00:00The launch of the Angostura Foundation comes as Angostura Holdings Limited is
00:05celebrating 200 years in business. Angostura calls it a momentous occasion
00:10to mark a significant milestone which further expresses its commitment to give
00:14back to the country by way of corporate social responsibility initiatives.
00:19According to Angostura, the foundation will have oversight of those
00:23initiatives to ensure they are aligned with environmental, societal and
00:28governance principles, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and this
00:32country's national development strategy, all the while maintaining the core
00:37values of the company. Some aspects of focus for the foundation are community
00:42enhancement, family integration, youth training, boosting support for local
00:47industries, quality of life and human potential optimization, mental health and
00:52the promotion of resilience. Chairman of the Angostura Foundation Dr. Sterling K
00:57Frost says the entity represents quote a new era of purposeful engagement and
01:03strategic philanthropy for our company. We are committed to making a meaningful
01:08impact by leveraging our resources and expertise to support initiatives that
01:13align with our core values and the broader goals of sustainable development
01:18end quote. Meanwhile Chairman of Angostura Holdings Terence Barrett states
01:24quote by aligning our efforts with global and national frameworks we are
01:29poised to make a significant difference. The foundation's initiatives will not
01:34only benefit our communities but also strengthen Angostura's legacy of
01:38excellence and integrity end quote. Angostura states that exciting projects
01:44under the foundation are on the horizon and more details will be forthcoming
01:49sooner. Alicia Boucher TV6 News
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