Eight (8) students, six (6) from St. Kitts and two (2) from Nevis, who recently started their secondary school journey have been awarded the 2021 Warren C. Tyson Memorial Scholarship.
At a brief ceremony, held on Saturday 9th October 2021, Mr. Earle Kelly, TDC Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Francil Morris, the Chief Education Officer representing the Ministry of Education, presented the scholarships at the company’s headquarters on Fort Street in Basseterre.
In addressing the gathering, Mr. Kelly spoke of the importance of the programme, even against the backdrop of the COVID19 pandemic and pledged to support the educational advancement of the Nation’s future.
“We at TDC, we are firmly of the view that this is an investment come pandemic, hurricane or earthquake, we are going to continue to support the Warren C. Tyson Scholarship Programme. We have decided to cut back on a number of things, and this is one area where we decided, we can’t cut back on, because it’s an investment in the future. Rest assured that all things being equal, this Programme will continue for another forty (40) years.”
The 2021 recipients are:
St. Kitts
Basseterre High School – Jazara Jarvis (Irish Town Primary)
Cayon High School – Dave Cannonier (Joshua Obadiah Williams)
Charles E. Mills Secondary School – Denim Henry (Irish Town Primary)
Saddlers Secondary School – Hezekiel Richardson (Edgar T Morris Primary)
Verchilds High School – Antwone Percival (Tyrell Williams Primary)
Washington Archibald High School – Shakaylia Tatem (Tucker Clarke Primary)
Nevis
Charlestown Secondary School – Jamual McDonald (Elizabeth Pemberton Primary)
Gingerland Secondary School – Shakirah Wilkin (St. James Primary)
The deserving young scholars are now members of an alumnus that includes educators, doctors, engineers, lawyers, scientists, and politicians, who have all benefited from the programme, which is now in its fortieth year.
The event was also attended by parents, guardians, senior managers, and Executive Directors of the TDC Group of Companies.
Picture: Left – Right (Back Row) Mr. Nicolas Menon, Executive Director and Warren C Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme Director, Mr. Francil Morris, Chief Education Officer, Mr. Earle Kelly, Chairman/CEO, Mr. Glenville Jeffers, Executive Director
Left – Right (Front Row) 2021 Warren C Tyson Scholarship Memorial Programme Awardees
About the Warren C Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme
The TDC Warren Tyson Memorial Scholarship program, was named after the first Chairman, Mr. Warren C. Tyson, started in 1981. The program is designed to assist and support students entering the secondary schools across St. Kitts-Nevis.
The young scholars are eligible to receive financial assistance throughout their secondary and tertiary school tenures. Students are also afforded the opportunity to work at across several departments and related businesses during their vacation period, e.g., Easter, Summer, and Christmas, as well as on Saturdays, which helps them to develop socially and professionally.
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 one hundred and fifty (150) students have gone through the program. Today, some of these Warren Tyson Scholars are at University pursuing further studies or are full time employees within the Company, many who hold Managerial and/or Supervisory positions across the Group.
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The TDC Group of Companies has created a new shopping experience with the launch of its eCommerce platform, on Thursday 29th July 2021.
The online store, www.shoptdcgroup.com gives customers the opportunity to shop from anywhere in the world and at any time from a computer or smart device with twenty-four-hour access to over 16,000 products at affordable prices, from the Automotive Divisions, Business Centre, City Drug Store, and the Home and Building Depots, from a secure and safe platform.
In speaking about the launch, Mr. Kelly, TDC Group Chairman, stated, “The TDC Group has since adapted and found creative ways of interacting with and meeting the needs of, our many customers. Over the last 12 months, we have been working on more efficient ways for all our customers, at home and abroad to conduct business with us.”
“Today, we are pleased to introduce to you shoptdcgroup.com, a new online shopping experience! For your convenience, TDC has created a “one-stop-shop”, where you can now purchase thousands of products with ease from your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer, anytime, and from anywhere from a secure and safe platform.”
“We are so excited to unveil this first phase and can’t wait for you to experience it for yourself”.
Mr. Nicolas Menon, Executive Director and Project Lead also spoke to the foundation and future of the eCommerce for the TDC Group.
“Shoptdcgroup.com is a significant milestone for the TDC Group of Companies and a huge undertaking. It was a natural progression for us to embark upon this project, as it aligned with our goals. “
“There was also customer demand, we heard you, we listened, and are answering your requests. It was important for us to start small, create a solid foundation, and provide a strong offering via our retail services.”
“With this first phase, we feel ready to be able to provide an online service that allows our customers to shop safely and securely at their convenience. As we continue to source product images and expand our inventory, customers will see more and more products and categories come online,” concluded Menon.
In the very near future, the company has plans in place to expand to other areas including non-retail services to meet better customers’ needs more efficiently, easily, and conveniently.
Picture – TDC Shop Online Ad Campaign for shoptdcgroup.com
