– so citizens can know, avoid them A US$78, 750 contract has been awarded to Valerie Grant for the creation of a digital map of all the criminal hotspots in Region Four, said Minister of State, Joseph Harmon Monday. He told the media that the contract was awarded to Grant, a consultant, by the Ministry […]
Youths living in Baracara, Region Six will soon benefit from the implementation of an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) hub. During a recent community outreach, Chairman of the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), Floyd Levi, told the residents that the unit had previously visited and evaluated the community with the aim of providing effective and […]
E-Networks, broadcasters of the News Room, has offered its DreamTV service free to 25 far-flung Amerindian communities. Supported by the company’s fibre-optic network, the DreamTV service offers access to over 100 high-definition TV channels, including three of E-Networks’ signature channels, including E1, which provides news, current affairs and critical public information. Vishok Persaud, Managing Director […]
– as gov’t readies to connect them with rest of the world RESIDENTS in close to 200 far-flung communities will soon have access to Information Communication Technology (ICT) services. The ball is scheduled to start rolling now that the greenlight has been given for the commencement of the US$17M ICT Access and e-Services for the […]
Minister of Public Telecommunications Catherine Hughes says by early 2020 over 200 public services for citizens and businesses would be online. The Minister was addressing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) stakeholders participating in the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) sponsored exponential technology training at the Marriot Hotel this morning. According Minister Hughes, the transformation occurring around […]
Blairmont in Region Five and Black Bush Polder in Region Six are the most recent beneficiaries of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Hubs bringing the total to 119 hubs. The ICT hubs were today officially opened by Minister of Public Telecommunications Catherine Hughes. Minister Hughes speaking during the opening ceremony of the Black Bush Polder […]
History has been created in Black Bush Polder as residents of Yakarasi and Johanna are the first two communities in the Polder to benefit from ICT Hubs. On May, 25, 10 laptop computers were handed over to the Yakasari Community Centre which will house the ICT hub. A group of residents gathered to witness the […]
The National Data Management Authority (NDMA) through its e-government programme will be exploring all technological options to ensure that regardless of location, every Guyanese has access to government services. NDMA Chairman, Floyd Levi said the aim is to have as many of these services accessible online so that Guyanese in the diaspora and small remote […]
– testing will be conducted in Regions Two, Six and Nine – microwave technology cost effective compared current methods The National Data Management Authority (NDMA) will be conducting a pilot programme in mid-year using microwave technology to provide internet connectivity in the remote communities of Regions Two, Six and Nine. This was recently disclosed by […]
…collaborating with Huawei to improve network performance – improving capability in Public Security Sector, emergency, fire services The National Data Management Authority (NDMA), in collaboration with Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) and Digicel, has purchased leased circuits to extend the e-government network coverage. NDMA Chairman, Floyd Levi said this network coverage extended to […]