“Better relations between men and women.” CIBC FirstCaribbean Observes IMD | SOUALIGA NEWSDAY

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - Celebrated worldwide on November 19^th, International Men’s Day (IMD) highlights the positive values men bring to the world and their families. It is also a time to recognize their positive roles within communities and raise awareness of men’s overall well-being. 

CIBC FirstCaribbean earlier today, commemorated the day with a donation to the Turning Point Foundation. This faith-based foundation personalizes substance abuse treatments for its residents, freeing them from the addictive nature of drugs or alcohol, so they may re-enter society. 

The pandemic has brought with it a rise in reported cases of domestic violence, alcohol and drug abuse and mental health issues and the men in our communities have not been ...