BASSETERRE St. Kitts – THE Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis is currently celebrating its 30th year of operating and as part of its celebration, it hosted a Street Bazaar/Market Day yesterday (June 23).
The event took place on Central Street, Basseterre and lasted for the entire work day. The celebration took place under the theme “30 years of success: Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis promoting total empowerment through economic, social and national development”.
A portion of Central Street was lined with tents that were occupied by the bank’s business clients. Clientele ranged from persons in agriculture, carpentry and mechanics to persons in the clothing, food and entertainment industry.
They displayed and sold their products, distributed flyers, brochures, information booklets, and provided product demonstrations.
Members of the public took advantage of the opportunity to learn more about, and shop at some of their favourite businesses all in the same vicinity, while listening to the sweet sounds of the band from ‘under de sea’, Grand Masters.
This never-before-seen idea of a Street Bazaar/Market Day came from the bank wanting its clients to not only feel but also be a part of the celebrations, so as a result, its clients were given an avenue where they could come together to display, publicise and sell their products to the public.
Development Bank’s Marketing Manager, Marva Burroughs said that the bank is in the business of serving its clients as well as the public, so it would not have been right to have their celebrations and not do something special for the people it is here to serve.
A total of 17 clients lined Central Street. Clientele included KVK Enterprises, Sandy Point Agricultural Co-operative Society Ltd., iRepSKN, I-Land Cut Stone and Family Snackette.
Burroughs said that the businesses grabbed the opportunity and really showed their appreciation for being included as part of the Street Bazaar/Market Day. She was pleased that the turnout and excitement from the public was so overwhelming.
She said that with this celebration, the bank has “set the bar” and the public can expect it to maintain that high standard as it continues to help to build the nation.
The bank had its 30th anniversary on May 22 and celebrated with a month of activities. The celebrations will move to Nevis today (June 24) with a Street Bazaar/Market Day taking place at the bank’s Branch at Stoney Grove.
It too will have the street lined with tents that were occupied by the bank’s business clients displaying their products and services, selling to the public and distributing brochures, booklets and flyers with information.
