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BAHAMAS: 2018 Walk for the Cure Planning Underway
Bridgetown, June 16, 2018 – Barbados – If preparations alone are any indicator, this year’s CIBC FirstCaribbean Walk for the Cure, the 
region’s largest cancer fundraiser, seems set to break new fundraising records.
The organizing committees for the various walks are busy meeting and planning, with fundraising activities heating up all across the English and Dutch Caribbean as the 17 territories where CIBC FirstCaribbean is located prepare to engage regional and local sponsors as well as other charitable partners for Walk for the Cure 2018.
The phenomenal fundraising and cancer care and awareness event has generated over USD$1.75 million in sponsorship and donations over the past six years, and is seeking to add in a major way to that total at the end of the walks and various activities this year.
“We are really excited about Walk for the Cure this year. There is a definite buzz across our business as we gear up for this very exciting time,” said Walk Co-Chair and Managing Director of Retail and Business Banking, Mark St. Hill.
He noted that the bank was “particularly happy that Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, St. Maarten and Turks and Caicos Islands, which had to cancel their walks last year due to the devastation caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria, are all deeply engaged and ready to participate fully in this year’s events.”
Managing Director, Cards, & Customer Relationship Management, and fellow Co-Chair, Trevor Torzsas, was also eagerly looking forward to the participation of all territories in the walk again this year. “We are thrilled that our staff and clients in the affected islands have recovered to the extent that they are again able to be a part of this life-saving initiative,” Mr. Torzsas said.
He added that teams will be “pulling out all the stops this year to ensure that our fundraising will reach record levels. I know our sponsors are very excited to work with us again this year and we look forward to welcoming a lot more new regional and local support for our annual crusade against cancer.”
“I am extremely proud of all the volunteers at CIBC FirstCaribbean who have grown this initiative from just 2,000 walkers in 2012 to 30,000 in 2017. We are expecting record numbers to come out and participate during the various walks this year,” Mr. Torzsas said.
This year, the fundraising walks will be spread over two months spanning weekends in September and October in various territories, instead of most walks taking place on the first weekend in October as usual. The change is a direct result of the unpredictability of the weather around the region at this time of year.
Despite the setbacks caused by the adverse weather last year, the hard work of hundreds of bank staff volunteers in partnership with various cancer 
care organisations and over 160 corporate sponsors, raised just over USD$450 000. Thousands took to the streets primarily on the first weekend in October, dressed in white or pink T-shirts to walk and run to raise awareness of the various cancers and their impact on families.
All of the funds raised go to providing assistance, care and counselling to cancer patients and their families as well as to raise awareness through education campaigns across the region. The funds also help the various organisations to assist with the purchase and maintenance of equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients.
The Walk for the Cure for The Bahamas will take place on Saturday, October 6 in Nassau, Grand Bahama, Abaco and Eleuthera. This noteworthy event is made possible in large due to the support of corporate Bahamas. Corporate sponsors who wish to participate can email WalkForTheCureBAH@cibcfcib.com or contact Walk Manager Nikia Christie at 302-6063 for more details.
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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (October 6th, 2025) – CaribCon, the Caribbean conference celebrating culture, innovation, and creativity, will welcome some of the region’s most influential voices to its inaugural edition in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The event, set to be a dynamic gathering of thought leaders and cultural icons, will feature impactful panel discussions, inspiring and intimate fireside chats and a flow of knowledge from some of the Caribbean’s brightest and best in the creative sector.
Elizabeth “Lady” Montano
Jamaica’s own Dr. Terri-Karelle Johnson, celebrated communications specialist, media personality, and global keynote speaker, will headline CaribCon as the official keynote speaker. Known for her ability to connect authentically and inspire audiences worldwide, Dr. Reid will share her insights on Caribbean identity, storytelling, and the power of representation in shaping global narratives. Another highlight of CaribCon will be the presence of Elizabeth “Lady” Montano, mother and former manager of soca superstar Machel Montano. Lady will launch her award-winning book, King of Soca, in which she is positioned as the ultimate insider, chronicling the evolution of one of the Caribbean’s most iconic entertainers. She will also share her invaluable experiences on nurturing talent, building a brand, and sustaining longevity in the competitive music industry in an intimate fireside chat. Adding further star power to the event is Simon Baptiste, CEO of Question Mark Entertainment, co-founder of ODOS, a global collective network spanning over 1000 professionals in 35 countries, film director, talent manager and creative strategist. Baptiste will bring his expertise to conversations on shaping the region’s creative sector and talent.
Simon Baptiste
“CaribCon is where the Caribbean’s voices, ideas, and creativity converge,” says Omega Simmons, founder of CaribCon and CEO of SOS Media. “Having leaders like Terri Karelle, Lady Montano, and Simon Baptiste share their stories and expertise truly embodies the spirit of this event. Their presence reinforces the power of Caribbean culture to inspire and influence on the world stage.” CaribCon will take place at the Shore Club in Providenciales, the Turks and Caicos Islands, from October 23rd to 26th. Attendees can look forward to networking opportunities, panel discussions, and meaningful dialogue to foster an ecosystem that develops the region’s creative sector and propels it onto the global stage.
Sponsors are:
Signature Experience Partners: Ministry of Tourism, Experience Turks and Caicos, and The Shore Club.
Other sponsors: PPID, Invest TCI, InterCaribbean Airways, Subtronic Sounds, Spotlight Communications.
Hotel partners: Ocean Club Resorts, Waterloo Hotel Management, The Somerset on Grace Bay and Ports of Call Resort.
For more information, tickets, and updates, visit www.caribcon.co or follow @caribconhq on all social media platforms.
For more information please email: contact@caribcon.co
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