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Connected Caribbean Summit 2023 Takes Collaborative Approach to Accelerating Caribbean Development

Miami, Florida  – 7 November 2023 – In an era of unprecedented and disruptive shifts sweeping across every sector, the Caribbean region stands at a pivotal crossroad. The need for innovative, collaborative and forward-thinking approaches has never been more pressing. It is within this dynamic context that the Connected Caribbean Summit 2023 promises to be …

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Opening remarks by Hon. Davidson Ishmael at the Opening Ceremony for CTU ICT Week 2023 – Barbados

Dr. the Hon. William F. Duguid, Senior Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Honorable Colleague Ministers of the Cabinet of Barbados Honorable Colleague Ministers of Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Lucia and St. Kitts & Nevis Members of the Diplomatic Corps and Other Diplomatic Representatives Mr. Rodney Taylor, Secretary General of the …

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Feature Address by Dr. the Hon. William F. Duguid delivered at the Opening Ceremony for CTU ICT Week 2023 – Barbados

Members of the Cabinet of Barbados Members of the Parliament of Barbados Hon. Davidson Ishmael, M.P., Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology (MIST) Other Visiting Ministers of Information and Communication Technologies Members of the Diplomatic Corps Miss Francia Jordan, Permanent Secretary, MIST Other Government Officials present Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) …

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Remarks by Secretary-General Rodney Taylor delivered at the Opening Ceremony for CTU ICT Week 2023 – Barbados

Dr. the Hon. William F. Duguid, Senior Minister in the office of the Prime Minister Honourable Davidson Ishmael, Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology, MIST Members of the Cabinet of Barbados Members of the General Conference of Ministers of the CTU Members of the Diplomatic Corps and Heads of Regional and International Organizations Permanent …

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BARBADOS TO HOST CTU ICT WEEK 2023 INCLUDING A CARIBBEAN DIGITAL SUMMIT

Bridgetown, Barbaods – 10th October 2023 – The Government of Barbados, in collaboration with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) and the Global Government Forum (GGF), will host the Caribbean Digital Summit and ICT Week 2023 from 16th to 20th October 2023 at the Accra Beach Hotel and Spa, Rockley, Christ Church, Barbados. Each year, the …

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Opening Remarks: Introductory Webinar for the Bridging the Mobile Gender Gap

Delivered by Rodney Taylor Secretary General, Caribbean Telecommunications Union 7th September 2023 Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished partners and participants, Good [morning/afternoon/evening], and a warm welcome to this pivotal training course on “Bridging the Mobile Gender Gap.” I am truly honored to address you today on behalf of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), one of the …

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CARIBBEAN INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM EXAMINES GOVERNANCE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – 25th August 2023 – The 19th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF) and 2nd Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum (CYIGF) convened their annual meetings from 22nd to 24th August to address critical issues surrounding the governance of the global digital landscape, under the theme, “Evolving Caribbean Internet Governance Priorities …

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CTU AND PARTNERS ADVANCE CARIBBEAN INTERNET GOVERNANCE PRIORITIES IN THE REGION

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – 16th August 2023 – The multi-stakeholder Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF) returns with its 19th edition and the multi-stakeholder 2nd Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum (CYIGF) from 22nd to 24th August 2023. Hosted at the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) headquarters in Port of Spain, the CTU is joined …

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REMARKS BY SECRETARY-GENERAL RODNEY TAYLOR AT THE LAUNCH OF JUMP, BARBADOS

Ladies and gentlemen, Firstly, let me thank Cable and Wireless for the invitation to participate here today on behalf of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union.  I am sure I can speak for all 20 of our Member States when I say that initiatives such as JUMP are very important and badly needed if we are to …

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