FIRST DOMESTIC INSURANCE
PERKY’S PIZZA
TONGE Refrigeration
The Tonge Group of Companies launched a new 3 year Strategic Plan 2017-2019 today at the Garraway Hotel. This is the first time that such a plan has been developed for the entire group of Companies. Mr. Curtis Tonge, Chairman and founder of the Group, proudly stated:
“First Domestic Insurance Co. started 23 years ago, (in 1993).
The company has provided services to the public despite the many climatic and economic challenges experienced in Dominica over the years. The company wanted to ensure that Dominica had its own local insurance company. In fact, at the time Dominica was the only country in the OECS without an indigenous insurance company.”
He went on to state that given the loyal support of the Dominican public for First Domestic, it opened the opportunity for investment in other companies; for example, the Tonge Meat Centre, which provided poultry, other meats and fish to the public. At a later stage, he saw the need to provide a quality fast food product, at an affordable price, catering to persons in Roseau and its immediate environs. Hence the investment in Perky’s in 1999. Ten years later, Tonge Refrigeration Centre was formed. To quote Mr Tonge;
“Today the Group of companies employs more than 94 persons as compared to 5, twenty-three (23) years ago, in addition, over the past three years, FDIC has settled more than $19.7 million in claims, and the Group has paid over $7.8 million in salaries and related benefits.”
The Group of Companies has been relatively successful over the years. However, the Board of Directors of the Group recognise that, in order to remain relevant and competitive in today’s technologically changed business environment, they need to look at the Group’s business strategy, its processes and, more importantly, its employees,in order to ensure sustainability and job security. Therefore, in October 2016, the Group embarked on a strategic exercise to chart the way forward for the next 3 years. This process was facilitated by DAE Consultants from Trinidad and Tobago, specialists in management consulting. This team was headed by Ms. Denise Escayg together with Ms. Grace Talma and Ms. Amanda Hackett. The strategies and plans which were agreed to for implementation over the next 3 years will result in 40 additional jobs being created.
In closing, The Tonge Group of Companies is pleased to announce its new Vision which states: “TGC the Company of Choice providing the highest quality of products and services at excellent prices”.
The Mission:
“TGC is committed to deliver professional and consistent services to our customers at affordable prices by training and motivating our staff at all levels to maximize returns and ensure job stability.”
Core Values:
- Excellent Customer Service
- Honesty/Security
- Respect
- Leadership
- Communication & Teamwork
- Professionalism
TGC would like to thank all of its Board, management and staff who participated fully in this exercise and who are now committed to the Way Forward to serve the Dominican public with excellent customer service.
Thank you!
Am I missing something? DNO has not stated what the 3 year plan is; it only states the plan’s employment goal.
Congratulations Curtis Tonge.. and I wish you and your businesses continued success
Heads up Mr.Tonge great job.
Congratulate yourself for being great and then tell the world.
Thats wonderful but why did DNO have to publish this exercise in intellectual masturbation ?
To Dalit: I also ask why did DNO publish your exercise in verbal diarrhea. It is a sad day when a people are unable to celebrate local success but choose instead to criticize. I hope DNO continues to publish such positive successes as Mr. Tonge’s and does not rely solely on the sensationalism of evil or our people will suffer.
I with you on that CIA Agent. Its a shame that our people seems to have lost our sense of belong. It has become a norm for them to celebrate every thing western and proudly criticize whats ours.
To this I say Great Job Mr. Tong and your Team, may you continue to grow in ways that will make our economy and human resource stronger.
I smell jealousy. Anyway unless you can come here and show us how great you are by providing employment or doing something worthwhile I suggest you have a sit and let Mr Tonge bask in his glory or eat your heart out.
Great Job,
good job