The Dachin Group of Companies

6 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 9, ISSUE 6 we want to possibly look at moving into other countries like Guyana to establish the security company in the future. In Trinidad, we have a very large portfolio and a very good service, which I’m really proud of.” “D&K Investments is an online lottery, which I started in this country back in 1992. The Ministry of Finance gave me the green light to try to develop it and I had a consultancy contract. To this day, it’s one of the most successful government-owned agencies in Trinidad and I’m probably their largest single agent in the country. I receive a percentage on my sales. I’ve always loved gaming because I’m involved in horse racing in a big way. That’s my hobby and I even have a stable near Toronto in Canada.” BVC: Are you seeing a lot of positive momentum right now? Chin: “It’s still a very challenging time, despite the fact that restrictions have been relaxed. Trying to consolidate and bring our businesses back to where they are viable is going to be the challenge for the next six months. A lot of negotiating and discussions with landlords and suppliers and the banks, all that has been going on for awhile. But it’s good to know that we are seeing light at the end of the tunnel. The cinemas and restaurants are seeing a perk-up, which is nice, and of course the best is yet to come if things continue along this line. “This year we’re basically looking to consolidate and get our companies back on track. We hire who we need to rehire but manage to make sure our expenses are not what they used to be. In a way, COVID taught us to be mean and lean and we learned a lot about having to adjust to new types of businesses like frozen foods, and our call-out service, and how we were able to restructure. We have really put our finances and our governance of all the companies on a different footing.” BVC: Looking ahead, what fun things are on the THE DACHIN GROUP OF COMPANI ES Rizzoli’s