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Digicel Continues Its "Rising Stars"

Digicel Rising Stars continues its wining streak ( the American Idol of Jamaica) by showcasing the great talents on the island. With the end of Season 5 quickly coming to a close, the focus is on Cameal Davis. I love her voice. She is only 22 but she has a great stage presence an a powerful voice.

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Digicel Rising Stars

Jamaica has its own version of, "American Idol" and it is sponsored by Digicel. Digicel Rising Stars which airs on Sunday in Jamaica has become a popular Jamaican television show. Now finishing its s 4th Season, it features the best musical singing talent that Jamaica has to offer.
The season finished with Romain Virgo being declared the winner for 2007.

I love the concept of this show. Giving the children another focal point (aside from the gangs and other forms of violence) is a such a wonderful concept. Of course the usual cries of Foul were declared when Virgo won. (The star from Stepney, St. Ann) It was stated that some people felt his church was using the church bus to go around and give out phone cards for the people in the district to vote for him. Not knowing if that was true or not, it really doesn't make it any different then the controversy that surrounds the "AMERICAN IDOL" in the United States.

At least you don't have people stating they slept with the judges. Below is a picture of the two finalist and a piece sung by the winner.

Jodian Pantry

Romain Virgo

Digicel

I knew it wouldn't be long before I was writing about the fastest growing thing in Jamaica, "digicel." This is Jamaica's top telecommunications network. Everyone seems to have a mobile phone in Jamaica. Even children as young as 5 years old, can be seen with their own phone.

I gets its because Jamaicans like "labbarish." I remember when if you wanted news you would go to your neighbors house and listen to them gossip or the store at the corner. Now, Western Style text messaging has taken over.

Digicel recently introduced and emergency text messaging service, to help combat crime. This service works closely with the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF). Dicgicel's new service enables the public to text real time messages to the JCF's police control center by using the code 119. (I find the funny as they scrambled the numbers 911). Text messages will cost a Jamaican $1.00. (equivalent to 15 cents in the United States.)

Digicel is fast becoming the telecom giant of the Carribean. Currently boasting dealerships in over 20 countries. I know this is going to sound bad, but in the deep, impoverished area of Haiti's countryside, why would this company be pushing cell phone usage? I want to feel that that it is a "Starbucks" mentality. You know the company that goes into impoverished areas and try to bleed the masses dry. (okay, no hate mail only my opinion).