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News & Community Service (2004)
2008 . 2007 . 2006 . 2005 . 20042004-11-17. Community Business Workshop at Vreed-en-Hoop Branch
The series of Community Business Workshops planned for 2004 concluded at Vreed-en-Hoop Branch on November 17, 2004. These workshops are part of the Bank’s commitment to offer guidance to customers in the communities where its branches are located.
The topics for the workshop focused on measures for prudent small business management such as debt management and cash management techniques along with the benefits of bank financing. Facilitators at this final session included Mr John Barnes, Senior Manager-Inspection Division, Mr Terry Gopaul, Manager-Advances, Mr Sean Noel, Junior Manager-Research and Planning, Ms Hermia Cumberbatch, Branch Manager, Mr Ameer Hassan, Senior Supervisor-Vreed-en-Hoop Branch and Ms Ashmini Das, Marketing and Public Relations Officer.
Additionally, Mr Ramenaught Bisram, Deputy Regional Chairman Region 3 addressed the participants and urged them to make use of the material presented in their quest to improve their businesses and hence, become more competitive. He also commended the Bank for hosting this workshop, which is the second in Region 3 for the year.
2004-11-10. Diwali Cultural Evening at Anna Regina Branch
On Wednesday November 10 2004, the GBTI Anna Regina Branch hosted its 5th Annual Diwali Cultural Evening. Over the years, this event has become an integral part of the Diwali celebrations in Region 2 and it is usually well attended by residents of the community.
In his welcome address, Mr. Mario Farinha, Branch Manager extended Diwali Greetings on behalf of the staff and thanked the community for their continued support. He also highlighted some of the services offered at the branch and invited non-customers to come in and benefit from superior customer service.
This year, the audience of approximately 1,400 to 1,600 persons enjoyed a more than 2 ½ hour programme that featured dances, singing of bhajans, a skit and a ceremonial puja. The performances were done by members of various mandirs throughout Essequibo Coast along with staff of the Branch. Staff also distributed sweetmeats to the audience during the evening. [Related info: See Staff Events ]
2004-11-05. Primelife Saving Account Prize Giveaway 2004
The competition for GBTI’s first Primelife Savings Account Prize Giveaway was held during the latter half of the year with account holders having a chance to win two prizes – A Trip for 2 to Baganara Island Resort and A GBTI Gift Certificate. The competition closed on October 31, 2004 and a computerised drawing was held on November 5, 2004.
The winners of the GBTI Primelife Savings Account Prize Giveaway 2004 were:
- First Prize – Mr John Piggott
- Second Prize – Mr Orilall & Mrs Gowmatti Orilall
Prizes were presented at Water Street Branch on November 11, 2004 and Vreed-en-Hoop Branch on November 16, 2004.
2004-11-03. Commissioning of the expansion of Vreed-en-Hoop Branch
A ceremony commissioning the expansion of GBTI Vreed-en-Hoop Branch was held on November 3, 2004. The Honourable Prime Minister, Mr Samuel Hinds gave the feature address in which he congratulated the Bank and pledged the Government’s commitment to competition in the banking sector.
Mr Robin Stoby S.C, Chairman of the Board of Directors, in his welcoming remarks stated that the renovations represented an investment of approximately $100M and resulted in the doubling of teller positions and banking hall space, creation of a loan office, inclusion of a commercial deposit area and upgrading of the ATM facility. This expansion is due to the enthusiastic response from the community and has greatly improved the ambience in which business is conducted.
In his address, Mr R.K. Sharma, Chief Executive Officer reaffirmed GBTI’s commitment to building value-added relationships with its customers by providing excellent banking services along with guidance and support through our community business workshops. He also commended the Government for affording the Bank the opportunity to participate in housing financing and proposed lending for capital projects undertaken by Government.
In closing, Ms Hermia Cumberbatch, Branch Manager reiterated the Bank’s responsiveness to the needs of its customers and confidence in the community. She also thanked customers for their support during the renovations and the architects for completing the job with minimal disruption to customer service.
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