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26th
August 2010
Digicel’s
Big Brother Big Sister Gives 30 Scholarships
(Photo)
Digicel team with their student "little"
sisters, part of the Big Brothers Big Sister
programme.
On
Wednesday August 25th, Digicel presented scholarships
to thirty students across the island and promised
the continuation of the Digicel’s Big
Brother, Big Sister mentoring programme for
the next school year. In attendance were a proud
Digicel team, alongside their mentees, as well
as parents and Ministry of Education officials.
As a committed and dedicated corporate citizen
the Bigger, Better Network continued to show
its support for education and development amongst
St Lucian youth. Digicel presented thirty less
fortunate students with a financial scholarship
for the academic year 2010 to 2011 to assist
with books, uniforms and other educational costs.
This scholarship programme has been dubbed as
a unique one, where these thirty students will
also be a part of the Digicel Big Brother, Big
Sister mentoring programme which was launched
in 2009 with the blessing of the Minister of
Education Hon. Arsene James and the support
from the Ministry of Education.
Digicel’s endorsee and outstanding West
Indies cricketer, Darren Sammy was also present
to be a part of this wonderful venture. He was
very excited to meet the kids and gave them
tips for personal excellence. He also gave the
kids a wonderful treat by signing their exercise
books as a memento from this special day. |
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And this was not the only
treat for the kids (and their parents). Papa
Vader made a memorable appearance, delighting
the gathering with a special rendition of
his crowning hit, Stay In Your Section, which
he dedicated to the children. Papa Vader sang
and encouraged the students to stay in class,
and Darren Sammy, who spoke before him, also
encouraged them to do just that!
According to Digicel’s General Manager
Geraldine Pitt, “Digicel is committed
to supporting this important educational sponsorship
which gives students a fair opportunity to
be educated. It will also encompass positive
professional mentoring from Digicel’s
management and staff. This significant contribution
is in keeping with our continued efforts to
assist the youth as we recognize their value
to the future of St. Lucia.”
Digicel, the Bigger Better Network for the
past four years in collaboration with the
Ministry of Education has created a scholarship
fund for St. Lucian Secondary students. Since
the inception of this initiative, to date
Digicel has contributed in excess of $150,000
US dollars in scholarship funding.
Digicel’s Big Brother, Big Sister initiative
is the first of its kind and Digicel welcomes
every opportunity to assist our youths in
their journey to become successful citizens
of St. Lucia. The youth are our most valuable
resource and to them Digicel says, “To
the youth of St. Lucia we say… You Matter
to us!”
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