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The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) extends heartfelt congratulations to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on the momentous occasion of its 160th Anniversary. Since it was established in 1865, the ITU has stood at the forefront of global technological advancement, tirelessly fostering international collaboration and standard-setting in telecommunications and ICTs. Its visionary leadership has been instrumental …

Congratulatory message from the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) Secretariat on the occasion of the 160th Anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Read More »

Port of Spain, 12th May 2025 Good morning, and welcome to our 10th Caribbean ICT Regulators Forum.  Im sorry I could not be there in person with you due to commitments here in Barbados but I will be joining the session of the SMTF on Friday when I return. I want to thank all of …

Secretary-General Rodney Taylor Opening Remarks during the 10th Caribbean ICT Regulators Forum Read More »

28th April 2025 Message from Secretary-General Rodney Tayloron the occasion of the 36th Anniversary of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union 28th April 2025 Today, it is with immense pride and gratitude that we celebrate the 36th Anniversary of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU). Since it was established on 28th April 1989, the CTU has been a …

Message from Secretary-General Rodney Taylor on the occasion of the 36th Anniversary of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union Read More »

30th September to 4th October 2024 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) hosted CTU ICT Week 2024 in Saint Kitts and Nevis under the theme “Bridging Technologies for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future”. The event brought together over 200 attendees, including government officials, industry experts and key stakeholders to discuss and advance digital development initiatives in …

COMMUNIQUÉ | CTU ICT Week 2024 – Saint Kitts and Nevis Read More »

Front (l-r) Mr. Pedro Duque, President of HISPASAT and Mr. Rodney Taylor, Secretary-General of the CTU. Back (l-r) Hon. Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada, Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, and Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, Prime …

HISPASAT and CTU Collaborate to Bridge the Digital Divide in the Caribbean Read More »

On World Radio Day 2025, the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) celebrates the transformative role of radio in addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time —climate change. This year’s theme, “Radio and Climate Change: A Powerful Tool for Climate Action,” highlights radio’s critical role in climate resilience, early warning systems and disaster preparedness. …

CTU Message for World Radio Day 2025 Read More »

11th February 2025 Today, as we observe International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS), the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) Secretariat reaffirms its commitment to empowering women and girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Science and innovation are critical drivers of sustainable development and the full participation of women and girls in these fields is …

Message from the CTU Secretariat on International Day of Women and Girls in Science Read More »

The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), led by Secretary-General Rodney Taylor, recently embarked on a landmark visit to the Abuja Secretariat of the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA). The mission to Africa which includes ATU, WATRA and CTU was funded by a grant from The Commonwealth Secretariat under the Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda for Trade and …

Bridging the Atlantic: A Historic Partnership in Telecommunications Read More »

Good morning.  Let me firstly thank Government of Azerbaijan and the ITU for hosting this inaugural High-Level Roundtable on Green Digital Action. The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) fully supports the COP29 Declaration. Small island developing states such as those in the Caribbean bear the devastating impacts of climate change.  Our countries spend billions of dollars …

Statement by Secretary-General Rodney Taylor in support of the Declaration on Green Digital Action Read More »