has been engaged at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), an agency of the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce. Cleveland Parker is driven to serve by the realization that impacting the lives of others is high among the greatest contributions anyone can make to humanity. Learn More Treasurer Mr. Vincent Rose Mr. Rose started his professional career as a Senior Accountant both in the public and private sectors and has also contributed to Nonprofit Organizations in various accounting positions varying from Accountant to Financial Controller. He lectured at various institutions in the field of Accounting and Business. He served as a volunteer member and chairman on various boards including the former Montego Co-operative, he now serves as a Director on the Board of Gateway Co-operative Credit Union (2017) Ltd. Learn More Assistant Treasurer Mrs. Synandre Montaque-Dwyer Mrs. Dwyer is presently the Associate Dean – Workforce Development & Continuing Education at the Montego Bay Community College. She also served in other capacities such as Acting Director of Procurement, Acting Senior Lecturer & Lecturer at this institution. She holds a Master of Business Administration, majoring in Finance at the University of Technology, a Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Technology (Hons) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education and Training. Learn More Director Mr. Paul Mullings Paul Mullings is an Economist with a specialist degree from the University of the West Indies and advanced IMF training in Balance of Payments Methodology. He started his career as a Senior Economist at the Bank of Jamaica and holds certification as a Networking Professional from The Caribbean Institute of Technology. Learn More Director Mr. Keita Mendes Mr. Mendes is a passionate educator and Commonwealth Scholar with over 25-years of experience in Educational Leadership, TVET Training and pedagogy at various levels. Mr. Mendes is currently employed to the HEART NSTA Trust where he has served in various capacities over his 20-year career with the organization. He currently serves as Parish Manager for Hanover. Learn More Board Of Directors