St. George’s, Grenada – May 4th, 2026 – Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited proudly supported the St. Mark’s School’s Spelling Competition & History Symposium, part of the 2026 St. Mark’s Festival events organised by the St. Mark Organisation for Development (SMOD) Inc. The competition took place on April 17th at the St. Mark’s Secondary School and featured ten students from Grade 4.
Mr. Roland Fletcher, Sales and Services Manager at the Sauteurs Retail Banking Unit, delivered remarks at the start of the competition. He commended the organisers for including an event within the St. Mark’s Festival that highlights the importance of education, vocabulary and literacy. “Initiatives like these play a critical role in shaping confident, knowledgeable and well-rounded youth in our nation. At Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited, we strongly believe that education is one of the most powerful tools for personal and national development. It is the foundation upon which future leaders, professionals and innovators are built,” Mr. Fletcher noted. “We remain committed and heavily invested in supporting our Grenadian youth through educational initiatives in every community across the tri-island state.”
Mr. Royden Beharry, President of the St. Mark Organisation for Development Inc., expressed his appreciation to Grenada Co-operative Bank for partnering with them to stage the spelling competition. “This collaboration represents more than sponsorship, it is a meaningful investment in the academic growth, confidence and future of our young people. Together, we are fostering a culture of excellence, literacy, and healthy competition, while creating opportunities for our students to shine and believe in their full potential. At SMOD, we remain committed to building stronger communities through education, and we are proud to work alongside Grenada Co-operative Bank in inspiring the next generation of leaders in St. Mark.”
At the end of an exciting competition, D’Niah Cox-Calliste emerged victorious in the 2026 St. Mark’s Festival Spelling Competition. Kayden Joseph and Denisha Fletcher placed second and third respectively. Though the competition was tailored for individual students, as opposed to school teams, it is noteworthy to mention that all three winners attend the Samaritan Presbyterian School. Co-op Bank congratulates the winners and all the participants for representing their schools with pride and distinction.
