BOB is partnering with the Royal Bahamas Police Force to provide safe and positive activities for youth this summer throughout New Providence and several Family Islands. The community-oriented bank recently donated a $4,000 cheque in support of all sixteen summer camps which form the RBPF’s Summer Youth  Programme.

During a press conference at BOB’s headquarters Patricia James, Manager of BOB’s Carmichael Road branch said this is the 4th consecutive year in which BOB has provided support for the programme.

“We believe the RBPF Summer Youth programme serves a vital purpose in our communities. It helps to keep thousands of children out of trouble and engaged in positive activities during the vulnerable summer months when too much unsupervised time can lead to poor choices and mischief. It addresses youth development, education and crime prevention, all of which are key aspects of our BOB sponsorship focus,” Mrs. James said.

Superintendent Stephen Dean, Director for the National Crime Prevention Office thanked BOB for its generous donation and said the Bank is a valuable partner in the Police Force’s Community Outreach and Crime Prevention efforts.

“We want to say to BOB how appreciative we are because it tells us you have the interest of The Bahamas at heart. We want to see a future Bahamas and the only way we can do this is by investing in our young people and developing future leaders. A lot of people talk about it but this is an actual example of someone who’s doing it,” said Mr. Dean.

According to Mr. Dean this year’s Summer Youth Programme will be held under the theme “Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today”. The six-week programme running June 31 through August 8, caters to approximately four thousand children ages 8-16 years. It comprises ten camps in New Providence and six camps in the Family Islands of Eleuthera, Exuma, Andros, the Berry Islands, Bimini and San Salvador. The camps provide exemplary leadership by the police and a safe and fun-filled alternative to crime and anti-social behavior.

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SAFE SUMMER FUN – BOB donated $4,000 to support 16 camps in the Royal Bahamas Police Force 2014 Summer Youth Programme. Pictured from left to right: Xenia Greene, Marketing Coordinator, BOB; Inspector Vanderson Ferguson; Patricia James, Manager, BOB Carmichael Road Branch; Superintendent Stephen Dean, Director, National Crime Prevention Office, RBPF; and WPC Makelle Pinder, RBPF. (Photo by Terrance Strachan)