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Contact:
Claudia Monlouis
Thursday, May 27, 2004 - The use of the internet and computer operating
systems in facilitating communication and information flow, has been highlighted
as one of the major correlations between all aspects of present day living. In
light of that, organizers of Internet Fiesta, a regional initiative which was
launched at the Castries City Hall on Monday, May 24th, say the theme “internet
for all” encapsulates the need for everyone to become familiar with this key
tool of information technology.
Speaking on behalf of the Prime Minister, National Co-ordinator of Internet
Fiesta Dr. Cletus Bertin says the internet must be acknowledged as a productive
tool for the economic and social development of emerging nations.
“Networking is highly correlated with economic activity. This is statistically
observable, as well as being intuitively understandable as the flow of
information has always being integral to activities of production, trade ,
investment and to the operations of markets,” commented Dr. Bertin.
Head of the OECS Education Reform Unit Ms. Candia Alleyne says by and large, the
internet is under utilized in the region. She believes the region’s
participation in internet fiesta will encourage persons to explore the internet.
The OECS countries which were involved in the internet fiesta are, St. Vincent,
St. Lucia, St.Kitts, and Antigua. Corporate entities involved in information
technology set up week-long exhibitions at several location island wide,
offering students and the public the opportunity to participate in programming
and witness demonstrations.
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