SEVERAL laptop distribution exercises were held on Saturday as the Government of Guyana continues to ensure every household is Information and Communication Technology (ICT) literate through its One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) programme.More than 1,200 individuals benefited from the exercises held at Chateau Margot, East Coast Demerara, the Central Islamic Organisation (CIOG) in Georgetown, the Diamond Secondary School, and the Assemblies of God Church, Grove, East Bank Demerara.
Meanwhile, a five-day training session is also being offered to the beneficiaries.
This series of distribution is part of the process that began in May, and primarily targets Region 4 (Demerara/Mahaica). This initiative is focused on the distribution of 6,000 laptops to recipients on the East Coast, East Bank and Georgetown areas.
At the Chateau Margot Primary School, 335 laptops were distributed while at the CIOG, 50 were slated to be distributed. At the distribution held at the Assemblies of God Church, 241 persons received their laptops. This hub targeted persons residing in Diamond Scheme to Craig areas and at the Diamond Secondary School, 628 laptops were given out.
Beneficiaries of this programme expressed their gratitude to the government for this initiative. One recipient Sahmael Jhandu stated that he was very happy that he received his laptop and he expressed gratitude to the government for this initiative that will benefit him and his family.   Savitri Narine, a teacher, also extended her appreciation for this initiative that will benefit her in the teaching profession. (GINA)