PRIME MINISTER’S Representative in Region Two and People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) councillor of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC), Arnold Adams, has disclosed that over 60 Information Technology Communication (ITC) hubs in the Pomeroon- Supenaam region are operable.

During his address at the region’s RDC statutory meeting recently, Adams distributed a document that contained an update of the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) projects in Region Two. He said that the document will provide information and clarity to councillors as it relates to internet connectivity.

He further disclosed that the NDMA team successfully conducted mapping to several primary and secondary schools, hospitals, health centres, post offices, police stations, army base and all government agencies to cater for fibre optic connection on the coastland and VSAT connections for the hinterland locations.

This, he said, is a great achievement for Region Two as he disclosed that thousands of people are benefitting from the government’s free WiFI services.
Adams said several existing hubs within various communities in Region Two were maintained by the NDMA team. Those hubs that had low internet speed were also upgraded.

Persons can also access WiFi services at various recreational parks in the region. Speaking about connections in the hinterland communities, Adams said that residents in Akawini, Jacklow, Abrams Creek, Kabakaburi, St Monica, Karawab, and Bethany are also accessing free internet services.

Adams said that parents have expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister’s office for the prompt intervention to have the hubs operable.

Meanwhile, Region Two Chairperson Vilma De Silva said she is satisfied with the work of the NDMA maintenance team, particularly in the hinterland communities. She recalled the complaints of many parents who could not afford to purchase data for their phones so their children can conduct studies online.

Additionally, Opposition RDC councillor Trevor Cozier commended the efforts of the RDC and the NDMA team for ensuring that Pomeroon residents have access to the free Wifi service.