Sargeant’s sunbeam lighting the way forward

Sn amenity such as electricity can sometimes be taken for granted because it is usually consistently provided. But the ongoing situation of homes and businesses without electricity as a result of the recent passage of Hurricane Elsa demonstrates just how critical a commodity that power source is. One entrepreneur who appreciates the importance of all things electrical is Tahir Sargeant.

He is the founder of Sunbeam Electrical Charge and Networking, a company which he started in 2019. Sargeant is a former student of the Princess Margaret Secondary School and said he was able to have an internship in electrical work in 1998. Since his initial internship he worked abroad but decided when he returned home that he would study for his electrical licence and since then he has been vying to pursue his electrical business.

“I received my electrical licence in April 2016. Since then, I have been contracted to work on two hotels. These days my company is contracted to primarily work on wiring houses from scratch or conducting needed maintenance work,” he said.
Sargeant said that after he was laid off from his job, he decided to further his qualification as an electrician to better his business.

“I took evening classes at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic where I decided to continue to study and advance myself in the electrical field while obtaining the Diploma in Electrical Installation. I found work as a full-time electrician in the construction industry from 2009 until 2017. Upon getting my licence I sought to learn the electrical codes and regulations,” he said.

The qualified electrician said that since beginning his business it was impacted by the onset of COVID-19 but despite that he persevered with the plans he had for his business.

“I had a fabulous start in 2019, especially in the area that I did as I finished work at a newly opened south coast hotel. I had other work that I was doing as well. In 2020, it was a fairly good first part of the year.

But mid-March I felt the effects of COVID-19 as I could not work, and I had to use my savings.

When the country opened back up, hardware stores could not open so persons could not purchase the necessary materials so I could work.
Another challenge I faced was when persons were laid off it trickled down to me – the tradesman, as their salary was what would have paid me,” he said.

Adding that he loves his profession, he noted that he is able to enjoy the earnings from his business.
“When you are working for yourself and you use your earnings wisely you can see the benefit from working for yourself,” he said.

The businessman said following the aftermath of Hurricane Elsa he is offering a discount on his electrical services to help the citizens of Barbados rebuild after the storm hit the island on July 2.

“I know that Tropical Storm Elsa has affected many persons so for the month of July and August I am willing to offer a discount to anyone that wants to have electrical services done. Interested persons can contact me at 825-4017.”
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