Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia, 29th August, 2026 – A dedicated space for the development of digital skills and creativity has been created in the community of Dennery. Bank of Saint Lucia with Miss BOSL 2026 and one of Saint Lucia’s reigning National Carnival Queens, Nyaley Lewis, established the Elevation Creative Hub, a step towards the betterment of youth professionally and mentally.
The idea for the Hub started off as a decompression room, but quickly evolved into its dual functionality as a nurturing environment for creative expression and digital skills development, and the preservation of emotional and mental wellness. Housed at Miss BOSL 2026’s place of employment, the Clendon Mason Memorial School, students now have the freedom to use this room to further themselves, building the requisite skills to help them thrive in our exceedingly digital climate.
Bank of Saint Lucia installed an accent wall with full wrapping featuring inspirational messaging as well as furniture and essential equipment, including a desktop computer and printer. Staff volunteers contributed directly to the project, investing their time to purchase supplies, paint and refurbish the room. Speaking on the initiative, Ms. Shanya Evans, Senior Corporate Communications Officer, highlighted Bank of Saint Lucia’s “deep seated interest in crafting conditions in which youth can learn, create, develop and also find rest. The Elevation Creative Hub gives this vision a physical space offering users an avenue to increase their productivity at their own pace. We enjoyed working with Ms. Lewis in bringing this dream to life and look forward to extending our hand wherever and whenever we can.”
Ms. Nyaley Lewis expressed her gratitude to her sponsor and corporate partner, Bank of Saint Lucia, for turning her advocacy into a tangible resource for her hometown. “As a teacher with a passion for education and the arts, I envision my students using the Hub for its intended purpose and taking advantage of the opportunities they are afforded in an effort to become well rounded."
This does not mark the end of Bank of Saint Lucia’s involvement. The Bank will continue to explore opportunities to support the Elevation Creative Hub as its programmes and activities develop, through resources and employee engagement.