Press Release

Minister Edghill shares vision for Guyana’s Infrastructure Development with Telecommunications service provider

 

Minister of Public Works, Honourable Bishop Juan Edghill today met with ATN Executive Vice President, Operations, Mr. Brad Martin and Director of International Regulatory of Government Affairs, Mr. Delreo Newman.

 

During the discussions, Minister Edghill outlined some of his visions for Guyana’s infrastructural development, part of which seeks to offer equal access to internet services across the country.

 

Minister Edghill pointed to the importance of available and reliable internet service, even as Guyana like the rest of the world fights a pandemic. He also noted that Information and communications technology (ICT) can and will play a major role in the creation of jobs locally.

 

On this note, the Public Works Minister reminded the company that it is the Government’s intention to provide 20,000 online scholarships, which will not just seek to assist those on the Coastland, but in the Hinterland areas as well.

 

According to Minister Edghill, telecommunications have an important role to play in the delivery of not only education but even health services in the modern day.

 

He encouraged that the present Administration does not seek to hinder but facilitate development here in Guyana as he urged further expansion of services.