E-ID rollout ushers in new era of citizen services

…Pres Ali receives e-ID, as national digital ID system to transform healthcare, education, public services nationwide

Guyana is set to enter a new era of digital transformation with the rollout of a national Electronic Identification (e-ID) system, which President Dr Irfaan Ali has described as a game-changer in both healthcare and citizen access to government services.
Speaking at the commissioning of the newly rebuilt North Ruimveldt Secondary School, President Ali explained that the e-ID will not simply serve as a form of identification, but will be integrated into healthcare, education, and social support systems to improve the quality of life for every Guyanese.
“I think I got registered today to be the first person to receive a digital ID card,” President Ali said, highlighting its importance for the younger generation. He explained that the government is already collecting baseline health data from children, which will be linked to the e-ID system. This will allow for early detection of health issues, preventative care, and public health education, reducing the need for hospitalisation and enabling stronger national healthcare planning.
The Head of State noted that the initiative ties into broader efforts such as nutritional programs in schools, expansion of the school feeding programme, and heavy investments in hospitals and clinics. “Every family knows that good health is the foundation for a good life. These investments translate into healing and cure—into mothers surviving childbirth, children getting the medication they need, and grandparents living longer, healthier lives,” Ali stressed. He added that with continued investment, Guyana aims to eliminate the need for citizens to travel abroad for treatment, while positioning the country to become a net exporter of health services.

Digital future under PPP/C’s manifesto
The government’s push towards digitisation is also a central pillar of the PPP/C’s 2025–2030 manifesto, which was launched on Monday. According to the plan, the administration envisions a “Digital Guyana” built on innovation, inclusion, and efficiency, with the e-ID system forming the backbone of a vibrant, citizen-centric digital ecosystem.
Under this strategy, the government will roll out the MyGuyana citizen portal—a one-stop digital platform, accessible via web and mobile apps. Using their e-ID, citizens will be able to apply for birth certificates, passports, driver’s licences, and business permits, have access healthcare and education records, file tax returns, pay taxes, and manage NIS pensions, apply for house lots, land titles, and utility connections and pay bills, mortgages, and conduct transactions through a secure national eWallet integrated with local banks.
The manifesto underscores that digital equity and inclusion will remain central to ensure no Guyanese is left behind. “This transformation will make Guyana a digital leader in the region,” the PPP/C pledges, while promising that technology will make public services faster, more accessible, and more responsive.
Oil revenues transforming lives
President Ali also reminded that oil revenues are being channelled directly into people’s well-being through these healthcare and digital investments. “These investments translate into healing and cure, into mothers surviving childbirth, into children getting the medication they need, into grandparents living longer and healthier lives. That is one way oil is being transformed into well-being for our citizens” he said, pointing to better hospitals, stronger school systems, and now a national digital infrastructure designed to empower every household.
With the launch of the e-ID system and the MyGuyana citizen portal, Guyana is positioning itself not only as an oil economy, but as a regional digital hub, where technology uplifts lives, drives growth, and builds the foundation of a truly modern state.