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Friday, May 14, 2004 - St. Lucia will be among three other islands of the OECS participating for the first time, in this years’ Internet Fiesta, a global activity which started in Europe five years ago and is now included in the events calendar of over 40 countries.

The fiesta which begins May 24 - 29 under the theme “Internet for all” is being held 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, with the other participating islands being Antigua/Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Vincent.

National Coordinator for Internet Fiesta 2004, Dr. Cletus Bertin says the objectives of the Internet Fiesta are to increase awareness of the possibilities, which the Internet offers to the young and old, and private and public sector workers in a fun filled environment, and to initiate an electronic network with people across language and cultural barriers.

Dr. Bertin notes that a number of groups and communities island-wide are expected to be involved in the various activities of the Internet Fiesta. According to Dr. Bertin, they will be receiving free computer orientation and hands on introductory session on the use of the internet, including assistance in setting up e-mail accounts. He added that they have negotiated with Cable and Wireless for free internet access at specific locations where there will be multi media internet displays and special cyber attractions, including on line celebrity chart sessions.

“We are also featuring an open forum, which will focus on of the sub theme of the fiesta, IT and Tourism on Monday, May 24 at 4: 30 p.m. at the NIC Conference Centre, where we hope to explore all of the different avenues as it relates to exploiting and using IT and the internet in the tourism sector.” Dr. Bertin said.


Other activities include a website challenge competition, a school IT lab competition and a coding after party, which in effect is a programming marathon event between St. Lucia and Martinique.
The activities begin at 10 am at the City Hall, and among the officials down to address the opening ceremony is Prime Minister, Honourable Dr. Kenny Anthony, who is Patron of the event.
 

 


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