The 2025 Track and Field season is in full swing, and the St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and Development Company Limited (TDC) continued its commitment to youth athletics, as the proud sponsor of Joycelyn Liburd Primary School (JLPS) Falcons.

The Falcons, dressed in purple and their new athletic gear took to the track to represent the pride of Gingerland, on Wednesday 2nd April 2025, in the Bank of Nevis International (BONI) and Gulf Insurance Nevis Primary Schools’ Track and Field Championships.

According to Mr. Ernie France, TDC Nevis Managing Director, “We are thrilled to once again support the Joycelyn Liburd Primary School Track Team in their pursuit of track and field excellence. Our sponsorship, valued at over five thousand dollars, reflects our ongoing pledge to nurturing young talent, promoting physical fitness, and fostering a strong sense of community pride. We believe that through this partnership, the students will not only excel on the track but also develop important life skills that will serve them well beyond the competition.”

Principal of Joycelyn Liburd Primary School (JLPS), Mrs. Akela Brand, expressed her gratitude to TDC for their generous support: “We are deeply appreciative of TDC’s sponsorship, which will significantly enhance the resources available to our athletes. This gesture not only motivates our students to do their best but also highlights the importance of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, values that are vital in both sports and in life.”

The Joycelyn Liburd Primary School (JLPS), a beacon of educational excellence on Nevis, has produced some of Nevis’ outstanding young athletes over the years. With TDC’s backing, the school’s track team is poised to build upon this legacy and continue making an impact in the world of youth athletics.

TDC remains committed to supporting initiatives that contribute to the development of youth in St. Kitts and Nevis, ensuring that they have access to the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.

Picture – The Joycelyn Liburd Primary School (JLPS) Athletes and Teachers pose for a team photo ahead of the 2025 Gulf Insurance and Bank of Nevis International (BONI) and Gulf Insurance Nevis Primary Schools’ Track and Field Championships



Seniors, people with disabilities and mobility challenges will now have access to a state-of-the-art mobile bus, thanks to a partnership between the TDC Automotive Division, the Ministries of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities et al, the Ministry of Education and the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), the donor agency.

At a brief but significant ceremony held on Thursday 3rd April 2025, at the TDC Automotive Division on St. Kitts, Mr. Duran Merchant, the Sales and Service Manager handed over the keys to the brand-new Toyota HZB50 Mobility Coaster Bus to the Honourable Isalean Phillip, the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities et al, the Honourable Geoffrey Hanley, Ministry of Education and His Excellency Michael Chau Horng Lin, Ambassador the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), the donor agency.

In making his presentation, Mr. Merchant spoke about TDC Automotive Division’s role in the process of procuring the vehicle valued at EC$460,000, and its commitment to providing vehicles for all.

“We believe in driving progress, not just through vehicles, but through partnerships (with the Taiwanese Embassy) that create meaningful change. We’re honoured to contribute to such a worthy cause and to support the Ministry in meeting the transportation needs of our people. This fully customized vehicle was sourced and delivered through the coordination of our sales team, who worked closely with our corporate partner, TOYOTA, to ensure the bus met the unique needs and specifications required for accessibility, comfort, and safety.”

He also highlighted some of the Mobility Coaster Bus, which include power steering, front and rear fog lamps, automatic passenger door, fire extinguishers, ten (10) seats equipped with seat belts (plus 4 wheelchairs and anchors), wheelchair loading door, handrails, auto passenger doorstep, and curtains.

In response, Minister Phillip gave an overview of the journey to procure the vehicle and expressed her appreciation to all the stakeholders for their efforts in making the vision a reality and how the vehicle will benefit the Ministry’s agenda.

“This request was made since last year, just nine months ago. The discussions to get this bus have been ongoing long before that and through the advocacy and work of our Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Geoffrey Hanley, on his visit to Taiwan in 2024. This bus is customized and specialized and intends to support and expand the scope of work of our Ministry by allowing us more flexibility to transport our clients in relation to the Ministry’s programmes. I want to take this opportunity to thank all those for making this possible.”

Immediately following the handover of the keys, the ministers, ambassador, and representatives from the two ministries were given a demonstration of the features and a short tour through the industrial site.

The private and public sector partnership underscores TDC’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility and community development, as the company continues to play an active role in national advancement. The collaboration also aligns with TOYOTA’s “All That Moves You” Campaign, where the international automobile company vision is to create mobility for all its customers.

Picture – Mr. Duran Merchant, the Sales and Service Manager handing over the keys to the brand-new Toyota HZB50 Mobility Coaster Bus to the Honourable Isalean Phillip, the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities et al, the Honourable Geoffrey Hanley, Ministry of Education and His Excellency Michael Chau Horng Lin, Ambassador the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan)

 

 



The TDC Home and Building Depot on Nevis took its Farmers Appreciation Month Sales and Promotional Event beyond the walls of the physical store to the Nevis Department of Agriculture Agri Expo.

A sales and promotional team were on hand for the two-day event, held on Thusday 27th and Friday 28th March 2025, showcasing a wide variety of products including seeds, fertilizers, equipment, and machinery, sharing the in-store savings with the wider public.

Patrons at this year’s event took full advantage of the chance to make their purchases on site, and online, via www.shoptdcgroup.com, at the company booth using their mobile devices to also receive the special pricing on the agricultural inputs.

The store’s participation forms part of its ongoing commitment to support the efforts of the Department of Agriculture, and the local farming community for their ongoing contributions to encourage greater food production, safety, and security.

Picture – Mr. Christophor Persaud, Floor Supervisor at the TDC Home and Building Depot (Nevis) poses for a photo with a happy customer at the TDC Home and Building Depot Booth at the Department of Agriculture’s (Nevis) Agri-Expo 



On Saturday 29th March 2025, the retail stores transformed sections of the parking lots into a mini marketplace, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., offering customers, and the public the opportunity to purchase directly from local farmers.

With a wide variety of produce, fresh fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and locally made, customers (and the wider public) were given the opportunity to purchase, and sample many of the products on hand, while interacting with the appreciative vendors.

Complementing the outdoor activity was the on-going discount sale on lawn and garden supplies, such as seeds, fertilizer, pesticides, equipment, and inputs not for only bona fide farmers but to people involved in various forms of agriculture.

The Farmers Appreciation Month is a Sales and Promotional Event celebrated annually to show appreciation to the farming community.  It also includes field visits by the Sales Associates from the stores’ Lawn and Garden Departments to crop and livestock farmers to discuss practical ways to help increase output, ensure food security and safety, while  meeting and serving their husbandry needs.

Picture: Customers patronizing one of the vendors at the TDC Home and Building Depot Farmers Market in St. Kitts