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Tarrus Riley and Ocean Spray - A Royal Blend

Jamaican reggae sensation, Tarrus Riley, will be the official spokesperson for the new local advertising campaign for the Ocean Spray range of products.

PM Lauds Founders as ATL Group Celebrates 40 Years

Beginning with a small air-conditioning company, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart’s vision has translated into over 10,000 jobs for Jamaicans and peoples of the Caribbean. Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding, praised the ATL Group founder and Chairman at the 40th Anniversary celebration held yesterday evening at Hope Gardens.

Barita Portfolio Management re-brands as BPM Financial Ltd.

In the presence of the Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding, guest of honour and keynote speaker at the fifteenth anniversary celebrations of Barita Portfolio Management Ltd., BPM Financial was officially launched on April 30 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.

ECJ Honours Over 150 Persons and Organizations for Outstanding Public Service

Cabinet Secretary Dr. Carlton Davis is Among The Honourees

GSAT STUDENTS COMMENDED FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN ONLINE COACHING PROJECT RUN BY USAID-COMET & GoGSAT

Forty-five students from Grants Pen, St. Andrew, were on Wednesday afternoon awarded for their outstanding participation in an online coaching service, which prepared them for the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). They were presented with certificates, trophies and other accolades at an Awards Ceremony at the Grants Pen Community Policing Station, hosted by the Grants Pen Community Policing Consultative Committee, USAID – Community Empowerment and Transformation Project (COMET), and GoGSAT, the e-learning company.

ST. GEORGES SPORTS CLUB RECEIVES A FACE-LIFT FROM DIGICEL FOUNDATION

The St. Georges Sports Club, located in Buff Bay, Portland and home of the National Premier League football team, St. Georges, received a face-lift today from the Digicel Foundation in the form of 10 stands and fencing. The Foundation officially handed over the $5.5 million staff project, by unveiling the team’s club sign, donating items such as footballs, bags and bibs and organizing two friendly matches between the community, Digicel team members and the media.

LEE-CHIN’S AIC PARTNERS WITH C-CAM TO SUPPORT FISHERMEN

Fishermen on Jamaica’s south coast from Hellshire to Old Harbour, were overjoyed to receive equipment funded by a $10 million donation from Michael Lee-Chin’s AIC, and distributed by the grass roots organization, the Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation (C-CAM). Starting at Hellshire Beach on Friday, March 7 and continuing towards the Old Harbour Bay region at different beaches on Saturday, March 8, several fishermen were provided with fishing wire.

TRANSPORT MINISTER COMMENDS KINGSTON WHARVES ON EXPANSION PROGRAMME

Transport Minister Mike Henry has expressed satisfaction with the multi-billion dollar redevelopment project at Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL), which has ensured greater storage and berthing space at the port. He made the comments today, during a tour of KWL’s operations.

MEDIA EMBARKS ON TRIP TO NORWAY

A group of Jamaican journalists will leave this Saturday March 1 en route to Norway, Europe, to explore the everyday activities involved in Norway’s thriving seafood industry. The Norwegian Seafood Export Council (NSEC), the official marketing council for the country’s seafood industry, will host a week-long press tour as part of their efforts to educate the Jamaican media on the characteristics and quality of the saltfish that Jamaicans consume.

HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES 150 YEARS WITH DIGICEL RISING STARS

The All-Girls School Receive Free Concert

USAID’s COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION PROJECT HELPS TO PREPARE INNERCITY STUDENTS FOR GSAT

USAID - COMET Project Teams Up With GOGSAT In Preparing Students For Exams

DIGICEL FOUNDATION HANDS OVER MULTIPURPOSE COURT TO THE FIRST HILL ALL AGE SCHOOL

The students and community of Jackson Town, Trelawny received a ‘first’ today with the handing over by the Digicel Foundation of the First Hill All Age School new Multipurpose Court. The court was laid with special acrylic material, which will allow for the playing of basketball and netball with clear markings and bright colours.

DIGICEL FOUNDATION HELPS THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Jamaica Society for the Blind receives adaptive aids from the Foundation

JAMAICA GROWING MARKET FOR SEAFOOD LEADER

Jamaica remains an important and growing market for Norwegian salted fish, disclosed Svein Wara, Marketing Manager, Norwegian Seafood Export Council, at a media briefing at the Jamaica Pegasus on Tuesday.

DIGICEL LAUNCHES RISING STARS VALENTINES CONCERT COMPETITION

14 Hopeful High Schools Island-wide

DIGICEL MAKES ‘SWEET’ START TO BACCHANAL ‘08

Digicel has set the stage for some ten weeks of ‘sweet’ fetes and carnival action as Bacchanal Jamaica announced its programme for 2008 at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston this evening.

EOJ EXTENDS EXPIRATION DATE FOR VOTER ID CARDS

The Electoral Office of Jamaica is advising the public that there has been a six-month extension of the expiration date of the Voter Identification Cards.

DIGICEL GIVES AWAY $100, 000 IN ITS FIRST EVER CHAT-A-BOX COMPETITION!

Digicel, in its quest to give its customers more, had its first ever chat-a-box competition on the airwaves today. Yolanda Thomas vied with three other contestants, and after 3 hours 22 minutes, talked her way into $100, 000, winning the coveted title of chat-a-box champion.

TEACHER & PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR 2007 HAIL FROM ST. ANDREW & CLARENDON

LASCO Commits To Keeping Its Products At Affordable Prices

SANTA ON VACATION IN JAMAICA

Digicel ‘sends Santa and his helpers on vacation’ and offers massive giveaways, discounts and road shows

TEACHER & PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2007 LAUNCHED ON EVE OF WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY

LASCO & Education Ministry Commits To Rewarding Excellence In Schools

Female firefighter wins second Mercedes-Benz!

Firefighter Khalilah Wright, winner of the second Mercedes-Benz in the Drive Your Dream Summer Competition could not hide the fire of joy that was burning inside, when her number was revealed as the winning number.

Michael Lee-Chin Commends Manchester Parish Development Committee

NCB Chairman Michael Lee-Chin has commended the Manchester Parish Development Committee, chaired by Mr Jackie Minott, for their vision in conceptualizing a 20-year Plan for their Parish.

Marubeni donates to Hurricane Victims

Thursday, August 23, 2007. Hurricane victims have received assistance from Marubeni Caribbean Power Holdings Inc. through its donation to United Way of Jamaica. This afternoon, Thursday, August 23, Mr. Seiji Kawamura, Chief Operating Officer of Marubeni Caribbean Power Holdings Inc., presented a check for USD $100,000 (JMD $6.9 million equivalent) to United Way of Jamaica Chairman, Mr. Alvaro Casserly, in a ceremony held today in the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) boardroom.

HOPE GARDENS BANDSTAND RESTORATION COMPLETE

Digicel Foundation to Host Public Opening and Concert this Sunday

DIGICEL FOUNDATION DOUBLES UP FOR LABOUR DAY

Non-profit organization tackles two projects in the Cockpit Country

BIG WINNINGS FOR DIGICEL CUSTOMERS IN EXCITING GAME SHOW

Top winner reaps rich rewards of over $300,000 in fourth week of Digicel Fame & Fortune

Michael Lee-Chin among speakers and awardees at World Diversity Leadership Symposium

United Nations Global Compact to Host 3rd Summit in New York in June

DIGICEL LAUNCHES CDMA ROAMING IN THE CARIBBEAN

Leading Pan-Caribbean Operator Becomes First in Region to Offer GSM and CDMA Roaming Capability

DIGICEL INTERNATIONAL MATCHES ANNOUNCED

Digicel supports series of international friendly matches to promote regional football development

NEW LASCO/JCF POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR HAILS FROM THE SPECIAL ANTI-CRIME TASK FORCE

The LASCO/JCF Police Officer of the Year for 2006-2007 is Sergeant Linroy Edwards from the Special Anti-crime Task Force.

DIGICEL “RISING STARS” TO MAKE PUBLIC APPEARANCES

“Stars” to promote “Lovers’ CD” during weekend store visits

Digicel Boosts Heritage Book Supplies of Jamaica Library Service

 

Oversized Families Make Parenting Much Harder

 

Lasco Ahead in Market Research Survey

 

Launch of New Look LASCO/JCF Police Officer of the Year Programme

 

New Spray Booth at Toyota Jamaica Supplied By Deryck A. Gibson

 

Digicel CaribFLEX Now Available in the United States

 

22 Technicians Receive Specialist Training at Deyrck A. Gibson/Imaje Workshops