David Hunter will leverage more than 12 years' experience in thetelecommunications industry to ensure Digicel Jamaica continues to offerthe best value and best service in the market. Previously, David Hunterheld a number of positions leading mobile telecommunications operators inAfrica. His past accomplishments include the position of Managing Directorfor Celtel International, one of the largest mobile operators in Africa.In addition, he has previously served as Managing Director of Celtel SierraLeone and Telecel Zambia. David Hunter will report to Digicel's Group COO,Kevin White, who is also based in Jamaica.

"Digicel is pleased to announce the appointment of David Hunter as our newCEO for Jamaica," said Colm Delves, CEO of Digicel Group. "We are confidentthat he will build on Digicel Jamaica's excellent track record of stronggrowth experienced in the past seven years. As our business in Jamaicacontinues to strengthen, David and our entire Jamaica team will ensure thatour customers continue to be our number one priority."

David Hall, who previously held the position of CEO of Digicel Jamaicasince April 2004, will remain with Digicel in the capacity of CEO NorthCaribbean where he will be concentrating on the flourishing markets ofBermuda, the Cayman Islands and the Turks & Caicos Islands.

"David Hall has been instrumental in the phenomenal rise of Digicel as theleading mobile provider in Jamaica with more than 1.9 million customers.We know that his invaluable experience and expertise will ensure thecontinued development of the North Caribbean markets," said Colm Delves.

Since Digicel initially launched in Jamaica in 2001, mobile penetration hasclimbed from 10 percent in 2001 to more than 80 percent. Digicel hasinvested more than US$750 million to build a nationwide network in Jamaicawith close to 100% population coverage. The company also offers itscutting-edge WiMAX technology. With an employee base of more than 1,000,Digicel Jamaica has been consistently recognized as the number one companyfor customer care in Jamaica.

The corporate headquarters for Digicel Group is also based in Kingston,Jamaica. In 2007, Digicel Group recorded more than six million customersand a total investment exceeding US $1.9 billion. In addition to launchingnew business operations in Suriname, Guyana and El Salvador in 2007,Digicel was also awarded a mobile license to operate a GSM network in theBritish Virgin Islands.

ABOUT DIGICEL

Since its launch in 2001, Digicel has become the fastest-growing wirelesstelecommunications operator in the Caribbean. After seven years, Digicelis renowned for competitive rates, unbeatable coverage, superior customercare, a wide variety of products and services, and state-of-the-arthandsets. It is the largest GSM operator in the region with more than sixmillion customers. By offering innovative wireless services and communitysupport, Digicel has become a leading brand in the Caribbean and has placedthe 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,Curaçao, 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. Digicel also has coverage in St. Martin and St. Barths.

The company is the lead sponsor of Caribbean sports teams including theWest Indies Cricket Team, Special Olympics teams across the Caribbean andis title sponsor of the Digicel Caribbean Football Union Cup and the CopaDe Naciones, the Caribbean and Central American qualifiers to the CONCACAFGold Cup. For more information on Digicel, please visitwww.digicelgroup.com.

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