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The Assemblies of God High School , Basden Anglican College and Ratu Sukuna Memorial School will enjoy enhanced internet access provided by Project Semata , a joint initiative between the three companies . This current iteration of the project with three new schools will benefit more than 2,000 teachers and students in Suva .

Digicel Fiji CEO , Farid Mohammed , said : “ Digicel Fiji is thrilled to partner with Ciena and Southern Cross for the second year of Project Semata . This project is essential for bridging the digital divide in Fiji and ensuring that students and teachers have access to the high-speed internet they need to succeed in today ’ s digital world . By providing enhanced internet access to these schools in Suva , we are empowering them with the tools and resources they need to learn , grow , and thrive .”

Waisale Tavatuilagi , Head of School , Basden Anglican College , said : “ This great initiative will enable us to be connected to the world , assisting us in the daily teaching and learning process . It will enable teachers to access the latest teaching methods . Students too will be at an advantage with a greater access to a variety of resources which can help them prepare well for any assessment or examination . Communication barriers between all school stakeholders will become a thing of the past and the Internet will be a great enabler for monitoring and informing parents about their child ’ s performance in school .”

Philip Rolle , Regional Managing Director , Subsea , Ciena Asia Pacific , said that with e-learning and teleworking ‘ essential ’ to full social and economic

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