May 5, 2021 |
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FREE INTERNET CONNECTIONS FOR BERBICIANS AT ARRIVAL MONUMENT.
During a recent visit to the Indian Arrival Monument site at Palmyra on the Corentyne, the Minister of Culture Youth and Sports Charles Ramson Jr had expressed the need for to establishment of a hotspot at the monument site to provide free internet access to those visiting the location.
Against this backdrop, the National Data Management Authority has installed the service at the site which began operation earlier today in commemoration of Indian Arrival Day.
According to the Director of Industry and Innovation within the Office of the Prime Minister Shahrukh Hussain, the system will be handed over to the National Trust of Guyana.
“We in the office of the prime minister will continue to look at areas and look at key areas where we know persons donโt have access to ICT. We also want to look and poor areas to bring ICT access to them and because we in a pandemic and because of this more and more especially children need internet access.” He added.
He noted that the focus is to ensure that Guyanese have access to internet connections regardless of where they reside and whether or not there are telecommunication services in their communities.
Community Development Officer at the National Data Management Authority, Travis Spellin says the based on groundworks it was recognized that a hotspot was imperative for the area given the population size as well as the number of persons that would frequent the monument site daily.
“It can benefit the people of palmyra and also persons who visit here, now today what we are doing is delivering that promise we have connected the internet access point am its an open system where anyone can visit this facility and have access to it. In terms of the download, it’s 7MB per second.”
The opening of this hotspot has been added to the over 70 which spread across East Berbice Corentyne.
Message from National Trust of Guyana
On behalf of the National Trust of Guyana, Ministry of Culture youth and Sport the state agency responsible for heritage preservation and promotion, we extend sincere appreciation for this ICT initiative from the Office of the Prime Minister and NDMA at this important heritage site. It is certainly a step in the right direction allowing patrons the opportunity to have access to information thereby improving the site’s ambiance being more user friendly in today’s society.
We look forward to other sites benefitting from this ICT programme so that most regions and Guyanese can feel connected, better understand the importance of these sites with data from the entity’s website and other online media platforms. 24 hours security is guaranteed at this site thus ensuring protection for the equipment and investment. We encourage patrons to respect the government’s efforts at improving these sites for the benefit of both the present and future generations as this is part of the larger improvement plan for the site.
We wish to caution visitors that the guidelines for covid 19 must be adhered to as well as all rules governing the site but at the same time enjoy the experience as you learn about Guyana’s heritage, your heritage our heritage. Today being the 183rd anniversary of Indian Arrival to Guyana is fitting for this launching as it brings together technology and heritage into the 21st century, an essential tool for promoting heritage education and preservation.
I would like to wish all Guyanese a happy Indian Arrival Day and once again thank the authorities of NDMA and the OPM for this most thoughtful gesture.
