Arawak Supports Through Corporate Donations

Arawak Cement recently made financial contributions to Gospelfest and the Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF). At a cheque presentation ceremony at the St. Lucy plant, Adrian Agard – Executive Director of Gospelfest accepted Arawak’s contribution in support of the annual religious celebration. Jedder Robinson – Superintendent of the RBPF accepted 2 cheques, one which assist with Police Week celebrations this year and the other on behalf of Boyd Goodridge, a former policeman, who has to travel overseas for medical assistance after suffering a stroke.

Rupert Greene – Arawak’s General Manager (Ag.) stated that the company saw the contributions as worthy and felt it necessary to lend assistance. “Regardless of what is going on around the world financially, we believe that corporate Barbados still has some moral obligation to lend its support to worthy endeavours in whatever way possible, and Arawak Cement is proud to contribute to these causes” Greene said.

Gospelfest 2009

Arawak Cement is an Associate Sponsor for the 17th Annual Gospelfest 2009, scheduled for May 16-23. This is an event that features top local, regional and international gospel talent.

Rupert Greene – General Manager (Ag.), Arawak Cement presents the Company’s contribution to Gospelfest 2009  to Mr. Adrian Agard - Executive Director,  Gospelfest 2009. Also in the photo is Christiana Annan – Marketing Manager (Ag.), Arawak Cement.

Police Week 2009

Arawak Cement has proudly sponsored the School Quiz segment of The Royal Barbados Police Force - Police Week 2009. 

 

Rupert Greene – General Manager (Ag.), Arawak Cement presents Superintendant Jedder Robinson, Chairman of the 2009 Police Week with Arawak’s sponsorship of the School Quiz.  Also in the photo is Christiana Annan – Marketing Manager (Ag.), Arawak Cement.

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Arawak Cement Barbados Preparation Series

The format was changed this season for what has previously been known as the Arawak Cement Cup in order to facilitate the development of the Barbados national team before the start of the 2009 first class season. The Arawak Cement Barbados Preparation Series involves 40 players and took the form of three-day matches until the end of 2008. The second part of the Series was played in 2009 over a 20/20 format prior to the annual Stanford 20/20 Tournament.

This competition has been sponsored by Arawak Cement for the past six (6) years and it plays a pivotal role in providing younger players with the opportunity to compete and enhance their skills.

At the Series’ launch on December 09 2008 at the Kensington Oval, Aneil Mahadeo, Marketing Manager (Ag.) Arawak Cement indicated that Arawak’s involvement was part of its commitment to nation building. “Whether this building comes in the form of physical infrastructure by using one of the best cements in the region, whether it comes in promoting our citizens, our unique culture or the positive image of Barbados to the rest of the world, we perform this to the best of our abilities at Arawak.”

He also pledged the company’s continued support to Barbados cricket. “Through the Arawak Cement Barbados Preparation Series we are committed to being a responsible corporate citizen contributing in this instance to the rebuilding of our cricket here in Barbados. It is our commitment to assist the BCA to develop our players from competitions such as this.”

The outstanding cricketers were presented with incentives for their performances on January 07 2009 at the Series’ Closing Ceremony at the 3W’s Stand of the Kensington Oval. CEO of the Barbados Cricket Association, Dr. Roland Toppin, congratulated the cricketers who shone during the series, which was scheduled differently this year. “It featured three trial matches that went very well.  We had some very good performances and we are confident that the team selected from the trials will represent Barbados well,” said Dr. Toppin, who also thanked Arawak Cement for its continued support.

Rupert Greene, Arawak Cement’s General Manager (Ag.) was also present at the presentation ceremony and distributed the cash incentives to the outstanding cricketers urging them to continue to exhibit the same level of concentration, determination and commitment when they represent the country in the upcoming regional tournament.

(L-R) Dr. Roland Toppin, CEO of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA), Aneil Mahadeo, Marketing Manager (Ag.), Arawak Cement, Joel Garner, President of the BCA, Rupert Greene,  General Manager (Ag.), Arawak Cement.

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Other Sponsorships:
1)    Division III  Football -  Barbados Football Association
2)    Arawak Cement Braves -  Netball and basketball Teams
3)    Fustic Cricket Club
4)    National Senior Games
5)    Regional Senior Games
6)    Royal Barbados Police Juvenile Summer Camp
7)    Maintain Round-ab-out at St. Lucy Parish Church
8)    St. Lucy‘s District Hospital