Bahamas News
CIBC Caribbean Celebrates International Women’s Day with S.T.R.A.W. Inc. Center for Young Women
Nassau, Bahamas, March 13, 2024 – Hundreds of teenage girls from all walks of life will this week be both empowered and encouraged to make integrity-based decisions, lead a positive lifestyle, and make the world around them a better place. Under the theme, Fortify, S.T.R.A.W. Inc. Center for Young Women will host its 18th Annual Girls Leadership Conference, which serves as an
invaluable platform for personal growth and leadership development.
Aware of the importance of nurturing the next generation of empowered women leaders, CIBC Caribbean made a special donation to S.T.R.A.W. Inc. Center for Young Women in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) and this year’s IWD theme, Inspire Inclusion. CIBC Caribbean’s Managing Director, Dr. Jacqui Bend, underscored that CIBC Caribbean is committed to fostering gender equality and supporting the empowerment of girls through education and leadership development.
Dr. Bend said, “CIBC Caribbean is proud to support S.T.R.A.W. Inc. Center for Young Women and the outstanding work it undertakes to uplift young women across The Bahamas. We believe in the importance of creating opportunities for young women to thrive and, through this donation and other initiatives, aim to contribute to building a brighter, more inclusive future for all.”
Event organizers anticipate the participation of 250 girls representing almost every public and private junior and senior high school in New Providence and at least two Family Island schools. The event will also feature special sessions for students from local youth correctional and residential facilities.
S.T.R.A.W. Inc. Center for Young Women Executive Director, Therena Cunningham, said, “We are excited about hosting this event to help harness the leadership potential of female students and to execute prevention and intervention activities which are paramount in sowing seeds of hope, confidence, safety, and peace within the minds and hearts of every adolescent and teen girl who attends and participates.”
Ms. Cunningham added, “With the backing of partners like CIBC Caribbean, we are excited to continue our mission of fostering leadership and empowerment among young women, empowering them to make positive changes in their communities and beyond. On behalf of the volunteers at S.T.R.A.W. Inc. Center, I am elated that CIBC Caribbean decided to support our youth development organization this year.”
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Header: CIBC Caribbean staff members presented Therena Cunningham, Executive Director of S.T.R.A.W. Inc. Center for Young Women, with a special donation made in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Insert: CIBC Caribbean staff members celebrated International Women’s Day under the theme Inspire Inclusion.
RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (“RBC”) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Kerryl-Lyn King-Henry as Country Manager and Area Vice President (“AVP”), Personal and Commercial Banking, Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI).
In her new role as Country Manager and AVP, King-Henry will take on full responsibility for the bank’s operations, strategy, and development in the TCI market, with a strong focus on solidifying partnerships with the Government, regulatory bodies, and the local community.
King-Henry brings to the role a dynamism influenced by nearly 25 years of industry experience. Prior to her new appointment, she served as AVP of Business Banking in Trinidad and Tobago. She has held progressively senior roles within both personal and commercial banking, as well as various functional units.
King-Henry holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, with a specialization in Leadership, FinTech and Big Data Analysis, in addition to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Further enriching her professional profile, Kerryl-Lyn is a certified John C. Maxwell Coach, Trainer, Teacher, and Speaker. Her passion for leadership and development is matched by her commitment to community service, as she actively volunteers her time and leverages her professional expertise to mentor and support others. “
Kerryl-Lyn’s extensive experience and proven leadership capabilities make her the perfect choice to lead our operations in the Turks & Caicos Islands,” said Ericka Rolle, RBC’s Managing Director and Vice President, Personal Banking, The Bahamas and TCI.
“Her commitment to excellence, combined with a genuine passion for community engagement, aligns perfectly with our Bank’s purpose of helping clients thrive and communities prosper. We are excited to see the positive impact she will undoubtedly bring to her new role,” she added.
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