The National Data Management Authority expressed its intention to work with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in order to be able to open more eGovernment ICT Hubs across the country. Chairman of the NDMA, Mr Floyd Levi made this announcement at a One Stop Business Conference held in Queenstown, Essequibo, Region Two on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. […]
Two experts from the eGovernance Academy (eGA) of Estonia have returned to Guyana on a second visit, and as part of the first phase in a project to develop the Action Plan for the creation of a Digital Governance Roadmap. The experts arrived on Monday and met with Public Telecommunications Minister, Cathy Hughes, accompanied by […]
– 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 […]
The Government of Guyana continues to ensure that members of the Public Service are given the opportunity to expand their skills and knowledge through adequate training. Over the past months, several staff of the National Data Management Authority (eGovernment Programme) seized the opportunity to develop and strengthen their ICT and related skills in the form […]
All over the world, especially in member countries of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), people came together on Thursday last (April 27) to spread awareness of the roles that women are playing and will play in the world of ICT. ‘Girls in ICT’ has become a fixture on the annual international calendar since the ITU […]
There can be no doubt that the development of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector can transform life in Guyana in so many ways. As a country we must recognise the importance of developing our ICT sector and placing it at the centre of the nation’s development plan. Fundamental to this is providing internet […]