ICT workshops create a foundation for technological development – PM

Prime Minister, Retired Brigadier Mark Phillips believes that the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Summer Camps play a pivotal role in the foundation of technological development.
He made these comments while addressing graduates at the graduation ceremony of the Berbice leg of the ICT Summer Camp 2022 on Saturday at the Albion Community Centre.

Phillips, who is fulfilling the role of President, noted that camps are a testament of the Government’s commitment to embrace the ICT revolution in Guyana.
“We are excited about this initiative because these workshops create a foundation and provide young people with a glimpse of the opportunities that are available to them and how they can access them.”
Furthermore, he stated that the skills acquired during the learning sessions will not only provide critical thinking skills in ICT-related matters but also foster long-term skills.
“I encourage you to continue to innovate; continue to be curious and to find novel ways to solve problems through the use of ICTs. This curiosity will foster growth; it will foster knowledge and it will foster originality. These are valuable skills that will serve you throughout your lifetime.”
The initiative is one of three ICT summer camp training programmes conducted countrywide by the Office of the Prime Minister, through the Industry and Innovation Unit.
Regional Chairman David Armogan and Director of the Industry and Innovation Unit within the Prime Minister’s Office, Shahrukh Hussain were among the attendees at the graduation ceremony.