University of Guyana to receive ICT gift from GT&T & Northern Telecom |
In yet another demonstration of its earlier verbal commitment to provide information, communication and technology access to educational institutions, GT&T’s Chief Executive Officer along with a team of officials from the Company met with University of Guyana’s Vice Chancellor, Dr. Marlene Cox and team to discuss GT&T’s proposal to adopt the Internet Café of the newly constructed Computer Laboratory at the University “s Turkeyen Campus. |
The CEO and team toured the newly constructed facility and learnt of the University’s plans to have all graduating students computer literate. |
The funding for the project will come from both GT&T and Northern Telecom, with Northern Telecom providing between US$15 to 20 thousand dollars. |
The project will provide in excess of 20 computers, UPS, and Digital Subscriber Line Internet access. |
Students, staff and the general public would access the Café. |
GT&T has quietly over the years contributed in excess of G5 million to education, sports, social activities, social services and culture in Guyana. |