Sol continues to deploy teams of support staff, technicians and management teams into Anguilla, BVI and St Maarten as we try to get our services and systems back up and running. On every trip, essential materials are packed and delivered to our teams for distribution. There is a long road ahead but Sol remains committed to providing support to these affected communities.
St. Maarten: September 1st, 2017 – SOL ANTILLES N.V. (Sol) continues its commitment to St. Maarten by supporting the youth and the education. Sol has, again partnered with the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise to present 300 fully equipped school bags to the students of the Leonard Conner Primary School on August 16, 2017, for the fifth consecutive year.
The school’s Principal, Ms. Samuel and the Deputy Principal, Ms. Matthew welcomed Sol and Rotary Sunrise to the Leonard Connor Primary School. David Antrobus, General Manager of Sol along with Marisca Peterson, Sol’s Retail Sales representative and other members of the Sol St. Maarten team attended the ceremony with enthusiasm. The President of the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise, Damali Bryson, the Assistant District Governor Marcellia Henry and a number of Rotary members, represented the Rotary Club at the presentation.
Sol’s support to the school is part of a “Back-to-School Project” hosted by the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunrise. Sol has been a proud sponsor to this initiative that support the students and teachers of its neighbor school at Cole Bay primary school
“We know that the new school year is an exciting time for students and Sol is more than happy to assist by providing the materials needed to maximize their academic development. Sol is proud to champion education and remains committed to fueling the development of St. Maarten’s youth. We wish the students the very best as they continue to strive for excellence,” said Antrobus.
Both Antrobus and Bryson emphasized that Education is Key and that the children should strive to excel to pursue their maximum potential. Ms. Bryson thanked Sol for its genuine commitment to this project that is of value to the community
One of the students, Leedje Bocio Amancio, gave a vote of thanks on behalf of the students to Sol and Rotary Sunrise and said she looked forward to next year. The children and their teachers were happy to be back at school and very appreciative of Sol’s and Rotary’s gesture.
Sol reaffirms its commitment to contributing to the educational development for the communities in which it operates.
On Monday 21st August 2017, Sol (Barbados) Ltd partnered with The Harry Bayley Observatory to distribute ISO 12312-2 certified safety glasses for the viewing of the Partial Solar Eclipse. These complimentary glasses were distributed at several summer camps, at some of the Sol and Esso branded service stations and at The Observatory. Campers, customers and viewers at the observatory were very happy to receive these glasses as they were able to safely observe this astronomical phenomenon. The Sol team also engaged in interactive sessions with the children at the summer camps where safety was highlighted and excitement was at an all-time high as the viewing period approached.
A solar eclipse is an astrophysical event in which the moon passes between the Sun and Earth and blocks all or part of the Sun for up to about three hours. In Barbados, the eclipse viewers were able to observe this phenomenon between the hours of 2:30pm and 5:00pm.
This year marked the Long Island Regatta’s 50th Anniversary and the single largest event staged in Long island, on an annual basis, was celebrated in grand style! Over 40 sailing sloops (A, B, C & G Class) competed in 17 races across four sun-filled days in the crystal clear waters of Salt Pond, Long Island. On land, Long Islanders and visitors alike enjoyed the rake ‘n scrape music, delicious Bahamian food prepared the way only Long Islanders can, and the other elements of Bahamian culture that come together to make the Regatta the success that it is every year.
Sol Petroleum Bahamas Limited (Sol), once again, sponsored the prestigious Prime Minister’s Cup Race. Sol General Manager, Keith Glinton, was on hand to award the top four finishers: Captain Stefan Knowles (Running Tide), Captain Steven Smith (Lady Muriel), Captain Mark Knowles (New Legend) and Captain Leander ‘Magic’ Pinder (Southern Cross), with their hard earned trophies and other prizes for their efforts.
The Sol Blazers have done it once again! They recently won the National Men’s Basketball Division One Championship in Grand Cayman on June 11, 2017. This brings their winning streak to five (5) Men’s league Championships in recent years -2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017. The season, which started in February, saw the team winning all but two games. Three players have now gone to represent Grand Cayman in the Island Games in Gotland, Sweden from June 24 – 30.
The Sol Blazers in action during a recent game!
Alan Neesome, General Manager, Sol Cayman Islands presents sponsorship to members of the Sol Blazer team.
To get 2017- 2018 FY going on the right track, Sol EC Ltd hosted four-2 ½ hours Sol Excellence Customer Service Training sessions for all its Customer Service Attendants (CSAs) across the network from 24th – 25th May 2017. The training was hosted at our newly refurbished Cul De Sac office. Many of the CSAs were new to the petroleum industry and were ecstatic to be part of the Sol team. Each participant was given the task of introducing someone they met for the first time and was awarded prizes at the end of the training session for remembering one thing about the individual they introduced. The main focus of the training was geared at teaching CSAs the Sol Service Steps, Sol Uniform, how customers should be treated and best safety practices on the forecourt. To close off each session participants were presented with a certificate of participation by the General Manager Mr Lawrence McNaughton. The St. Lucia team will continue to monitor via regular site visits and audits to ensure the training is absorbed and is being practiced.
Sol Bahamas is proud to announce that the Sol & Friends Scholarship/Mentorship Program (Sol & Friends) has its first graduate! On Friday, May 19, 2017 representatives from Sol and the Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute (BTVI) applauded as Brandon Bodie joined the BTVI 2017 graduating class in their commencement exercises. Keith Glinton (General Manager) was on hand at the ceremony to congratulate Brandon along with his classmates.
(l – r) Dr. Robert W. Robertson (BTVI President), Brandon Bodie, Keith Glinton (Sol GM) and Alicia Thompson (Associate VP Fund Development, BTVI)
Now into its third year of operation, the SOL & Friends Scholarship and Mentorship Program is coming into its own. The program is a collaborative effort between SPBL, local entrepreneurs and the Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute (BTVI). Thanks to Sol & Friends, the financial burden has been lifted for students such as Kwanzaa Clarke. The Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning major and Esso Oakes Field OTR employee, is now able to spend more time focusing on his studies and raising his young daughter as opposed to the gruelling hours spent working two jobs in order to afford tuition and books.
Seated (L-R) Dr. Robert W. Robertson (BTVI President), Scholarship recipients, Mrs. Alicia Thompson (Associate Vice President Fund Development), Keith Glinton (General Manager, SPBL). Also pictured (back row) Freeman Deveaux (AFD Management), Lawrence Bascom (Esso Dealer), Arnold Heastie (Esso Dealer), Wayne Francis (SPBL Operations Manager)
