A team from the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday launched the Aishalton Village Information and Communication Technology (ICT) hub, powered by WiFiGY.

According to the NDMA, the WiFiGY service was installed in the last quarter of 2024, connecting all 57 villages of Region Nine with the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) high-speed internet service.

This initiative was complemented by the launch of the NDMA’s 2025 Cyber Hygiene Training Programme in the South Rupununi. This reinforced the authority’s commitment to not only provide free internet access through WiFiGY, but also the knowledge to use it safely and responsibly.

The NDMA stated that all South Rupununi villages will benefit from these Cyber Hygiene Training Sessions.

ICT has been identified as a key pillar of the government’s national development and governance strategy.

It is a holistic approach adopted to ensure that the collaborative efforts of ministries and agencies achieve the shared vision of creating a digitally inclusive and accessible government.

Under the National Data Management Authority Act, the NDMA is responsible for the development of computerised solutions in the public sector to satisfy its information needs, develop training and manpower programmes to ensure adequately trained personnel are available for the efficient operation of computer systems, and to establish guidelines for the recruitment and work conditions for ICT professionals, among other responsibilities.

Now that it is merged with the e-Government Agency, the NDMA will retain its responsibilities while its scope of work will now be extended to include providing support to ministries and government agencies to enable them to provide government services to citizens on an interconnected mediation platform.
With the effective functioning of the NDMA, there is now easier access to government services across all regions through the bridging of the digital divide. There will also be reductions in the cost for IT projects within the public sector, and improved responsiveness for citizens conducting regional and international business.