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NEWS
TALK
STC
welcomes
its NEW Chief
Executive
Officer
We are pleased to welcome Ms Veronique Laporte as
the new Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles
Trading Company Ltd. (STC), effective 27th March, 2013.
Prior to joining STC, Ms Veronique Laporte held
progressively senior positions in the public and
private services sectors, most recently serving as
Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Health and
prior to that the Chief Executive Officer of the
Seychelles Public Transport Corporation (SPTC).
She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Administration and Human Resources and a
Master’s Degree in Business. She has also been
appointed the new chairperson of the Societe
Seychelloise d’Investissements (SSI), the agency
Goodbye and
Thank You to
outgoing
CEO
which manages government shares in enterprises.
As an accomplished energetic leader, Ms Laporte
also brings to STC a great combination of
leadership, inspiration, operational experience,
technical breadth, and passion for customer care.
We welcome Ms Veronique Laporte and wishing
her every success.
Matty Molta
clinched the President’s Cup
Matty Molta from the School of Business Studies and Accounting has won the
President’s Cup for her school for the year 2012. She received the recognition
in a graduation ceremony held on Thursday 11th April. Having spent 3 years at
the said post-secondary school and at the age of 19 years, Ms Molta graduated
with an Advanced Diploma in Business Studies and Accounting. She wished to
continue with further studies in finance and accounting and aspire to be a
qualified Accountant. She is currently a Trainee in STC Accounts section.
Mr. Patrick Vel, the outgoing Chief Executive Officer (CEO), leaves STC after being
with the company for the past 5 years. We thank him for all his work, support
and guidance given throughout his time at STC.
Wishing Mr. Vel all the best in his new endeavours.
Residing in the district of Cascade Ms Molta is a young and keen athlete,
whereby she is a member of the Anse Royale Women’s volleyball team and also
affiliated with the athletic team, Top racers.
STC congratulates Ms Molta on her educational achievement and wishes her
continued success!!
STC’s Scholarship
Editorial
Hello everyone and welcome to this first issue
of the company’s newsletter, NewsTalk, for the
year 2013. In this edition, we are pleased to
welcome our new CEO, Ms Veronique Laporte
who has taken office as of end March as she
succeeds Mr Patrick Vel, who has been
heading STC since its inception in March 2008.
Two of our employees, Ms. Jeanine Baptiste from the
Trade Marketing Department and Mr. Renny Bijoux from
the Information System Unit graduated with honours
recently. Miss Baptiste read for a degree in Business
Administration specialising in International Business
while Mr. Renny Bijoux completed his undergraduate
degree in the field of Computer Information System. It is
to be noted that STC offered them the scholarship.
The graduation ceremony; a historic and momentous
event was held on Friday 7th December, 2012 at the
University of Seychelles Theatre at the Anse Royal
campus. The President of the Republic, Mr. James Michel
who is also the Chancellor of the University of Seychelles,
the cabinet of ministers, dignitaries and the family
members of the graduands were amongst those who
attended the ceremony.
Fire Safety
Training
In this issue we bring you some activities over
the past four months, news happening both in
the company and pertinent information on
our staff.
Happy Reading!
Farewell
A fire safety training was organised at the
beginning of the year with the main objective of
giving our staff the knowledge and skills needed in
any fire eventuality. The training which was
conducted by the Fire Services Agency, comprised
of theorital and practical sessions.
Beneficial Tips of the training.
Staff is more aware of what to do to in case of a fire
in the work place and at home.
Knows how to handle any Fire equipment and/or
materials available in the work place to put out a fire.
More aware of the different causes of fire.
Be more conversant with safety procedures in
cases of fire.
Be conversant with evacuation procedures.
Knowing what to do when trapped inside a
building in the case of fire.
Michel Fanchette started work with STC as the
Manager of Meat Unit in March 2008 and was the
Business Manager for Perishables Unit and Inner
Islands at the time he left early this year. Michel is
recognised for his hard work and devotion, easy
going person with a good sense of humour.
The University of Seychelles offers the majority of its
courses at undergraduate level through the University of
London International Programme. The University of
London hosted its graduation ceremony at the Barbican
Centre in London on the 19th March, 2013 and Miss.
Baptiste and Mr. Bijoux and a group from the first cohort
had the privilege to attend this auspicious ceremony.
They are both proud of such an achievement. Miss.
Baptiste and Mr.Bijoux who joined STC in July last year
stated that they have gained valuable knowledge and
expressed their wish to apply their knowledge and
contribute towards improving the bottom line.
STC was amongst 6 other companies that offered
scholarship to the UniSey students during 2009.
A Journey to Save the Arctic
Renny Bijoux plants flag at North Pole!
A group of young people including Renny Bijoux
from the Seychelles, an Arctic ambassador with
the North Pole expedition team has just returned
from the North Pole. They went to declare the
North Pole protected on behalf of all life on Earth.
Backed by millions, they planted a flag for the
future on the seabed and called for a sanctuary in
the uninhabited area around the pole.
We wish him also the best in his future
undertakings.
Renny wave’s a ‘Save the Arctic’ banner upon arrival
Margaret D’Acambra started as a wholesale cashier
in March 2008 and last held the post of Retail
Supervisor in the Sales & Distribution Unit a post she
occupied till December 2012. Wishing her the best in
future.
The team lower the flag and capsule into the seabed of the North Pole
End of year Celebrations Valentine’s Day
Draw -Winners
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, the most
beautiful feeling in the world. This year to mark the
occasion, STC had a special promotion themed
‘From STC with love’ whereby participants could
qualify for a draw to win a romantic dinner for two
at La Plaine St Andre.
X-Mas Shop and Fly
promotion winners
Congratulations to Mr. Labrosse and Mrs. Dorothy
Morin our lucky winners of the X-Mas Shop and Fly
promotion. This promotion was the fruit of a
partnership between STC and Air Seychelles. Clients
had to shop for Rs1000 to qualify for the lucky draw
to win a return ticket to Abu Dhabi compliments of
our national airline Air Seychelles.
The Shop and Fly promotion run from 1st December
2012 until the 15 January 2013 at all STC’s retail location
include the Airport Duty Free, Gift Shops and
Supermarket. The promotion saw more than 1500
clients qualify for the draw which took place on the 14th
February 2013 to mark Valentine’s Day at the Seychelles
Gift Shop. The draw coincide with the activities organize
by STC for Valentine’s Day in the presence of the
marketing team and Air Seychelles officials.
Manager Duty Free), Ms Paula Andre GM Marketing,
Mr. Richard Hallock Manger Supermarket, Ms Savita
Lesperance Brand Manager, Mr. Mervyn Vel Product
Manager, Ms Jeanine Baptiste Marketing
Communications Manager and Ms Maryse Philo
Product Manager and the Air Seychelles Marketing
and Sales team in planning and ensuring the smooth
running of the promotion accordingly.
The promotion was run at the gift shop and
supermarket and turned out to be a big success.
More than 600 clients qualified for the draw. Our
congratulations go to Ms Samia Brioche and Mr.
Simon Low Hong our lucky winners for the draw.
We certainly hope that our winners had a very nice
treat at La Plaine St Andre, compliments of STC and
our partner the Trois Frères Distillery.
A big commendation for the STC marketing team
which include Mr. Larry Esther (Trade marketing
A token of appreciation
Several activities were organized on the national
level to commemorate the International Women’s
Day celebrated on the 8th March.
And on that special day, the Seychelles Trading
Company presented all the ladies with a rose each.
A simple yet symbolic gesture; this was the
company’s way of showing great admiration to all
the female members of staff, women who despite
everything work real hard and contribute
immensely towards the bottom line.
The International Women's Day has been observed
since in the early 1900’s and it is now an annual
event. The day is celebrated throughout the world
to inspire women and celebrate their achievements
High quality products at affordable prices
These products contain only essential ingredients
and milk is an important component of the
‘Monsavon’ products which means that it is kind to
the skin. Furthermore, these products are free from
alcohol, dye and paraben (chemicals widely used as
preservatives by cosmetics).
It has been dermatologically tested and has been
designed for all skin types.
Monsavon
A new range of cosmetic products ‘ Monsavon’
appeared on the STC’s supermarket shelves in
February 2013. The ‘Monsavon’ range which
includes shower gel, deodorant spray as well as
roll-on, all with exciting new fragrance.
The ‘Monsavon’ range of products is quite
affordable and the prices range from SCR 29.00 to
SCR 45.50. A 200 ml deodorant spray cost SCR
45.50, a 50ml roll-on cost SCR 33.00 while a 250ml
shower gel cost SCR 29.00.
‘Monsavon’ is but one of Unilever’s numerous
brands.
Cheeses & Cold Meat
Customers can now choose from a wide selection of
nutritious cheese in the likes of parmesan,
camembert, brie, mozzarella, edam & gouda slices.
purchase the camembert cheese (250g) at SCR
57.75. The grated parmesan cheese (70g) retails at
SCR 34.00 whilst the ‘Top budget – St. Paulin cost
SCR 50.00.
Over and above the variety of cheeses, clients can
also buy cold meat; patés, duck mousses, chicken
ham and chorizo slices. Their prices of these
products range from SCR 31.00 to SCR 50.
Both, the cheeses and the cold meat are imported
from France. The first consignment was brought in
last December. STC receives new stocks every
fortnight.
The cheeses and cold meat are only available at the
STC Supermarket.
The prices of these cheeses vary; the brie (200g) can
be bought at SCR 59.50 while customers can
Investing in the Seychellois athletes
The Seychelles Trading Company was amongst
several companies that contributed towards the
successful organization of the ‘Sports Award 2012’.
STC sponsored prizes for the Karting Federation
and the prizes went to Mrs. Debra Mellon and Mr.
Andrew Gabriel. They received SCR 6000 each.
They received their awards during the Sports Award
Ceremony held at the International Conference
Centre on Friday 25th January 2013.
This is the very first time that STC sponsored the
Karting Federation, the company used to sponsor
the Volley-Ball Federation.
In fact, STC has been rallying behind our sportsmen/
sportswomen for decades. The Company’s effort did
not go unnoticed as STC received a ‘Certificate of
Appreciation’ from the Nation Sports Council (NSC).
This was during a ceremony held at the ‘Stad Linite’
on the 22nd January, 2013.
STC was among 24 other companies commanded
for their contribution towards the promotion and
development and promotion of sports in Seychelles.
STC Social Committee (SSC) -2013
The new committee met for the 1st time on
Tuesday 26th February with their members being
nominated by their respective GMs. There is the
need to be more attentive to staff and it is
imperative to create a greater sense of belonging
towards the company and to achieve this staff
needs to feel valued hence the need to promote
IPR. The committee has been mandated to
organise activities for staff members, oversee
several projects with the aim of creating a more
conducive working environment.
The respective members are; from top-left:
Mr. Raymond Simeon, Miss. Francesca Abel (Vice-Chairman), Mrs. Marie-May Tirrant, Mr. Larry Esther, Miss. Jeanine Baptiste (Secretary), Mr. Renny Bijoux,
Mrs. Maryanne Bristol, Miss. Stephanie Auguste, Ms. Lisette Sopha and Mr. Joel De Commarmond (Chairman)
STC NewsTalk is published by the Seychelles Trading Company Ltd (STC).
Produced by the NewsTalk Editorial Committee.
Please address all queries to Francesca Rietta Abel ,
Tel: + (248)4285251 / + (248)2811493 or Email: [email protected]
ISSN 1659-7249
Welcome to New Team Members
Buddhika Ranatunga
joined the STCi Duty Free as a
General Manager .
is STC new Chief Finance Officer and
joined in February 2013. A former
Finance Director of Industrial
Development (BOI) Sri Lanka.
Mr Buddhika is an economist
(SLEA) and holds a Masters in
Finance and in Economics.
Svettlanna
Fanchette
Matty Molta
Francesca Abel
Ms Francesca Rietta Abel joined the
STC team in November 2012. She is
currently employed as the General
Manager for Business development
and based in the CEO office.
Vanessa Marie
She is currently employed as the
Personal assistant to the CEO.
Ghislaine
Emmanuel
Dolivette Chang-Ko
joined the STC Duty Free as
a Sales assistant/cashier.
Emmanuel Elizabeth
joined the STC Finance
Department as a Trainee.
Esmee Jumeau
joined the STC Duty Free as a
Sales assistant/cashier.
joined STC in March this
year as a trainee in the
Finance Department
Giles Pothin
Ryan Amblavany
Erna Gonzalves
joined the STC Team as a
Driver.
joined the STC Duty Free as a
Sales assistant/cashier.
joined the STC
Supermarket as a cashier.
Janice Bonne
Janice Francis
Bessie Volcy
Vanersa Francourt
Vanessa Govinden
joined the STC Duty Free as a
Sales assistant/cashier.
joined the STC Duty Free as a
Sales assistant/cashier.
Myna Hoareau
Anisha Joubert
Josette Rose
Ms Ghislaine. She is currently
employed as the Administrative
Assistant at CEO’s office .
joined the STC Duty Free as a
Sales assistant/cashier.
joined the STC Duty Free as a
Sales assistant/cashier.
joined the STC Duty Free as a
Sales assistant/cashier.
joined the STC Duty Free as a
Sales assistant/cashier.
joined the STC Supermarket
as a cashier.
joined the STC Supermarket
as a cashier.
Brina Moustache
joined the STC Supermarket as a
cashier.
We welcome all of these new staff members to the STC Team and wish them the very best as they settle down in their new responsibilities.
Ms Sharon Francois
is the new Trade Marketing
Manager in the Sales and
Marketing Department.
Camilla Faure
joined STC in March this
years as a trainee inTrade
and Marketing Department
Moyra Leon
joined STC in March this
year as a trainee in Human
Resource section
Tania Emerite
joined the STC Duty Free
as a Sales assistant/
cashier.
Randy Monthy
Marie-Machrystina
Uzice
joined the STC perishables
as a Driver.
joined the STC Meat Unit as a
Cashier.
Percy Dingwall
Joachim Dodin
joined the STC Bakery as
a Driver
joined the STC as
Maintenance Manager.
Prisca Asman
Vivienne Samynadin
joined the STC Supermarket
as a cashier.
joined the STC Duty Free as a
Sales assistant/cashier.
Alva Botsoie
Johnette Dogley
joined the STC Werehouse -2
as a General helper.
joined the STC Werehouse -2
as a General helper.
Florie Joubert
Tony Elisabeth
joined the STC Werehouse -2
as a General helper.
Carlvin Pierre
She joined STC as a
Housekeeper.
Melvin Etienne
Jude Francourt
Steven Dick
joined the STC Werehouse -3
as a General helper.
joined the STC Werehouse -3
as a General helper.
joined the STC Werehouse -3
as a General helper.
joined the STC Werehouse -2
as a General helper.