Digicel Cayman Supports Tiger’s FC Strive for Success

Tiger’s FC Gets a Boost with Digicel Sponsorship

George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – October 6, 2008:   Local football club Tiger’s FC recently got a major boost with contributions made by the Bigger, Better Network – Digicel.

The Bigger Network that gives Better Value has continued its investment in the sport of football through a significant donation of gears for the players of Tiger’s FC.  Mr. Walter Hernandez, President of Tigers FC, recently received the gears including football apparel and balls, on behalf of the club.

“Digicel is committed to social development.  Football is a passion of our youth and Digicel is committed to the development of Caribbean youth.  We are delighted to support Tiger’s FC as the club creates opportunities for local youth development,” said Mrs. Casandra Harris, Head of Marketing for Digicel Cayman.

Tigers Football Club was founded in 2003 and has embarked on developing football as a leisure alternative and placing young people in the work force through partnerships with sponsors and their network circle. The club has hosted the Honduras Under-23 National Football Team in an exhibition match against Cayman National Under-23 team.  Tiger’s FC motto is “Sacrifice – Success”.
“We are very grateful and appreciative that Digicel has embarked on this great partnership with Tigers Football Club. Their contribution will allow us to drive our program forward and play a critical part in the success of our club throughout the upcoming season,” said Mr. Walter Hernandez, President of Tigers Football Club.

For further information on Digicel’s involvement in the game of football, visit www.digicelfootball.com.

Digicel launched in the Cayman Islands on March 3rd, 2004, after acquiring a licence to operate in September 2003. The Cayman operation has grown to include 11 dealer stores and over 50 employees.

With investments exceeding US$25 million in the Cayman Islands, Digicel Cayman has been responsible for introducing strong competition into the market and driving mobile penetration through superior services, reliable coverage and high value offerings.  The company also offers a wide range of handsets at affordable prices and was the first to bring innovative products and services to the Cayman Islands such as rollover minutes, prepaid roaming, closed user groups, WiMax technology, and ECAY text directory service.

ABOUT DIGICEL GROUP
Since its launch in 2001, Digicel has become the largest wireless telecommunications operator in the Caribbean with more than six million customers.  After seven years, Digicel is renowned for competitive rates, unbeatable coverage, superior customer care, a wide variety of products and services and state-of-the-art handsets. By offering innovative wireless services and community support, Digicel has become a leading brand in the Caribbean and has placed the region at the cutting-edge of wireless communications.

Digicel is incorporated in Bermuda and has operations in 23 markets, including Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, Curacao, the Cayman Islands, Dominica, El Salvador, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, St Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and Turks & Caicos. With new launches planned for the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Honduras and Panama, Digicel expects to be in 26 markets in the next 12 months.  The Caribbean company also has coverage in St. Martin and St. Barths.

Digicel is the lead sponsor of Caribbean sports teams including the West Indies Cricket Team and Special Olympics teams and is title sponsor of the Digicel Caribbean Football Union Cup and the Copa De Naciones, the Caribbean and Central American qualifiers to the CONCACAF Gold Cup. 

Visit www.digicelgroup.com  for more information on Digicel