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UPDATE: LIME sets record straight on $5k 1st draw

July 29th, 2014 | Tags: LIME Giveaway 60th Festival Yessica George
Kareem-Nelson Hull Manager, LIME Marketing and Corporate Communications set the record straight amidst public concerns regarding the first $5k draw on Friday July 25, 2014. Photo: VINO
Yessica George topped up her LIME Phone with $15 and as a result won the 1st $5K LIME 60th Festival give away cash prize. Photo: VINO
Yessica George topped up her LIME Phone with $15 and as a result won the 1st $5K LIME 60th Festival give away cash prize. Photo: VINO
Scene from the July 25, 2014 draw. Photo: VINO
Scene from the July 25, 2014 draw. Photo: VINO
Scene from the July 25, 2014 draw. Photo: VINO
Scene from the July 25, 2014 draw. Photo: VINO
Scene from the July 25, 2014 draw. Photo: VINO
Scene from the July 25, 2014 draw. Photo: VINO
Scene from the July 25, 2014 draw. Photo: VINO
Scene from the July 25, 2014 draw. Photo: VINO
Scene from the July 25, 2014 draw. Photo: VINO
Scene from the July 25, 2014 draw. Photo: VINO
Yessica George's luck star was out last night. Photo: VINO
Yessica George's luck star was out last night. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Sean's eyes were closed when he pulled the name and he actually grabbed two pieces of paper and her paper was the one he held on to,” said Kareem-Nelson Hull LIME Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications as he set the record straight amidst public concerns raised regarding the first $5k draw on Friday July 25, 2014.

The Sean that he referred to was LIME BVI General Manager Sean Auguste. It was the occasion of the finals of the 2nd annual HD Promotion, LIME Soca Monarch held at the Festival Ground. The first draw which would see LIME giving away $60K during the 60th Festival season was one of the main highlights of the night.

It was won by Yessica George, 20 years old and mother of one child who said that she will use the money to take care of a loan.

“She said she wasn't excited because she knows there is a Jessica George and she wasn't sure it was her until she saw her number on the card,” explained Mr Hull.

According to Hull, Yessica's card was entered after Topping Up at the Village. The entrants from around the country's names were added to the raffle bin first and then the people who topped up in the Village were entered.

Mr Hull explained that all the names that were entered from across the country and the Village will be left in the raffle bin for all subsequent draws so this increases their chances of winning as well as each time they top up, they will be entered again.

“Persons who pay their bills are also entered more than once as we are aware that a bill is only paid once per month. The number of entries will be proportionate to amount of the bill,” explained Mr Hull.

The next draw is Friday 1 August live in Road Town. “LIME intends to give away $60,000 for the 60th with some of the money being given in prizes as well, but CASH draws will always be announced and they will happen every Friday,” said Mr Hull.

See previous story published on July 26, 2014:

Yessica George wins 1st LIME $5K giveaway

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Yessica George topped up her LIME phone with $15 and as a result won the 1st $5K LIME 60th Festival giveaway cash prize last evening July 25, 2014. 

The 1st drawing took place at the HD Promotion LIME Soca Monarch competition at the Festival ground.

The young lady was on spot to collect her cash presented by LIME BVI General Manager Sean Auguste.

LIME is giving away $5K every Friday as part of a promotion for the 60th Festival.

17 Responses to “UPDATE: LIME sets record straight on $5k 1st draw”

  • xxxxxxxx (26/07/2014, 07:19) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    wow she lucky maybouy
  • Nice (26/07/2014, 09:08) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very nice festival gift.
  • Nice indeed (26/07/2014, 09:46) Like (32) Dislike (1) Reply
    Giving that young lady money in the middle of the night so they can rob her ... Come on line so better let them collect the cash later on
    • .... (28/07/2014, 01:01) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      They have security escorting you out the village to get rid of the monies
      • .......... (29/07/2014, 09:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        Security escorting you to get rid of the monies? Get rid of the money how? If someone walks up with a gun, what use is security? This is not such a good idea for true. Give her a cheque or something. I understand it looks more sensational to give cash but not a good idea in the day, muchless at night.
  • . (26/07/2014, 09:54) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    she deserves it!
  • carefull (26/07/2014, 10:15) Like (19) Dislike (3) Reply
    I know cash is nice. But i don't think it is wise to give this money like this. Especially to a young lady,you never know who may be scooping her to stick her up for it.
    • hmnm (26/07/2014, 15:25) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
      Jessica is a smart girl and I am sure she would be wise about her desicion in using HER money.
    • same (26/07/2014, 15:38) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
      That's the same thing I am thinking. They should call the winner into their office each week privately then announce all the winners publicly after the promotion has ended.
    • Security (26/07/2014, 22:43) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
      She had security with her... and they wold have escorted home if she so desired...if they had given away the money privately everybody would have said it was a set up.. they did well and she WILL be just fine
  • kids (26/07/2014, 13:28) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats spend it wisely
  • MICKEY MOUSE (27/07/2014, 00:02) Like (13) Dislike (5) Reply
    They could have given her a bank deposit receipt to an account# she would have given them earlier. They would have their photo-op (that's really what they care about), but she would have the money secure.
  • Fix the internet (27/07/2014, 09:28) Like (24) Dislike (2) Reply
    Lime should fix the internet first
  • just asking.... (29/07/2014, 08:27) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    when will LIME address the poor internet service?
  • ? (01/08/2014, 07:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I paid my bill yesterday, only when i reached home I read there flyer that said I needed to ask to be entered, it is not automatic
  • Super girl (05/09/2014, 11:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Throw out some money in the crowd


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