More than one thousand (1000) primary school students now preparing for the Grade 6 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations next year, have benefited from an initiative valued at over $8.5 million dollars, spearheaded by the Scotiabank Jamaica Foundation (Scotia Foundation). The full cohort of students currently enrolled in Grade Six at eight primary schools across the island have received book vouchers valued at $5,000, stationery including backpacks and, in some parishes, dental services and supplies from the Foundation’s partners – the Kingston & St. Andrew Health Department and Colgate Palmolive. Yanique Forbes-Patrick, Vice President Public Affairs and Communications of Scotia Group Jamaica and Director of the Scotia Foundation noted the Bank’s renewed commitment to its philanthropic programmes and willingness to support educational and training-based initiatives via the Scotia Foundation. “Scotiabank is committed to the positive development of our communities and believes that by supporting the education of Jamaican youth, the Bank is playing an integral role in helping to secure the financial well-being and independence of future generations,” Forbes-Patrick highlighted. She further shared that the 2022 back-to school programme is also being hosted in commemoration of the Bank’s 133 years of operation and service to Jamaica. #ScotiabankJamaica