GEORGETOWN, Guyana – More than $1 billion has been invested by the Government of Guyana over the last three years to expand information and communication technology (ICT) access and training across rural and hinterland communities.
According to the Office of the Prime Minister, the investment forms part of the ICT Access and e-Services for Hinterland, Poor and Remote Communities Project, which aims to improve connectivity, bridge the digital divide, and create new opportunities for residents in remote areas.
To date, 160 ICT hubs have been constructed and are fully operational, while another 20 are currently under construction and a further 20 are expected to begin shortly. Once completed, the Government will achieve its target of 200 functional ICT hubs countrywide.
The hubs provide communities with access to internet services, e-learning platforms, and online government services. They are also equipped with solar power and high-speed satellite internet to ensure consistent access in areas without reliable grid connection.
To support sustainability, the Office of the Prime Minister has trained 192 ICT hub managers, 32 technicians, and more than 1,900 residents in basic ICT literacy. The training programme aims to reach over 4,000 people nationwide.
Additionally, 181 community grants valued at $855.3 million have been disbursed to strengthen the operation of these hubs and improve local digital infrastructure.
Twenty community development officers have also been trained, and 140 public servants have benefited from ICT capacity-building programmes under this initiative.
This ongoing investment underscores the Government’s commitment to expanding digital inclusion and ensuring that every Guyanese—regardless of geography—can benefit from the country’s transformation. (DPI)