Continued rollout & digital survey modernization.
Guyana is on the verge of completing a digital transformation that will revolutionise land management in this rapidly growing economy. Read More
Upgrading skills to improve land use management and monitoring processes under the SLDM Project.
The SLDM Project is capacitating the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC) and other Land Management related agencies with the knowledge, software and technical skills to enhance land management and environmental monitoring in Guyana Read more
GLSC enhancing capacity to conduct surveys
The four-year Mainstreaming Sustainable Land Development and Management (SLDM) project is being funded by the Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund (GRIF) is an initiative to modernize land policy, surveying and institutional capacity through GLSC and partners. Read more
146 ICT Hubs Completed — Bridging the digital divide
Completion of 146 ICT hubs, equipped with 129 solar systems and 126 high‑speed internet connections; release highlights hardware and connectivity milestones. Read more: https://dpi.gov.gy/bridging-the-digital-divide-146-ict-hubs-completed-in-the-hinterland/
127 Hubs Upgraded — Satellite connectivity milestone
A 127 hinterland ICT hubs upgraded with high‑speed internet (LEO/satellite), delivering approximately 80% of project targets and expanding digital access across remote regions. Read more: https://www.stabroeknews.com/2024/11/29/news/guyana/satellite-connectivity-project-successfully-implemented-in-203-hinterland-communities-pms-office/
141 Villages Get Grants to Build ICT Hubs
A 141 hinterland and riverain villages received grants (up to US$40,000 each) to construct ICT hubs as part of the GRIF-backed initiative targeting 200 communities. Read more: https://guyanachronicle.com/2024/10/08/amerindian-communities-receive-grants-to-build-ict-hubs/
111 Hubs Live: Major step in connecting hinterland communities
111 ICT hubs operational under the ICT Access & e‑Services project, highlighting benefits for education and local services. Read more:111 ICT hubs operational in hinterland
$1.3B Boost: Government ramps up hinterland ICT rollout
GYD$1.3 billion investment to expand ICT access across the hinterland; for rollout and hub construction. Read more: https://guyanachronicle.com/2024/07/18/
Interim Funding for a National System for Monitoring, Reporting and Verification for 2011
In the Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund (GRIF) Steering Committee Meeting of May 12, 2011, the need for an interim payment to secure continuation of the ongoing implementation of the system for monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of emissions and removals of carbon, was discussed. These activities, which are under the responsibility of Guyana Forestry Commission, […]
Guyana to Receive Additional $45 Million from Norway for Climate Services
Approval of Third Contribution from Norway Brings Total Earned to $115 Million USD GEORGETOWN, 21, Dec. 2012 – Guyana has been approved to receive an additional $45 million USD from the Government of Norway for its climate services in maintaining extremely low levels of deforestation while advancing the nation’s landmark Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS). […]