PPC LTD'S parent company supports the Turks and Caicos Diabetic Association

Fortis Inc, Provo Power Company (PPC"s) parent company, has once again extended its phil-an-thro-pic arm to one of the countries non-profit organizations.
In lieu of Christmas cards, Fortis Inc. donated $2,000 to a TCI non-profit organization. Donations were made to charities based in each of the countries where Fortis Inc. operates. All employees were given the opportunity to submit the name of a charity to receive this annual donation. Once all names were submitted, the Charity with the most votes was selected.

The recipient of the 2011 donation is the Turks and Caicos Diabetic Association, a national voluntary health association whose mission is to improve public and medical awareness about diabetes.

PPC Ltd understands the significance of having such an established association to bring about awareness among the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands and has committed to assisting the Diabetes Association in its efforts. Corporate Services Manager, Daphne Penn comments, members of the association have voluntarily dedicated their time and resources to promote healthy life styles in our local schools and communities while offering support and referrals for individuals suffering from diabetes;hence PPC's willingness to continue being major sponsors of such a worthycause.

Penn also added: Since Fortis Inc became our parent company, they have given an overall total of $10,000 to the Cancer Society, Kidney Association, Provo Children's Home, Heart Foundation and now the Diabetic Association. Diabetes is a condition that has affected many persons in our communities whether it is directly or indirectly and we need to remain vigilant of this and assist where ever possible in keeping this Association operational.

President of the Diabetic Association, Mrs. Elaine Clare, in registering the associations thanks, said when they were advised that they were the recipients of the donation, they were extremely surprised and appreciative. The donation will definitely go a long way in helping us continue our Diabetes Awareness campaign. There are many persons in theTCI who can't afford diabetic testing equipment and the funds from PPCwill go towards this purchase, said Mrs. Clare.

RBC REINFORCES ITS COMMITMENT TO TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

The Royal Bank of Canada is re-structuring its domestic retail and commercial banking operations in The Turks and Caicos Islands and recently completed restructuring for The Bahamas. Subject to the approval of the TCI Financial Services Commission, RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited, a new wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto, which was incorporated in The Bahamas on November 1, 2010, will acquire and operate the current RBC retail and commercial banking business in Turks and Caicos. The business will be operated under the brand name RBC Royal Bank.

RBC has had a presence in the Caribbean since 1908, and is committed to expanding its business across the region. RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited is licensed by the Central Bank of The Bahamas and has applied to the TCI Financial Services Commission for National and Oversea Banking Licences. This new legal structure will provide a platform for the future growth RBC anticipates in the market.

Clients will continue to receive the same competent, friendly and helpful service from the employees they have become accustomed to over the years. The change in our structure will not affect the way clients do business with us. Clients will continue to access our products and services and utilize our facilities in the same way as they do currently.

RBC will continue to operate from the Branch premises at Normandy House, Centre Mews, Leeward Highway, Providenciales.

As RBC embarks on this new phase of its development, we remain committed to providing our clients in the Turks and Caicos Islands with a superior banking experience.