VINLEC shows appreciation to retirees with tour of Leeward plants

Retirees of the State owned power company, VINLEC, will assemble today, Friday (October 16) for the 7th annual Retiree Appreciation Day. The event brings together VINLEC retirees and family members, as well as VINLEC employees.

This year’s activity will take the form of a tour to the Leeward side of the island, with stops at two of the company’s sites.{{more}} The first stop will be at the Lowmans Bay Power Plant, where the guests of honour will observe operations at the plant, including the Solar PV farm. The attendees will also be given a tour of the

refurbished Richmond Power Station. In addition, the participants will be offered free blood pressure and blood sugar checks.

The Appreciation Day is part of an ongoing Retiree Appreciation Programme, initiated by VINLEC as a demonstration of the company’s gratitude to the retirees who have contributed to the development of the company.

The programme also provides retirees with opportunities to interact at numerous other activities organized by the company, including the Family Fun Day and Awards Ceremony. Additionally, staff from the Human Resources Department visit retirees on birthdays to make presentations of gift baskets.

Previous outings included luncheons and tours to Rawacou, Bequia, Black Point and Dark View. The company anticipates that this year’s event will be successful and exciting, as it will give retirees and employees the opportunity to socialize, share knowledge and exchange ideas.