208 steelpan students graduate

Republic Bank hosted its Pan Minors Music Scholarship programme graduation ceremony at Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Hilton Highland, Master of Ceremonies invited participants and guests to celebrate hard work and achievement. “For three weeks these passionate, tremendously talented children showed such dedication.

As parents we should be proud of our children,” he said. He added, “This programme has proven to be a tremendous success.”

Nigel Baptiste, executive director of Republic Bank, said that he was very honoured to spend some time with the graduates. “This shows that real commitment and discipline can guide you in many individual decisions and the only way to succeed is to stay the course,” he said. He encouraged parents and guardians to continue supporting their children. “Our young people need our help,” he said.

Michelle Amoroso, coordinator of the programme, pointed out that Republic Bank expanded the programme by introducing another Centre at Preysal High School together with the University of the West Indies and Tobago, which allowed 208 students to participate this year.