Digicel Jamaica Co-Sponsors The National Coding in Schools Programme
Following its initial launch, Digicel Jamaica partnered with the Amber Group to co-sponsor the National Coding in Schools Programme to assist with the programme’s full roll out. The programme aims to benefit 400,000 students from grade levels one through 13, along with 15,000 teachers across Jamaica. The Coding in Schools Programme will focus on developing […]
Digicel TT Foundation Donations Assist With Court Shamrock Centre Refurbishments
Court Shamrock Centre for the Socially Displaced has completed refurbishments of its night shelter thanks to contributions from the Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Foundation. Court Shamrock Centre is a non-profit, male-only shelter that serves as home to several men in the area. The now completed refurbishments included replacement of the roof, construction of a wall, […]
Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Foundation’s EPIC Funding Donates TT$35,000 to Together WI’s ‘Spool’ Project
Together WI’s ‘Spool’ project received a TT$35,000 grant through the Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Foundation’s EPIC funding programme. The grant will also benefit Living Water Community. The EPIC grant will facilitate the purchase of two pods which includes commercial sewing equipment and essential materials needed in the garment industry.Together WI is a non-profit that is […]
Digicel Jamaica Foundation Holds Workplace Inclusivity Conference For Better Inclusion of Disabled Workers
The Digicel Jamaica Foundation’s conference on ‘Overcoming Challenges to Workplace Inclusivity’ facilitated conversations on the importance of inclusion for disabled persons in the workplace. A panel of local and international advocates led the conference alongside host Dr Terri-Karelle Reid where discussion focused on how legislation, technological developments and mindset shifts will be imperative to bridging […]
Digicel Barbados Delivers Students Access to Government eLearning Platforms through METI Partnership
Digicel Barbados’ mobile network will support online learning for over 37,000 students and teachers through a partnership with the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training (METI). Through this partnership, all levels of students and teachers will be granted free access to the government’s suite of eLearning platforms without using their data. This includes the […]
Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Foundation Highlights Accomplishments at Its 7th Annual General Meeting
The past year has presented challenges for the Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Foundation as communities across the country continue to be affected by the ongoing pandemic. In spite of these challenges, the foundation has reported a successful investment totaling TT$3.4 million in which over 21,000 people were impacted through 33 projects.With a theme of “Being […]
Digicel Business Awarded Gold Partner Status In Microsoft’s Partner Network Programme
Digicel Business is the first telecommunications provider in the English-speaking Caribbean to be awarded Gold Partner Status in Microsoft’s Partner Network Programme. As Gold Partners are among the top 1% of Microsoft Partners worldwide, this accolade displays Digicel’s calibre of technical solutions and competencies. Digicel achieved Gold Status for Azure Cloud Platform, Cloud Productivity, and […]
Digicel Jamaica Foundation Presents Special Needs Student With Laptop for Outstanding Academic Performance
Laron Williamson, a registered student with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), received a laptop to aid his next stage of education and training to become an Information Technology teacher. The laptop was presented to Williamson by Digicel Foundation CEO, Charmaine Daniels along with Jacqueline Bennet, acting Executive Director at JCPD.During the previous […]
Denis O’Brien Featured as the First Guest of EOY Ireland’s Architects of Business YouTube Series
Denis O’Brien, 1998 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™(EOY), was featured as the first guest of EOY Ireland’s Architects of Business series. The EOY Ireland programme works to build a supportive community amongst Ireland and Northern Ireland’s best entrepreneurs and business people. The new YouTube series follows the entrepreneurial journeys of EOY winners where they share […]
Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Foundation’s EPIC Programme Aids Rio Claro Community Development
Rio Claro has been able to make several improvements to its community thanks to the Digicel Trinidad and Tobago Foundation’s EPIC (Extraordinary Projects Impacting Communities) programme. The Rio Claro community received a TT$35,000 grant through a collaboration with the Rio Claro Lion’s Club, Vedant Enterprises, and the Digicel Foundation. This grant allowed for the purchase […]