Scotiabank Team Marks 70th Anniversary with Thanksgiving Service at Bahamas Harvest Church

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – As Scotiabank continues to celebrate 70 years of service in The Bahamas, more than 100 team members and their families gathered at Bahamas Harvest Church for a special service of praise, worship and thanksgiving.

The service provided an opportunity to reflect on the Bank’s seven decades in the country, honour those who helped build its legacy and give thanks for its employees, clients and the wider Bahamian community.

Roger Archer, Vice President and Country Head, Scotiabank Bahamas, described the anniversary as a proud and meaningful milestone for the institution. “Seventy years gives us an opportunity to pause, look back with gratitude and say thank you,” said Archer. “We give thanks for the leaders who had the vision to bring Scotiabank to The Bahamas, for those
whose shoulders we stand on, for our current team, for our clients and for the Bahamian community that we love and cherish.”

Archer said the anniversary also represents an opportunity to look ahead with confidence. “As we move into our next chapter, we remain committed to being our clients’ most trusted financial partner and to supporting the continued growth and development of The Bahamas,” he said. “We want our presence to continue making a tangible difference in the lives of
people, institutions and communities.”

As part of the service, Scotiabank presented a $5,000 donation to Bahamas Harvest Church’s Guardian Angels Program, which is a charitable program that supports orphaned children and the guardians caring for them. Scotiabank team members also contributed personally, collectively donating an additional $1,300 to the program.

“Over the last seven decades in The Bahamas, we have always believed it is important for us to give back,” Archer added.

“Whether through youth initiatives, supporting those in need or investing in programs that help build stronger communities, we want our presence to make a difference. The Guardian Angels Program is providing meaningful support to children and families who need it, and we are pleased that both Scotiabank and our team members were able to contribute.”

Pastor Mario Moxey of Bahamas Harvest Church said the support will help the Guardian Angels Program to continue meeting the everyday needs of children and families facing difficult circumstances. “The value of a gift like this goes far beyond dollars and cents because it tells these children and families that they are not isolated and that there is a community
of people who care for them,” said Moxey. “The program was born during the pandemic when we became aware of children who had lost parents and were being cared for by guardians who also needed support. Scotiabank’s gift helps us assist with schooling, monthly sustenance and the basic care of these families. We are extremely grateful to Scotiabank for this
demonstration of compassion and corporate citizenship.”

Scotiabank’s 70th Anniversary Committee selected Bahamas Harvest Church for the team service because of the church’s commitment to community outreach and the impact of its Guardian Angels Program.”

Scotiabank’s choir also played a special role in the service, leading the congregation in worship and performing a musical selection.

Scotiabank first established operations in The Bahamas in 1956 with a single downtown Nassau branch. The church service forms part of a year-long series of activities commemorating the Bank’s 70th anniversary and celebrating the employees, clients, community partners and generations of Bahamians who have contributed to its journey.
As Scotiabank marks the milestone, the Bank continues to support initiatives across The Bahamas focused on youth, education, culture and community development