The TDC Financial Services Company Limited (formerly the St. Kitts Nevis Finance Company Limited – FINCO) will celebrate thirty (30) years of providing financial solutions in the Federation, on Wednesday 25th April 2024.
To commemorate this significant milestone, the company will be hosting a week-long celebration of activities that will begin on Monday 22nd April. These will include School Presentations, Community Outreach Day, Customer Appreciation Day, Radio Promotional Interviews (TDC Financial Services Then and Now) and a Staff Retreat at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort to honour its dedicated staff members.
Reflecting on the journey, Mr. Steve Farier, the General Manager, expressed profound gratitude, stating, “TDC Financial Services Company Limited is honoured to be celebrating three decades of service to the people of St. Kitts and Nevis. Throughout the years, we have remained committed to listening to our customers, expanding our product offerings, and providing financial guidance. Our success would not have been possible without the trust and loyalty of our valued customers, for which we a very grateful.”
He added, “We remain steadfast in our mission to empower individuals and businesses with comprehensive financial solutions, guided by principles of excellence, integrity, and customer satisfaction. As we look to the future, our focus will continue to be on innovation and customer-centricity. We are committed to introducing new initiatives that add value to our customers to meet their evolving needs.”
The TDC Financial Services Company Limited started its operations in St. Kitts on 25th April 1994, on Central Street in Basseterre. One year later, it expanded its footprint, opening a branch in Charlestown, Nevis, on June 26th, 1995, further extending its reach and impact across the Federation.
Picture – Mr. Steve Farier, General Manager, TDC Financial Services Company Limited advising a customer at the TDC Financial Services Company Limited office on Central Street in Basseterre
Over seventy-five women across the St. Kitts and Nevis are now equipped with the knowledge and empowered to use their newly acquired skills in basic Car Care and Welding, thanks to a partnership between the TDC Group of Companies and the Departments of Gender Affairs.
The collaboration between the TDC Automotive Divisions, TDC Home and Building Depots, and the Ministries of Social Development and Gender Affairs, started in the month of March, International Women’s Month, and wrapped up on Saturday 13th April 2024.
The theory and practical sessions were facilitated by a team of trained and certified professionals from within and outside the company, who used their combined years of experience and expertise to conduct the highly interactive sessions. Each participant garnered the basic skills of vehicle diagnostics, along with various welding techniques, and safety protocols.
According to Mr. Kashka Thompson, the TDC Client Relations and Marketing Manager, TDC is thrilled to partner with the Departments of Gender Affairs to offer women the chance to explore and learn. By equipping women with the skill sets and knowledge, we are not only promoting gender equality, but we are also helping to break barriers and promote gender inclusivity by inspiring them.”
He also noted, “This partnership also addresses the gender gap prevalent in technical professions and give women the opportunity to acquire practical skills, gain hands-on experience, and even pursue fulfilling careers in these fields contribute to the growth and development of the economy.”
With the success of the two training sessions, calls are already being made for similar training in electricity, tiling, and woodwork.
Picture – Mr. Anthony Nisbett, Manager TDC Automotive Division facilitating the session on Basic Car Care at the TDC Automotive Division at Pinney’s Industrial Estate on Nevis
For the second consecutive year, in celebration of World Health Day, the TDC Group of Companies, the Nevis Health Promotion Unit and the ICDF hosted a Health and Wellness Fair on Friday 5th April 2024, at the Longstone Building Parking Lot in Charlestown, Nevis.
The fair featured a diverse range of free activities and health services aimed at empowering nationals to make better informed decisions about their general health and wellbeing. These included presentations by the Nevis Red Cross Society, the introduction of the volunteer blood drive by the Alexandria Hospital, and the preparation and tasting session of healthy meals and snacks from Chef Michael Henville and the In Ya Kitchen Team.
Local business houses were also given the opportunity to showcase their products including the City Drug Store, TDC Home and Building Depot, Native Radiance, Seal My Sip, as well as, health related organizations, the Nevis Red Cross, Lake Health and Wellness debuted a health and wellness game for children to encourage healthier eating choices, the Nevis Mental Health Society, the Nevis Dental Association, the St. Kitts and Nevis Alliance for Equality, along with the Health Promotion Unit and the Taiwan ICDF providing health screenings and one on one informational consultations with valuable information and tools to support the attendees’ journey toward optimal health.
In speaking about the event, Mr. Dominic Matthew, TDC Marketing Assistant said, “We are thrilled to partner with the Health Promotion Unit and the Taiwan ICDF once again to host the second annual Health and Wellness Fair. As advocates for community health and well-being, we believe that events like these play a crucial role in raising awareness and fostering positive lifestyle changes.”
Ms. Terysia Herbert, Education and Prevention Officer in the Nevis Health Promotion Unit hailed the fair as another success and highlighted the importance of having the event featured on the Unit’s calendar.
“We are committed to promoting a culture of health and wellness within our community with another successful staging. By partnering with organizations like TDC Group of Companies and the ICDF, we can leverage our collective resources to provide impactful initiatives like the Health and Wellness Fair, which we ill be adding to our list of activities in 2025.”
The Health and Wellness Fair was open to the public, and was held under the theme, “My Health, My Right.”
Picture – Nevisian patron inquiring about a Health and Wellness Product at the City Drug Store (Nevis) Limited Booth
