BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, March 30, 2021 (DBSKN) — The Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis has partnered with the organisers of the SKN Strongest Man & SKN Fittest Woman Competition in staging the event, whose first round — Bench Press — was scheduled for Sunday 4th April at Vibes Beach Bar on The Strip in Frigate Bay.
The competition was first held in 2019 but could not be staged in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Main organiser Romaine Belgrove noted that the Development Bank was one of his sponsors in 2019 and graciously returned on board. His business, “Quality and Experience Tyre Repairs and Services” in West Basseterre, had also previously benefitted from the institution’s Fresh Start loans programme.
“Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are common in most of our Caribbean countries, and health experts have long been saying that exercise is one of the most effective methods of keeping NCDs at bay,” said Marketing and Product Development Officer Chantelle Rochester of the Development Bank. “SKN Strongest Man & SKN Fittest Woman Competition is one event that encourages people to exercise and we support the organisers.”
Belgrove noted that women shied away in 2019 but several have shown interest this year. Events planned include bench press, vehicle pull, weight carry, fireman carry, kettle ball throw, and stone carry for men; women will participate in tyre flips and cardio activities including push-ups and sit-ups. The winner in 2019 was Vernard Woodley. Belgrove said he is hopeful the full competition schedule can conclude by September 2021, with trophies awarded by Independence Day.