Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited Continues To Enrich Lives and Encourage and Reward Excellence in Guyana

Caption: The award recipients, Ravina Devi Ramesar and Steve Singh with officials of the Ministry of Education, the University of Guyana and Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited

Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited through its Power to Make a Difference initiative held a simple ceremony to honour the recipients of 2011 Republic Bank/University of Guyana Awards.

This partnership which commenced several years ago sought to ignite the potential of Guyana's youth through varying rewards and developmental programmes.

This year's ceremony was held on Friday, January 27, 2011 at the Republic Bank Limited Head Office, Promenade Court, 155-156 New Market Street, Georgetown.

Ms. Ravina Devi Ramesar earned the Republic Bank Limited Chairman's Award for the Best Graduating Student with a Bachelor's Degree in the Faculty of Social Sciences. She received a monetary reward and a plaque.

Mr. Steve Singh received the Republic Bank Limited Award for the Best Graduating Student with a Diploma in Banking and Finance. He also received a monetary reward and a plaque.

The University of Guyana continues to benefit from the Bank's social investment initiatives in areas such as the sponsorship of a student scholarship, subscription to business journals for the University Library and Career Coach which prepares final year students for the working world.

Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited remains focused on the impact of education on national development.