BUSINESSES HELP POLICE WITH DRUG PROGRAMME

Three Cayman Companies have dug deep to support the Royal Cayman
Islands Police Service's (RCIPS) DARE Programme, (Drug Abuse
Resistance Education) designed to help youngsters understand the
misuse of drugs.

Butterfield Bank, CUC and Kirk Freeport have each donated $1000 to
the scheme which is now approaching its eighth year.

The DARE programme is currently operating in schools in 43 countries
around the world with 36 million students involved each year. The
programme is administered by Neighbourhood Policing Officers and
centres on drug education and prevention activities.

"Butterfield Bank is happy to get on board and help bring this
valuable tool to the schools of Cayman. The program has seen
world-wide success and we are sure it is equally beneficial to the
youth of our Islands," said Butterfield's Marketing Coordinator, Monique Bush.

Inspector Bodden, head of the Neighbourhood Policing Department is
delighted with the involvement of the local Companies.

"DARE is a critical part of youngsters' development. It goes beyond
traditional drug abuse and violence prevention programs by giving
children the skills needed to recognize and resist the subtle and
overt pressures that cause them to experiment with drugs or become
involved in gangs and violent activities," he said.

'These donations are essential to the continuation of the program
and my heart-felt thanks are extended to all three companies for
their support."

Anyone wanting further information on the DARE program or anyone
wanting to lend support to the scheme should contact Inspector
Tricia Bodden on 949-4222.