The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) procures Starlink high-powered internet devices to improve connectivity for schools along the Soesdyke–Linden Highway. The effort is aimed at giving “full internet services” to multiple schools, along with support for the Department of Education at Friendship, according to the reports.
The two outlets describe the same initiative and link it to broader government priorities for digital inclusion and expanded internet access in education. Guyana Chronicle frames the procurement as a “significant connectivity boost” for hundreds of students and teachers, emphasizing the number of schools and the location along the highway. INews Guyana similarly reports that 10 schools will be connected ahead of the new school term, citing national vision and manifesto commitments.
While both accounts agree on the devices and intended beneficiaries, they differ mainly in emphasis: one highlights the scale of beneficiaries and the Friendship Education Department, while the other focuses on the timing for the new term and the policy context.
