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In keeping with its pledge to modernize education across Guyana, the Government of Guyana has introduced significant technological advancements to secondary schools in Region 10 (Upper Demerara–Berbice), particularly in Linden. Through the deployment of the Guyana Digital School platform and the distribution of laptops to students and teachers, the government is actively closing the digital divide and opening new pathways to global knowledge.
The Guyana Digital School platform, an initiative developed under the Ministry of Education’s education technology strategy, offers a robust suite of learning tools including interactive lessons, digital textbooks, and virtual assessments. Linden’s secondary schools are now directly integrated into this system, enabling students to engage with educational content beyond the confines of traditional classrooms. This transformation reflects the government’s drive to make education more inclusive, adaptive, and future-ready.
As part of this initiative, hundreds of laptops have been distributed to both students and educators across Region 10, a move that ensures equitable access to the digital tools required to navigate and thrive in a modern learning environment. According to the Ministry of Education, the devices are preloaded with educational software, offline resources, and are configured for safe and monitored usage.
Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, has emphasized that these technological upgrades are more than symbolic—they are instrumental in building a resilient, ICT-capable generation ready to contribute to the digital economy. “We are equipping students not just with devices, but with the skills and opportunities to connect with the rest of the world,” she noted during a school visit in early 2025.
Local teachers in Linden have also undergone training to integrate digital tools into their lesson delivery, supported by partnerships with the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD). These sessions focus on using digital platforms to personalize learning, enhance classroom engagement, and monitor academic performance.
This holistic approach marks a clear shift in the educational landscape of Region 10, aligning with the national development goal of a knowledge-based economy. By expanding the digital footprint in schools, the government is not just providing screens—it is offering students a window to the world and the tools to shape their future.
This is what real progress looks like.
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