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DIGITAL FUTURES FORUM EXPLORES FRENCH GUIANA AS A STRATEGIC DIGITAL GATEWAY FOR THE CARIBBEAN

Cayenne, French Guiana – 23rd September 2026 – The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), in collaboration with partners in French Guiana, convened the Digital Futures Forum during ICT Week 2026, exploring French Guiana’s potential role as a strategic digital gateway linking the Caribbean with wider regional and international digital ecosystems. Held under the theme “Building the …

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CTU ICT4PWDS LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP FOCUSES ON DISABILITY-INCLUSIVE DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT

Cayenne, French Guiana – 24th September 2026 – The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) convened its 1st ICT for Persons with Disabilities (ICT4PWDs) Leadership Workshop during ICT Week 2026 under the theme “Digital Transformation for a Disability Inclusive Economy”, which provided understanding on the economic realities of disability inclusion, challenged the assumptions that have shaped policies …

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CTU NETWORK OF WOMEN LEADERSHIP SEMINAR PUTS WOMEN AT THE CENTRE OF CARIBBEAN DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) convened its second CTU Network of Women (CTU-NoW) Leadership Seminar, bringing together women leaders, policymakers, regulators and digital-sector stakeholders to examine the role of women in shaping the Caribbean’s digital future. The Leadership Seminar formed part of CTU ICT Week 2026, which brought regional and international stakeholders together in French …

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4TH CARIBBEAN ICT YOUTH NETWORK MEETING STRENGTHENS YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN THE DIGITAL FUTURE

      Cayenne, French Guiana – 22 September 2026 – The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), through its Caribbean ICT Youth Network (CIYN), convened the fourth CIYN Meeting during ICT Week 2026, providing a regional platform for young people to engage with opportunities, emerging technologies and the future of digital development. The meeting opened with remarks …

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24TH CARIBBEAN MINISTERIAL STRATEGIC ICT SEMINAR ADVANCES REGIONAL DIALOGUE ON AI, RESILIENCE AND CONNECTIVITY 

Cayenne, French Guiana – 21 September 2026 – The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) convened its 24th Caribbean Ministerial Strategic ICT Seminar in French Guiana, bringing together Ministers, policymakers, industry leaders and regional and international experts to examine emerging technologies and the policy priorities shaping the Caribbean’s digital future. The Seminar formed part of CTU ICT …

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12TH CARIBBEAN ICT REGULATORS FORUM ADVANCES REGIONAL REGULATORY COOPERATION

Cayenne, French Guiana – 24th September 2026 – The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) convened the 12th Caribbean ICT Regulators’ Forum, bringing together ICT regulatory stakeholders to exchange perspectives on emerging regulatory issues and strengthen cooperation across the Caribbean. The closed, invitation-only Forum provided an opportunity for regulators and regional stakeholders to consider developments in digital …

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CTU Extends Condolences on the Passing of President Gabriel Serville

The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) extends its deepest condolences to the local Government and people of French Guiana, and the family and loved ones of President Gabriel Serville, President of the Assembly of French Guiana, on his passing. President Serville’s leadership strengthened French Guiana’s engagement with the Caribbean and advanced regional cooperation. In May 2026, he oversaw …

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St. Kitts and Nevis Elected as President and St. Vincent and the Grenadines as Vice-President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cayenne, French Guiana — 25th September 2026: At the 32nd General Conference of Ministers, St. Kitts and Nevis has been elected to hold the Presidency of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), virtually represented by the Hon. Konris Maynard, Minister of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Domestic Transport, Information, Communication and Technology and …

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COMMUNIQUÉ – CTU ICT Week 2026 – French Guiana

“Advancing Resilience, Inclusion, Cybersecurity and Innovation in Caribbean Digital Development.” Cayenne, French Guiana  •  20 – 24 September 2026 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), in collaboration with the Collectivité Territoriale de Guyane (CTG), convened ICT Week 2026 in Cayenne, French Guiana, under the theme “Advancing Resilience, Inclusion, Innovation and Cybersecurity in Caribbean Digital Development,” set …

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Across Oceans, One Digital Future: SIDS Strengthen Cooperation at 3rd SIDS IGF

Mauritius, 1 August 2026 – Small Island Developing States (SIDS) from the Caribbean, Pacific and Indian Ocean regions concluded the 3rd Small Island Developing States Internet Governance Forum (SIDS IGF) in Mauritius, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening digital resilience, improving Internet governance, advancing secure digital transformation and deepening cooperation among island nations. Held under the theme, “Navigating the …

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