April 2, 2020

Republic Bank Contributes US$2 Million to Fight COVID-19 In The Caribbean

By Newsroom

Republic Financial Holdings Limited will contribute  US$2 million, for the fight against COVID-19 throughout the Caribbean. Of this total, an amount of TT$5 million has been earmarked for Trinidad and Tobago. The funding is targeted to assist with the purchase and provision of critical needs such as ventilators, PPE equipment, testing kits, food and supplies for the health care workers. “While there is no good time for a crisis such as this, it comes at a particularly bad time for the Trinidad and Tobago economy and for the public purse,” Nigel Baptiste,  the Managing Director of Republic Bank Limited remarked. “There is much that needs to be done and the Government can realistically only afford to finance a fraction of what is needed. “We are hopeful that our contribution will not only assist in reducing the number of cases (critical or otherwise) in Trinidad and Tobago but also inspire generous contributions by others in the corporate community,” Baptiste said. The Group says it recognises the dynamic nature of the situation and remains committed to a continuous assessment of its actions and responses to ensure that the best interests of its staff, clients and communities are served.
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