The 2025 Track and Field season is in full swing, and the St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and Development Company Limited (TDC) continued its commitment to youth athletics, as the proud sponsor of Joycelyn Liburd Primary School (JLPS) Falcons.
The Falcons, dressed in purple and their new athletic gear took to the track to represent the pride of Gingerland, on Wednesday 2nd April 2025, in the Bank of Nevis International (BONI) and Gulf Insurance Nevis Primary Schools’ Track and Field Championships.
According to Mr. Ernie France, TDC Nevis Managing Director, “We are thrilled to once again support the Joycelyn Liburd Primary School Track Team in their pursuit of track and field excellence. Our sponsorship, valued at over five thousand dollars, reflects our ongoing pledge to nurturing young talent, promoting physical fitness, and fostering a strong sense of community pride. We believe that through this partnership, the students will not only excel on the track but also develop important life skills that will serve them well beyond the competition.”
Principal of Joycelyn Liburd Primary School (JLPS), Mrs. Akela Brand, expressed her gratitude to TDC for their generous support: “We are deeply appreciative of TDC’s sponsorship, which will significantly enhance the resources available to our athletes. This gesture not only motivates our students to do their best but also highlights the importance of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, values that are vital in both sports and in life.”
The Joycelyn Liburd Primary School (JLPS), a beacon of educational excellence on Nevis, has produced some of Nevis’ outstanding young athletes over the years. With TDC’s backing, the school’s track team is poised to build upon this legacy and continue making an impact in the world of youth athletics.
TDC remains committed to supporting initiatives that contribute to the development of youth in St. Kitts and Nevis, ensuring that they have access to the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.
Picture – The Joycelyn Liburd Primary School (JLPS) Athletes and Teachers pose for a team photo ahead of the 2025 Gulf Insurance and Bank of Nevis International (BONI) and Gulf Insurance Nevis Primary Schools’ Track and Field Championships