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Photos/Video: Digicel Jumpstart Clinic Launches
[Updated with video] The second annual Digicel Jumpstart clinic got underway at The Berkley Institute this morning [August 26]. The Digicel Jumpstart clinic is a youth sports initiative that takes place in select countries across the Caribbean and Bermuda, with Bermuda hosting the first one of 2016. The clinics give young basketballers, aged 14 to 16,... Read more of this article
Free NBA Jumpstart Basketball Clinic To Be Held
On August 26th, Digicel will be hosting the 2016 NBA Jumpstart Programme. It’s the second year Digicel Bermuda has participated in the NBA Jumpstart Programme, and as in 2015 they are partnering with the BBYF. The three day clinic — which is free — is open to registration for boys and girls aged between 14 and 16. Registered players... Read more of this article
Digicel/BTC Sponsor Erica Hawley, Rockal Evans
Digicel Business & BTC are continuing their support of youth sports by becoming the official Telecomms partner for youth triathlete Erica Hawley and youth sailor Rockal Evans. Erica, who has been competing in triathlons since she was 8 years old, first gained local and international recognition in 2014 when she represented Bermuda at the Youth Olympic... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Student App Developer Winners
The winners of the Digicel Business & BTC Saltus App Development competition have been announced, with Ellie Dunleavy being named as the overall winner. Additional winners included Ryan Topple and William Welden in second and third place, respectively, as well as Emma Mayer, Maya Malpas, Willian Welch, and Isabella Murdoch. The competition, which... Read more of this article
Digicel & BTC’s Women In Leadership Program
Digicel and BTC have launched the 2016 edition of their female staff training program, Women in Leadership Learning Power [WILL Power], which upskills female employees for leadership roles across the organisation. WILL Power is delivered in three phases; a leadership development workshop, executive coaching and an internal mentoring program. The leadership... Read more of this article
Digicel Announces Sponsorship Of Intense Band
Continuing their support of Bermudian music, Digicel have announced their sponsorship of Intense, Bermuda’s premier carnival experience. Led by DJ Rusty G Intense is the official band for TeamSoca.com and Vibe FM, and is one of eight bands participating in the Heroes Weekend Parade of the Bands on June 18th. He will be joined by local Soca artists... Read more of this article
Digicel Business Sponsor Sailor Ceci Wollman
Digicel Business have broadened their sponsorship of young Bermudian athletes by becoming the official telecoms partner for Ceci Wollmann – who is set to represent Bermuda at the 2016 Olympic Games. In January, Ms Wollmann became the first Bermudian to qualify for the Rio Olympics after she secured the required time at the Sailing World Cup in... Read more of this article
Island Companies Ready To Launch 4G LTE
Both CellOne and Digicel are preparing to launch their 4G LTE networks to island customers, with CellOne set to roll the service out, and Digicel saying that “a full LTE announcement will be forthcoming” regarding their roll-out of a 4G LTE network. A CellOne spokesperson said, “CellOne is the first wireless company to launch 4G LTE... Read more of this article
Govt Raise Cell Phone Fees From $7.35 To $9.50
Following the Government’s increase of the Cellular Telephone Fee from $7.35 to $9.50 per month, Digicel is “obliged to collect from its customers on behalf of the Government,” with the fee to be charged on April 6 and May 1 for prepaid and postpaid Digicel customers, respectively. The company said, “On the 31st March 2016 the Government... Read more of this article
Digicel Renews Micah Franklin Sponsorship
Digicel today announced the extension of its partnership with squash player Micah Franklin, who they have sponsored since 2011. Following on from his success at the Digicel Bermuda National Squash Championships, where he won the Men’s Final, the 23 year old Bermudian international put pen to paper on a new extension with the telecommunications provider. Last... Read more of this article
Digicel & BTC Sponsor Youth Athlete Tyler Smith
Digicel and BTC have announced their sponsorship of local youth athlete Tyler Smith, with the 17-year-old triathlete joining other elite Bermudian athletes supported by the companies, including swimmer Roy-Allan Burch, cyclist Dominique Mayho, and squash player Micah Franklin. Mr. Smith, who has been competing locally for five years, achieved junior... Read more of this article
Digicel, BTC Support Haitian Child Dental Project
Digicel and BTC today [Feb 18] announced their support for the Bermuda and Haitian registered charity founded by Bermudian Phillip Rego in 2008, Feed My Lamb Ministry. Digicel and BTC donated $4,000 to the charity’s initiative to establish a dental health clinic for orphans in Haiti. The funds will be used to transport essential equipment to the... Read more of this article
