A pupil of the Audrey Jeffers School for the Deaf, Thorne has never allowed his disability to hold him back, and despite facing many challenges, including the disruption of classes due to the covid-19 pandemic, he persevered. Communicating via sign language with his interpreter, the teenager revealed that he “felt very happy” to be recognised for his hard work and was looking forward to a career in photography when he finished school.
bmobile have been recognizing SEA top performers this way for over five years and each year we are inspired by the excellence and potential they represent. We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the journey of these young persons for five years of their secondary school career, as they strive towards even greater academic and personal success.
Companies and entrepreneurs the world over have re-evaluated traditional approaches and turned to technological solutions as their north star. In six months, we have seen a mass adoption of technology as businesses go digital in their quest to survive. While the pandemic maintains its grip on the economy, it has also been a driver of innovation and creativity as businesses and entrepreneurs explore opportunities that either didn’t exist before or saw a surge in demand in recent months.
On Saturday, 23 boats battled in six different race classes as the 52nd edition of the race, hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago Power Boat Association (TTPBA) and sponsored by bmobile, got underway. The race which streamed live to 138,000 viewers on the TTPBA and bmobile Facebook pages, began at Williams Bay, Chaguaramas in Trinidad at 7am, racing to the Store Bay Beach facility in Tobago.
The Board of Directors of Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (TSTT) wishes to announce the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ronald Walcott who, after six years as CEO of the company, is moving on to pursue other career opportunities.
This year will also feature a mixed team which is unusual because powerboat racing is a male-dominated sport. Jason Costa and Stephanie Llanos are hoping to capture first place in the 80 mph class with their boat, Heat Wave. The couple, who are engaged, will be racing together for the first time, with Llanos making her entry into the sport as the driver and Costa, with seven years’ experience racing Heat Wave, as the throttle man.
bmobile is committed to supporting the sustainable development of our national sports, as well as our nation, through the provision of the latest in telecommunication products and services. We are proud to be the technology partner for the Great Race for a second year and we wish the Trinidad and Tobago Power Boat Association a safe and successful event.
Chevaughn Joseph, Just Because Foundation (JBF) Founder and President, was full of praise for bmobile for joining their childhood cancer awareness efforts. “We are extremely grateful for Bmobile’s support toward our first ever Virtual 5K. I would also like to publicly thank bmobile for not just supporting us but for the speed with which they responded and for donating far beyond what we requested of them.”
Dr. Ronald Walcott, TSTT’s Chief Executive Officer, noted that education is one of the most important investments a country can make in its people and its future. “The objective is to assist those students whose parents are facing financial constraints due to the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic…TSTT has given its commitment to the Ministry of Education that it will continue to do its part to ensure that no child is left behind.”
Explaining bmobile’s involvement, TSTT’s Ian Galt, General Manager Enterprise Services, said the company was committed to media excellence and supporting media personnel in adapting to the changing times because: “We recognise that a highly skilled media fraternity serves the people and benefits us all…It is therefore imperative that we partner with entities like the TTPBA to invest in journalists and elevate the profession.”