Fancy now connected to the World Wide Web

Headteacher of the Fancy Government School Elna Michael always thought technological advancement in St Vincent and the Grenadines did not extend all the way to the North Windward end of the mainland.{{more}}

However, thanks to the efforts by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) and their plan to equip all educational institutions across the country with Hi-Speed Wireless Internet Service, Michael’s school is now connected to the world wide web.

At a telecommunications fiesta held at the school’s premises, put on by the Office of the Prime Minister, Telecommunications, Science, Technology and Special Projects along with the NTRC and other stakeholders as part of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on May 17, the school was host to an array of ICT services.

Michael, in an interview with SEARCHLIGHT, said two weeks ago, the school was connected to the Internet compliments Telecommunications provider LIME.

“Over the years, we thought that nobody was bothering with us. No communication was coming our way, but we are now connected, thanks to the NTRC and other telecommunications provider,” Michael said.

In the school’s 44 year existence, Michael said they had never seen such a venture taken on and expressed her delight in being able to finally use the computers effectively now that they are connected to the Internet.

“I think the Internet will get us closer to the world, and I want to thank all those who were instrumental in helping us get connected,” Michael expressed.(KW)