Milestones

As we reflect on the last 75 years, there are certain moments that stand out. These milestones remind us of where we have come from and all that we’ve achieved along the way.

1947

1972

1979

1980

1987

1988

1989

1991

2002

2005

2021

Let’s relive
the memories:

March 27, 1947

The Red House and Neighbouring Department Credit Union Co-operative Society Limited (RHAND) was registered under the Credit Union Societies Ordinance.

1972

RHAND occupied an office space at 30A St. Vincent Street, Port of Spain with three members of staff each doing a bit of everything.

1979

RHAND moved to Charlotte Street, Port of Spain due to a doubled workload and government acquisition of the St. Vincent Street office. This too was a short move as a few years later the East Dry River overflowed its bank and the office sustained significant damage.

1979

1980

RHAND purchased its own property at 61 Abercromby Street. To this date RHAND’s Head office could be found at 57-61 Abercromby Street, Port of Spain.

1987

To mark its 40th Anniversary in 1987 RHAND; always an advocate for education, chose to award a scholarship to the child of a member.

1987

1988

RHAND member, Anselm de Coteau, pioneered the Membership Skills Development Programme (MSDP). The programme aimed to “develop members’ skills through selected programmes and courses and so provide members with an enhanced skill base”.

1989

The Education Committee formed RHAND’s Retirees’ Group which organises RHAND’s Retirees’ Christmas Dinner/Dance and Retirees’ All-Inclusive Carnival Fete. This body is more of a social network within RHAND where persons who are retired are able to maintain close ties with each other.

1989

1991

At a meeting in 1991 RHAND took a big step in contributing to the development of the country’s youth by deciding to award scholarships to children of its members. It had initially approved the grant of 10 scholarships at $500.00 each for five years based on results of the 1991 Common Entrance Examinations. (Five of which are based on need) Presently referred to as S.E.A. Awards.