Toshao of Akawini Village in the Lower Pomeroon River, Region Two, Rudolph Wilson, has said that over 50 youths and hundreds of residents living in the Amerindian community now have access to Information Communication and Technology (ICT) training.
The access is as a result of an ICT hub that was constructed for some $4 million in the community to facilitate the necessary training.
The funds and training were provided by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs and the Prime Minister’s Office.
The toshao said that he is satisfied with the project since it will equip persons in his community with the necessary knowledge of ICT.
“I am really happy with this project. Youths would be able to access information and conduct research on the computer. This hub will help us bridge that communication gap.”
He also informed that two persons have been trained by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs and the Prime Minister’s Office in the ICT field and will return to the community to share their knowledge. They will be employed at the hub and will be responsible for conduct IT classes. The hub, he added, will be internet-ready for browsing.
The toshao also expressed his gratitude to the major stakeholders for making the project possible.
Meanwhile, Region Two Chairperson Vilma De Silva officially commissioned the ICT hub on October 9, 2022. She remarked that the project is part of the government’s strategy to provide equal opportunities to residents in the Amerindian community.
De Silva urged residents to make good use of the facility and pledged regional administration support. Currently, the hub is equipped with 20 computers.
