The Tribune

31st annual Grand Bahama Conchman

Triathlon at Taino Beach this Saturday

SCOTIABANK is proud to support the 31st annual Grand Bahama Conchman Triathlon at Taino Beach this Saturday.

"At Scotiabank, we are committed to helping young persons in our community become better off. We are happy to partner with Conchman as the exclusive sponsor of the run discipline of this year's triathlon," said Bruno Styles, manager of Scotiabank Freeport.

The bank was pleased with its sponsorship of the Conchman event in 2016, and particularly the success of the inaugural schools competition driven by Scotiabank's' global community investment strategy which focuses on youth.

"I am delighted to have Scotiabank as the run event sponsor," said Christopher Baker, Conchman Chairman. "Five schools in Grand Bahama took part last year with 15 teams participating. We expect even more schools to participate this year with additional teams, such was the enthusiasm of those who took part. Today's youth become tomorrow's leaders. We know that focusing on young people is an investment in the long-term security, stability and growth of both our communities and our business," said Nakera Symonette, senior manager of marketing and public relations.

"Therefore we are pleased, not only with the expected youth participation in the 31st Annual Conchman, but also with the selected beneficiaries of this year's triathlon," Symonette said.

Funds raised will aid the local YMCA and Freeport Rugby and Football Club. The competition comprises three sprint distance events - a 750-metre swim, a 20-km bike ride and 5km run.

According to Styles, Conchman is one of many other worthwhile initiatives throughout Grand Bahama that Scotiabank supports. He cited some of the bank's recent community investments on the island. "Scotiabank hosts an annual Kids Community Fun Day that celebrates children each summer. In 2016, we funded a $25K TuneIn to Reading lab at Freeport Primary School."

"Last year we sponsored the National High School Track & Field Championships held right here in Freeport, awarding the Scotiabank Most Outstanding Athlete awards to the top male and female performers," Styles said. "Our bank makes donations to the Grand Bahama Children's Home, among other ongoing community commitments."

Scotiabank in Freeport was recently nominated for a Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce 2016 Business Excellence Award in the Philanthropic Business category.