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Despite the country’s financial constraints, Education Minister Dr Michael Dowlat has confirmed that 18,000 laptops will be distributed to all Form One students, regardless of their parents’ income level.
This announcement came as the Standing Finance Committee approved a $455.1 million increase to the Ministry of Education’s budget on Monday.
Former finance minister Colm Imbert asked whether laptops would be distributed to students “both rich and poor, regardless of wealth”. In response, Dowlat and his government colleagues replied emphatically, “All students,” while thumping their desks in support.
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