Michael Lee-Chin’s life’s work a tribute to late mother

#jamaicagleaner JAMAICAN-CANADIAN BILLIONAIRE Michael Lee-Chin cannot, without contradiction, be described as a hard-nosed businessman, but his knack for picking winners and his golden business touch have created worldwide footprints – and he seems to be just beginning. In a chat with The Sunday Gleaner last week, the 71-year-old shared the story of his humble beginnings, born to a teenage girl whose mother died shortly after giving birth to her, and whose father was a deserter. Eighteen-year-old Hyacinth Gloria Chen gave birth to Michael Lee-Chin on January 3, 1951 and both were cared for by the helpers of the family who became their adoptive parents. Later that year, the destructive Hurricane Charlie ravaged Jamaica, and Hyacinth received the chance of a lifetime – to migrate to England to study nursing – but as she told Michael later, the choice was simple. She made it without regret, staying in Jamaica with her beloved infant son ‘Mike’. For unlimited exclusive stories and value-added digital content, » Subscribe to Gleaner Premium: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/premium » Sign up for our newsletters to get local and world stories delivered straight to your inbox: https://cutt.ly/HzqfUA5 Connect with The Gleaner! » Like us on Facebook: Jamaica Gleaner » Tweet us on Twitter: JamaicaGleaner » Follow us on Instagram:   / jamaicagleaner   The Gleaner is the Caribbean’s leading news source, bringing you credible news and information that matter. From the latest in current affairs, breaking stories, sports, entertainment and more; we deliver all the information you need in print, online and in your social media feeds. Continue to enjoy The Gleaner video stories here... Jamaica Gleaner @JamaicaGleaner