PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali is expected to make a major announcement next week that will focus on expanding opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for youths.
This was disclosed by Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat during a youth forum on the last day of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo.
During a passionate appeal to young people, from high school students to young professionals, the minister said there are “wonderful opportunities” for them.
Minister Bharrat said, “So the President will make an announcement next week. It will be exciting for young people.”
The announcement, he said, is aligned with students’ involvement in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how interest in STEM will be stimulated.
“There will be wonderful opportunities coming for young people in Guyana, when it comes to STEM, when it comes to AI, there’ll be wonderful opportunities coming in the near future. In the near future, the President will make an announcement next week,” the minister stated.
He also urged youths to take advantage of the opportunities unfolding, especially as Guyana’s rapid development continues.
The minister said, “Today we want young Guyanese to grab opportunities. We want you to take advantage of the opportunities that are before you and that will come in the future. I keep saying that the future for you, as young people, is a bright one, that you should see the opportunities that are coming your way, and that you should ensure that you develop yourself. You should ensure that you stay in school, ensure that you focus on being certified and being qualified, so that you can grab the opportunities when they come to you and as young people, dare to dream. As young people, you must be ambitious.”
Additionally, Minister Bharrat urged students to “remove the mental block” surrounding mathematics and the pure sciences, calling for an urgent cultural shift in how these are viewed. At a time when Guyana’s oil and gas sector is rapidly expanding oil and gas, engineering, health and technology sectors are creating growing demand for technical expertise.
This year, $183.6 billion was allocated in Budget 2026 to continue modernising the education system, with a strong emphasis on expanding access, improving quality, and aligning learning to the demands of a rapidly changing economy.
Over the next year, investments will target physical infrastructure, teachers education, digital access, and curriculum enrichment, all aimed at empowering citizens to take advantage of emerging economic opportunities.
Further, the Guyana Digital School (GDS) has already begun a nationwide school outreach programme aimed at increasing student awareness of its digital learning platform and expanding access to flexible, technology-driven education.
The initiative involves direct engagement with secondary school students to explain the opportunities available through the GDS, respond to questions, and facilitate on-site registration for those who are not yet enrolled.
The Guyana Digital School, a national initiative conceptualised under the leadership of President Ali, is designed to provide accessible, high-quality education through online platforms. The institution offers flexible learning opportunities intended to complement traditional schooling and promote academic excellence among learners nationwide.
Additionally, as Guyana moves rapidly into a new era of development, STEM is playing a central role in shaping the country’s future.
STEM pathways in Guyana continue to expand, providing both education and real-world application, from robotics clubs and coding workshops to digital initiatives.
