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The recent launch of a new internet exchange point in Saint Martin has propelled the territory towards a better, faster and more resilient Internet. An internet exchange point, or IXP, is a piece of physical infrastructure that allows network operators to interconnect and exchange traffic locally without having to resort to expensive international routes. The …

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A Caribbean delegation from the Caribbean Telecommunications Union met with Dr. Cosmas Zavazava in a hybrid meeting on the side lines of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2022 (PP-22) in Bucharest, Romania.

In the spirit of strengthening cooperation and collaboration, the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) signed, for the first time since either organisation was established, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) on Thursday 6th October 2022.

Marigot, Saint Martin. October 11, 2022—The Saint Martin internet exchange point (IXP) will officially launch on October 21, in a formal event hosted by the Collectivity of Saint Martin. The launch of the Saint Martin IXP, called Smart-IX, comes under the auspices of the CaribIX project, which is coordinated by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU).   …

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“The CTU strongly supports multilateral collaboration with inter-American agencies because it provides opportunities to explore areas of cooperation on matters of digital transformation and harmonised regulation policies, which are all critical to the region’s social and economic development,”

First Deputy Minister Ministerio de Comunicaciones Cuba Plenipotentiary Conference 2022 (PP-22), Bucharest, Romania, 26 September to 14 October 2022 Distinguido Presidente, Secretario General de la UIT, autoridades de los Estados miembros presentes, Excelencias, distinguidos delegados: Permítanme la oportunidad para felicitar a los organizadores de este importante evento y agradecer al gobierno de Rumanía por la cálida bienvenida …

POLICY STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY WILFREDO GONZÁLEZ VIDAL, CUBA Read More »

Minister Ministry of Information, Communications, & Technology and Posts, Public Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities, Domestic Transport Saint Kitts and Nevis Plenipotentiary Conference 2022 (PP-22), Bucharest, Romania, 26 September to 14 October 2022 Mr. Chair, Excellencies and Delegates. Firstly, St. Kitts & Nevis wishes to express strong commendation to the ITU for an exceptionally well-organized Plenipotentiary and for …

POLICY STATEMENT BY THE HONORABLE KONRIS MAYNARD, M.P. Read More »

Minister Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics & E-Governance Belize Plenipotentiary Conference 2022 (PP-22), Bucharest, Romania, 26 September to 14 October 2022 Preamble: Mr. Chairman, your excellences, honorable Ministers and delegates, partners in the ITU, ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the government and people of Belize, allow me to extend warm greetings and sincere gratitude to our …

POLICY STATEMENT BY THE HONORABLE MICHEL CHEBAT, M.P. Read More »

Minister Digital Transformation Trinidad and Tobago Plenipotentiary Conference 2022 (PP-22), Bucharest, Romania, 26 September to 14 October 2022 GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS It is an honour to address this PP-22 and to share Trinidad and Tobago’s vision for Digital Transformation. My sincerest thanks go to the Government of Romania and the people of the beautiful city of Bucharest for the …

POLICY STATEMENT BY SENATOR THE HONORABLE HASSEL BACCHUS, M.P.  Read More »

Chairman National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) Grenada Plenipotentiary Conference 2022 (PP-22), Bucharest, Romania, 26 September to 14 October 2022 Mr. Secretary General, Mr. President, Excellencies, Delegates; good morning. I would like to begin by congratulating Romania for hosting such an important conference. Your hospitality and your facilities are equally impressive. I am honored to be representing Grenada, …

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