C&W Communications

Cable & Wireless Communications Stands With the People of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the Aftermath of La Soufrière Eruption

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Environment, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Philanthropy, Networks, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Data management, C&W Communications, Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation

We have been heartbroken to see the images of the disruption of the lives of the people caused by the volcanic eruption.

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  • We have been heartbroken to see the images of the disruption of the lives of the people caused by the volcanic eruption.
  • As such, the CWCF moved quickly to provide relief to the community in support of the National Emergency Management Organisation\xe2\x80\x99s (NEMO) requests.
  • Individuals or organizations wishing to provide assistance please consider making a donation at: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/CWCF4SVG .\n\xe2\x80\x9cBoth C&W and the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation are committed to assisting the people of SVG.
  • In addition to the recovery and resiliency work, the CWCF also supports activities that enable progress in communities, as part of our efforts to build stronger communities and nations.\n'

Cable and Wireless Charitable Foundation Supports Relief Efforts in Central America

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Telecommunications, Other Philanthropy, Networks, Data management, Technology, Philanthropy, Mobile, Wireless, Foundation, Tropical cyclones, Atlantic hurricane season, Hurricane Irma, Cable & Wireless, Hurricane Eta, Hurricane Dorian, Smikle, the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation, C&W Communications

The relationship between the two organizations was first established in 2019, to support relief efforts in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian.

Key Points: 
  • The relationship between the two organizations was first established in 2019, to support relief efforts in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201124005949/en/
    Noelle E. Smikle Director, Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (Photo: Business Wire)
    On November 4, Hurricane Eta made landfall in Honduras and Guatemala as a category 4 storm.
  • Given our prior work with WCK, we are confident in their ability to manage the logistical challenges involved with disaster relief and serve those in need, said Noelle Smikle, Director of the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation.
  • The Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation was established in 2017 to help the Caribbean region rebuild in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria, and is part of Cable & Wireless Communications commitment to doing business in a responsible and sustainable way.

More than 130,000 Students Across the Caribbean to Benefit from Virtual Learning Platform

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Consumer electronics, Technology, Audio, Video, Primary, Secondary, Education, Philanthropy, Teens, Children, Foundation, Family, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Consumer, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Teacher, Flow, C&W Communications, Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation, One on One Educational Services Limited

Over 130,000 kindergarten, primary and secondary school students across the Caribbean will benefit from the Flow Study program FREE of charge from now through June 15.

Key Points: 
  • Over 130,000 kindergarten, primary and secondary school students across the Caribbean will benefit from the Flow Study program FREE of charge from now through June 15.
  • This is a platform developed by some of the best Caribbean teachers for Caribbean nationals.
  • Our platform has the capacity to facilitate all students to learn at their own pace, anytime, anywhere and from any device.
  • Additionally, we provide content development services, content curation & research and content licensing for our partners within the Caribbean and Latin American space.

Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation Releases Additional Funding for Bahamas

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Philanthropy, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Telecommunications companies, Telecommunications, Companies, Cable & Wireless Communications, LIME, Cable & Wireless plc, BTC, Go, C&W Communications, Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation

The funding from the Foundation will be used by both organizations to bring some relief to the people and communities in the impacted islands.

Key Points: 
  • The funding from the Foundation will be used by both organizations to bring some relief to the people and communities in the impacted islands.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191016005940/en/
    Inge Smidts, CEO of C&W Communications and Chair of the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (Photo: Business Wire)
    Inge Smidts, CEO of C&W Communications (parent company of The Bahamas Telecommunications Company), and Chair of the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation, said, The aim of the Foundation is to make an immediate difference in the lives of those affected by disaster.
  • NEMA is the Disaster Management Committee within the Government of The Bahamas established several years ago to assist victims in times of disaster.
  • Cable & Wireless Communications commitment to doing business in a responsible and sustainable way is why we launched the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF).

Hot Meals for Thousands as BTC Teams Up with World Central Kitchen

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Philanthropy, Internet, Foundation, Other Philanthropy, Countries, BTC, World Central Kitchen, The Bahamas, Islands, Nassau, Bahamas, Americas, C&W Communications, Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation

As thousands of Bahamians continue to be in need of food, water and shelter, The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), through the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF), today announced its partnership with World Central Kitchen (WCK).

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  • As thousands of Bahamians continue to be in need of food, water and shelter, The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), through the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF), today announced its partnership with World Central Kitchen (WCK).
  • BTC presented WCK with a check in the amount of US$25,000 to help the organization with the cost of providing meals to displaced families.
  • This grant from the CWCF will go a long way to help us get food to those who need it the most.
  • To date, we have served 280,000 meals to people across both islands, as well as to those currently living in shelters in Nassau.

C&W Communications Reaffirms Commitment to The Bahamas

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Philanthropy, Internet, Fund Raising, Foundation, Telecommunications companies, Telecommunications, Cable & Wireless Communications, Cable & Wireless plc, Companies, LIME, C&W Communications, Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation

Smidts, who is the Chair of the Foundation, is appealing to the public to join the efforts by supporting a fundraising campaign.

Key Points: 
  • Smidts, who is the Chair of the Foundation, is appealing to the public to join the efforts by supporting a fundraising campaign.
  • We are urging our customers, employees and business partners to help us support the people of The Bahamas in this very challenging time.
  • There are island-wide power outages on both islands and as such, communications are slow to come in.
  • Cable & Wireless Communications commitment to doing business in a responsible and sustainable way is why we launched the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF).

New Sports channel RUSH joins Flow TV

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Friday, July 12, 2019
General Sports, Technology, Women, TV and Radio, Soccer, Sports, MEN, Family, Telecommunications, Entertainment, Consumer, Flow, Rush, Premier League, C&W Communications, Caribbean Premier Sports Limited (CPSL)

RUSH, home of the Premier League for the Caribbean, will make its debut across all Flow TV markets on July 15th as fans get ready for the 2019/20 Premier League season kickoff.

Key Points: 
  • RUSH, home of the Premier League for the Caribbean, will make its debut across all Flow TV markets on July 15th as fans get ready for the 2019/20 Premier League season kickoff.
  • Adding the RUSH channel to our lineup was an easy decision in that it gives our customers the access they deserve.
  • Flow will replace its current Flow Sports Premier channel with RUSH making access to the upcoming Premier League season seamless.
  • RUSH will be available in all Flow TV markets on the same channel number that Flow Sports Premier previously utilized.