GARD To Benefit from Programme Funding

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Thursday, 24 November 2011 02:29

By caribarena news

Antigua St John's - Antigua & Barbuda is due to receive a US$30,000 injection over the next three years through the Caribbean Youth Empowerment Programme operated by the Gilbert Agricultural and Rural Development (GARD) Centre.

The funds will come from CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank as a result of its US$340,000 contribution to the Caribbean Association of Youth Business Programmes, a release from the bank said.

Country Manager and Head of Corporate Banking at CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank Michael Spencer said the funds would be used specifically for training of young entrepreneurs, maintaining a business mentoring programme, micro financing and a Q&A service.

He said, “CIBC FirstCaribbean remains committed to providing support for this programme and programmes like this across the Caribbean. We look forward to deepening our relationship with GARD as we work together to further develop this area of economic development that is so important to our country’s success.”

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