Banks issues statement on social media video

Legal and Corporate Affairs Manager of Banks Holdings Limited, Sophia Cambridge, earlier released a statement regarding a video making the rounds on social media.

The full release reads as follows:

A video, which appears to show a child consuming a Banks beer while in the presence of at least two adults, has been brought to our attention.

Banks Holdings Limited (BHL) reiterates that our alcoholic beverages should only be responsibly consumed by those over the age of 18. We abhor any abuse of our alcoholic beverages in any form, but particularly by underage people.

We are unaware of the identities of those involved in this incident, however, we have brought the matter to the attention of the state-run child protection agency and the Royal Barbados Police Force for further investigation. (PR)