Michelle Garcia

Shaping the Digital Future of the Caribbean!: 20th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum and 3rd Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum 

Georgetown, Guyana, 22nd July 2024 – The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) in collaboration with the Government of Guyana, is pleased to announce the hosting of the 20th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF) and the 3rd Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum (CYIGF). These events will take place at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana from 21st – …

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CTU’s 51st Executive Council (EC51), General Conference of Ministers Meeting and ICT Week to be held in St Kitts and Nevis, 30th September to 5th October 2024

Basseterre, St Kitts, 22nd July 2024 – The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT), is delighted to announce the hosting of the CTU ICT Week 2024 – St. Kitts and Nevis, set to take place in the unforgettable paradise twin-island Federation of St Kitts and Nevis …

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First Meeting of the Carib$ Advisory Board 

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, July 02, 2024 – CaribCoin, the company pioneering a complementary currency designed to facilitate seamless transfers and economic integration within the Caribbean, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the first meeting of the Carib$ Advisory Group on June 19, 2024. This milestone marks a significant step towards the official launch of …

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UNODC Strengthens Caribbean Capacity to Prevent Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

Trinidad and Tobago, May 22nd-23rd, 2024 – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), through the Global Cybercrime Programme under the project, “Tackling Cybercrime: Strengthening Legislation, Law Enforcement, and International Cooperation (Phase III),” funded by the United Kingdom (UK), and in collaboration with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), held a “Regional Meeting of …

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Opening Remarks by SG Rodney Taylor for the Meeting on Proactive Actions to Prevent Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

Delivered by Rodney Taylor Secretary-General, Caribbean Telecommunications Union 22 May 2024 Trinidad Hilton Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning, and welcome to this meeting on Prevention of Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation as we seek to develop standards of collaboration in countering this crime. This meeting is being hosted by the United Nation Office on …

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Secretary-General Rodney Taylor Opening Remarks – CTU 35th Anniversary

1st May 2024 Salutations…….. Let me first express my appreciation to you for taking the time to join us today to celebrate our 35th year of existence as a CARICOM institution. In 1989 when the CTU was established by CARICOM Heads of Government, the telecommunications landscape in the Caribbean was undergoing significant changes. There was …

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Huawei and CTU sign MOU to Strengthen the Caribbean’s Capacity to go Fully Digital

Huawei (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited, part of the Huawei global information and communication technology (ICT) powerhouse, and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 11th April 2024 at the 21st Caribbean Ministerial Strategic ICT Seminar, held in San Ignacio, Belize, a CTU Member State. The Seminar was hosted by the …

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Remarks delivered by Secretary-General Rodney Taylor at Informática 2024

18th March 2024 Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests, and participants, I am honoured and truly grateful to be able to bring you greetings today on behalf of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU).  It is great to be in beautiful Havanna with such esteemed delegates from around the world.  The CTU is a specialised institution of …

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Opening remarks delivered by Gary Kalloo at the Inauguration of the Caribbean Data Centre

Curaçao, 13th March 2024 I want to recognise the President of the CTU, Senator the Honourable Hassel Bacchus Minister of Digital Transformation, government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.   Distinguished Guests, Esteemed Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour and privilege to be a part of and to welcome you all to …

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