The Surinamese Ministry of Transport, Communication, and Tourism (TCT) has officially inaugurated construction of a new ICT center in Brownsweg, Brokopondo district, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s digital inclusion strategy. This initiative represents a crucial component of the broader Project for Digital Accessibility in the Interior, which envisions establishing nine such facilities across Brokopondo, Marowijne, Sipaliwini, and Para districts.
These centers are designed to provide local communities with comprehensive access to computing resources, advanced ICT infrastructure, reliable internet connectivity, and hands-on digital literacy training programs. The project aims to bridge the persistent digital divide while simultaneously enhancing educational opportunities, knowledge development, and economic prospects in Suriname’s interior regions.
After experiencing a period of inactivity, the project has been revitalized, demonstrating the ministry’s renewed commitment to promoting digitalization and making technology accessible to all citizens regardless of geographical location. The initiative aligns with the government’s comprehensive policy framework aimed at stimulating technological adoption and ensuring equitable access to digital resources nationwide.
Under the leadership of acting Communication Director Louis Alfaisie and acting Deputy Director Inez Niamat, the TCT’s Directorate of Communication is overseeing project implementation. Ministry officials have identified the ICT centers as top priorities in creating a modern, digitally accessible society that includes all of Suriname’s diverse districts.
The Brownsweg groundbreaking ceremony signifies a tangible step toward realizing a future where technology, knowledge, and economic opportunities become universally accessible throughout Suriname, particularly in historically underserved interior communities.