Amerindian communities begin receiving cheques for establishment of OLPF hubs

The distribution of cheques for the construction and refurbishing of infrastructural facilities to house Information Communication Technology (ICT) hubs in hinterland communities is underway.

This aspect will enable hinterland residents to become ICT savvy and be part of the technological advancement now occurring.

Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai recently handed over cheques valued $800,000 to the Toshaos of several communities in Upper Mazaruni, Region 7. These include Kaikan, Jawalla, Waramadong, Kangaruma, Paruima, Phillipai and Kamarang/Warawatta.

Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai handing over

a cheque valued $800,000 to Winston Anthon, Toshao of

Kaikan, Region 7 as representatives of the other hinterland

communities and staff of the ministry look on

The cheque distribution exercise is related to the One Laptop per Family (OLPF) hinterland component. Minister Sukhai said that after the completion of the first hub, she believes it will be a historical mark in the hinterland because it will mean that Amerindians will also be a part of the extension of ICT development in Guyana.

The OLPF initiative came into being in 2011, with the aim of equipping 90,000 families with laptops.

Another distribution of cheques will be done shortly by the Amerindian Affairs Ministry to 39 communities in Region 9.