Roseau, Dominica, 11 December 2020 – The Dominica Grammar School can boast of a timely contribution of refurbished computers from CIBC FirstCaribbean International bank.
Representing the Dominica Grammar School at the recent presentation were deputy principals, Avril Junkere and Doreen Durand. They expressed gratitude for the contribution especially the timeliness of it.
“In these present times where learning has evolved from face to face to online, staff will now have the necessary equipment to make their work more efficient. Not only will the computers be utilised by the staff to facilitate the online learning process but by extension, those students who require access to computers for research may do so.’
Country Head Stephen Lander said the bank was pleased to come on board to support the school. “The reality that we face now, is that we’re relying more on the virtual learning programme, our hope is that this will assist all members of the faculty in managing their work a lot more easier,” he said
He also stressed youth and education were among the key areas the bank focuses on under its charitable foundation along with health and wellness, community and environment, and also importantly volunteerism.
Captions: County Head, Stephen Lander with deputy principals of the Dominica Grammar School, Avril Junkere and Doreen Durand
About CIBC FirstCaribbean
CIBC FirstCaribbean is a relationship bank offering a full range of market leading financial services through our Corporate and Investment Banking, Retail and Business Banking and Wealth Management segments. We are located in sixteen (16) countries around the Caribbean, providing the banking services through approximately 2,900 employees in 64 branches and offices. We are one of the largest regionally listed financial services institutions in the English and Dutch speaking Caribbean, with US$12 billion in assets and market capitalization of US$3 billion. We also have a representative office in Hong Kong providing business development, relationship management and fund administration. The face of banking is changing throughout the world and CIBC FirstCaribbean intends to lead these changes with the expertise, integrity and knowledge gained from banking in the Caribbean since 1836.
CIBC FirstCaribbean is a member of the CIBC Group. CIBC is a leading Canadian-based global financial institution with 11 million personal banking and business clients. Through our three major business units – Retail and Business Banking, Wealth Management and Capital Markets – CIBC offers a full range of products and services through its comprehensive electronic banking network, branches and offices across Canada with offices in the United States and around the world
