Digicel continues its commitment to Teen Pageant
~~Adz:Left~~Tuesday, November 27, 2007 – BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS: Digicel, the fastest growing mobile telecommunications provider in the Caribbean, today announced its’ continuation of a two year sponsorship agreement with The Digicel Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant’.
The pageant will be celebrating its 28th anniversary this year and will feature thirteen (13) countries participating from: Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Bermuda, Tortola, Cuba, Curacao, Grenada, Guyana, St Lucia St Vincent & the Grenadines, St Vincent Trinidad & Tobago United States Virgin Islands and host country St Kitts-Nevis.
“The principal objective of this pageant is to showcase Caribbean Culture and promote regional integration among Caribbean youth, while communicating meaningful social and educational issues through the performing arts.” commented Antonio Maynard – Chairman of the Pageant
Richard Stanton – Country Manager, Digicel St. Kitts & Nevis says, “Digicel is delighted to be associated once again with this prestigious pageant. The 2007/8 pageant is in its’ 28th year and is truly a testament to the commitment of the organization. We are also grateful to be a part of such a prestigious event that has showcased talent from some many different regions for so many years.”
‘Digicel applauds this initiative as a means of cultivating creative expression among the youth as it reinforces the vast talent that is emerging throughout the Caribbean.’ Stanton continued.
Digicel also announced that as part of the event, it has confirmed a special appearance of the 2007 Digicel Rising Star Finalist – Daina Barnes of Antigua as the featured performer for the pageant.
Andrea Liburd – Marketing Executive – Digicel, St. Kitts, Nevis says, ‘having our brand linked by name to this event is a testimony to the trust and faith we have in the organizers of the pageant we look forward to the Digicel Haynes Smith Miss. Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant being the most exciting event for the carnival season’
About Digicel
Since its launch in 2001, Digicel has become the fastest growing wireless telecommunications operator in the Caribbean. In five years, Digicel has become renowned for competitive rates, unbeatable coverage, superior customer care, a wide variety of products and services, and state-of-the-art handsets. It is the largest GSM operator in the region.
By offering innovative wireless services and community support, Digicel has become a leading brand in the Caribbean and has placed the region at the cutting edge of wireless communications.
Digicel is incorporated in Bermuda and has operations in 22 markets, including Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, Curaçao, The Cayman Islands, Dominica, El Salvador, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago & Turks & Caicos. Digicel also has a license in Guatemala and coverage in St. Martin and St. Barths with further significant growth expected.
The company is the lead sponsor of Caribbean sports teams including the West Indies Cricket Team, Special Olympics teams across the Caribbean and is title sponsor of the Digicel Caribbean Cup, the region’s premier football tournament which involves 25 Caribbean countries and is an important qualifier towards the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
