To support online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) yesterday said that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education (MOE) to zero rate several educational websites on behalf of students and children in Guyana.
GTT said in a release that by zero-rating the websites, those visiting them would be able to browse – and learn – without an internet data plan. Among the zero-rated websites are Education: profuturo.education, essentialschools.org, code.org, wikipedia.org, educationgy.org, guyanalearningchannel.com and Weather: (entire site) hydromet.gov.gy
Chief Executive Officer at GTT, Justin Nedd said in the release that the company is always willing to collaborate to rise above challenges in the society.
“We are happy to partner with the Ministry in supporting online learning during this pandemic. We acknowledge the effort of the Ministry, those in the teaching profession, parents and guardians to ensure that learning continues apace – it is therefore our hope that our contribution will go a long way in molding the minds of our future generation,” Nedd stated.
Acting Chief Planning Officer at the MOE, Nicola Johnson, said in the release that the Ministry is grateful for the company’s partnership.
