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| Ministry of Health Endorses First Caribbean Beautification Project
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| Lindsay Thompson
Bahamas Information Services
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| 04/11/2008
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Minister of Health and Social Development the Hon Dr Hubert Minnis, pictured sixth left, supports FirstCaribbean International Bank (Bahamas) Limited community developing programme. Also pictured Minister of Housing and National Insurance the Hon Kenneth Russell, fourth left; Chan Pratt, The Tree Depot, third left; Sharon Brown, managing director, FirstCaribbean International Bank; other bank officials and residents. (BIS Photo/Kristaan H. A Ingraham II)
NASSAU, Bahamas – The Ministry of Health and Social Development has thrown its support behind corporate sponsor FirstCaribbean International Bank (Bahamas) Limited, for developing community parks and round-a-bouts on the island.
The Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, Minister of Health and Social Development said Thursday that the thrust is in keeping with his ministry’s overall plans to ensure beautiful and healthy environs for residents.
We all know that one’s environment has great impact on one’s behaviour. A park in a housing community has similar impact in that once we have families together, that in itself helps to maintain family stability and help to decrease social issues,” said Dr. Minnis at the site off Carmichael Road. Also lending support was Minister of Housing and National Insurance the Hon. Kenneth Russell.
Dr. Minnis said that his ministry has embarked on a programme of beautification of the entire island and that other corporate citizens have already come forward, pointing out that another proposal was submitted to transform the round-a-bout at Independence Drive and Baillou Hill Road.
The announcement of the beautification of Dignity Park in Dignity Gardens marked the fifth anniversary of FirstCaribbean Bank doing business in The Bahamas and across the region.
It is important to us that the country shares in our celebration and success in a very tangible way. We wanted to mark this milestone by making a significant contribution, which would be lasting impact to a community in The Bahamas,” said Sharon Brown, managing director, FirstCaribbean International Bank.
She said that the bank considered a number of ways of giving back to the community and decided that developing and beautifying a recreational park in a new and upcoming community would be an “excellent way” to celebrate.
The bank will add to the existing play area for kids, shades where necessary, trees and plants for an overall pleasant for family picnics, exercise and relaxation. Chan Pratt of the Tree Depot will carry out the scope of works, estimated to cost $26,000.
A few weeks ago, FirstCaribbean adopted the round-a-bout in Oakes Field. The bank regionally commits one percent pre-tax profits to community sponsorship and donations his committed regionally
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