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St. George’s, Grenada – 10th August 2026 – The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), in collaboration with the Government of Grenada, will host the 22nd Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF) and the 5th Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum (CYIGF), bringing together regional and international stakeholders to help shape the future of the Caribbean’s digital landscape. The …

Grenada to Host Caribbean Internet Governance Forums as Region Shapes Its Digital Future Read More »

From left to right: Mr. Graeme Thomson, Founding Member, World Digital Governance (WDG); H.E. Guillaume Pierre, Ambassador of the French Republic to Trinidad and Tobago; Ms. Jaya Ramoutar, Executive Portfolio Manager, Project Management Office, Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence; Mr. Nigel Cassimire, Deputy Secretary-General and Head of Regional Policy Development, CTU; Prof. Rose‑Marie …

Caribbean Charts a United Course for Artificial Intelligence at 1st Caribbean AI Forum Read More »

Cave Hill, Barbados – May 2026 The University of the West Indies (UWI) and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) have formally strengthened their longstanding collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management, UWI Cave Hill Campus on May 28th 2026. The agreement brings …

The University of the West Indies and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union Formalise Strategic Partnership to Advance Regional Digital Development Read More »

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – 9 July 2026 – The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is pleased to announce that its signature event, CTU ICT Week 2026 will take place in French Guiana from 20–24 September 2026, in collaboration with the Collectivité Territoriale de Guyane (CTG). Held under the theme “Advancing Resilience, Inclusion, Cybersecurity …

CTU ICT Week 2026 to Position the Caribbean for Global Digital Leadership Read More »

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – 7 July 2026 – The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), the Dynamic Coalition of Small Island Developing States in the Internet Economy (DC-SIDS) and the Halley Movement Coalition, are pleased to announce the 3rd Small Island Developing States Internet Governance Forum (SIDS IGF) to be held on 31st July …

Global SIDS Community to Be Hosted in Mauritius for the 3rd Internet Governance Forum Read More »

St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago – 6 July 2026 – Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping economies and societies worldwide. For the Caribbean, AI presents significant opportunities to improve public services, strengthen disaster resilience, drive innovation, build digital skills and enhance regional competitiveness. However, achieving these benefits requires coordinated policies, strong governance and regional collaboration. To …

Regional leaders to chart a shared vision for responsible artificial intelligence in the Caribbean Read More »

Photo courtesy: Caribbean National Weekly Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – 14 June 2026 – The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) extends its warmest congratulations to the Government of Barbados, the Central Bank of Barbados, the Barbados banking sector, and all stakeholders involved in the successful launch of BiMPay, Barbados’ national instant digital payments system. …

CTU Congratulates Barbados on the Successful Launch of BiMPay and Calls for a Caribbean Vision of Seamless Regional Digital Payments Read More »

Photo courtesy: Prime Minister’s Office of Barbados Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – 27th May 2026 – The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) extends warm congratulations to the Governments of Barbados and Guyana on their landmark decision to permit citizens of both countries to travel using national identification cards beginning 1st July 2026. The initiative …

CTU Congratulates Barbados and Guyana on Landmark Digital ID Travel Initiative Read More »

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – 25th May 2026 – The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), through its Caribbean ICT Youth Network (CIYN), has opened applications for the CTU Internship Programme 2026, designed to provide young Caribbean students and emerging professionals with practical work-based learning opportunities in telecommunications and ICTs. The CTU is a CARICOM …

CTU Opens Applications for its 2026 Internship Programme under the Caribbean ICT Youth Network Read More »