Digicel Jamaica Announces Partnership with HEART/NSTA Trust to Usher In a New Era of Digital Skills
Digicel Jamaica and HEART/ NSTA Trust have entered a partnership to collaborate on improving the digital competencies of the Jamaican workforce. Digicel is Jamaica’s primary telecommunications provider and HEART/ NSTA Trust serves as the nation’s leading provider of technical vocational education and training. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining this partnership marks the beginning of […]
Digicel Announces Sale of Pacific Assets to Australian Telecom Company Telstra
Digicel has made the decision to sell its Pacific assets to Australian telecommunications company, Telstra. The Australian government has contributed to the sale as well to provide telecommunication support throughout Pacific island countries.Digicel Chairman and founder, Denis O’Brien, discussed the sale on CNBC’s Worldwide Exchange programme. This deal comes as an opportunity for both Telstra […]
Digicel Foundation Partners With Local NGOs to Provide Groceries to 1,000 Families
To provide relief to communities in Trinidad and Tobago, the Digicel Foundation has partnered with ten local NGOs to provide grocery vouchers to 1,000 families. Some of the NGOs Digicel partnered with include LoveUntil Foundation, TT Red Cross Society, Tobago Youth Council, Care Helpers Organisation, and Hopeful Handbags.Digicel Foundation named the partnership between the local […]
Digicel Fiji Donates Medical Supplies to National Disaster Management Office to Aid in Fight Against COVID
Digicel Fiji Donates Medical Supplies to National Disaster Management Office to Aid in Fight Against COVID Active COVID numbers continue to rise in Fiji. To aid in the effort of stopping the spread of the virus, Digicel has donated 10,000 surgical masks and thermal temperature guns to the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) community outreach […]
Digicel PNG Foundation and IEA College of TAFE Partner to Launch Pilot Programme in Early Childhood Teacher Education
Digicel PNG Foundation and IEA College of TAFE Partner to Launch Pilot Programme in Early Childhood Teacher Education Early learning opportunities for young children are limited in Papua New Guinea, with only 63.4 percent of boys and 56.5 percent of girls attending primary school. When children are able to start school, they often need to […]
Special Olympics Jamaica Sports Facility To Be Refurbished Thanks to Digicel Foundation
Special Olympics Jamaica Sports Facility To Be Refurbished Thanks to Digicel Foundation Founded in 1978, the Special Olympics Jamaica has over 4,000 registered athletes and unified partners. The organisation’s core mission is to provide year-round training and competition to youth and adult athletes with intellectual disabilities. Unfortunately, deterioration at the main sports facility in Jamaica […]
The Digicel Foundation Donates Medical Supplies to Support Jamaican Vaccination Centres
The Digicel Foundation has donated approximately J$2 million in medical supplies to vaccination centres across Jamaica to support the national vaccination plan. Digicel made the donations as a part of a mobilisation effort facilitated by the Private Sector Vaccine Initiative (PSVI) and supported by Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness. The items donated include a […]
The Digicel Foundation Begins Handing Out 20 for 20 Grants
In celebration of 20 years of doing business, Digicel Jamaica partnered with Digicel Foundation to provide 20 grants to community-based projects across the island nation. The grants are valued at J$650,000 each, and organizations could apply through their local Digicel dealer stores. The grant recipients were selected by Digicel dealer partners in conjunction with community […]
The Digicel Foundation Provides Upgrades to the Pringle Home for Children
Child homelessness and poverty is a dire issue in Jamaica. According to UNICEF, one in four children in Jamaica live in poverty, and 73,000 children on the island are orphans who have lost either one or both of their parents. Due to these unstable living conditions, children are more vulnerable to exploitation, health issues, and […]
The Digicel Foundation Supports Autistic Society of Trinidad and Tobago
Across the globe, lives have been disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While disruptions in routine can be difficult for everyone, they can be especially difficult for those with autism spectrum disorders. According to research, persons with autism spectrum disorders thrive on routine. To make the adjustment to the unpredictable pandemic lifestyle more comfortable for […]