CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS – The Bank of Nevis Limited (BON) marked its four-decade journey with a landmark celebration on December 09, 2025, receiving high praise from Nevis Premier Mark Brantley as a cornerstone of the island’s economic development. The ceremony, held before the bank’s Main Street headquarters under the theme “40 Years and Rising- Banking Beyond Boundaries,” brought together government officials, financial leaders, and community members to honor the institution’s transformative impact.
Premier Brantley, serving as Minister of Finance in the Nevis Island Administration, highlighted the extraordinary evolution of what began as a local initiative into a billion-dollar financial powerhouse. He reflected on the visionary leadership of the late Sir Simeon Daniel, Nevis’ first Premier, who co-founded the bank with nine other pioneers in 1985.
“The true lesson of the Bank of Nevis isn’t merely its billion-dollar valuation,” Brantley stated, “but rather that a homegrown idea could take root and benefit our entire community, even those who initially doubted its potential.”
The Premier emphasized the significance of this achievement for the small Caribbean island: “When we celebrate institutions like the Bank of Nevis, we celebrate what is best in us as Nevisians – our capacity to conceive and execute remarkable ventures against all geographical constraints.”
Board Chairman Damion Hobson noted the institution’s historic milestones, including its position as the second largest bank in the St. Kitts and Nevis Federation and its pioneering status as the first company listed on the Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange.
CEO Denrick Liburd outlined the bank’s forward-looking strategy, emphasizing a shift from transactional banking to relationship-based services. “We are already planning for our 50th anniversary,” Liburd revealed. “Our mission is to refine every service level, building strong, genuine, and transformative connections with our clients.”
The executive highlighted BON’s reinvestment philosophy and encouraged broader public ownership through share acquisition: “No other financial institution reinvests in our people quite like we do. This commitment embodies our purpose – improving quality of life across the Federation.”
The anniversary gathering also featured addresses by St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew and Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Governor Timothy Antoine, underscoring the institution’s regional importance.