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DIGICEL GROUP ACHIEVES 11% REVENUE GROWTH TO US$1.73 BILLION FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2009 |
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Tuesday, 09 June 2009 |
• Records total customer numbers of 7.1 million across the Caribbean and El Salvador
• 34% subscriber growth across all 31 Digicel markets worldwide
KINGSTON, JAMAICA - Monday 8th June 2009 – Digicel, the largest telecommunications operator in the Caribbean and recent entrant to the Central American market, today announced that revenues for its fiscal year ended 31 March 2009 were $1.73bn, up 11% on the previous year. Subscribers rose 9% to 7.1 million.
Digicel’s full year EBITDA margin rose to 40%, indicating the maturing of its successful rollouts in markets including El Salvador and Trinidad & Tobago - and demonstrating Digicel’s track record of profitable expansion, combining strong revenue growth with tight control of costs.
These numbers relate to Digicel Group Limited which operates in 24 markets in the Caribbean and in El Salvador.
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LIME READY FOR 2009 HURRICANE SEASON |
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Wednesday, 03 June 2009 |
Grenada – June 1, 2009 – With the official start of the hurricane season on June 1, LIME, the premier telecommunications company in the region is assuring its customers that it is fully prepared for any eventuality. Playing its part to ensure that its customers are likewise prepared, the company has announced a major awareness campaign through a combination of useful information and exciting offers
The campaign which begins on June 1, includes a detailed leaflet with important hurricane tips and guidelines which will be distributed free of cost to customers The bi-fold leaflet will also include a hurricane tracking map, the names of the 2009 hurricanes and special offers from LIME. Public Service Announcements and interviews will also form part of the education and awareness campaign during the hurricane season. |
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LIME Sponsors Petite Martinique Whitsuntide Regatta |
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Wednesday, 03 June 2009 |
 Petite Martinique was abuzz with activity last weekend as the LIME Petite Martinique Whitsuntide Regatta was staged.
There was entertainment for everyone and the organizers were pleased with the level of participation. Host island Petite Martinique led the way, having the most boats in the contest. Participation also came from neighboring islands including Carriacou, Union and Mayreau.
The boat racing was keenly contested in all of the categories from Saturday until the final races on Monday. Sunday turned out to be a day of spectacular sailing with great sportsmanship. The boats topping their various classes at the end of the day were: |
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FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK SUPPORTS REGIONAL TOURISM INDUSTRY |
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Monday, 11 May 2009 |
Bridgetown, Barbados, May 8, 2009- FirstCaribbean International Bank has shown its continued commitment to the development of the regional hospitality industry through its sponsorship of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) held this year in Bermuda.
For the fifth consecutive year, the Bank was the patron sponsor of this industry-leading Conference which brings together tourism investors from around the world seeking investment opportunities in the hospitality industry in the region.
Director of Origination, Corporate Investment Banking, Mark Young said: “Our Strategic Partnership with the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is a long term commitment to the industry which is vital to the economies of most Caribbean countries. The CHTIC patron sponsorship is one component of that Partnership and we are proud to show continued strong relationship with this industry”. |
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DIGICEL PIONEERING GREEN TECHNOLOGY |
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Thursday, 07 May 2009 |
International mobile operator employs innovative and environmentally friendly technology to provide service its customers in 31 markets across the Caribbean, Central America and South Pacific
Tuesday 5th May , 2009 – Digicel Group, the largest telecommunications provider in the Caribbean and new entrant to the Central American and South Pacific markets, is leading the way in the telecommunications industry by pioneering green technology in the supply of solar powered handsets and chargers and the use of alternative fuels to power its base stations.
“Not only are we doing our bit for the environment but our exploration and implementation of green technology is actually helping to meet our objective of connecting the unconnected and bridging the digital divide particularly in rural communities where there is no reliable source of electricity” said Colm Delves, Digicel Group CEO. “Our projects further demonstrate the commercial viability of implementing renewable energy systems on a broad scale and we are proud to be helping establish best practice for future green power”. |
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