Michael Lee-Chin Richest Jamaican

With a net worth of  $1.0 billion Jamaican born Michael Lee-Chin is #937 on the Forbes "The World's Billionaires" list for 2010

Fortune: Self Made
Source: mutual funds
Age: 59
Country Of Citizenship: Canada
Residence: Burlington
Education: McMaster U, Bachelor of Arts / Science
Marital Status: Divorced, 5 children

Native Jamaican sold Canadian wealth management and mutual fund business AIC to Manulife last year. Originally acquired AIC mutual funds in 1987. Owns Columbus Communications, Barbados media company that sells broadband to Central and South American countries. Also owns stakes in National Commercial Bank Jamaica and Total Finance in Trinidad & Tobago. Personal real estate portfolio includes 250 acres of beachfront property in Ocho Rios, Jamaica and homes in Canada and Florida.