AdzBoard AgentCampden Park, St. Vincent — A new wave of homegrown innovation is emerging from the classroom, thanks to local educator Rodcliff Noel, who has transformed a common frustration into a groundbreaking digital solution called HandyApp.
The idea was born from a familiar problem. One afternoon, while struggling with an electrical issue in his building, Noel realized how difficult it can be to find a reliable service provider on short notice. “We’ve all been there,” he said with a laugh. “You need help, but you have no idea who to call.”
Rather than simply accept the inconvenience, Noel decided to create a fix. Working with a local software developer, he spent two months designing and refining what would become HandyApp — an online directory that connects customers directly with skilled professionals such as electricians, plumbers, and carpenters at the tap of a screen.
Fittingly, the platform was launched on Teachers’ Day, October 5, symbolizing how educators continue to inspire progress both inside and outside the classroom.
HandyApp operates as a subscription-based service, giving users easy access to verified tradespeople while helping service providers expand their customer reach. Homeowners and businesses alike can now find the expertise they need without the uncertainty of word-of-mouth referrals.
“This is about more than convenience,” Noel explained. “It’s about building trust and connection within our community. HandyApp brings people together through reliability and accessibility.”
Since its launch, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Residents and business owners in Campden Park and beyond have praised the initiative as a timely and practical innovation for the local economy.
Balancing his teaching responsibilities with his new entrepreneurial venture, Noel demonstrates that innovation often begins in the most unexpected places — and that a simple problem, approached with creativity and persistence, can lead to a solution that benefits an entire community.
