Opposition Spokesperson on Technology, Julian Robinson, is calling for the government to immediately remove the General Consumption Tax on tablets and computer devices to make them more affordable to parents ahead of the reopening of schools.
"This will allow parents to acquire devices at more affordable prices, enabling their children to access online education from home," Robinson said.
He pointed out that many students who do not have computers or tablets at home or appropriate Internet access, have simply been left behind.
"My own estimate from the feedback I have received is that over 50% of our students had no access to online education during this period.
He said further that come September, as schools face a new normal, students will be required to do a combination of in school and at home online learning.
