BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Friday 9th April 2021)- Marketing Officer of the Bank Of Nevis (BON) Limited  Phéon T. Jones says the financial institution will be providing solutions  to improve lives in the Federation of St.Kitts and Nevis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
“I just want to say to our existing and future customers that we are the standard.  Going forward we will not just be campaigning in these rather difficult times but we will be providing solutions to improve the quality of your life.”
 
Jones made the disclosure while speaking at an opening ceremony held on the morning of Tuesday 6th April 2021 on Fort Street in the vicinity of The Circus in Basseterre for the “historic day on the island of St.Kitts as the bank has made its debut in the market.”
 
He talked about BON having successfully acquired the Royal Bank of Canada and also RBTT on Nevis operations. 
 
Jones then pointed out that simultaneously that morning an opening ceremony was being held in Nevis too.
 
“This means that the profits will stay within the Federation of St.Kitts and Nevis. This means that our profits  will be reinvested into you the great people of St.Kitts and Nevis.”
 
He went on to talk about the bank having had a deep love affair with the people of Nevis over the years whilst noting that “This love affair has strengthened the very fabric of our society  and economy through various initiatives.”
 
Initiatives include in the areas  of education, culture, health  tourism and sports.
 
He said BON has donated $15000 to the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) in the fight against COVID-19.
 
“You see, we’re not just another company honoring our corporate social responsibility. I urge you to Google us; we are corporate social responsibility,” Jones stated.
 
According to the BON Marketing Officer: “We will implement similar initiatives in the island of St.Kitts for the people of St.Kitts. In short, we just want to let you know, we are ready to start the love affair with the people of St.Kitts.”
 
Speaking more about the challenging COVID times, he had this to say: “Now you understand that this has been challenging times. The COVID-19 pandemic  has affected the world in many ways  that we are yet to understand.  When we sat down and asked ourselves how will our people remember us especially during these difficult times  of reduced income, unemployment  and uncertainty, we want to be remembered as the bank that cares about our people  so in addition yo offering moratorium to existing customers,  we have decided to go a step further because we will not just be campaigning  but rather we will be providing solutions.”
 
Jones added: “We understand that these times are difficult  but we must continue to look forward to the future for hope . We are strong, resilient people  and regardless of our current situation,  we will make it through. That is why we at the Bank of Nevis Limited say  BON Strong …because the best is yet to come  for our people.”
 
To all of the persons living in St.Kitts, I say come one, come all. Come and experience the true meaning of Bon Strong,” Jones encouraged.
 
Meanwhile BON General Manager L. Everette Martin touched on the objective of the bank’s beginnings.
 
“Over 35 years ago, the first Premier of Nevis and National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Simeon Daniel established the Bank of Nevis Limited. The bank was created out of a desire to improve the quality of life for the people of Nevis.”
 
“However,  over the years, the Bank of Nevis has not only expanded to become more recognized in the Federation  but as an internationally recognized institution delivering quality products and services. We stand on the shoulders of those visionaries who created this institution. And those who have gone before us who laid the foundation for us to empower our people  to live their best life possible,” he added.