Basseterre, St. Kitts – Tuesday, August 9, 2016: Caribbean Lottery is determined to positively change the lives of the members of our society beyond individual winnings through their numerous games. The company’s philanthropic efforts are widespread, ranging from donations for the implementation of a solar lit bus shed on the island and supplementing educational needs, particularly those of our youth. In fulfilling its social responsibility, Caribbean Lottery selects projects with the greatest need or impact to the community and has dedicated time and treasure to ensure that these areas are adequately supported.
Among the concerns of the lottery company is the safety and management of road traffic, especially for users of public transportation. The company’s participation in Adopt a Stop St. Kitts and Nevis is the company’s attempt to create safe, environmentally friendly bus shelters that cater to the needs of individuals while indirectly assisting with the constant flow of traffic. With over twenty shelters already constructed, the solar panel bus shelters have successfully protected public transportation users from harmful weather conditions while providing lighting at night. The location and features of the bus shelters have also resulted in commuters remaining in their designated areas rather than impede traffic.
Beyond this, Caribbean Lottery has also sought to fulfil its mandate to assist in the development of the country by encouraging economic activity and promoting tourism. The company was a recent sponsor of the St. Kitts Music Festival which was held from June 23-25, 2016. In keeping with the objective of the festival, Caribbean Lottery recognized that this event created an avenue to promote the cultural and musical tradition of the island while encouraging tourism during the low season. The company’s sponsorship of the event sought to ensure not only its sustainability but also the development of this summer experience.
Caribbean Lottery has also taken special interest in supporting society’s most vulnerable, our youth. Two years ago, the company opened an After School Advantage Centre at St. Christopher Children’s Home while giving them support in additional areas. The centre is a fully equipped computer lab which is continually maintained by staff volunteers on a monthly basis. Further, Caribbean Lottery has also sought to ensure that the children at the home have the required tools to sustain their educational needs by providing EC$3000 to purchase school books for the 2015-16 academic year.
Further, Caribbean Lottery’s commitment to nation building has also been demonstrated in their sponsorship of the Junior Achievement programme, operated locally by the St. Kitts Chamber of Commerce. The Junior Achievement programme is a worldwide non-profit programme which seeks to empower young people by educating them about the value of free enterprise, business and economics. Caribbean Lottery donated EC$5,000 to the organization which facilitated the participation of over 650 primary and secondary school students in the programme last year.
Jacqueline James, Corporate Counsel and Senior Manager with Caribbean Lottery™ parent company’s Antilles business unit, spoke to Caribbean Lottery’s outreach activities: “It is very important for IGT through our subsidiaries to contribute in a meaningful way to the communities in which we operate.”
She continued: “Culture and youth are two vital aspects of the society in St. Kitts and we are pleased that we are able to partner with stakeholders to empower the youth and support the vibrant culture in St. Kitts.”
About Caribbean Lottery:
Caribbean Lottery is a trade name registered and used by Caribbean Lottery Services, Inc. and affiliates that are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Providence, Rhode Island-based IGT. Caribbean Lottery™ is the trade name and brand of the lottery games and services offered by the Government authorized provider of Lottery services in St. Kitts and Nevis and in numerous other islands throughout the Caribbean.
The company provides a full suite of services including: game, product and technology development; retail point of sale solutions; communications channels; hardware, software, data storage and data center operations; financial transactional records in line with industry and worldwide best practices; retailer management and sales and marketing support.
The Caribbean Lottery™ is the only multi-currency, multi-national lottery in existence in the world today. Players are offered an exciting array of products in the Lotto category (Powerball, Mega Millions, Super Lotto, Lucky Pick), Daily Numbers category (Pick 3, Pick 4), Social Space category (Caribbean Keno) and Scratch Ticket category. The mission of the Caribbean Lottery is to raise money for the good causes allocated by the government as beneficiaries of the lottery and to do so in a responsible manner. For more information, please visit www.thecaribbeanlottery.com.
About IGT:
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We enable players to experience their favourite games across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has over 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com
About The IGT After School Advantage Program:
Since 2011, IGT and its subsidiaries have opened and upgraded more than 30 After School Advantage locations in the English-speaking Caribbean. In Jamaica, there are 12 IGT After School Advantage centers. IGT in Trinidad & Tobago has made 24 donations in computer equipment, educational software, building refurbishment and employee volunteer hours to open new or upgrade existing After School Advantage centers. Caribbean Lottery and IGT have equipped one After School Advantage center in each of these locations; St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Kitts and Barbados, and there are two After School Advantage centers in Antigua.
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