BOB (Bank of The Bahamas Limited) founding partner of the International Cultural Festival will be on hand as the official bank of the 18th Annual International Cultural Festival (ICF) that’s set for October 19 -20 at the Botanical Gardens in Nassau. The Bank is once again providing a cashless environment for the festival including BOB festival dollars to enable vendors and patrons to transact business more securely during the two-day event.

Paul McWeeney, Managing Director of BOB said the Bank’s commitment to provide banking services for the Festival is BOB’s gift to the community especially during its 25th Anniversary Celebrations this month.

“The International Cultural Festival is a one-of-a-kind event that showcases all the peoples and cultures of The Bahamas like no other. BOB provides banking services to both local and international clients every day through our 13 retail branches and our private banking & trust arm so we are delighted to provide a sample of the range of services we offer to such a diverse group of residents,” Mr. McWeeney said.

According to Janet Johnson, Chairman of the ICF, organizers are expecting that this year’s festival will be the best yet with 140 vendors representing some 29 countries in food, art, and cultural entertainment. It is also anticipated that some 30,000 people persons will patronize the two-day event to enjoy a variety of ethnic foods and music while socializing and meeting old and new friends.

“Preparations have been ongoing since February to make this an exciting and enjoyable event for the public. Enthusiasm is very high. We are thankful to BOB for partnering with us once again to help make this a first class and safe event for all,” Ms. Johnson said.

BOB (Bank of The Bahamas Limited.) founding partner of the International Cultural Festival will be on hand as the official bank of the 18th Annual International Cultural Festival (ICF) that’s set for October 19 -20 at the Botanical Gardens in Nassau. The Bank is once again providing a cashless environment for the festival including BOB festival dollars to enable vendors and patrons to transact business more securely during the two-day event.

Paul McWeeney, Managing Director of BOB said the Bank’s commitment to provide banking services for the Festival is BOB’s gift to the community especially during its 25th Anniversary Celebrations this month.

“The International Cultural Festival is a one-of-a-kind event that showcases all the peoples and cultures of The Bahamas like no other. BOB provides banking services to both local and international clients every day through our 13 retail branches and our private banking & trust arm so we are delighted to provide a sample of the range of services we offer to such a diverse group of residents,” Mr. McWeeney said.

According to Janet Johnson, Chairman of the ICF, organizers are expecting that this year’s festival will be the best yet with 140 vendors representing some 29 countries in food, art, and cultural entertainment. It is also anticipated that some 30,000 people persons will patronize the two-day event to enjoy a variety of ethnic foods and music while socializing and meeting old and new friends.

“Preparations have been ongoing since February to make this an exciting and enjoyable event for the public. Enthusiasm is very high.  We are thankful to BOB for partnering with us once again to help make this a first class and safe event for all,” Ms. Johnson said.

The International Cultural Festival runs 10-7 pm. on Saturday, October 19 and 10-6pm on Sunday, October 20.

With 4,000 Bahamian shareholders and more than 370 employees across the archipelago, Bank of The Bahamas this year celebrates its 25th anniversary.  BOB is a leader in financial services with 13 branches in seven islands and a long history of firsts in the local Banking Industry. BOB has received the Euromoney Award for Excellence in Banking four times and was named Best Bank in the Country three times by The Banker, part of the Financial Times Group.

PHOTO-CAPTION

BOB’S GIFT --- Dominique Thompson, Marketing Manager, BOB (right) presents a cheque to Janet Johnson, Chairman of the International Cultural Festival (ICF) to assist with the purchase of wrist bands for the Festival. As the official Bank of the ICF, BOB is providing banking services in the form of a cashless environment for this year’s Festival. (BOB Photo)