𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘-𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡, 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝟰 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗧 -

Four remote schools in North Vella La Vella Constituency (NVC), Western Province, are now connected to high-speed internet following the successful installation of Starlink Satellite Technology with solar off-grid systems earlier this month.

The NVC, under the leadership of Honourable Member of Parliament Clezy Rore, funded the Communications Technology project under its constituency CDF allocation aimed at improving connectivity and ensuring equitable digital access so that students and teachers in even the most remote areas of the constituency are not left behind.

**Students of Sibila Community High and Primary School with their ICT equipment ready for installation.**

Schools connected under this project include Sibila Community High and Primary, Vare-Tutty Primary, Iriqilla Community High and Primary, and Leaona Community High and Primary. These schools are located within the following five main villages; Karaka Village, Dovele Compound, Iriqilla Village, Vatoro Village, and Leona Jorio Compound.
The ICT equipment and utilities were supplied and installed by Smart Technology Company Ltd.

The project was made possible through the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Programme of the National Government, through the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), under the NVC 2024 CDF budget allocation, at a cost of $206,250.
The ICT equipment and utilities include:

5 full-set kits of the Starlink 4th Generation Version 4
5 Bluetti AC70P Power Stations (1000W)
5 Solar Panels (200W)
5 HP EliteOne 800 G5 AIO Desktops
3 Bluetti Photography Backpacks

Constituency Project Officer (CPO) Stephen Lupeqeto said that all installation work was successful, with the management of the schools expressing gratitude for this game-changing innovation. They (schools) also commended the Constituency Office, under the leadership of Hon. Rore, for facilitating the timely assistance.

**Sibila Community High School Principal Clera smile as she enjoys accessing internet for the first time at the school.**

“Many schools in North Vella La Vella face challenges in accessing reliable communication and digital resources, hindering students’ and teachers’ ability to access online educational materials to support their studies and research projects. Now, with the provision of this internet access, these schools will be able to access online educational resources, conduct virtual learning and training, and utilize digital tools for administration and classroom learning,” CPO Lupeqeto said.

**Teachers and students of Iriqilla School receiving their ICT equipment.**

The project supports efforts to strengthen ICT in education, aligning with the Ministry of Education’s ICT in Education Master Plan 2026–2030.

Mr. Lupeqeto also stated that this project is part of the NVC Office’s broader commitment to ensuring equitable access to quality education in the constituency.

**Constituency Project Officer (CPO), Stephen Lupeqeto handover ICT equipment and solar system set to Leona Community High School management rep, witnessed by students.**

CPO Lupeqeto also acknowledged the Smart Technology team for their excellent work in ensuring all installation tasks were completed successfully and on time.

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