Press Release
Scotiabank Bahamas proudly joined the 2026 Duke of Edinburgh Cup Tournament Weekend May 15-17, as a Platinum Sponsor for the first time this year with a contribution of $25,000, further strengthening its longstanding relationship with Atlantis Paradise Island and reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to youth development and community investment in The Bahamas.
The sponsorship forms part of Scotiabank Bahamas’ ongoing 70th anniversary celebrations, marking seven decades of serving the Bahamian community and supporting initiatives that positively impact the lives of Bahamians.
Scotiabank has supported the tournament for more than 20 years since Atlantis first began hosting the event, making this year’s Platinum sponsorship a natural extension of the longstanding partnership between the two organizations.
Roger Archer, Vice President & Country Head, Scotiabank Bahamas, underscored the importance of supporting initiatives like the Duke of Edinburgh Cup Tournament Weekend, which help create opportunities for young Bahamians and contribute to the future development of the country.
“Supporting this tournament is about much more than golf, it’s about investing in our youth and investing in the future of The Bahamas,” said Archer. “For more than 70 years, Scotiabank has remained committed to contributing to the growth and development of our communities, and initiatives like this give young people the opportunity to build confidence, develop important life skills and connect with mentors both on and off the course. We are proud to continue partnering with organizations like Atlantis that share our vision for empowering the next generation.”
The three-day tournament weekend included a youth golf clinic attended by more than 80 students. The clinic gave students the opportunity to connect with golf professionals while also gaining valuable insight from Deno Moss, Investment Advisor, Portfolio Manager & Director, Scotia Wealth Management, who spoke about how golf can help create career opportunities and explained that the same principles required to become successful in golf, including discipline, consistency, focus and preparation, are the same qualities needed to succeed in life, pursue a career path and prepare for future job opportunities.
Vaughn Roberts, Chief Operating Officer of Atlantis Paradise Island, also highlighted the longstanding relationship between Atlantis and Scotiabank Bahamas and the important role the Bank played in this year’s tournament success.
“We are delighted to have Scotiabank Bahamas join us as a Platinum Sponsor of this year’s Duke of Edinburgh Cup Semifinals Tournament Weekend,” said Roberts. “Scotiabank and Atlantis have a banking partnership that spans decades, and this tournament extends that partnership into a shared commitment to supporting the development of our nation’s youth. Scotiabank’s support this year helped us raise a record $180,000 for the Governor General’s Youth Award and the Bahamas All Stars Band programs.”
Through partnerships focused on youth development, education, sports, culture and community engagement, including the Bank’s continued commitment to Junior Junkanoo, Scotiabank remains dedicated to helping build a stronger future for generations to come.
