The Board of Education has begun replacing aging student computers across Antigua and Barbuda’s public schools as part of a nationwide digital-upgrade programme outlined during Friday’s post-Cabinet media briefing.
Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant confirmed the effort while discussing the government’s plans to modernize technology in classrooms.
Merchant said the replacement campaign is already underway, with older devices being phased out and students receiving updated models to support learning in an increasingly technology-driven environment.
The initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen digital infrastructure in the education sector.
According to the briefing, the expanded use of newer devices across schools requires improved national broadband capacity, which the government expects to meet through the APUA’s planned WITS programme — a high-speed, sub-$100 internet service the Prime Minister highlighted earlier in the week.
Merchant noted that reliable connectivity is necessary to ensure students can effectively use the upgraded devices.
The Board of Education’s computer-replacement drive was presented alongside other education-related measures, including the government’s decision to cover all CXC exam fees beginning next year.
The digital-upgrade effort forms part of a wider agenda to prepare students for a modern learning environment and strengthen technology access across the public school system.
