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Contact:
Julita Peter
Tuesday, July 6, 2004 - Internet Fiesta 2004 climaxed here on Monday July
5th, 2004, with a number of schools receiving awards in several categories,
including web builders’ challenge, internet lab decorating, and general
participation. The awards ceremony was held at the Conference Centre of the
National Insurance Corporation (NIC).
Prizes included computers and computer scanners, plaques, and printers. The
awards for participation went to the Soufriere and Leon Hess Comprehensive
secondary schools, and the Soufriere Primary School, while the Anse Ger
Secondary School captured the web builder challenge 2004 award. The other
category, Internet Friendly Lab Decoration Award was captured by the Laborie
Girls Primary school, who also received the coveted Prime Minister’s Innovation
Award.
The participation of firms was also encouraged during Internet Fiesta. Computer
Academy based in Soufriere was recognized for its outstanding contribution to
the success of this year’s activity.
Internet Fiesta, started in Europe five years ago, and is now included in the
events calendar of over 40 countries. The St. Lucia event was held under the
theme: “Internet for all”, in collaboration with the Association of IT
Professionals of Martinique, together with a grouping named “Open IT.” The event
is being co-ordinated at the sub-regional level by the OECS Education Reform
Unit.
National Coordinator for Internet Fiesta 2004, Dr. Cletus Bertin, said that
Internet Fiesta 2005 would be held in the month of March, with more schools
expected to participate. The objectives of the Internet Fiesta, he explained,
are to increase awareness of the possibilities, which the Internet offers and to
initiate an electronic network with people across language and cultural
barriers.
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