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Digicel launches solar powered cellular site in Kwebana

Dec 04, 2010 News

Residents of Kwebana in Region One and other surrounding communities will now benefit from unlimited communication, thanks to a newly established fully solar powered cellular site in the community.
The site and tower was officially launched by cellular service provider, Digicel Guyana.
Among those present at the launching were, Sport Minister Dr. Frank Anthony; Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs Mr. Colin Croal; the Village Toshao, Troy Peters; Region Chairman, Mr. Fermin Singh and other dignitaries.
Digicel’s Chief Executive Officer, Gregory Dean, said that he is most pleased that the initiative has become a reality. He said the main aim behind the setting up of the site is to ensure if not all, most of the communities in Region one are linked.
He added that the launch is a milestone for Digicel given the fact that it is the company’s second fully solar powered site. The first one was launched last month in Wakapao. According to Dean, it is hope that by yearend its sites will be set up at Matthew’s Ridge and Red Hill.
He also urged the residents of the community to make full use of the services made available to them. Dean added that the services provided in the hinterland are no less that the services provided in other parts of the country.
Minister Frank Anthony lauded Digicel’s efforts to reach out to the hinterland communities. He noted that over the years the government has been trying to reach far-flung areas but it is no easy task.
“Given the large population of the hinterland, it is very hard to offer all the needed services and in these instances we are grateful to the corporate world.”
He added, too, that this initiative ties in perfect with the Government’s Low Carbon Development Strategy.
The Minister added that this cellular site is just a start in the right direction as it relates to communication with the outside world for hinterland communities.
Minister Anthony further reminded the gathering of the Government’s commitment to the hinterland communities.
Similar sentiments of gratitude were expressed by the Village Toshao, Troy Peters, and the Regional Chairman.

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