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Statement by Muriana McPherson, CISSP, MBA, MSc. Cybersecurity Director, NDMA Georgetown, January 28, 2024 – Data Protection Day or Privacy Day as it is called in some parts of the world, is observed on 28 January each year. At the NDMA we chose to commemorate this day to raise awareness about data protection. Data is […]
The National Data Management Authority in collaboration with LogRhythm Security Intelligence held a workshop this morning. Forty NDMA staff drawn from Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, Data Centre, eServices, Project Management, Transmission & Fibre, Customer Premises, & HRC were in attendance. The workshop was facilitated by two representatives from LogRhythm: Mr. Luis G. Castañeda Estañol, Sales Manger […]
The National Data Management Authority (NDMA) is delighted to reveal the winners of our 40th Anniversary WiFiGY Photo Contest. The contest aimed at encouraging young minds to explore the importance of WiFiGY in their communities and capture its impact through photography and thoughtful essays. Participants competed in two categories: 10-13 years and 14-18 years. In […]
On Thursday May 18, 2023, the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) celebrated its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of exceptional service in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), data governance and management. Since its establishment in 1983, the NDMA was always meant to play a pivotal role in shaping government’s ICT practices, facilitating […]
Globally, October is recognised as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, employees of the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) participated in several activities aimed at raising awareness and providing support for those affected by Breast Cancer. Under the theme “TOGETHER WE RISE”, NDMA contributed to a fund-raising activity of the NDMA contributed to a fund-raising […]
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 […]