Basseterre, St. Kitts – Eight (8) scholars from across the Federation who recently graduated from Public Primary Schools have received the TDC Warren C Tyson Memorial Scholarship from the TDC Group of Companies.

The presentation ceremony was held on Saturday 23rd September 2023, at the TDC Training and Learning Resource Centre on Fort Street, in Basseterre, and were presented by Mr. Nicolas Menon, the Programme Director to the following students:

Alasha Hull

De’morae Prentice

Chrisandra Sanichar

Ajanique McFarlane

Keithesia Thomas

Joshua Finch

Daejahnique Rawlins

Michele Ezquea

In speaking to the new awardees, Mr. Earle Kelly, Group Chairman and CEO applauded the recipients and on their hard work and spoke to the importance of the scholarship and its impact on their lives.

“Congratulations to the new awardees and your parents for your hard work and efforts. We expect great things from you and wish you all the very best and success in the programme. You are now part of a programme that has produced lawyers, doctors, teachers, accountants, and even a Prime Minister, Dr. Terrence Drew, who was himself a beneficiary. I want you to remember this, to achieve success you must remember, the sky is not the limit.”

He also challenged the parents to work to ensure that each awardee receives an experience that goes beyond academic guidance that encourages wholesome development.

“Today, I want to also challenge the parents and guardians. This is a partnership between you and TDC. We will work closely with you to ensure that each child is given the academic guidance and an experience that allows them to recognize their full potential inside and outside the classroom. Thereby, producing men and women who will make all of us proud.”

Now in its forty-second year, the programme has invested over EC$6.1 million and has benefitted two hundred and sixty-seven (267) students, who have established themselves in various fields of endeavour in law, business, education, finance, human resources, and government, to name a few.

The event was also attended by former recipients, proud parents, guardians, Mr. Roger Woodley, Deputy Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, TDC Executive Directors, Senior Managers, Staff of the Human Resources Department, and the media.

Picture – 2023 TDC Warren C Tyson Memorial Scholarships recipients pose for a group photo with their certificates and TDC Group Executive Directors

About the Warren C Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme

The programme which was introduced in 1981 and named after the company’s first chairman, Mr. Warren Cecil Tyson is designed to assist and support students entering the secondary schools across St. Kitts-Nevis.

These young scholars are eligible to receive financial assistance throughout their secondary and tertiary school tenures. Students are also afforded the opportunity to gain work experience at TDC during their vacations, 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 257 students have gone through the program. Today, some of these Warren Tyson Scholars are at University pursuing further studies; while some are now full time employees within the Company, many who hold Managerial and/or Supervisory positions across the Group.



Basseterre, St. Kitts – As the TDC Group continues to celebrate its 50th Anniversary activities, the company has launched the Warren Tyson Memorial Scholarship Public Primary Schools Tour, to showcase its longstanding academic excellence initiative.

On Monday 24 April, Mr. Crios Freeman, a 1994 inductee, made the first in a series of school visits to his alma mater, the St. Paul’s Primary School, on St. Kitts.

In speaking to the student body, Mr. Freeman shared his fond experiences by detailing his journey from the receiving the good news about his selection, the impact of the financial support through his tertiary schooling, the on-the-job training, and the value of the mentorship component of the programme.

“As a recipient of the scholarship the individual will have the advantage of being ‘looked after’ as well as being assigned a mentor, a member from the company who is able to provide you with guidance. This scholarship and its impact on the country will have to be measured, but for me it was an enormous opportunity because maybe I would not have made it through school like I did without the guidance and financial support from TDC,” said Freeman.

He continued, “It was seven years of real fulfilment and assistance from TDC. I have to give gratitude to TDC for the guidance and support it gave to me. Besides the monies on an annual basis that assisted me with school, school supplies. As an athlete, as a debater, TDC gave me great assistance.”

The young lawyer ended his talk by challenging the students with a question-and-answer session. Three (3) of them walked away with cash prizes, two with one hundred ($100) dollars each, and the third a seven hundred- and fifty-dollar (EC$750) donation towards his first year at secondary school.

In closing, Freeman also presented Mrs. Joyce Rawlins Buchanan, Principal, with a token of appreciation in the form of a TDC Voucher valued at five hundred dollars (EC$500), which would be used support the advancement of school-based programs to benefit both, the staff, and students.

Over the next six weeks other alumni will make their own presentations, which are all being held under the golden anniversary theme, Your Neighbour, Your Partner, Your Future.

About the TDC Warren C Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme 

The TDC Warren Tyson Memorial Scholarship program, was named after the first Chairman, Mr. Warren C. Tyson, a staunch advocate for education, was started in 1981. The program is designed to assist and support students entering the secondary schools across St. Kitts and Nevis.

These young scholars are eligible to receive financial assistance throughout their secondary and tertiary school tenures. Students are also afforded the opportunity to work at TDC during their vacations, e.g., Easter, Summer, and Christmas, as well as, on Saturdays, which helps to develop social and professional skills.

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 257 students have gone through the program.

Today, some of these Warren Tyson Corporate Ambassadors are at university pursuing further studies or are full time employees within the Company, many who hold Managerial and/or Supervisory positions across the TDC Group.

Picture – Mr. Crios Freeman, Warren Tyson Memorial Scholar speaking to students at the St. Paul’s Primary School as part of the TDC Warren Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme Public Primary Schools Tour