TWENTY-FOUR children who were successful at the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) examinations received Bursary Awards from Banks DIH Limited (DIH) during a ceremony in their honour on Saturday at Thirst Park. Human Resources Director, Andrew Carto, who delivered the feature address, said Banks DIH looks forward to hosting the ceremony every year, because the company has an interest in looking for future employees.
“When we look at you, we recognize the hard work you have put into your studies with the encouragement of your parents in achieving these results, and we are looking at individuals who, in another few years, would have the potential to serve the company,” he added.
Mr. Carto said Banks DIH has been able to attract the right kind of employees over the years, and those have helped to build the company.
He encouraged the awardees to continue studying hard and to utilize information technology to increase their knowledge.
Banks DIH Communications Manager, Troy Peters expressed how proud the company was to present the awards to the successful students.
“We feel a sense of pride to honour this special group of children who have excelled, and we share your joy and success,” he added.
Eleven of the children’s parents are employed by Banks DIH Limited, while the 13 others are children of shareholders.
The Bursaries were presented by Mr. George McDonald, Assistant Managing Director/Marketing Director, to the following recipients: Reuel Sugdeo, Latonya Darrell, Azel Manoharlall, Sarah Grannum, Bhunaeshwar Totaram, Naomi James, Latifa Waithe, Sohini Narine, Anastacia Samuels, Natalia Manbodh, Reuben Miller, Naareeshta Maraj, Jelena Arjune, Cheri Frank, Delaney Helwig, Jonathan Ferreira, Vevekeanand Ramnarace, Jamila Da Silva, Jordon Denny, Theodore Adams, Esther Duff, Meighan Scott, Ishwardat Boodramlall and Daniel Balli.