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Aug 2023
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TDC hosts Golden Gala: An Evening of Elegance, Glamour, and Celebration to Honour Staff

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, August 1, 2023 – Dedication, meritorious service, and outstanding achievements were celebrated at the elegant

TDC hosts Golden Gala: An Evening of Elegance, Glamour, and Celebration to Honour Staff

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BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, August 1, 2023 – Dedication, meritorious service, and outstanding achievements were celebrated at the elegant TDC Staff Awards Gala, held under its 50th anniversary theme, “Your Neighbour, Your Partner, Your Future” at the St. Kitts Marriot Resort, on Saturday 29 July 2023.

The impressive formal standalone activity was attended by over four hundred staff from across the company and saw the presentation of awards to one hundred and twenty-five (125) employees for five (5) to fifty (50) years of dedicated service.

In keeping with TDC’s mandate to put employees first, staff also got an opportunity to nominate their peers for the Impact Awards, while the Employee of the Year Awards, named in honour of former and current employees, were nominated by Management. One hundred and nine (109) nominees were received for the Impact Awards and fifty-three (53) for the Employee of the Year Awards.

The winners of the Impact Award were as follows:

Rising Star, Nikeisha Howe, TDC Group Purchasing Department

Making A Difference in Our Community, Dominic Matthew, Client Relations and Marketing Department

Going Beyond the Call of Duty, Francisco Benjamin, TDC Airline Services Limited

Punctuality and Attendance Award, Octavia Caines, TDC Home and Building Depot (St. Kitts)

The winners of the Employee of the Year Award were:

Jacques A Cramer Employee of The Year

Winner Fernando ‘T.C.’ Greene, TDC Home and Building Depot (St. Kitts)

Runner Up Trecia Pemberton-Browne, Human Resource Officer, Human Resources Department

D. Michael Morton Employee of The Year Award for Sales Excellence

Winner Ira Bertie, Project and Field Officer, TDC Home and Building Depot (Nevis)

Runner Up Janell Dias-Jones, TDC Insurance Company Limited (St. Kitts)

Barbara Farrell Memorial Employee of the Year Award for Service Excellence

Winner Dominic Matthew, Marketing Assistant, Client Relations and Marketing Department

Runner Up Natasha Bristol, Head Cashier, TDC Home and Building Depot (Nevis)

Three (3) employees, Duan Belle (Enterprise Risk), Atisha Byron (TDC Insurance Company Limited) and Wayne Woodley (TDC Financial Services Company Limited) were rewarded for their contribution to the introduction of new initiatives in their respective departments that would increase productivity and efficiency.

Consistent with TDC’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, former TDC Chairman and now Board Director, Mr. D. Michael Morton CBE, JP was recognized for his fifty (50) years of sterling stewardship.

The all-inclusive TDC event featured Warren C Tyson Memorial Alumni Scholars, Mr. Crios Freeman, Techelle McClean, the host and hostess, and Wesleyan Holiness Pastor Reverend Renicia Huggins, who delivered an inspiring keynote address, reminding staff of the importance of corporate and family values.

Everyone was in high spirits throughout the night where staff won giveaways and prizes, and participated in the cultural presentations from EBJ Harmonics, the Okolo Tegremantine Dance Theatre, and Sylvester’s Masquerades, and musical entertainment by D J Wett Dutt and the New Horizons Band.

Picture – Mr. Earle Kelly, TDC Chairman/CEO presenting Mr. Fernando ‘T.C.’ Greene of the TDC Home and Building Depot (St. Kitts) with the Jacques A Cramer Employee of the Year Award at the TDC Staff Golden Gala

About The St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and Development Company Limited (TDC)

TDC is the parent entity of several diversified companies. It was incorporated in 1973, having acquired the trading and other assets of J. W. Thurston and Company Limited and H. F. Wildy and Company Limited. The TDC Group of Companies is currently involved in retail, financial services, shipping, real estate and travel services.

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Aug 2023
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TDC Home and Building Depots and Structural Systems Limited Host Building Better Seminar

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Contractors, architects, engineers, and property managers for across St. Kitts participated in “Building Better

TDC Home and Building Depots and Structural Systems Limited Host Building Better Seminar

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – Contractors, architects, engineers, and property managers for across St. Kitts participated in “Building Better and Stronger Structures Seminar, jointly organized by the TDC Home and Building Depots in partnership with the Barbados based, Structural Systems Limited.

The two-hour session that also included staff from the retail store, was facilitated by a three-member team that comprised Mr. Nick Branson, Sales, and Estimating Manager/Director, Rakina King, Estimator at Structural Systems Limited and Nasiyr Harper, BRC West Indies Sales and Marketing Manager.

The highly interactive presentations focused primarily on Building with a Caribbean and Climate Smart Mindset from the Ground Up, 21st Technology Construction, and Building Structures that Last A Lifetime.

Participants used the open forum to share their own professional experiences with the experts and sought advice on building design, construction costs, the impact of technology on construction, and hurricane resilient structures.

The seminar forms part of the company’s Eduseries Programme, which is a series of product development and training workshops specifically designed to enhance customer experiences.

Picture – Attendees listening to Mr. Nick Branson, Sales and Estimating Manager/Director at the Barbados based Structural Systems Limited

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Jul 2023
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TDC Group of Companies celebrates TDC Day

Basseterre, St. Kitts – 10th July 2023 was an historic day for the TDC Group of Companies, it

TDC Group of Companies celebrates TDC Day

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – 10th July 2023 was an historic day for the TDC Group of Companies, it was the company’s official birthday.

On this day in 1973, the company’s founders purchased the assets of J W Thurston and Company Limited and H F Wildy and Company Limited and completed the official transfer of title, of what is today, the St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and Development Company Limited (TDC).

To mark the occasion a series of activities were held throughout the day:

  • Promotional Radio Tour by Executive Directors with various media houses
  • 50th Anniversary Cake Cutting Ceremonies in St. Kitts and Nevis with customers and staff
  • Birthday gifting to two (2) TDC customers celebrating on 10th July

The customer focused celebrations continued on Thursday 13th July and Friday 14th 2023. The TDC Insurance Company Limited (TDCIC) and TDC Financial Services Company Limited offered the first fifty (50) customers who opened a new insurance policy or activated a loan for a minimum of five hundred dollars (EC$500.00) received corporate promotional tokens for their business.

On Friday 14th July and Saturday 15th July 2023, all TDC retail stores, i.e., TDC Automotive Divisions, City Drug Store (Nevis) Limited and TDC Home and Building Depots, gave patrons who spent fifty (EC$50.00) or more received a variety of 50th anniversary prizes.   

TDC Days were a resounding success within and outside the company and already consideration is already being given to making it a fixture on the firm’s annual calendar. It will include involvement and full participation of staff, shareholders, and other stakeholders to commemorate its significance.

Picture – TDC Ceremonial Birthday Cake on display for TDC Day at the TDC Home and Building Depot at C A Paul Southwell Industrial Site

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Jul 2023
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TDC continues to show Customer Appreciation through the launch of 50K Mega Raffle

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 3rd 2023 – Customers of the St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and DevelopmentCompany Limited

TDC continues to show Customer Appreciation through the launch of 50K Mega Raffle

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Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 3rd 2023 – Customers of the St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and Development
Company Limited (TDC) are eligible to win up to EC$50,000.00 cash, in the TDC Mega Raffle.

Customers can win EC$10,000.00, each month until November 30th 2023. To qualify, shoppers must be a TDC Reward Member, however, if they are not, they can sign up at any TDC Retail Store, or scan the Sign Up QR Code on promotional posters, digital media or by accessing the link, https://bit.ly/TDCMegaRewards.

Official Rules and Regulations

ENTRY PERIOD: The promotion relates to Eligible Transactions which occur during the period June 1st, 2023, to November 30th, 2023.
DRAWS: One draw shall be held on the last business day of each calendar month during the Entry Period. The entries for each draw shall comprise Eligible Transactions made during the calendar month in which the draw is held. One winner will be selected in a random drawing for each draw.

ELIGIBLE TRANSACTIONS and ENTRIES: Only cash purchases and entry into hire purchase contract made or entered into during the Entry Period (“Eligible Transactions”) shall be eligible for entries into draws. Each Eligible Purchaser shall be entitled to one entry into each draw for each TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS EASTERN CARIBBEAN DOLLARS (EC$250.00) cash purchase made and one entry for each hire purchase contract entered during the Entry Period.

ELIGIBLE PURCHASERS: This promotion is open to natural persons who are citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis who reside on either island; are not less than 18 years of age at the time of the Eligible Transaction; are members of the TDC Mega Rewards Programme; and are not in default of any obligation under any agreement with any member of the TDC Group of Companies.

Employees of the TDC Group of Companies, its associates or subsidiaries, as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) residing in the same household of each such employee(s) are not eligible.

AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES: Participation in the promotion constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these official rules. Winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.

Gift vouchers given by TDC Subsidiaries, Associates or those involved in this promotion, to be specific Clients/Customers for Christmas or otherwise can not be applied to this promotion.

AUDITING: Entries across all applicable departments will be calculated and applied electronically.
Entries may be cancelled for purchases that have been returned prior to any upcoming draw.

DRAWING: A random drawing from among all eligible entries received will be conducted under the supervision of Auditors and a member of the Management Team, whose decisions are final. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Winners will be notified within three (3) days of a drawing. If a winner cannot be contacted within seven (7) days after the first attempt to contact them, the sponsor will select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at random from all entries received.

RELEASE: TDC reserves the right to publish pictures and any video footage from the local promotion in the media. By receipt of the raffle money, the winner agrees to release and hold harmless Sponsor and its respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (the “Released Parties”) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the promotion or receipt of the raffle money.

According to the Ms. Mia Bailey, TDC Client Relations and Marketing Manager, “The TDC Mega Raffle is
yet another way for TDC to say thank you and reward our valued customers who have been pivotal in helping the company reach its 50th Anniversary this year, being celebrated under the theme, “Your Neighbour, Your Partner, Your Future.”

The Client Relations and Marketing Manager further stated that “the fifty-thousand-dollar Mega Raffle also reiterated the tagline of the Mega Reward Program, which states, “Loyalty has its privileges.”

The first draw in the TDC Mega Raffle will take place on Monday 31st July 2023.

About The St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and Development Company Limited (TDC)
TDC is the parent entity of several diversified companies. It was incorporated in 1973, having acquired the
trading and other assets of J. W. Thurston and Company Limited and H. F. Wildy and Company Limited. The TDC Group of Companies is currently involved in retail, financial services, shipping, real estate, and travel services.

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Apr 2023
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TDC Group and Health Agencies host Health and Wellness Fair

Charlestown, Nevis – Health and Wellness took center stage on Friday 14th April 2023, when the TDC Nevis

TDC Group and Health Agencies host Health and Wellness Fair

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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 

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Apr 2023
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TDC Home and Building Depot participates in the Department of Agriculture (Nevis) Agri Expo 2023

Charlestown, Nevis – As TDC Home and Building Depots continue to celebrate farmers, the Nevis branch is participating

TDC Home and Building Depot participates in the Department of Agriculture (Nevis) Agri Expo 2023

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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

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Apr 2023
5

TDC Home and Building Depots brings “The Farm” to Its Customers

Basseterre, St. Kitts – As per of its Farmers Appreciation Month, the TDC Home and Building Depots in

TDC Home and Building Depots brings “The Farm” to Its Customers

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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

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Mar 2023
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TDC Home and Building Depots celebrate World Water Day with Water Wednesday In Store Tasting

Basseterre, St. Kitts – As the world celebrated International Water Day on Wednesday 22 March 2023, under the

TDC Home and Building Depots celebrate World Water Day with Water Wednesday In Store Tasting

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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

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Sep 2022
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TDC Group of Companies continues to support Alzheimer’s Awareness

The TDC Group of Companies has once again given its corporate backing to the St. Kitts and Nevis

TDC Group of Companies continues to support Alzheimer’s Awareness

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The TDC Group of Companies has once again given its corporate backing to the St. Kitts and Nevis Alzhemier’s Association, as it celebrates Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, in September.

The company ‘repainted’ its Home and Building Depot on the Frigate Bay Road in St. Kitts, in purple, the organisation’s signature colour, to make a strong statement in support of those persons who are affected by the progressive neurologic disorder.

Additionally, in honour of World Alzheimer’s Day, which is celebrated annually on 21st September, staff across all departments donned their purple uniforms in solidarity with the local organization to further increase public understanding of the disease.

In recent years, assistance has also come in the form of services through the donation of equipment and materials to conduct training, membership development activities, and community outreach programmes.

Picture – TDC Staff pose in their purple uniform in support of World Alzheimer’s Day

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Mar 2022
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TDC Home and Building Depots to host their Annual Farmers’ Market

The public, and customers of the TDC Home and Building Depots in St. Kitts and Nevis will again

TDC Home and Building Depots to host their Annual Farmers’ Market

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The public, and customers of the TDC Home and Building Depots in St. Kitts and Nevis will again get the opportunity to purchase a variety of fresh farm produce and ornamental plants at the stores Annual Farmers Market.

The mini marketplace will be open on Saturday 26th March 2022, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at both locations on the Frigate Bay Road in Basseterre and Pinney’s Industrial Estate in Charlestown.

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

Complementing the outdoor activity is 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 persons involved in various forms agriculture.

Over the four (4) week period, field representatives from the TDC Agro Divisions have been visiting and interacting with 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 – Customers purchasing fresh produce at the TDC Home and building Depot (St. Kitts) Farmers’ Market

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