All communications for the 31st edition of the annual Heineken Regatta will be powered by UTS. In addition to a monetary sponsorship, all telecommunications for Regatta staffers and volunteers will also be provided by Chippie; UTS's mobile service. New this year, is an upgrade in the yearly internet connectivity provided by Caribserve; UTS's internet service provider. This year Wimax 4G technology will be used to connect the new results screens and other technical support equipment for the regatta. This new technology is in the final phase of testing and will soon be available to the public.
"The St.Maarten Heineken Regatta is one of the islands' major sports AND entertainment events, bringing 2500 sailors to the island and entertaining thousands of locals." says UTS Marketing and Communications Officer, Ivy Lambert. "The event gets bigger every year and we realize that this also gives our local economy a welcome boost. All the more reason for us to own up to our responsibility as a good corporate citizen and continue to support the Sint Maarten Yacht Club Regatta Foundation in putting on this major event" This year the Regatta kicks off on March 3rd with various races and performances, culminating with the prize giving ceremony and final concert on Sunday, March 6th. Performances this year will include international acts such as Brainpower, Orange Grove and Wyclef Jean.
