Scotiabank celebrates 60 years in The Bahamas

Fri, Sep 9th 2016, 05:10 PM

Scotiabank is celebrating its Diamond Anniversary – 60 years in The Bahamas. Government officials, industry executives, longstanding customers, community leaders and bank personnel recently gathered at the Main Branch in Nassau to launch the celebrations.

“We are proud to have served the Bahamian community for the past 60 years, providing advice and financial solutions to persons and their businesses,” said Sean Albert, VP & District Head, Caribbean North.


Sean Albert, VP & District Head, Caribbean North, Scotiabank highlights the Bank’s journey in The Bahamas which began with a small Downtown branch in 1956.

Honorable Michael Halkitis, Minister of State for Finance; Anthony Allen, Board Chairman, Scotiabank; and Albert cut a special anniversary cake to mark the occasion. Some of the Bank’s original customers who have spent upwards to 6 decades with the Bank were recognized at the reception where The Bahamas National Children’s Choir performed under the directorship of Dr. Patricia Bazard.

The 60th Anniversary celebrations continue with a Church Service; Customer Appreciation events; Employee Family Fun Day; Health & Wellness Fair; Fun, Run, Walk; and community project.

For more information please visit www.scotiabank.com/bs.


(L to R) Thomas Treco and Ronald Collie, two of the original customers; Dwight Burrows, Director, Retail Banking, Scotiabank; Sean Albert, VP & District Head, Caribbean North, Scotiabank; customers, Cecil P. Wallace and Kevin McKinney (receiving on behalf of his father, Henry) at the 60th Anniversary Launch Event.


Thomas Treco and Ronald Collie, two of the original customers; Dwight Burrows, Director, Retail Banking, Scotiabank; Sean Albert, VP & District Head, Caribbean North, Scotiabank;  customers, Cecil P. Wallace and Kevin McKinney (receiving on behalf of his father, Henry) at the 60th Anniversary Launch Event.

Leah Davis

Scotiabank (Bahamas) Ltd.

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