St. George’s – 17 March 2011 - The Caribbean ICT Roadshow, an initiative of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), is being hosted in Grenada from the 16^th to 19^th May 2011. This represents the 15^th Caribbean country in which this initiative will take place. The Roadshow seeks to promote the innovative use of information and communication technology (ICT) across all sectors of social and economic activity.  The Government of Grenada, through the Office of the Prime Minister is partnering with the CTU on this initiative.  The Roadshow places a strong emphasis on meaningful ICT activities that deliver tangible benefits to Caribbean citizens.  A number of national, regional and international speakers are slated to participate.

CTU Symposium on Internet Exchange Point in St Vincent and the Grenadines

KINGSTOWN, ST VINCENT - “St Vincent must not be left behind in the digital age”, this according to Minister Dr. Jerrol Thompson at the opening of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) Symposium on the establishment of an Internet Exchange Point in St Vincent and the Grenadines.

The CTU symposium, held in collaboration with US-based nonprofit Packet Clearing House (PCH) was convened by the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines at the Knowledge Institute and Conference Centre in Kingston, St Vincent.

VoIP Can Help Government Save Costs and Improve Service

GREAT BAY - A Government of Barbados initiative to use a technology known as Voice over Internet Protocol or VoIP, to save thousands of dollars in telephone charges was used to highlight the benefits that could be realized if Governments took greater advantage of available technology.

Mr.  Rodney Taylor, Business Development Manager of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), referenced his experience in overseeing the implementation of an Internet-based voice and data communications network for Barbados’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.

2010-08-16. GREAT BAY –  Regional telecommunications regulators must demonstrate a massive shift in their approach to the regulatory function, if the Caribbean is to take full advantage of the advances in information and communications technology (ICT).    Respected Caribbean technology expert, Mr.Bevil Wooding, speaking at the 6^th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum in St Maarten, said “Regulators across the region must move to regulating based on clearly articulated development goals”.

Wooding, Chief Knowledge Officer of international non-profit, Congress WBN stated “The philosophy underpinning regulation in the Caribbean has to evolve from a liberalization model to a model that better supports innovation and social and economic development”.