Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding (right) shares a joke with Digicel Jamaica CEO Mark Linehan and Digicel Business Corporate Relations Manager Trisha Thompson. The occasion was the opening night of the Jamaica Product Exchange in Montego Bay, May 13.

DIGICEL REWARDS CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR LOYALTY

Kingston, Jamaica – May 28, 2009: Digicel Jamaica, the Caribbean’s fastest growing network, will reward its customers with free call credit each month, with its new Air Time Loyalty programme. The Loyalty Redemption Programme, which will become effective May 29, rewards customers for using their Digicel phones by giving them even more talk time free, each month.

Digicel prepaid customers will earn 1 loyalty point each time they make a $100 credit top up on their Digicel phone while postpaid customers will earn points daily, based on their call usage and subscription fee. Most pre and postpaid Digicel customers already have loyalty points in their accounts, and once they have amassed 100 points, they can redeem them by dialing *131*value requested # SND i.e. *131*100# SND. 1 point equals J$3 and customers will be credited with a one-time redemption of J$100 per month.

“Digicel continues to develop products and services that offer value for money to our customers,” says Head of Marketing Wayne Miller. “Digicel Airtime Loyalty Redemption has been introduced so that customers who do not wish to purchase a new phone may still be rewarded for their loyalty with free call credit”.

Customers can check the number of loyalty points they have earned by texting the word ‘points’ to the service number 444-2402. They can also continue to redeem loyalty points for discounts on phone purchases. Airtime can be redeemed once per month and the credit received is valid for 30 days.

DIGICEL DONATES $3 MILLION TO MUSTARD SEED

Digicel Jamaica CEO, Mark Linehan has his hands full, not only heading the fastest growing mobile network in the Caribbean, but also with the children of Mustard Seed Basic School. Linehan presented $3 million to Mustard Seed Communities (MSC) as well as toys and clothes for the kids during a visit to MSC headquarters on Wednesday, May 20.

Kingston, Jamaica – May 20, 2009: Mobile operator Digicel has donated $3 million to Mustard Seed Communities (MSC) to assist in the restoration of Martha’s House, a home for abandoned children afflicted with HIV/AIDS, which was severely damaged by fire last month. Digicel Jamaica CEO, Mark Linehan made the cheque presentation to Father Gregory Ramkisoon, MSC Founder, during a tour of the MSC headquarters on Wednesday, May 20.

“Digicel has a long history of supporting the Mustard Seed Community,” said Linehan. “And we’re pleased to be in a position, yet again, to assist them, especially now, in their hour of need. Our contribution will assist in rebuilding Martha's House so that once again it can become home to the children who once lived here.“ Last month, Digicel employees donated food supplies and toiletries for the displaced children, as part of a wider effort to bring some normalcy back to their lives.

Father Gregory Ramkisoon, Founder of the Mustard Seed Communities, expressed gratitude for the support. “Mustard Seed Communities is very thankful to Digicel for its generosity” he commented. “They were on hand to offer assistance immediately after the disaster, with food, clothing and comfort for the children, and they continue to support us now as we prepare to rebuild.”

Also present were Digicel employees who once again donated toys, clothes and toiletries to the children.

The damage to the home and its contents –which were uninsured, is estimated at JA $18,500,000.00 Persons are encourage to donate online at http://www.mustardseed.com/ or directly to Mustard Seed Community Jamaica office at: 1 Mahoe Drive, Kingston 11,or call their office at 876-923-6488 or 923-2165.

DIGICEL SPONSORS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW 2009 - Bigger, better network takes the ‘E-Show’ by Storm

Kingston, Jamaica –Friday, May 15: The Digicel Consumer Electronics Show (DCES) will be held on May 16 and 17 at the Hilton Kingston. This year, Digicel, Jamaica’s fastest growing mobile operator plans to 'take the e-show by Storm', showcasing the Blackberry smartphone. The Storm is the newest Blackberry smartphone, featuring the latest technology and innovation and incorporates the world's first ‘clickable’ touch-screen with advanced multimedia capabilities to deliver entertainment, information and communications at your fingertips. Patrons at the Digicel Consumer Electronics Show will have the opportunity to win a Storm on each day of the event.

Since its inception eight years ago, the Show has become the largest electronics event in the Caribbean and once again, it will pair thousands of ‘techies’ and potential buyers, with leading electronics distributors and dealers and the hottest and most exciting technological products.

Jamaica has made vast improvements in communication and technological development since the late 1990’s. We have also seen where technology and communication has made significant contributions to the Jamaica’s infrastructure, investment attractiveness and job creation and ultimately where it has helped to facilitate national growth. . The Digicel Consumer Electronics Show will introduce new products spanning a number of industries and will provide patrons with the opportunity to view major trends defining the future of the consumer technology industry through 2009 and into the future.

“Bringing cutting edge technology to the market is something Digicel has always prided itself on,” says Tahnida Nunes, Digicel Special Projects Manager. “ We were first to the market with many initiatives like prepaid roaming, GPRS and wireless broadband access just to name a few, and our sponsorship of the DCES is another way of ensuring that Jamaicans have access to the best technology.”

Digicel will also provide WIMAX for the entire event, so patrons will be able to browse the internet as they make their way around the venue. In their usual bigger better style, Digicel will also be giving away an mp4 player with every phone purchased at the show. Patrons have even more to look forward to, as Digicel Rising Stars Cameal Davis and Khalil will be on hand with reggae artist Chino and host Kiki, to provide fun filled family entertainment.

“The Show will host as many as 50 booths,” continued Nunes, “featuring everything from Computers and Car Audio to Business Products and Home Appliances. Each year, the relationship between technology, content and the entertainment and media industries grows stronger as new platforms are introduced, providing consumers with greater access to information and entertainment," said Nunes. "The 2009 Consumer Electronic Show is a must attend event for everyone interested in new technologies and information”.

TOP DIGICEL PREMIER LEAGUE U16 PLAYERS TO PLAY U16 NATIONAL TEAM

Kingston, Jamaica –Thursday, May 7: Jamaica’s Top Digicel Premier League (DPL) under sixteen players are set to play their National counterparts at 3 pm today, May 7 at Waterhouse Mini Football Stadium. The much-anticipated match will conclude the two day Digicel Kick Start Clinics, which began on Wednesday, May 6 at the Stadium.

John Barnes, who signed on for the second year as coach of the Clinics, is more than optimistic about Digicel’s youth football development programme. “Last year’s clinics were a huge success,” he commented. “This year, we again have the top players from all the local clubs undergoing training. The boys are very talented and very dedicated,” he continued, “and we’re looking forward to a competitive and exciting game on Thursday.”

The U-16 DPL players hail from the sporting clubs
· Reno
· Tivoli
· St. Georges
· Meadhaven
· Boy’s Town
· Rivoli Gardens

The team includes David Mckenzie, Jason Bough, Colin Nosworthy, Alex Daley, Marvin Wright, Clevon McPherson, Kavase Broomfield, Kyle Scott, Kevin Blackwood, Hugh Evans, Andre Gayle, Tevin Haynes, Odaine Clarke, Nickoy Edwards, Neiko Williams, Anthony Greenland, Javier James, Chinal Daley, Andre Lewis, Gayton Macky, Sadeki Street and Coornel Mcken.

Half Way Tree fruit vendor Junior Campbell, makes a donation to (l-r) Special Olympics Executive Director Lorna Brown Bell, Special Olympian Nicholas McBean and Digicel Sports Sponsorship Manager Paula Pinnock-McLeod at the start of the Jamaica Constabulary Force Annual Torch Run on Thursday, May 14. Digicel is a major sponsor of the torch run, which this year aims to raise $2 million for the National Special Olympic Team.

Honourable Olivia Grange Minister of Information, Culture, Youth, and Sports makes a point to Mystic Mountain Co-owner and Managing Director, Mike Drakulich, Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser and Digicel Jamaica CEO Mark Linehan, as they admire storyboards and photos featuring Jamaica’s Olympians and other athletes. The occasion was the Dedication of the Athletics Pavilion & Unveiling of the Beijing 2008 Exhibit at Mystic Mountain in St. Ann on Sunday, May 3