Partnering for the health of our communities Press Release Basseterre, 10 May, 2016
– It was a proud moment for Shannan Christian at a Prize- Giving Ceremony on 5 May 2016, as she, on behalf of her school, was heralded as the winner of the Ministry of Health Nutrition Mascot and Slogan Competition. CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank was on hand to present the winning prize to the Saddlers Secondary School for their brilliant display.
Country Manager Diane Francis says: “CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank is happy to support this competition, as a nation’s health is a nation’s wealth. The contribution to the winning school, Saddler’s Secondary, represents the Bank’s ongoing commitment to the nation’s youth and overall health of the communities within which we operate.”
Expressing gratitude for the Bank’s contribution, Nutrition Surveillance Coordinator in the Ministry of Health, Ms Latoya Matthew–Duncan, said “Words cannot express how much I appreciate the donation made by your organization to the winning school. Our goal is to promote proper nutrition and increase physical activity in school-aged children. With your timely donation of a much needed PA system to the winning school, children within this school can be reached through proper communication. Thank you! You have assisted the Ministry of Health‘s Nutrition Program to make a difference in, not only a child’s life, but an entire school.”
She added that the Ministry of Health’s Nutrition Program appreciated the assistance provided and looked forward to many more opportunities for collaboration in the future.
The Nutrition Program at the Ministry of Health appreciates the importance of nutrition interventions to improve nutrition in the nation’s children and recognizes that schools can be used as a vessel to foster a healthier environment and promote healthy lifestyles. The Nutrition Mascot and Slogan Design Competition ran from September to November 2015 and the winning design will be proudly used in schools and at school functions to create awareness and encourage good nutrition and physical fitness.
CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank continues to focus on giving back to the communities in the 17 countries in which it operates, by making tangible contributions in areas such as youth development and health at the national, regional and local levels, as part of its corporate social agenda.
