April 16, 2019, Affordable Island Communications Inc. (AIsleCom) in collaboration with the national telecom services regulator (Grenada NTRC) built and delivered a solar powered ICT center to the community of Gutt, St. Andrew, Grenada. The project was funded by the Universal Service Fund (USF) which is managed by the NTRC. The $670,000 project will deliver ICT services and training to the surrounding communities. Areas of training will include basic computing, coding and robotics. The center is equipped with a suite of modern technology including smart boards, projectors, servers, desktop computers, video conferencing equipment, various robotics kits and broadband internet. The project was designed to be self-sufficient with power provided by 50 solar panels installed on the roof. The center will be managed by a local community-based group with collaboration with the Ministry of Education.
