What is the rate of Internet penetration in other countries of comparable population size to Jamaica?
RD: Singapore and North Korea have been unbelievable where Internet penetration is concerned. They have a highly computer-literate population. The growth and development of these countries is due partly to their ability to access information quickly. Cable & Wireless is committed to the development of education in Jamaica. The Internet opens up the minds to what is happening outside Jamaica. We have been providing free Internet access to primary schools across the island. Through our foundation, when we make donations, we make it a condition that the children should be the beneficiaries. BE: What is happening with your portfolio of unsold properties? RD: We have an ongoing rationalisation programme for our properties; we cannot afford to keep so many locations so there are more divestments to come. It will not really affect numbers because it was already in train and we will be focusing more on what we do best. BE: What are your plans to change the perception of C&W providing poor cust
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