Capital and Credit Chief Executive Officer, Ryland Campbell (right), commands the attention and smiles of CCGI reps (from left) Pat Garel, Alison Roache and Richard Stephenson at the launch. - Contributed photos

THE annual Caribbean Classic Golf Invitational (CCGI) has a new 'kick' to it.

There is a newly introduced Muay Thai Fight and Cultural Expo scheduled to take place from June 18 to 21 in Montego Bay, St James. In keeping with the added attraction, the CCGI also hosted a muay thai demonstration at the Cable and Wireless Golf Academy with Jamaican-born muay thai fighter Clifton Brown.

But other than the entertainment value, the CCGI officials promise an educational aspect to the proceedings. Proceeds from the tournament's activities will be used to contribute to the push to provide computers and establish technology learning centres in primary schools in Jamaica.

Computer donations

Information, Culture and Sports Minister Olivia Grange shows off her dance moves and encourages Caribbean Classic Golf Invitational founder, Richard Stephenson, to keep up with her pace as the Kingston Drummers provide an excellent musical backdrop, at the recent launch of its Celebrity Golf Tournament/ Muay Thai Fight Night and Cultural Expo, held at the Hilton Kingston hotel, New Kingston.

The CCGI Foundation, in collaboration with United States-based software and health care consulting firm, RISARC, has been donating hundreds of computers to Jamaican schools since 2005.

There are plans to increase the number of computers donated in 2008, taking the technology especially to rural and inner-city schools. To date, CCGI's overall contribution has benefited over 65 schools with over 500 computers donated.