Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 20, 2023 – Mrs. Jacqueline Hewlett, a career banker, on St. Kitts is the fifth and final winner in the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla Trading and Development Company Limited (TDC) $50K Mega Raffle for November 2023.

The Executive’s name was digitally drawn from 52,326 entries having made her purchase at the TDC Home and Building Depot, on Frigate Bay Road, in Basseterre. She was presented with her EC$10,000 cheque in the fifth and final draw at an exciting symbolic handing-over ceremony in the TDC Mall, on Fort Street in Basseterre.

On hand to witness the presentation and grand finale of the five-month long campaign were TDC staff who joined in the celebration to congratulate Ms. Hewlett waving TDC 50 paraphernalia, while also basking in the showers of golden confetti as she received the symbolic winners cheque from Mr. Kashka Thompson, the TDC Client Relations and Marketing Manager.

Following the handover, Mrs. Hewlett said her win was timely, especially at this festive season when individuals have additional expenses. She added that it would help her with the payment bills.

“This prize is very timely, especially at the time of the year, the Holiday, and Festive Season. This is a most welcomed gift, which help with paying my expenses.”

Describing the TDC 50K Mega Raffle as a success, Mr. Kashka Thompson, the Client Relations and Marketing Manager, said “TDC was pleased to give back to the community. The TDC Mega Rewards Incentive Programme is a clear indication that shopping at TDC has its “privileges.”

Five lucky winners emerged during the period July through November 2023. They are Mr. Melvin and Mrs. Melvin James (Winner 1), Ms. Hope L. Merchant (Winner 2), Mr. Keeth Arthurton (Winner 3), Mr. Urban and Mrs. Amelia Freeman (Winner 4) and Mrs. Jacqueline Hewlett (Winner 5), who were all rewarded for their loyalty as members of the TDC Mega Rewards Incentive Programme.

Even though the promotion has ended, shoppers are still encouraged to patronize the TDC Automotive Divisions, City Drug Store (Nevis) Limited, TDC Home and Building Depots and shoptdcgroup.com, for additional value added incentives, as the TDC 50th Anniversary celebrations continue under the theme, “Your Neighbour, Your Partner, Your Future”.

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.

Picture – An elated Ms. Jacqueline Hewlett poses with the symbolic TDC 50K Mega Raffle Winners Cheque following the presentation ceremony.



Basseterre, St. Kitts – Two (2) retired educators, Mr. Urban Freeman and his wife, Mrs. Amelia Freeman are the fourth winners in the St. Kitts Nevis-Anguilla Trading and Development Company Limited (TDC) 50K Mega Raffle for October 2023.

The couple, who reside in Saddlers, received their EC$10,000.00 cheque at the TDC Automotive Division at the C A Paul Southwell Industrial Site on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, during a symbolic handing-over ceremony.

The Freemans took the opportunity to speak of their experiences in doing business at various retail stores and how they plan to make the best use of their winnings.

“I am always happy to shop at TDC. TDC is fifty years, that’s a great achievement. Fifty years of serving the country of St. Christopher and Nevis, all the years of consistent good quality products and interesting people,” Mr. Freeman said.

Mrs. Freeman indicated, “We have spent a lot of money with TDC, so the $10,000.00 reward would assist greatly as we are in the process of building.”

On hand to congratulate the lucky shoppers was Mr. Kashka Thompson, the Client Relations and Marketing Manager, who spoke about the success of the promotion and its continued benefits to TDC customers.

“The TDC 50K Mega Raffle, which forms part of our ongoing fifth anniversary celebrations, has been extremely successful thus far. Our customers are signing up for our Mega Rewards Incentive Programme to become members every month to reap the benefits of shopping online and in retail stores,” stated Thompson.

He also added, “A mandate of the 50th anniversary celebrations is to give back to our many valued customers. Therefore, this raffle is a very novel idea, and it actually increases our brand visibility and awareness.”

The exciting initiative, now in its last month with over qualifying 41,737 entries, since it started in June, will give another lucky TDC customer the chance to take home the final EC$10,000 prize, on Thursday 30th November 2023.

However, for this chance patrons must sign up at any retail store or by scanning QR code on 50K Mega Raffle promotional posters, digital media or by accessing the link https://bit.ly/TDCMegaRewards. They must spend EC$250 or more, at the TDC Automotive Divisions, City Drug Store (Nevis) Limited, TDC Home and Building Depots and shoptdcgroup.com.

Hire purchase customers will qualify to be in the last digital draw when they open a new contract before the Thursday 30th November 2023 deadline.

The TDC 50K Mega Raffle is one of the many activities on the Group’s golden anniversary calendar, which is being celebrated under the theme, “Your Neighbour, Your Partner, Your Future.”

Picture – Mr. Urban and Mrs. Amelia Freeman pose for a photo with Mr. Kasha Thompson, TDC Client Relations and Marketing Manager after the winner presentation ceremony

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. It is currently involved in retail, financial services, shipping, real estate and travel services.



Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 16, 2023 – Former West Indies Cricketer, Mr. Keeth Arthurton is the third winner of the St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and Development Company Limited (TDC) EC$50K Mega Raffle.

Mr. Arthurton emerged as the September winner from amongst 33,854 entries, was presented with his prize at the handing-over ceremony at the TDC Automotive Department, St. Kitts, on Thursday 12 October 2023.

The longstanding customer who shopped at the TDC Home and Building Depot on Nevis, considers it a blessing to win the EC$10,000.00, having recently experienced financial constraints with the renovation of his family home, in Jessups, on Nevis.

“I am delighted, this a blessing. There have been some experiences where you wish you are able to get things done at a particular time, especially as I now in the process of renovating my home,” said Arthurton.  

The excited winner in receiving his cheque took the time to encourage others to shop with TDC, while praising the company for organizing the raffle.

“Customers should shop at TDC especially as the company still lives up to its former motto, “TDC for Service, TDC for Quality, TDC Your Company.” It is always giving back to the community and what is happening now is just a reward for me.”

TDC Client Relations and Marketing Manager, Mr. Kashka Thompson, who was also on hand stated, “We congratulate Mr. Arthurton on being our third winner. Through this campaign, we have seen an increase in sales, entries, and signups for our Mega Rewards Incentive Programme since the introduction of our 50K Raffle. This means our customers truly understand its value.”

He added, “With just two months left, now is the time for our many patrons to increase their chances of winning. For those who have not signed up for the TDC Mega Rewards Programme, do so now, because as you can see, “loyalty has its privileges.”

Shoppers can sign up at any retail store or scan the sign-up QR codes in promotional posters, digital media or by accessing the link https://bit.ly/TDCMegaRewards. Hire-purchase customers are also eligible and will receive one entry per contract. Shoppers spending EC$250 or more can win up to EC$50,000.00, as their entries will roll over every month until November 2023.

The TDC 50K Mega Raffle is one of the flagship events of the company’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, currently being held under the theme, “Your Neighbour, Your Partner, Your Future.”

Picture – An elated Mr. Keeth Arthurton, the third winner in the TDC 50K Mega Raffle is all smiles his EC10,000 TDC 50K Symbolic Winner’s Cheque



BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, September 11, 2023 – Ms. Hope L. Merchant of Gingerland, Nevis is the second winner in the St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and Development Company Limited (TDC) $50K Mega Raffle.

The longstanding TDC shopper was presented with her winnings at the official presentation on Friday, September 8, 2023, at the TDC Home and Building Depot at Pinney’s Industrial Estate, by Mr. Colin Freeman, the General Manager, who expressed his satisfaction that Ms. Merchant, a Nevisian, emerged the winner from amongst some 28,000 entries.

“This win will impact our sales tremendously, I am sure. It is good to see that the Nevisian public has a chance of winning up to $50,000.00. TDC has significant patronage in Nevis. In fact, Ms. Merchant bought her first vehicle, a Mitsubishi Lancer, from TDC.”

Ms. Merchant took the opportunity to emphasize that it was not luck in winning, but a blessing and encouraged others to purchase their goods at TDC.

“Come to TDC and shop; nice people are here. They will take care of you; they will take care of me. This raffle alone is taking care of their customers,” says the elated winner.

In speaking about the success of the five-month campaign, Mr. Kashka Thompson, TDC Client Relations and Marketing Manager highlighted the fact that the raffle has catapulted sales, through cash or hire purchase.

“Since the handing over of the cheque to our first winner, there has been an overwhelming response from our customers who all want to win,” said Thompson.

He noted, “TDC expects to see sales increase even more as the company continues to give back to its patrons. The TDC Home and Building Depots are celebrating their 20th Anniversary, and all TDC Mega Reward Members will receive a 20% discount on their purchases, while non-members will receive 10% from September 11th thru 30th 2023.”

The promotional offer gives patrons who are not yet TDC Mega Reward Members, another opportunity to sign up at any retail store or scan the sign-up QR codes on raffle posters, digital media or by accessing the link https://bit.ly/TDCMegaRewards to qualify for a chance at winning EC$10,000.

Hire-purchase customers are also eligible and will receive one entry per contract. Shoppers spending EC$250.00 or more can win up to EC$50,000.00. All entries from the previous raffles will roll over every month until November 2023, when the final draw will be held.

The ongoing EC$50,000 Mega Raffle which forms part of the company’s 50th Anniversary activities which are being celebrated under the “Your Neighbour, Your Partner, Your Future.”

Picture – Ms. Hope Merchant, the second winner in the TDC 50K Mega Raffle poses with the winner’s cheque following the presentation ceremony

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.



Basseterre, St. Kitts – August 3, 2023 – Mr. Melvin and Mrs. Malvie James on St. Kitts are the first winners of EC$10,000.00 in the TDC 50K Mega Raffle, held on Monday 31st July 2023.

The couple’s names were randomly chosen in the digital draw from among over fourteen thousand entries from the TDC Retail Stores, shoptdcgroup.com, and new hire purchase contracts opened in June and July 2023.  It forms part of the Group’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, currently being held under the theme, “Your Neighbour, Your Partner, Your Future.”

At a brief handing over ceremony at the TDC Home and Building Depot, on Thursday 3rd August, Mr. Melvin James was presented with his winnings by Mr. Glenville Jeffers, TDC Group Executive Director, who congratulated the regular shoppers on their good fortune.

“I congratulate Mr. and Mrs. James, our first winners in our TDC 50K Mega Raffle. We are very happy for them.  They’re no strangers to the TDC Home and Building Depot and have been doing business with us for many years.”

Mr. Jeffers also used the happy moment to encourage shoppers to continue to patronize all the TDC retail stores, including shoptdcgroup.com, to qualify for their chance at the $10,000 month prize.

“We also take this opportunity to encourage all our customers to shop at all our retail stores and online, for their chance to win $10,000.00 every month until November 2023.”

In accepting his cheque from Mr. Jeffers, an elated Mr. James expressed his happiness and the joy of winning and praised the company for ‘giving back’ to its customers in such a tangible way.

“I am very excited about winning from my company, TDC. I always shop at the different units, especially the Home and Building Depot.  When I received the call about being the lucky winner, it almost felt like a call from heaven. I have always had a willingness to do business with TDC, all because of its corporate spirit, always giving back, involved in sharing, and giving. Today, because of this very same spirit, individuals like me and my wife have an opportunity to get something back. Blessings to TDC, to God be the glory.”

When asked what he will do with the winnings, a smiling James said, “there is a lot to be done, it involves shopping again, buying home items, and renovations, but of course I will pass this on to the Minister of Finance, my wife.”

On hand to witness the handover at the TDC Home and Building Depot on the Frigate Bay Road were Mr. James’ relatives, Mrs. Charlene Stapleton, TDC Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mr. Kashka Thompson, TDC Client Relations and Marketing Manager, Management from the Home and Building Depot Management Team, and staff who all wished the winners well.

Picture – A Happy Melvin James, the first winner in the TDC50K Mega Raffle poses with his $10,000 cheque

About the TDC 50K Mega Raffle

The TDC 50K Mega Raffle was launched in June 2023 and is open to all TDC Mega Rewards Card Programme members who spend EC$250.00 or more at any TDC retail store or www.shoptdcgroup.com.

For customers who are not members, they can sign up at any retail store or scan the sign-up QR codes in promotional posters, digital media or by accessing the link https://bit.ly/TDCMegaRewards.  Hire-purchase customers are also eligible and will receive one entry per contract.  Shoppers spending $250 or more can win up to EC$50,000.00 as their entries will roll over every month from July to November 2023.

The TDC Mega Rewards Programme was introduced not only to demonstrate the company’s appreciation to its customers but also to show that “Loyalty has its privileges”. 



BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Friday 28 July, 2023 – Excitement continues to mount as customers of the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla Trading and Development Company Limited (TDC) have until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 31st, 2023, to do their last bit of shopping to enter the TDC 50 Mega Raffle for July.

To qualify, patrons must be TDC Mega Reward Members, and spend EC$250 or more at any TDC retail store or www.shoptdcgroup.com. However, if they are not members, they can sign up at any in store or scan the unique QR Code on promotional posters, digital media or by accessing the link https://bit.ly/TDCMegaRewards. Hire Purchase customers are also eligible and will receive one entry per contract.

In 2011, the TDC Mega Rewards Programme was introduced to ‘give back’ to show appreciation to its customers, while building loyalty and goodwill, and to highlight the fact that “Loyalty Has Its Rewards.”

According to Mr. Kashka Thompson, TDC Marketing Manager, “Our EC$50,000.00 Mega Raffle is yet another way for TDC to reward our loyal customers for their continued patronage and give them a “golden opportunity” to win EC$10.000 monthly.” All entries will roll over to the following month to increase the chances of winning until November 2023.

The Mega Raffle Promotion is part of the ongoing TDC’s 50th Anniversary activities, which is being held under the theme, “Your Neighbour, Your Partner, Your Future.”

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.



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.