Holding on in a crisis

The recent volcanic eruptions on the Caribbean island of Montserrat have brought death to its inhabitants, destroyed several towns and villages, and forced the evacuation of over half the island’s 11,000 population. But despite the turmoil, Royal Bank of Canada is not leaving – yet.

Although the bank’s main branch in the capital, Plymouth, has been destroyed, a temporary branch has been set up in the town of Olveston to provide banking services for the remaining islanders.