“The internet is the future of the world” – PM Phillips tells ICT graduates

To encourage the development of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skillset among children, teenagers, and young adults, the Office of the Prime Minister – Industry and Innovation is continuing its Basic ICT Literacy Programme throughout Guyana.
As such, some 55 young persons from Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) graduated on Saturday from the ICT programme following the completion of a basic training course.

At the graduation ceremony held at the Cotton Field Secondary School, Prime Minister Marks Phillips told the graduates that the training will assist them tremendously with their ambition to be fully equipped with the requisite skills and knowledge to become better versions of themselves.
“The Government will continue to support young people because we realise that ICT and knowledge are very important to develop Guyana,” he said.
The Prime Minister added that he is elated about the organisation of such a camp because it provides many youths with opportunities and a glimpse of a valuable new world.
He noted that the ICT Summer Camp in Region Two was a pilot programme where the region was the first to experience such a camp planned and executed by the Prime Minister.
“Coming next year Region Two summer camps will be bigger and better because we already plan to allocate funds to host the programme in the 2023 budget,” Phillips said
Phillips noted that the Government is committed to the expansion of infrastructure to ensure that ICT is available across Guyana, including all the hinterland communities.
In closing, he encouraged the graduates to continue to be innovative and curious in learning new skills available. He also commended the young graduates for their participation in learning the basics of ICT.

“Don’t see learning as a burden, see it as an opportunity that will assist in the future careers … So, I’m encouraging each and every one of you to stay connected focused, and involved with ICT. The internet is the future of the world. The reality is in the rock of accelerating development. There will always be space for new technical innovative opportunities for every citizen in Guyana.”
Meanwhile, Guyana Times spoke to some of the graduates about their experiences being a part of the programme, and Aneshwar Ramjit said that she is very happy to have completed his training.
Another graduate, Andrea Joseph, said that the classes were fun and exciting, and the learning environment was very productive.
Also present at the ceremony were Regional Chairperson Vilma De Silver and Regional Executive Officer Susan Saywack among other regional officials.
Last year, Public Affairs Minister Kwame McCoy MP, said the programme aims to introduce the youth to Information and Communications Technology as it is an important tool in national development.
He also noted the advantages of ICT in doing business faster and connecting globally. He had urged youths to add to what they have learnt and to capitalise on the opportunity to participate in more advanced training when it becomes available.