Cornèr Bank (Overseas) Limited is proud to announce a $20,000 scholarship donation to the University of The Bahamas (UB), supporting aspiring Bahamian artists. The Cornèr Bank Direct Art Scholarship Award, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, will benefit eligible undergraduate students pursuing a full-time Associate of Arts degree in Art.
 
Cornèr Bank's Chief Executive Officer, Christine Russell, expressed the bank's commitment to fostering opportunities for the youth, “As a great supporter of young Bahamians, Cornèr Bank is very happy to collaborate with UB to implement the ‘Cornèr Bank Direct Art Scholarship Award’. We believe in creating opportunities for our youth to thrive in whatever field they choose to pursue. Being avid art lovers ourselves, we saw this as a great opportunity to positively impact young people through education and the arts.”
 
Russell continued, "Through the implementation of the 'Cornèr Bank Direct Art Scholarship Award,' we will enable 10 students per year over the next four years to purchase much-needed art supplies. We remain committed to investing in our local community and nation-building, and as such, on behalf of the Board of Cornèr Bank (Overseas) Ltd. and its management, we are extremely pleased to make this donation to the University’s College of Liberal & Fine Arts. We trust that this is just the beginning of a beautiful and long-lasting relationship between Cornèr Bank and the University of the Bahamas.”
 
Acting UB President, Janyne Hodder, acknowledged Cornèr Bank's pivotal role in supporting the university's mission and the transformative potential of private donors. 
 
“As the national higher education provider, UB has been offering academic degrees for nearly 50 years,” said President Hodder. “Our mandate is enshrined by law and we are publicly funded by the government and the people of The Bahamas. Cornèr Bank recognizes, though, that the work of national development and supporting the best and brightest in our country cannot be done with public funds alone, and requires committed donors. 
 
It’s long been my view that adequate public support of universities is essential. What makes us grow from good to great is the support of private donors,” said President Hodder.
 
Kishan Munroe, Assistant Professor of Art and Art Education and Head of Visual Arts & Design, expressed gratitude for the bank's significant investment in the nation's educational nucleus. 
 
“Your investment holds significant importance, and I am confident that it will profoundly influence the nucleus of this nation in terms of education and academic growth. This support will play a pivotal role in advancing our Visual Arts and Design program, guiding it towards continued excellence,” said Munroe. “We are very thankful for your contribution to our continued growth and success.”
 
Cornèr Bank, with its legacy of making a positive impact, seeks to establish a tradition of supporting future generations of leaders through initiatives like the Cornèr Bank Direct Art Scholarship Award.
 
Group Photo: (L-R): Mauro Casu, Head of Operations, Cornèr Bank; Orazio Defilippis, Head of Wealth, Cornèr Bank; Christine Russell, Cornèr Bank Chief Executive Officer; Janyne Hodder, UB Acting President; Jhanaisia Cole, art student; Kishan Munroe, UB Assistant Professor of Art & Art Education Head, Visual Arts & Design; Dino Hernandez, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Affairs; Kandice Weech-Eldon, Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. 

Cornèr Bank (Overseas) Limited is proud to announce a $20,000 scholarship donation to the University of The Bahamas (UB), supporting aspiring Bahamian artists. The Cornèr Bank Direct Art Scholarship Award, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, will benefit eligible undergraduate students pursuing a full-time Associate of Arts degree in Art.   Cornèr Bank's Chief Executive Officer, Christine Russell, expressed the bank's commitment to fostering opportunities for the youth, “As a great supporter of young Bahamians, Cornèr Bank is very happy to collaborate with UB to implement the ‘Cornèr Bank Direct Art Scholarship Award’. We believe in creating opportunities for our youth to thrive in whatever field they choose to pursue. Being avid art lovers ourselves, we saw this as a great opportunity to positively impact young people through education and the arts.”   Russell continued, "Through the implementation of the 'Cornèr Bank Direct Art Scholarship Award,' we will enable 10 students per year over the next four years to purchase much-needed art supplies. We remain committed to investing in our local community and nation-building, and as such, on behalf of the Board of Cornèr Bank (Overseas) Ltd. and its management, we are extremely pleased to make this donation to the University’s College of Liberal & Fine Arts. We trust that this is just the beginning of a beautiful and long-lasting relationship between Cornèr Bank and the University of the Bahamas.”   Acting UB President, Janyne Hodder, acknowledged Cornèr Bank's pivotal role in supporting the university's mission and the transformative potential of private donors.    “As the national higher education provider, UB has been offering academic degrees for nearly 50 years,” said President Hodder. “Our mandate is enshrined by law and we are publicly funded by the government and the people of The Bahamas. Cornèr Bank recognizes, though, that the work of national development and supporting the best and brightest in our country cannot be done with public funds alone, and requires committed donors.    It’s long been my view that adequate public support of universities is essential. What makes us grow from good to great is the support of private donors,” said President Hodder.   Kishan Munroe, Assistant Professor of Art and Art Education and Head of Visual Arts & Design, expressed gratitude for the bank's significant investment in the nation's educational nucleus.    “Your investment holds significant importance, and I am confident that it will profoundly influence the nucleus of this nation in terms of education and academic growth. This support will play a pivotal role in advancing our Visual Arts and Design program, guiding it towards continued excellence,” said Munroe. “We are very thankful for your contribution to our continued growth and success.”   Cornèr Bank, with its legacy of making a positive impact, seeks to establish a tradition of supporting future generations of leaders through initiatives like the Cornèr Bank Direct Art Scholarship Award.   Group Photo: (L-R): Mauro Casu, Head of Operations, Cornèr Bank; Orazio Defilippis, Head of Wealth, Cornèr Bank; Christine Russell, Cornèr Bank Chief Executive Officer; Janyne Hodder, UB Acting President; Jhanaisia Cole, art student; Kishan Munroe, UB Assistant Professor of Art & Art Education Head, Visual Arts & Design; Dino Hernandez, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Affairs; Kandice Weech-Eldon, Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. 

Students of Holmes Rock Primary School received a special treat on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 when Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis, visited them before they started class, and ahead of the weekly Cabinet Meeting that would take place in Eight Mile Rock for the first time, in the newly-opened Obadiah H. Wilchcombe building.

The Minister of Education and Technical & Vocational Training, the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin arrived at 8:00 a.m. to assist with the breakfast programme, which was launched at the beginning of October, and through which the students are fed three times per week. 

Other schools participating in the program are: Cherokee Sound Primary in Abaco, Old Bight Primary in Cat Island, and Rolleville Primary in Exuma. Accompanying the Prime Minister were: Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs, the Hon. Clay Sweeting; Minister of Labour and Public Service, the Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle; and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Myles LaRoda. Prime Minister Davis is seen interacting with students as well as the school’s principal, Alana Lindsay-Martin. 

Students of Holmes Rock Primary School received a special treat on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 when Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis, visited them before they started class, and ahead of the weekly Cabinet Meeting that would take place in Eight Mile Rock for the first time, in the newly-opened Obadiah H. Wilchcombe building. The Minister of Education and Technical & Vocational Training, the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin arrived at 8:00 a.m. to assist with the breakfast programme, which was launched at the beginning of October, and through which the students are fed three times per week.  Other schools participating in the program are: Cherokee Sound Primary in Abaco, Old Bight Primary in Cat Island, and Rolleville Primary in Exuma. Accompanying the Prime Minister were: Minister of Works and Family Island Affairs, the Hon. Clay Sweeting; Minister of Labour and Public Service, the Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle; and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Myles LaRoda. Prime Minister Davis is seen interacting with students as well as the school’s principal, Alana Lindsay-Martin. 

Counting down to St Andrews School 75th Anniversary Celebration! 🎉 Let's journey through the rich legacy of ethics and excellence, cherish the present, and invest in a future filled with endless possibilities

The Annual Auction is now LIVE, November 17th until November 26th, 2023 at 23:59pm⏰ 

Counting down to @standrews_school 75th Anniversary Celebration! 🎉 Let's journey through the rich legacy of ethics and excellence, cherish the present, and invest in a future filled with endless possibilities💙🤍 The Annual Auction goes LIVE starting tomorrow, November 17th until November 26th, 2023 at 23:59pm⏰ Link in bio!!!

The Doris Johnson Senior High School Interact Club on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, celebrated World Interact Week with the installation of new directors for the Rotary year 2023-2024. Assisted by the Rotary Club of South-East Nassau who are their sponsors, and the Rotaract Club of South-East Nassau Centennial, the Interact students received their pins and pledged their commitment to high ethical standards and the application of the ideal of service in their personal, family, school, and community life.

World Interact Week is celebrated annually during the week of November 5th to commemorate the founding of the first Interact Club in Melbourne, Florida in 1962. There are over 343,000 youth ages 12-18 around the world serving in over 14,000 clubs. The name Interactor, derived from two words, "international and action."

Interactors play an important role in their communities while developing leadership skills and discovering the power of "Service Above Self." The week's festivities will conclude with a church service at Grace Community Church on Sunday, November 12th. The Interactors will also be donating $600, raised solely by the club, to the Sister-Sister Breast Cancer Support Group.

The Doris Johnson Senior High School Interact Club on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, celebrated World Interact Week with the installation of new directors for the Rotary year 2023-2024. Assisted by the Rotary Club of South-East Nassau who are their sponsors, and the Rotaract Club of South-East Nassau Centennial, the Interact students received their pins and pledged their commitment to high ethical standards and the application of the ideal of service in their personal, family, school, and community life. World Interact Week is celebrated annually during the week of November 5th to commemorate the founding of the first Interact Club in Melbourne, Florida in 1962. There are over 343,000 youth ages 12-18 around the world serving in over 14,000 clubs. The name Interactor, derived from two words, "international and action." Interactors play an important role in their communities while developing leadership skills and discovering the power of "Service Above Self." The week's festivities will conclude with a church service at Grace Community Church on Sunday, November 12th. The Interactors will also be donating $600, raised solely by the club, to the Sister-Sister Breast Cancer Support Group.