A Pioneering Industrialist and Philanthropist Extraordinaire
The administration of Northern Caribbean University (NCU) wishes to pay tribute to the memory of distinguished business leader, the Hon Dr Lascelles Chin, who passed away recently.
Dr Chin, who headed the LASCO Affiliated Companies until his passing, was one of independent Jamaica’s most successful industrialists. He led the transformation of a small trading company to an integrated manufacturing and distribution conglomerate, including a wide variety of goods and services spanning pharmaceuticals to financial services. In the process, Lascelles Chin created a flagship brand, LASCO Foods, that has become a household name in Jamaica and the diaspora. Dr Chin takes his place among the select rank of local entrepreneurs who rose to the challenge, amidst odds, to advance the economic development of Jamaica after it gained political independence.
His philanthropy knew no bounds. LASCO’s recognition and support for the welfare of professional groups such as teachers, nurses, and the police, are testaments of Dr Chin’s investment in human capital development. In recognition of his contribution to national development, Northern Caribbean University conferred on him in 2016, the honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters.
In paying tribute, NCU President Professor Lincoln Edwards said it was “simply admirable” that the late businessman had institutionalized his philanthropy through the establishment of the Lascelles Chin Foundation. “We are confident that his legacy as a pioneering industrialist and philanthropist extraordinaire will live on for generations to come,” added Professor Edwards.
Northern Caribbean University extends deepest condolences to Dr Chin’s relatives and business associates. We pray God will grant comfort during this time of bereavement.
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