July 22, 2004 - TBI Extends Partnership with Department Of Education Renews High-Speed Bandwidth Donation For Technology Education In Bermuda Public Schools TeleBermuda International (TBI) in conjunction with the Ministry of Education has announced the renewal of its commitment to provide high-speed Internet access to every Government school in Bermuda for another two years. A press conference recognising the extended donation was hosted by the Minister of Education and Development, Hon. Terry Lister, JP. MP, the President & CEO of TeleBermuda International Limited, James Fitzgerald and TBI Director of Sales, Lee Greene. TBI initiated its donation of high-speed bandwidth to the Bermuda public school system three years ago. During this period, the bandwidth from TBI has provided every Government school with access to TBI’s world-class fibre optic network and access to one of Bermuda’s largest and robust Internet backbones. Terry Lister, Minister for Education and Development, commented, “We are very pleased to acknowledge the continued support of TBI with its high-speed bandwidth donation for the Bermuda public school system. TBI’s donation like many others from members of the Bermuda public and corporate community is greatly appreciated. It is a reflection of the continued strength and growing commitment to quality education that exists in Bermuda. The students and teachers of Bermuda appreciate the world-class technology service that is being provided and today, on behalf of the students and teachers, we want to again say, thank you to TBI.” Educational and teaching benefits realised during the past three years included: Enhanced school-to-school communications throughout the Island via email Access to Edunet, the state-of-the-art school administration software used throughout the world The option to use video conferencing for distance learning and live educational events on and off Island The future option to provide Internet-based instruction from both the classroom and from home or other remote sites (e.g. when a child is sick and needs to study from home). James Fitzgerald, President of TeleBermuda International commented,“With TBI’s state-of-the-art network and world-class telecommunication facilities, we are delighted to be in a position to continue with the donation of our high-speed Internet facilities and state-of-the-art technology infrastructure on behalf of Bermuda’s children and teachers. Students will continue to experience the strength and power of the Internet with the convenience, speed and reach of communications in a structured learning environment.” Lee Greene, Director of Sales for TeleBermuda stated, “Its part of TBI’s basic philosophy to be engaged and involved in the community. TBI is committed to numerous long-term community events and social partnerships. Our involvement with the Bermuda Technology Educaion Collaborative (B.TEC) is however one of the most important. Investment in education is an investment in the future for us all, and as employers we have seen the benefits in the high-caliber of Bermuda’s graduating students. It’s a pleasure to be involved with the B.TEC initiative and the Department of Education in furthering the education of Bermuda’s youth.”