Guyana Learning Channel Expands Network, Launches Digital TV Box Distribution

PRESS RELEASE | Guyana Learning Channel Expands Educational Network and Launches Digital TV Box Distribution to Enhance Access

March 19th, 2025 – The Guyana Learning Channel (GLC) is excited to announce the official launch of its expanded educational network, now featuring six new digital channels alongside its existing analog channel.

Following a successful testing phase, these channels are fully operational and ready to deliver a diverse range of educational content to learners throughout Guyana.

Expanded Digital Channel Lineup

• GLC Junior (Channel 24-52): A channel for preschoolers that offers engaging stories, nursery rhymes, and interactive early learning activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity.
• GLC Elementary (Channel 24-32): Tailored for primary students, this channel combines academic instruction, scientific exploration, and interactive games to create an engaging educational experience.
• GLC Teen (Channel 24-48): This channel, targeted at secondary students, provides exam preparation resources, competitive challenges, and discussions on topics relevant to young minds.
• GLC Plus (Channel 24-44): A celebration of Guyanese culture, history, folklore, and national development, bringing the nation’s past, present, and future to life.
• GLC Discover (Channel 24-40): A hub for science, industry insights, career exploration, and skill development, encouraging learners to look beyond traditional classrooms.
• GLC Elevate (Channel 24-36): Focused on adult learners, this channel offers literacy programs, vocational training, DIY skills, and opportunities for personal development.

Cable and Analog Access

GLC is available on multiple platforms:

ENET Cable:

GLC TV – Channel 9

GLC Junior – Channel 10

GLC Elementary – Channel 11

GLC Teen – Channel 12

GLC Plus – Channel 13

GLC Discover – Channel 14

GLC Elevate – Channel 15

Atlantic Cable:

GLC – Channel

Analog TV:

Aishalton – Channel 3

Annai – Channel 3

Anna Regina – Channel 10

Bartica – Channel 3

Benab – Channel 24

Georgetown – Channel 80

Karasabai – Channel 5

Kwakwani – Channel 10

Lethem – Channel 5

Linden – Channel 10

Mabaruma – Channel 10

Mahdia – Channel 10

Orealla – Channel 10

Port Kaituma – Channel 10

Digital TV Box Distribution

To ensure that every household can access these enhanced digital channels, GLC is distributing Digital TV boxes. These devices allow viewers with non-digital television sets—which may not be compatible with the ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) standard—to receive superior digital signals. Digital TV offers clearer picture quality, improved sound, and a broader array of channel options compared to analog TV.

In September, GLC launched an application form for families interested in obtaining a Digital TV Box.

The form, available at https://forms.gle/Nv5Mkh1onsVodghz6, collects essential details, including:

Region of Residence: To organize distribution logistics.

Children Attending School: Prioritizing households with school-aged children.

Child’s Information: Names and schools for eligibility verification.

Digital TV Verification: Guidance on checking for digital tuner capability.

Television and Internet Setup: Assessing current access to digital content.

Access to Devices: Information regarding access to laptops, tablets, or phones.

Eligible families—those with a child in school—will benefit most from the enhanced educational content. The distribution process, coordinated with Regional Education Departments (REDO) and local schools, will commence on Saturday, March 22,2025, at the Leonora Track and Field Stadium. Recipients should bring their completed forms and a valid ID to collect their FREE Digital Television Box.

This initiative underscores the Ministry of Education’s commitment to expanding access to quality education throughout Guyana, ensuring every household can benefit from innovative digital learning experiences.

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