Aishalton village benefits from WiFiGY launch

The Office of the Prime Minister, through its facilitating agency the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), has significantly expanded digital access in the remote Village of Aishalton, Region Nine, through the strategic launch of the WiFiGY programme.
In a social media presentation, the Prime Minister’s Office noted that building upon a remarkable achievement from the previous year, when NDMA successfully connected 57 villages in the region with high-speed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) internet, the Aishalton project further demonstrates the Government’s commitment to technological democratisation.
The programme, it said, goes beyond mere connectivity, by incorporating a robust 2025 Cybersecurity and e-Services Awareness Campaign that provides critical training in digital literacy and online safety.
Speaking at the launch, a representative from the Ministry of Education, Ms Natasha (only name given) noted that before the launch, information was mainly available via Brazilian TV; now the residents can be more aware about local information and topical Guyanese events and happenings.
In addition, she said that instead of “two weeks trek” to the Masakanari Village school, she can have Zoom meetings with staff, and can discuss issues relating to the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) and teacher training, among others.
Aishalton Toshao, Timothy Williams, said the village has seen many great improvements in local communication with the introduction of its high-speed internet, facilitated by the Office of the Prime Minister.
Medex at the Aishalton District Hospital, Jemuel Buckley, said that the programme has helped with the continued education of medical staff, as for the first time they were able to attend online.
This initiative, the Office of the Prime Minister noted, represents a critical step in the Government’s comprehensive Digital Inclusion Agenda, designed to bridge technological gaps and empower communities in the most underserved regions.