All ‘Home Affairs’ agencies to become automated by next August

Agencies that fall under the Ministry of Home Affairs will be automated by August 2025, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said on Wednesday.

Speaking at his usual press conference at Freedom House in Georgetown, Jagdeo, also General Secretary of the governing PPP/C, shared how this move will help to guard against corruption and ensure greater scrutiny.

“We will be able to solve crime faster,” he posited about the more modern management of the systems, adding that authorities will be able to track people around the country faster.

When the new models come on stream, persons will be able to find records of births, deaths, marriages, and all other information in a single database.

The records of incarcerated individuals will also be computerised to ensure better case management, Jagdeo pointed out.

At a previous news conference, Jagdeo had noted how Guyana is making significant strides in its national digitisation efforts, which promises to improve comfort, security, and business expansion across the country.

According to him, the government’s digitisation strategy includes making Guyana’s airports paperless and leveraging technology to bolster national security and economic opportunities.

The government, under the PPP/C, has embarked on an ambitious plan to implement e-governance, aimed at using digital technology to revolutionise all sectors, including healthcare, education, and transportation.

The broader goal is to improve the efficiency of public services and boost economic productivity.