Wednesday 14^th January, 2009:  Digicel, the fastest growing mobile company in the Pacific, has donated FJD$50,000 to the Fiji Red Cross to support the relief effort following the severe flooding in the western region.

Since the start of the flooding, the Red Cross has been providing support to the victims of the recent weather by distributing essential items such as water containers, dry clothing, and food packs to the evacuation centres.  This contribution from Digicel will be used to purchase further supplies and equipment to help secure continued efforts to supply essential items and provisions to the worst affected areas.

Red Cross Director General, Alison Cupit said “On behalf of the Red Cross and the many families who will be assisted by this generous donation, we thank Digicel for this gesture. This aid will give families some comfort during this distressing time and will help to ensure that the Red Cross can continue to provide essential support to those families”.

Digicel Fiji CEO, John Delves said: “We are committed to working with the Red Cross to support them in carrying out essential work in the affected regions. Above and beyond our role in keeping friends and family connected, we are committed to helping people get back on their feet.  We at Digicel are prepared to assist in whatever way we can help in the rebuilding efforts over the coming weeks.’’

In addition, Digicel is offering free credit to the value of FJD$5million to all customers to help them keep in touch with their family and friends during this time. Digicel is also donating 1,000 phones and free credit to the evacuation centres in the Western region.

For more information on Digicel Fiji , please visit www.digicelfiji.com or call 123 from a mobile phone or 0800 672 3444 from a landline to speak to our dedicated customer care team.

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ABOUT DIGICEL PACIFIC

Since its launch in the South Pacific in November 2006, Digicel has become the fastest-growing mobile operator in the Pacific, with current operations in Samoa , Tonga , Vanuatu , Papua New Guinea and Fiji .

Digicel is the largest telecommunications company in the Caribbean and Pacific, and operates in 31 markets worldwide. Digicel recently launched new operations in three countries in Central America . The company is renowned for competitive rates, unbeatable coverage, and superior customer care, a wide variety of products and services, and state-of-the-art handsets.

Digicel is the proud sponsor of several national rugby teams across the South Pacific including; Fiji Rugby, Digicel Fiji 7’s, Digicel Tonga Ikale Tahi 7s and 15s, Manu Samoa, Digicel Vanuatu 7’s and 15’s and the Digicel PNG Pukpuks. Digicel is also the proud sponsor of the Vanuatu Cricket team. For more information, please visit http://www.digicelpacific.com/ or http://www.digicelfiji.com/