In celebration of its 45^th anniversary, the National Bank of Dominica Ltd. (NBD) proudly announces the launch of its “Plant-A-Tree” initiative, signifying its commitment to building a greener, more sustainable future.  This meaningful endeavour begins with the planting of 45 trees, one for each year of NBD’s existence, in commemoration of this special milestone.

Recognizing the critical importance of instilling environmental stewardship values among the youth, NBD is delighted to partner with schools across the island.  The bank will generously provide fruit trees to participating schools, offering students hands-on learning experiences as they actively participate in the planting process.  Additionally, the program aims to beautify central locations within various communities.

Mrs. Suzanne Joseph-Piper, Executive Manager for Marketing, expresses her enthusiasm, stating, “As we celebrate our 45^th anniversary, we remain committed to giving back to the communities that have supported us throughout the years.  Planting trees for the benefit of future generations is a testament to our dedication to sustainable practices and is just one of the initiatives under our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) programme.” 

The “Plant-A-Tree” initiative will kick off with a tree planting event at the Portsmouth Secondary School on Thursday, November 16, 2023, followed by additional planting events throughout the year.  The bank is collaborating with both the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, Wildlife, and Parks Division, and the Ministry of Agriculture to carefully select trees that are ideally suited to their locations, thereby ensuring long-term sustainability.

NBD extends a warm invitation to community members, students, and their families to join in the tree planting events and welcomes fellow businesses to join in the shared mission of being stewards of our environment.