20 hinterland communities to benefit from e-services

…as gov’t rolls out pilot project

66 Indigenous communities accessing internet

The Ministry of Telecommunications has made significant strides towards connectivity in Guyana’s hinterland region with 66 indigenous and hinterland communities already connected and 31 more to be connected by the end of 2019.

69 teens from Reg. 6 graduate from ITC Code Camp

Several teens residing in the East Berbice-Corentyne Region can now boast about their new skills which they have acquired after participating in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) code camp 2019.

Coding Camps designed to “expose” youths to technology

─ coding camps being hosted in Essequibo, Berbice and Linden

As part of the Ministry of Public Telecommunications’ efforts to enhance the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector in Guyana, it is hosting coding camps for youths across the nation.

Empowered by innovation – technology is a game-changer

─ Ministry of Public Telecommunications donates 59 tablets to Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities

─ intended to aid in computer literacy training

Free online training

─ Public Telecommunications Ministry and MACORP sign MOU

Govt steadfast in providing internet access to Hinterland

―as Gov’t continues initiatives to link Hinterland with the coast

―153 schools across Guyana now have internet access

ICT Hub for Itaballi in a few weeks

─Government to also donate tablets for students

ICT, a tool to educate and empower – Min. Hughes

─ Girls Empowerment Camp held in Linden

─ “You have more power at your fingertips than entire generations who came before you… the future of Guyana, depends more and more on you our young people and your ability to learn and utilise every facet of ICT.”

Importance of human resource development highlighted at ITEC Day celebrations

The importance of human resource development came under the spotlight last evening when the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme was celebrated at the residence of the High Commissioner of India to Guyana, His Excellency Dr. K. J. Srinivasa.

Internet connectivity in hinterland: A good investment

─Govt ensuring citizens save money

J.C Chandisingh Secondary honors 100+ students

The J.C. Chandisingh Secondary School has a history of producing doctors, lawyers, politicians among many other noteworthy professionals. On Wednesday, a graduation ceremony was held for the most recent batch of students who would have completed the recent Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC).

More than 20 schools in Reg. 2 slated for rehabilitation

─ Min. Henry and Min. Hughes engage Dartmouth residents

National Robotics Competition for May 5

― 60 teams gearing up to participate

― Guyana to participate in August International Youth Robot Competition

Nationwide robotics competition to begin next month

—STEM Guyana looking to host Caribbean Robotics competition in Guyana

Positive reviews for 2019 National Budget

– Ministers pleased with sector allocations, say funds will ensure continued development

Residents of E Field Sophia to benefit from ICT Hub

A new ICT Hub was commissioned at the ‘E’ Field Sophia Community Center by Minister of Public Telecommunication, Catherine Hughes, yesterday. The hub is expected to benefit approximately 3,500 residents.

The project is a collaborative effort between the administration’s E-Government Unit, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Community Development Council.

Schools gearing up for International Youth Robotics Competition national pre-qualifier

Minister of Public Telecommunications, Cathy Hughes, on Wednesday, visited the St Pius Primary School to check on educational robotic kits that were donated to the school by the ministry in collaboration with STEM Guyana.

STEM Guyana Team recognised for their outstanding performance at First Global Challenge

The members of the STEM Guyana team that represented the country at the recently concluded First Global Challenge held in Dubai were further recognized today at a ceremony held at the Baridi Benab, State House.

Students urged to seize opportunities in new and emerging sectors

─ students encouraged to consider volunteerism as a means of gaining experience in various fields

─ encouraged to adopt the correct attitude towards success

─ GRA donates thirty computers to St. Rose’s High School