Scotiabank Anguilla has contributed US$1,500 to the island’s Farmers’ Association. Addressing the President of the organisation (Elvet Hughes) and other farmers, the Bank’s Managing Director, Pamela Herbert-Daniel, said the cheque presentation reflected the institution’s confidence in the work of the Association and its value in the Anguillian community.
“Scotiabank is pleased to reaffirm its commitment to growing business and developing entrepreneurship in Anguilla,” she stated. “Our commitment is to help small business men and women meet their top business goal. That is to grow sales and revenue, and to overcome major challenges, as we work together with small business entrepreneurs to improve cash flow, manage debt as well as costs.”
She noted that Scotiabank had been committed over the years to expanding and deepening its relationship with entrepreneurs in Anguilla. “At the root of this have been the linkages forged with key organisations and agencies, chief among these, our partnership with the Farmers’ Association,” she continued. “I wish at this stage to congratulate them on their contribution to the development of agriculture and consequently to the economic and social development of Anguilla.”
The cheque was presented to Mr. Hughes by Scotiabank’s Commercial Banking Manager, Evan Webster, who hoped that the funding would be of “a multiplying benefit to the farmers and the Anguillian community.”
Replying, Mr. Hughes first thanked Vice President of the Anguilla Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Carlton Pickering, who had informed him that an offer of a grant was being made to the Farmers’ Association. “I must also thank Scotiabank for making the grant available to us,” Mr. Hughes said. “It will be used for the benefit of all farmers. We have been working for years to improve agriculture and its role in the development of Anguilla. These funds will go towards the purchase of two hand-tillers which will be used by farmers to prepare their soil for cultivation.”
He added that the equipment would be particularly helpful to small back-yard farmers who needed assistance.
Mr. Evan Webster was grateful to Mr. Pickering for identifying the Farmers’ Association – in concert with Scotiabank which was very happy to make the contribution.
Mr. Pickering commented that he was pleased that the Chamber of Commerce and Industry was able to collaborate with both Scotiabank and the Farmers’ Association in making the grant possible. He appealed to other small businesses to join the Chamber whose aim was to assist with their development.
