Georgetown : Georgetown residents, namely in Kitty/Campbellville, Lodge and Sophia received Government’s one laptop per family initiative (OLPF).
During yesterday’s distribution, 39 persons from Kitty/Campbellville, 20 from Lodge and 22 from Sophia received their laptops in the presence of Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, Presidential Advisor on Community Development and Empowerment, Odinga Lumumba and Parliamentary Secretary attached to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steve Ninvalle.
Minister Anthony indicated that it is expected that the recipients will use the device to its fullest which will eventually simplify their lives in many ways. “One of the things that is happening across the world is that people are using computer technology to create the digital economy… we are moving our population in that direction,” he said.
The Minister was referring to the fact that many people, worldwide, are using the internet as an income generation tool. Guyana must not be left behind in this area; through the internet Guyanese can be empowered to promote their products via the internet.
The recipients were urged not to retain the knowledge they will acquire to themselves but, to share it with their family members and neighbours, particularly those who do not have access to the technology as yet.
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