Minister of Tourism Ed Bartlett (left), with Minister of Health Ruddy Spencer and Mexican Ambassador Leonora Rueda. - Contributed photos

International Telecommunications giants, America Movil, recently acquired MiPhone, and it used the opportunity of a cocktail reception held at the elegant Montego Bay Yacht Club to introduce its new chief executive officer, Alejandro Guiterrez-Olvera Cabrales, last Saturday night.

In spite of the inclement weather, guests came and mingled as the political, business and social circles intertwined.

Short formalities were hosted by Noel Esty, marketing manager at MiPhone. Edmund Bartlett, tourism minister; Ruddy Spencer, health minister, member of Parliament Dr D.K. Duncan, and Mayor of Montego Bay Charles Sinclair brought greetings.

Passionately

In her introduction, Mexican Ambassador Leonora Rueda, who introduced the CEO, gave her views on what MiPhone could do for Jamaica, culturally, educationally, socially and economically. She spoke passionately about education and encouraged MiPhone to be an integral part of education in Jamaica using their technology.

In his address, CEO Alejandro Guiterrez gave a very enlightening presentation in respect of America Movil's sound financial performance on the international market and its plans to penetrate the industry with technology. He also spoke about the quality services they have to offer. Colin Webster, MiPhone's chief operations officer, updated guests on some of the services including e-learning, data roaming and Internet connectivity.

Guests in attendance included Mayor of Falmouth Colin Gager. President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce Lloyd B. Smith, BET Vice-President Ray Goldbourne, Brian and Shelagh Jardim, Jennel Christie, CVM-TV CEO Dr David McBean, Trevion and Sophia Manning, Carol Rose Brown, Eduardo Cuevas, Moises Gonzales, Joy Roberts, Andrea Lyla, Ian Dear and Carla Marzouca, Carlton McPherson, Delroy Howell, Martine Fontaine, George Thomas, Delroy Escoffery, Winston and Denise Dear, George Thomas, Robert and Beverley Russell, Dr David Smith, Gordon Marzouca, DCP Charles Scarlett, Michael Hicks, Wilbert Whittingham, and many others.

MiPhone Chief Operations Officer Colin Webster (right) and Mayor of Falmouth Colin Gager in conversation.

President of Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce Lloyd B. Smith hangs out with Mexican Ambassador Leonora Rueda.

New MiPhone CEO Alejandro Guiterrez (left) chats with Ray Goldbourne, executive vice-president of Black Entertainment Television.

MiPhone Marketing Manager Noel Esty (left), CVM-TV CEO Dr David McBean (centre) and MiPhone CEO Alejandro Guiterrez exchange ideas.