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
Basseterre, St. Kitts – Kittitian Shauna Gilbert is the lucky winner in the Harris Paints Level Up Promotion having participated in the three-month long campaign organized through its authorized dealers, TDC Home and Building Depots.
Ms. Gilbert was presented with the winner’s cheque for three thousand dollars (EC$3000.00) at the TDC Home and Building Depot, the authorized distributors for Harris Paints in the Federation by Mr. Leslie Warner, Senior Sales Associate, in the Paints and Oils Department.
Mr. Warner congratulated the excited Gilbert and encouraged her to continue being a loyal customer of the Harris brand, the Caribbean Champions of Colour.
“On behalf of our corporate partner, Harris Paints, the Caribbean Champions of Colour, and the team at the TDC Home and Building Depots, congratulations on being the winner of the Level Up Holiday promotion. We value you and thank you for your continued patronage. Do enjoy winnings,” said Warner.
In response, a smiling Gilbert expressed her gratitude and excitement after receiving the cash prize.
“I am absolutely thrilled to have won the EC$3000 in the Harris Paints Level Up Promotion. This was such a fantastic surprise, and I am incredibly grateful to Harris Paints and the TDC Home and Building Depot for this opportunity. It’s truly a game-changer for me, and I look forward to utilizing this prize to accomplish some of my goals,” remarked Gilbert.
In offering congratulations to Ms. Gilbert, Mr. Kashka Thompson, the TDC Client Relations and Marketing Manager, said, “We are overjoyed to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Shauna Gilbert for her win. This promotion was specifically designed to reward you and our many valued customers, while adding extra excitement to our shopping experiences and their paint purchases.”
The Level Up Promotion ran from October 1st through December 31st, 2023, giving customers in St. Kitts and Nevis who purchased any gallon of Harris Ulttima paint to digitally qualify for the chance to win the cash prize by scanning the promotional QR code and playing the interactive colour and paint brand match game.
It underscored both Harris Paints and TDC Home and Building Depots commitment to delivering not only top-tier paint solutions but also memorable experiences for customers with customer rewards through engaging initiatives that will enhance their lives through colour and creativity.
Picture – Mrs. Shauna Gilbert receiving her prize (EC$3000.00) form Mr. Leslie Warner, Senior Sales Associate in the Paint and Oils Department at the TDC Home and Building Depot on St. Kitts
