The Government Island-wide Network (GINet) Project free WiFi service was officially launched in Micoud North on July 4. The ceremony were presided by H.E. Douglas Shen, Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Honourable Gale Rigobert, Minister for Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development. Also in attendance were Honourable Hermangild Francis, Minister for Home Affairs, Justice and National Security, Mr. Stephen Julien, Attorney General and representatives from relevant government agencies, the NTRC and local schools.
The GINet project is one of the Taiwan- Saint Lucia cooperation projects aimed to improve the ICT infrastructural development of Saint Lucia and to bridge digital divide between the urban and rural areas. The project costs around US 4 million, and established 63 Wi-Fi hot spots among five districts in the island. The related equipment, technology and management expertise are all sourced from Taiwan.
From left to right: Hon. Hermangild Francis, Minister for Home Affairs, Justice and National Security, Ambassador Douglas Shen, Hon. Dr. Gayle Rigobert, Minister for Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development and Mr. Stephen Julien, Attorney General celebrate the GINet Free WiFi Service Launched in Micoud North
From left to right: Karen Kuo, Project Manager,Hon. Hermangild Francis, Minister for Home Affairs, Justice and National Security, Ambassador Douglas Shen, Hon. Dr. Gayle Rigobert, Minister for Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development and Mr. Stephen Julien, Attorney General celebrate the GINet Free WiFi Service Launched in Micoud North
Team of Saint Lucia GiNet Project
