Last Updated on August 3, 2022, 1:57 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Nevis Co-operative Credit Union (NCCU) Limited, St. Kitts and Nevis‘ oldest credit union, held an appreciation cocktail for employees who laboured during the institution’s initial years to make it the financial giant today on Wednesday, July 27.
At the cocktail reception, held at the Riviere House Restaurant on Government Road in Charlestown, Nevis, The President of the NCCU Board of Directors, Mr Kris Liburd, stated, “As we reflect on the journey to completing 50 years, it is important for us to remember the persons who made all of this possible.”
He added, Whenever we think of the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union Limited, we cannot help but mention our founder, the late Wilbert Edmund Ingle Blackett OBE.”
The credit union, based in Nevis, which was registered on July 25, 1972, is observing year-long 50th Anniversary celebrations. The celebrations are being hosted under the theme of ‘Consistency, Financial Security & Serving the Community – 50 years of Development and Prosperity.
In the words of Mr Liburd, “the appreciation cocktail was to show appreciation to the pioneers and the volunteers for the contribution they made to the institution.
He observed that the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union Limited had set a bold example for financial institutions in Nevis but in the Federation and the region. While many financial institutions would have graced the shores of Nevis, he wondered how many of them could boast that they had completed 50 years of service.
“Over the years, we have witnessed several acquisitions and closures, but the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union Limited is standing strong, and that is no easy feat,” said Mr Liburd.
“So tonight, it is about showing appreciation to those who invested their time for years, to make sure that the institution that Mr Blackett built years ago stays afloat, and it is always a good thing to show gratitude whenever it is due.” He added.
A former Director of the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union Limited and also former Deputy Premier of Nevis, Mr Hensley Daniel, gave feature remarks where he reflected on the Role of the NCCU in the post-1970 Era.
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