Most government services to be fully digitised by 2026

Most government services in Guyana will be fully digitised before the end of the second quarter of 2026, President Dr Irfaan Ali said, outlining his administration’s ambitious digital transformation agenda.

“As you know, a few days ago I held a meeting with all the IT heads and outlined the digital transformation plan aimed at fully digitalising all government services before the end of the second quarter in 2026,” the President told reporters at his first press conference since securing a second term.

He said a Chief Technology Officer, supported by the National Data Management Authority, has been appointed to oversee the digitisation process and implement a platform to track performance indicators across government agencies, ensuring transparency, accountability and efficiency.

Dr Ali noted that systems such as security clearances, birth and death certificates are being migrated online. The government is also finalising an online passport portal, expected to go live by year-end, that will reduce congestion at the passport office through a decentralised appointment system.

The President added that an e-gate border control system and e-passport issuance system, launched earlier this year, have already improved airport security and aligned Guyana with international standards.