– investment in the latest technology to improve service being done
IN order to enhance connectivity in the hinterland regions, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced that investments were being made in state-of-the-art technology.
“We are now taking access to the internet and connectivity to the hinterland at a pace never seen before,” the Head of State said on Monday, shortly after administering the Oath of Office to the new Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and several commissioners.
“This is because we have been investing in the latest technology available, because we believe that people, all the people of our country have a fundamental right to the same access, giving them the same opportunity and allowing them the same prospects in life.”
Acknowledging the gap in access to regulatory bodies like PUC, President Ali stressed the need for government to take robust action in bridging gaps, particularly in the hinterland communities.
“We believe, as a government we need to do more to ensure that all our citizens are acquainted with the different commissions, and are acquainted with their rights, so that they can equally benefit from and take part in and be a part of these commissions,” he said.
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, recently underscored the government’s dedication to comprehensive development in Guyana’s hinterland regions, emphasising significant investments and infrastructural improvements.
“We are bringing development to all your communities. Every community in the Upper Mazaruni will be developed, not only in sport, but in every other aspect of development,” the PM declared.
Over the past four years, the government has invested in hinterland communities by boosting Indigenous leadership with the National Toshaos Council Secretariat, and expanding land rights through a broader titling programme.
During a visit to the Upper Mazaruni at the weekend, the Prime Minister reminded his audience that the government is working to provide Internet connectivity to all hinterland areas before the end of the year.
This transformation, he stressed, was significant to bridging the digital divide across the country.
He also assured the people of the Upper Mazaruni region of continued development across all sectors.
HIGH-SPEED INTERNET
Prime Minister Phillips also spoke to the expansion of the ground-breaking Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) devices initiative to Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) and the entire Hinterland, highlighting the on-going rollout of high-speed Internet services across Guyana.
Phase One has successfully connected Regions One (Barima-Waini) and Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), while Phase Two is set to commence in August, beginning with Region Seven, and progressively extending throughout the Hinterland.
The Prime Minister, who travelled to the region for the 25th Annual Upper Mazaruni District Games at the Tunnel Tigers Sports Ground in Kamarang/Warawatta, also highlighted the ruling administration’s commitment to sport development and the Upper Mazaruni District Games.
