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John H Smith
John H. Smith
Chairman / Managing Director /
Chief Executive Officer
Corporate Vision

Exceptional Service is Maritime's business. We will be the Premier Client-focused, Service Driven and Action-Oriented Marketing Organisation in the Caribbean.

Mission Statement

Exceptional Service being our business, we are committed to adding value to our Clients’ lives through a total service experience that delivers fully integrated innovative financial, retail and property solutions.

We will secure the well being of our Team Members and Equity Providers by conducting our business in a profitable, professional, ethical, and caring manner.

We will provide dynamic leadership in the economic and social development of our communities and our nation.

Corporate Principles

Our operations are governed by the following principles:

We will achieve the ultimate competitive advantage through a commitment to utilizing and developing the capabilities and creative energies of all our people to the fullest.

Team Members are partners in a shared Vision and the organisation will provide the leadership which reinforces that fact.

We will build our Client relationships by continually striving to understand, anticipate and be the BEST at meeting their needs in a rapidly changing environment.

We recognise our responsibility not only to observe the laws of the land but also to live up to the moral obligations of our society, and as a good corporate citizen of Trinidad and Tobago, we will participate in affairs of benefit to the Community.

We will apply technology as a key resource to allow us to serve our Clients better, outpace the competition and allocate our resources more effectively.

We will provide a rate of return to our Equity Providers which in the long run is commensurate with the risk associated with our business.

We will manage risk within our operations in a manner that will ensure the fulfillment of our obligations to our Clients, Equity Providers, and Team Members.

 

The Maritime Financial Group

We are a synchronization of all individual areas of specialized financial services under one umbrella.  We offer a comprehensive set of instruments capable of satisfying the diverse financial needs of our existing and prospective Clients.

Developments that we have made over the years are in keeping with our innovative, progressive and dynamic character.  We have earned our reputation for stability, prudence and efficiency in the management of our Client's affairs and comprise of a team of hard-working, dedicated professionals whose prime concern is delivering value to our Clients.  We are content leaving nothing to chance and second to none - as we continue to chart our way into the future.

 

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Maritime Life (Caribbean) Limited
Maritime General Insurance Company
Fidelity Finance and Leasing Company Limited
Food Giant Supermarket
Other Subsidiaries

 

 

1. Maritime Life (Caribbean) Limited

Maritime’s highly trained Financial Advisors ensure that our Clients are guided to select the best solution for life circumstances.  From life protection to retirement planning, Clients are assured that they are protected for life.  Maritime recognises that it is essential to meet our Clients’ changing needs through innovation and development of life insurance packages.  Some of these products include:

  • Life
  • Annuities
  • Educational Insurance
  • Group Life, Health and Pension

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2. Maritime General Insurance Company Limited

The Company is licensed to underwrite all classes of general insurance in Trinidad and Tobago.  Maritime General provides good solid coverage on everything from your home and car to public liability.  Some of these products include:

  • Fire and Special Perils
  • Motor
  • House-Owners’/Householders Comprehensive
  • Workmen’s Compensation
  • Personal Accident
  • Marine

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3. Fidelity Finance and Leasing Company Limited

Click for details of Fidelity Finance & LeasingFor over fourteen years Fidelity Finance and Leasing Company Limited has been providing strong financial support for the Group’s Clients.  Its primary area of focus is lending and medium and long term investment planning.  Clients can benefit from integrated financial packages offering both commercial and personal loans.  As an approved lender of the Home Mortgage Bank, Fidelity’s services include mortgage financing for home construction, renovations, purchase of land and purchase of owner-occupied homes.

Incorporated

Fidelity Finance was incorporated in the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago on May 21, 1987 and commenced operations on April 1, 1989.  The company is licensed under the provisions of the Financial Institutions Act 1993 to carry on various classes of business:

  • Finance House / Finance Company
  • Confirming House / Acceptance House
  • Leasing Corporation
  • Mortgage Institution
  • Trust Company

Directors

  • John H. Smith Chairman
  • Hugh P. Eastman Deputy Director
  • Donald Gibbon Director
  • Michael Lau Director

All of The Maritime Centre.  29, Tenth Avenue, Barataria

Management

  • Tyrone Tang Chief Executive Officer
  • Roger Gomes Manager - Financial Services
  • John Jack Administrative Officer

 

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4. Food Giant Supermarket

In December 1998, Food Giant opened its doors to the people of Trinidad and Tobago and introduced a new dimension in food retailing.  Within one short year Food Giant became synonymous with quality products and excellent service, in keeping with its motto "A Smile in Every Aisle".  The extended opening hours, particularly all day on Sundays, cater for Clients' busy lives.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of The Maritime Financial Group, and in keeping with the Group's focus on breaking new ground and building strong bonds with the community, Food Giant has succeeded in carving a niche for itself in an extremely competitive sector.

Food Giant offers you the convenience of paying most of your bills: TSTT, CCTT, WASA, Cablenett, Cariblink, Interserv, TriniDATE, DirectTV and GVI Direct/Sourcing.

  • All bills paid by 5 p.m. will be paid within 24 hours
  • Bills paid after 5 p.m. will be credited within 48 hours
  • Bills paid on Friday and Saturday will be credited on the next business day i.e. Monday.  Bills paid on Sunday will be credited on Tuesday

 

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OTHER SUBSIDIARIES

Keystone Property Developers Limited

  • Previously known as Maritime Property Development Company Limited, this Company’s principal activity is that of building, contracting, and real estate development

Inter-Island Mortgage Finance Limited

  • Responsible for granting mortgages

Maritime Leasing Company Limited

  • Established in October 1985 to manage Mall-related operations at the Maritime Centre

Maritime Residences Limited

  • Formed in May 1981 primarily for the development, trade and rental of newly constructed dwelling houses

Comteq Technological Services Company Limited

  • On-line sales (Lotto)

Las Cuevas South West Limited

  • This Company’s principal activity is Land Development

Marnett Security Company Limited

  • Provision of security services

 

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The Maritime Financial Group strongly supports and advocates controls and
measures that eliminate the abuse of alcohol and other substances.


© 2004 The Maritime Financial Group
Last Updated: August 2008