Prime Minister (PM) Mark Phillips has emphasised that as Guyana pursues digital energy transformations, inclusive of a smart grid by 2030, stronger cybersecurity systems are needed. The Guyana National Control Centre (GNCC) is expected to become fully operational by August 2026, targeting real-time grid management, faster fault detection, and integration with the Gas-to-Energy project. Last month, Guyana joined the Latin America and Caribbean Cyber Competence Centre (LAC4), a step that will benefit the country in enhanced cybersecurity training, access to advanced digital forensic resources, stronger policy development support, and regional collaboration. Through its membership, Guyana will gain access to LAC4’s state-of-the-art hybrid training facility, digital forensic laboratory and cyber range, which provide practical exercise and simulations designed to strengthen national cybersecurity preparedness. Guyana will also benefit from research collaboration, cyber analysis, doctrine development, lessons-learned activities, and access to a broader range of European Union cybersecurity training resources and programmes.