For decades Republic Bank has been engaged in making a difference in communities throughout Grenada. Our philanthropic programmes have been focused on developing the skills, talent and intellectual prowess of the people of Grenada and the Caribbean archipelago. Through our support of community outreach programmes, sport, culture, poverty alleviation, education and entrepreneurship we have continued to partner with individuals and groups in the communities in which we operate to promote self-sufficiency, development and hope for the future.
Republic Bank Sponsors RightStart Inter-School Triathlon Championship
Republic Bank's Managing Director Keith Johnson presents Sponsorship cheque to
Marc De Caul of Grenada Triathlon Race Committee
St. George's, Grenada - April 23, 2012. Republic Bank has again demonstrated its commitment to youth development, through Sport, by sponsoring once more the Grenada International Triathlon's RightStart Inter-School Championships, hosted by the Grenada Triathlon Race Committee. The Committee hosts the 25th annual "Tri de Spice" on May 06, 2012. The one-day event, held at the Port Louis Marina, St. George's, features swimming, cycling and running.
Republic Bank has been sponsoring the RightStart Inter-School championship for the past three years. The championship features young athletes and has been enhanced this year to accommodate four (4) categories: Senior and Junior-school boys and, Senior and Junior-school girls.
This improvement is indicative of the Bank's resolve to making a positive difference in the lives of our nation's youth.
Republic Bank pledges $5,000.00 in support of Carriacou Maroon & String Band Festival
Managing Director, Mr. Keith Johnson and Board of Tourism Director, Mr. Simon Stiell
St. George's, Grenada. April 16, 2012 - The annual Carriacou Maroon & Regional String Band Festival is Republic Bank's latest recipient of financial support, aimed at preserving the unique cultural heritage of our Sister Isle, Carriacou. The Bank's Managing Director, Keith Johnson presented to the Grenada Board of Tourism, chief organizer of the event, a cheque valued at $5,000.00 in support of the festival, which takes place on the Sister isle on the weekend of April 27-29, 2012.
On making the presentation to the Board of Tourism's Director, Mr. Simon Stiell, the Bank's Managing Director, Mr. Keith Johnson reiterated Republic Bank's commitment to supporting and preserving for succeeding generations, the uniqueness of our cultural values and heritage.
The festival, held over three (3) days, showcases traditional "smoked" food, dance, string band music, drumming and other cultural performances from local as well as regional participants.
The event is expected to be a major tourism boost to Grenada's economy. Republic Bank joins in applauding the initiative taken by the organizers, as we partner to ensure that this rich, inherited tradition remains alive in Carriacou.
