Basseterre, St. Kitts – One of the Federation’s longest running community festivals, the Cayon Green Valley Festival, has received the corporate support of the TDC Group of Companies, to successfully host this year’s event.

At a brief ceremony held at the company’s head office on Fort Street in Basseterre, on Wednesday 10th May 2023, Ms. Joycelyn Stapleton, 2023 Green Valley Festival Vice Chair, accepted the bronze level (cash and in kind) sponsorship from Ms. Mia Bailey, Manager and Ms. Jhanelle Brown, Assistant Manager, of the TDC Client Relations and Marketing Department.

In speaking about the corporate support, Ms. Stapleton stated, “This sponsorship from TDC means quite a lot for us. Coming out of the COVID19 pandemic, we have not been receiving the level of corporate support that we normally do, and when we got the call that TDC agreed to support, we were delighted.

She noted, “Our focus this year is education. We have partnered with the Cayon Primary School to host the Green Valley Festival Prince and Princess Show, and to recognize the longstanding service of one of the institution’s teachers. This timely donation will be used in part for this aspect of the festival.”

This donation represents TDC’s commitment to cultural preservation, the Arts, and community development, and aligns with its fiftieth anniversary theme, which is being celebrated under the theme, Your Neighbour, Your Partner, Your Future.

Picture – Ms. Joycelyn Stapleton, 2023 Green Valley Community Festival, Vice Chair accepting the TDC Group of Companies bronze sponsorship symbolic cheque from Ms. Mia Bailey and Ms. Jhanelle Brown



Basseterre, St. Kitts – As the TDC Group continues to celebrate its 50th Anniversary activities, the company has launched the Warren Tyson Memorial Scholarship Public Primary Schools Tour, to showcase its longstanding academic excellence initiative.

On Monday 24 April, Mr. Crios Freeman, a 1994 inductee, made the first in a series of school visits to his alma mater, the St. Paul’s Primary School, on St. Kitts.

In speaking to the student body, Mr. Freeman shared his fond experiences by detailing his journey from the receiving the good news about his selection, the impact of the financial support through his tertiary schooling, the on-the-job training, and the value of the mentorship component of the programme.

“As a recipient of the scholarship the individual will have the advantage of being ‘looked after’ as well as being assigned a mentor, a member from the company who is able to provide you with guidance. This scholarship and its impact on the country will have to be measured, but for me it was an enormous opportunity because maybe I would not have made it through school like I did without the guidance and financial support from TDC,” said Freeman.

He continued, “It was seven years of real fulfilment and assistance from TDC. I have to give gratitude to TDC for the guidance and support it gave to me. Besides the monies on an annual basis that assisted me with school, school supplies. As an athlete, as a debater, TDC gave me great assistance.”

The young lawyer ended his talk by challenging the students with a question-and-answer session. Three (3) of them walked away with cash prizes, two with one hundred ($100) dollars each, and the third a seven hundred- and fifty-dollar (EC$750) donation towards his first year at secondary school.

In closing, Freeman also presented Mrs. Joyce Rawlins Buchanan, Principal, with a token of appreciation in the form of a TDC Voucher valued at five hundred dollars (EC$500), which would be used support the advancement of school-based programs to benefit both, the staff, and students.

Over the next six weeks other alumni will make their own presentations, which are all being held under the golden anniversary theme, Your Neighbour, Your Partner, Your Future.

About the TDC Warren C Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme 

The TDC Warren Tyson Memorial Scholarship program, was named after the first Chairman, Mr. Warren C. Tyson, a staunch advocate for education, was started in 1981. The program is designed to assist and support students entering the secondary schools across St. Kitts and Nevis.

These young scholars are eligible to receive financial assistance throughout their secondary and tertiary school tenures. Students are also afforded the opportunity to work at TDC during their vacations, e.g., Easter, Summer, and Christmas, as well as, on Saturdays, which helps to develop social and professional skills.

Another related benefit is the fact that these students also receive a stipend while at work. Accordingly, the financial and academic benefits plus the experience and maturity that are gleaned from this opportunity are invaluable. Since its inception, approximately 257 students have gone through the program.

Today, some of these Warren Tyson Corporate Ambassadors are at university pursuing further studies or are full time employees within the Company, many who hold Managerial and/or Supervisory positions across the TDC Group.

Picture – Mr. Crios Freeman, Warren Tyson Memorial Scholar speaking to students at the St. Paul’s Primary School as part of the TDC Warren Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme Public Primary Schools Tour



Charlestown, Nevis – Health and Wellness took center stage on Friday 14th April 2023, when the TDC Nevis Limited, the Nevis Health Promotion Unit, and the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) hosted the inaugural Health and Wellness Fair, in the Longstone Building Parking Lot, in Charlestown.

The community event began at 9 a.m. and ran until 5 p.m., featured free dental and health screenings, mental health services, rapid HIV testing, health and beauty care products, and educational demonstrations.

Health and Wellness organizations including the City Drug Store (Nevis) Limited, Nevis Renal Society, Nevis Red Cross Society, SAGICOR Life Agency, Pink Lily Breast Cancer Care, and Lake Health and Wellbeing, were manned by professionals who shared their knowledge and information about the services offered.

Additionally, the Alexandra Hospital had its first mobile blood donor drive to encourage people to register to become blood donor volunteers.

Patrons will also had many opportunities to win exciting prizes when they visited or patronized the different booths to interact and learn more about general wellbeing.

This collaboration with TDC Group of Companies and various health agencies in the Federation, is part of the activities to mark the company’s fiftieth anniversary, which is currently being celebrated under the theme, Your Neighbour, Your Partner, Your Future, and the TDC Home and Building Depots Get ACTIVE campaign.

Picture – Representatives from TDC and the Health Promotion Unit (Nevis) Pose with the Honorable Jhanel Nisbett, Minister of Health in the Nevis Island Administration at the City Drug Store (Nevis) Limited booth 



Basseterre, St. Kitts – Following the news of the return of the 4 H Aquatic Sports to the national calendar of cultural activities, the TDC Group of Companies readily accepted the invitation to give its full support as a corporate partner of the annual Easter Monday event.

 At a brief presentation ceremony at the company’s Head Office on Thursday 7th April 2023, Mr. Winston ‘Zack’ Nisbett, Event Chairman/Coordinator, accepted a wide variety of merchandise that would be presented to the winners of the respective events, on Monday 10th April 2023.

 In accepting the kind gesture from Ms. Deija King, the Junior Accounts Clerk in the Accounts Department, Mr. Nisbett expressed his profound appreciation for the contribution that would help to ensure that this year’s event is a success. 

“I want to say thank you to TDC for your donation.  TDC has been a supporter of this event for many, many, years. This donation goes a long way, and this shows that TDC believes in what we are doing and more importantly, cultural preservation. We really appreciated you,” said an elated Nisbett.

 Mr. Dominic Matthew, Marketing Assistant in the Client Relations and Marketing Department who was also present stated, “It is our pleasure to continue what has become a tradition to partner with the Organizing Committee to keep this event going year after year. We, at TDC, understand its value and the role it plays in our community. We wish you every success.”                                                                                                                                                       

Staying true to its mission statement, “to contribute meaningfully to the cultural advancement of our Nation”, several other organisations and events continue to receive TDCs backing, including the St. Christopher National Trust, History and Heritage Week Committee, the St. Kitts Music Festival, National Carnival, the Nevis Artisan Village, and Culturama.

Photo – Mr. Winston ‘Zack’ Nisbett, accepting TDC contribution from Ms. Deijah King, Accounts Payable Officer in the Accounts Department



Charlestown, Nevis – As TDC Home and Building Depots continue to celebrate farmers, the Nevis branch is participating in the 2023 Nevis Agri Expo, taking place on Thursday 30th and Friday 31st March 2023, at the Elquemedo T. Willet (ETW) Park.

According to Mr. Colin Freeman, Manager of the TDC Home and Building Depot on Nevis, “We are proud to once again support the efforts of the Department of Agriculture and our own farmers for their contributions, as they seek to encourage greater food production, safety, and security.”

He also added, “We’ve brought ‘our store’, as well as our online shopping experience via www.shoptdcgroup.com, with special pricing, to this event, to give customers who shop at the TDC booth additional savings on agricultural inputs.”

During the exciting and much-anticipated two-day event, the retail outlet will also showcase a wide variety of   seeds, fertilizer, equipment, and machinery, while offering onsite technical advice as part of its annual outreach campaign.

Picture – TDC Home and Building Depot Staff interact with patrons at the 2023 Department of Agriculture Agri-Expo 2023



Basseterre, St. Kitts – As the celebrations continue across the TDC Group of Companies to mark its golden anniversary, the staff celebrated We Care Day, on Friday 31st March 2023.

Throughout the workday, employees on all levels of the company showed many acts of kindness to their coworkers, and management, with tokens of appreciation in a meaningful and spirited way.

A variety of kind gestures were done throughout the day that included gioft giving,potluck breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, surprise gifts, personally branded keepsakes, and handmade thank you cards with messages of encouragement and affirmations.

Beyond the walls of the office, the generosity continued. Some TDC departments chose to recognize customers, former and retired workers. Others decided to give back to the residents of the Cardin Home, their church, and the environment with the planting of coconut trees at Cades Bay on Nevis.

The activity was organized by the Employee Relations Unit in the Human Resources Department to give staff the opportunity to actively demonstrate the virtues of kindness in a thoughtful, warmhearted, and considerate way.

Picture Collage – TDC Staff Celebrating We Care Day



Basseterre, St. Kitts – As per of its Farmers Appreciation Month, the TDC Home and Building Depots in St. Kitts and Nevis will host its Farmers Market on Saturday 1st April 2023.

 

The mini marketplace will open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at both locations on Frigate Bay Road in Basseterre and Pinney’s Industrial Estate in Charlestown. It will give customers and the public the opportunity to purchase a variety of fresh farm produce, including but not limited to fruits, ornamental plants, beverages, among others.

 

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

 

The activity forms part of the companies’ Farmers Appreciation Month initiative, which is specifically designed to highlight the efforts of the farming fraternity for their continued efforts, and their contributions in ensuring food safety and security and reducing import substitution.

 

Over the four (4) week period field representatives from the TDC Lawn and Garden Departments have been visiting and interacting with various farmers, along with other persons involved in crop production, to find ways to improve through which the company can better meet and serve their needs.

Picture – TDC Home and Building Depot customer purchasing vegetables from a framers stall at the Home and Building Depots Farmers Market



Basseterre, St. Kitts – As the world celebrated International Water Day on Wednesday 22 March 2023, under the theme, Be the Change You Want to See in The World, the TDC Home and Building Depots, took the opportunity to host an in store tasting event, dubbed Water Wednesdays.

 Customers, and the public got the opportunity to use the self-serve fruit-based infused water stations with chilled locally grown fresh fruits and herbs to remind them of the importance of staying hydrated by drinking a much healthier low-calorie substitute instead of highly carbonated and sweetened beverages.

The welcome addition to the shopping experience was well received by patrons, as well as staff from other TDC departments who praised the idea, while quenching their thirsts and inquiring about the health benefits of the delicious brews.

The overwhelming response has led management to make the decision to include Water Wednesdays as a regular in-house activity, in partnership with the Health Promotion Units, the Ministries of Agriculture and Health.

Picture – TDC Home and Building Depot (Nevis) patrons quenching their thirst with infused water from the self-serve infused water station on International Water Day



Basseterre, St. Kitts – The TDC Group of Companies has renewed its commitment to continue supporting junior athletics in the Federation as the title sponsor of the 2023 Interschool Track and Field Championships.

This was disclosed by Ms. Mia Bailey, TDC Client Relations and Marketing Manager, on Thursday 18 March 2023, at the St. Kitts and Nevis Athletics (SKNA) Press Conference, held at the Carambola Beach on the Southeast Peninsula.

“The TDC Group of Companies is pleased to again renew our commitment to athletics and in particular to our junior athletes for the staging of this year’s inter high school track and field championships.,” said Bailey.

She continued, “Our records   that this would have been our forty-fifth year as a sponsor had it not been for the COVID19 pandemic, a ‘track’ record TDC is very proud of. This year, TDC is celebrating our golden anniversary, and we are proud to say that our passion for advancing junior athletics on the National stage is very dear to the TDC family.”

“TDC is pleased with the success of this championship. This achievement would not be possible without the unwavering support of our many valued customers and clients who continue to support our businesses in both certain and uncertain times.  This patronage has allowed us the keep our commitment to inspire young athletes, by giving them yet another opportunity to proudly showcase their athletic talents, while representing their respective schools.”

The Marketing Executive also took the opportunity to praise the efforts of the St. Kitts and Nevis Athletics Association (SKNA), the participating schools, and the support staff for ensuring that the championships returned to the National Sporting calendar after a three-year absence.

“The SKNA must commended for your hard work in putting together this championship, which will be used as the proving ground for athletic supremacy and the qualifiers for the upcoming CARIFTA Games. Congratulations to all of you on your efforts thus far.  I am sure you will be as proud as we are at TDC to see our athletes showcase their outstanding talents next weekend.”

In closing, “Of course, we also must not forget the efforts heads of all the participating schools, the coaches, and support staff. We know that you have all been and continue to work with the athletes from your respective teams together to hone their individual and collective potential in what is expected to be another keenly contested competition. May the best school win.”

In 1978, the TDC Group saw the intrinsic value of the event and signed on as a corporate partner.  In the early 1980s, the company became the official sponsor of what has now become the Federation’s premiere three-day sporting event.

The 2023 TDC Interschool Track and Field Championships will be held under the theme, “Track Is Back”, at the Kim Collins Athletic Stadium, in Bird Rock, from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th March 2023.

Picture – Ms. Mia Bailey, TDC Client Relations and Marketing Manager sharing a light moment at the 2023 TDC Interschool Track and Field Championships Press Conference with Mr. Delwayne Delaney, President of the St Kitts Nevis Athletics Association (SKNA)



Basseterre, St. Kitts – On Monday 6th March 2023, the TDC Financial Services Company Limited (St. Kitts) Branch opened from its new location on Central Street (directly opposite the Norwich Holiness Church) in Basseterre.

The new location was blessed by Pastor Gaston Harris of the Beacon of Hope Church, which was attended by company executives, branch managers and staff, and followed by the official customer welcome, who were treated to corporate tokens and refreshments to celebrate the occasion.

In greeting the first batch of customers, Mr. Steve Farier, the General Manager stated, “we are very happy to welcome you to our new office. Our upgraded and modern spaces were designed to better accommodate and serve the needs of not just our staff, but also our valued customers and clients as well.”

He also noted, “we have made the offices esthetically pleasing which will surely enhance our overall customer experience for many persons who will come through our doors.”

The company will continue to provide its well-known suite of affordable secured and unsecured loans and deposit product options, with attractive interest rates as part of its smart financial solutions policy.

About TDC the Financial Services Company Limited

 The TDC Financial Services Company Limited started opened its doors to the public on April 25, 1994, in St. Kitts and June 26, 1995, in Nevis. The company has taken the pledge to help to strengthen cash flow, as well as fulfill business and personal ambitions for people in all industry sectors.

The company operates from two convenient locations, on Central Street in Basseterre on St. Kitts and the Longstone Building in Charlestown on Nevis.

Contact Numbers                869 465 6516 or 465 2511 (St. Kitts)      869 469 0054 or 469 5430 (Nevis)

Email Address                      finance@tdcgroupltd.com

Picture  – Staff of the TDC Financial Services Company Limited pose for a photo in front of the new location on Central Street (directly opposite the Norwich Holiness Church) on Central Street in Basseterre