Philipsburg:--In its ongoing efforts to improve its service and safety to its many clients, the The Windward Islands Bank Ltd. has posted signs banning the use of cell phones, eating, drinking and cameras throughout the Bank.
For several years, now clients have not been allowed to use cameras or eat and drink while in the Bank.
The main reason for the ban on cell phones has to do with the fact that the Bank felt that the safety and security in the Bank can easily be breached with the use of the cameras that are on cell phones. "There are so many things that can be done nowadays with cell phones; some very convenient, but some very dangerous as well; stated Carl Snijder Assistant Managing Director of WIB.
Following repeated complaints about the disturbing cell phones ringtones and the unprofessional appearance in the lobbies as a result of this, the Bank decided to implement the complete ban on cell phones. The ban on cell phone usage in the lobby applies for both clients and Staff. Clients whose cell phones ring while in the cues are kindly requested to step outside of the Bank should they really need to answer immediately.
"We are convinced that the customers understand that this measure has been taken for the safety and security of all and also contributes to a more professional atmosphere throughout the Bank and that they will cooperate with us; concluded Carl Snijder. He expressed his hope that other institutions will follow with the rules.
