February 7, 2012: CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA:  Saint Lucia Jazz is a truly extraordinary event. Extraordinary in its longevity as this year will mark the 21^st production, Extraordinary in its variety with the long line of world renowned performers that have graced the stage over the years.

In June 2008, when Digicel was given the opportunity to partner with the Saint Lucia Tourist Board, we promised to bring a new dimension to Saint. Lucia Jazz and over the past 3 years we have fulfilled that promise.

As the Saint Lucia Tourist Board once again prepares to host and present this year’s event, we at Digicel are very elated to be a part of one of the award winning festivals in the Caribbean. It is Digicel’s intention to create the right mood and experience for the patrons to ensure that Saint Lucia Jazz is bigger and better this year.

Patrons should anticipate innovative promotions, giveaways and on-site interactive activities to complement the ambiance and enjoyment of the festival.

At Digicel we are proud and privileged to partner with the Saint Lucia Tourist Board and the people of Saint Lucia. This is why it was important to extend this alliance for another three years.

At a time when the world economic outlook seems gloomy, Digicel’s commitment to the people of St. Lucia remains strong. We are proud of the relationship that we have fostered with the community in nine short years. Clearly, Digicel recognizes that sponsorship success is directly linked to the success of the Digicel brand.  Our sponsorship of the Jazz Festival is yet another expression of our gratitude for all the support that the community has given to Digicel.

The Bigger, Better Network is once again providing an avenue for the Saint Lucia Tourist Board to market the event throughout the Caribbean.  In the coming months we will have promotions which will give persons from different islands the opportunity to experience atmosphere of St. Lucia Jazz.

Together, the Saint Lucia Tourist Board and Digicel will put on a show like no other - Saint Lucia Jazz 2012. This is the commitment of Digicel, the Bigger, Better Network!

ENDS

ABOUT DIGICEL

After ten years of operation, Digicel Group Limited has over 11 million customers across its 31 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and the Pacific. The company is renowned for delivering best value, best service and best network.

Digicel is the lead sponsor of Caribbean, Central American and Pacific sports teams, including the Special Olympics teams throughout these regions. Digicel sponsors the West Indies cricket team and is also the title sponsor of the Digicel Caribbean Cup. In the Pacific, Digicel is the proud sponsor of several national rugby teams and also sponsors the Vanuatu cricket team.

Digicel also runs a host of community-based initiatives across its markets and has set up Digicel Foundations in Jamaica, Haiti and Papua New Guinea which focus on educational, cultural and social development programmes.

In 2004, Digicel developed Digicel Rising Stars – an annual talent show to support aspiring young music artists in the Caribbean. The show has spanned the Eastern Caribbean, Haiti, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago ranking as one of the top-rated shows.

Digicel is incorporated in Bermuda and its markets comprise: Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, El Salvador, Fiji, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Nauru, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, St Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos and Vanuatu. Digicel also has coverage in St. Martin and St. Barts in the Caribbean.

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