An influential force who contributed to the steady growth of the organisation is how Dr Dhiru Tanna, Deputy Chairman of The Jamaica National Group has been remembered by the JN Board of Directors, which he served for four and a half decades.

“His sudden passing is a significant loss to The Jamaica National Group. His insightful contributions, sound advice, measured tone, and calm demeanour will be missed. His service to Jamaica in academia, government and the private sector has helped to shape the landscape of Jamaica and his influence in the development of the country will long be remembered,” said Earl Jarrett, deputy chairman and chief executive officer of the JN Group.

Dr Tanna passed away yesterday (April 14, 2026). He is survived by his wife, Dr Laura Tanna.

“As the ‘elder statesman’ of the JN Group, Dr Tanna’s more than four decades of service extended across several member companies, including as director of the Jamaica National Building Society, JN Fund Managers Limited which he served as Chairman from 2005 and 2015, director of JN Finance Limited, and the National Building Society of Cayman, now renamed JN Cayman,” Mr Jarrett outlined.

Following the restructuring of the JN Group in 2017, Dr Tanna maintained his position as deputy chairman for the board of The Jamaica National Group, in addition to being a founding director of the JN Financial Group Limited and JN Bank Limited, and chairman of the MCS Group Limited.

An economist, Dr Tanna served various other private and public companies throughout his career. He was the founding chairman and a director of the Blue Power Group- a listed Jamaican manufacturer. He was also a director of the Development Bank of Jamaica from 2007 to 2016. Other entities which benefited from his service included Neal & Massy Holdings Limited, The University of the West Indies, Jamaica National Investment Company Limited, and the Capital Development Fund.

Dr Tanna’s assignments over the years have spanned various countries, including his native Uganda, the United States of America, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and other CARICOM countries.  “We extend condolences to his wife, Laura, other members of his family and close friends. We pray for their comfort and strength during this very difficult time,” Mr Jarrett state