comments feed“This experience (WTTC Global Summit) has given us new and valuable insights into the global tourism product and highlights the ways the industry is connected … moving forward, I plan to implement some strategies discussed while ensuring that it is tailored to our economy to develop and expand our tourism product.” – Lennox Andrews, Minister for […]
Addressing the Gender Gap: Inspiring Women in ICT?
May 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Women continue to be severely underrepresented in three quarters of the world’s “jobs of tomorrow”- according to the 2021 Global Gender Gap Report from the World Economic Forum. It requires the efforts of both the public and the private sector to overcome the gaps between men and women in terms of internet access, tech engagement, […]
Cayman: Public consultation opens for ICT consumer protection regulations
December 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS; Monday 16 December 2019 Consumers are one step closer to having formalised consumer protection regulations in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. The final draft of the proposed regulations are now out for public consultation. These proposed regulations will apply to ICT service providers and ICT network providers, and seek to […]
Climate Smart Agriculture: Farmers and Stakeholders trained in ICTs
October 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
CARDI Press Release Farmers, students, and agriculture stakeholders from seven OECS Member States were recently trained in Crop Scheduling and Water Use Efficiency for Climate Change by the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Saint Lucia. The two-day workshop, held in Saint Lucia from September 24-25, utilised Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to analyse […]
ECLAC News – ICT and knowledge management solutions for multi-island states
October 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
ICT and knowledge management-based solutions to tackle multi-island challenges uncovered at ECLAC meeting The adoption of e-governance and knowledge management solutions would increase the availability, quality and accessibility of public services and reduce delivery costs in multi-island States and territories across the Caribbean. This, according to experts in the field of information communication technologies (ICTs) and […]
OAS, Telefónica and Fundación ProFuturo signs ICT agreements with Latin American and the Caribbean
May 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
From Caribbean News Now GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Inter-American Telecommunications Commission (CITEL) of the Organization of American States (OAS), Telefónica, and Fundación ProFuturo recently signed two agreements to promote digital inclusion and education in the region, as part of the commitments made in the framework of the TIC 2030 Alliance. The agreement signed with ProFuturo […]
Cayman Islands Gender Affairs Unit supports females in ICT through Women Code Cayman
May 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
From Cayman Islands Gender Affairs Unit Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) drive growth and innovation worldwide, and can yield socio-economic benefits for both the community and economy. ICT has permeated all aspects of life, and many professional jobs in a variety of fields incorporate a digital technology component, therefore ICT qualifications give persons an advantage […]
OfReg draft rules on penalties for breach of anti-competitive practices law provides clarity for licencees and protects consumers from unfair business practices
March 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS, 5 March 2019 OfReg has issued redrafted rules on penalties for breach of anti-competitive practices law, responding to concerns by business stakeholders. The draft rules are now out for a second consultation and, when implemented, will deter anti-competitive practices in the utilities, fuel and ICT sectors, and protect consumers from high prices, poor […]
OfReg presents consumer protection at Cayman Islands’ Armour Expo 2018
September 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Sept. 14, 2018 Consumer protection takes a variety of different forms — from preventing damage to underground infrastructure, to keeping children safe online through cybersecurity measures, to helping consumers avoid being misled by false advertising. This was the theme of OfReg’s presentation at this year’s Armour Expo 2018, a financial technology […]
Liberty Latin America, C&W’s Parent Company, reaffirms commitment to the Caribbean Region
July 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
CEOs Address 34th CANTO Conference in Panama City PANAMA CITY, Panama–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The CEO of the recently established Liberty Latin America – Balan Nair, and CEO of its subsidiary company, Cable & Wireless Communications (C&W), Inge Smidts – underscored their continued commitment to drive the region’s technological advancement so that the Caribbean can firmly take its […]
