QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN – DECEMBER 3, 2022
“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…
Addressing the Gender Gap: Inspiring Women in ICT?
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…
Cayman: Public consultation opens for ICT consumer protection regulations
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…
Climate Smart Agriculture: Farmers and Stakeholders trained in ICTs
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,…
ECLAC News – ICT and knowledge management solutions for multi-island states
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…
OAS, Telefónica and Fundación ProFuturo signs ICT agreements with Latin American and the Caribbean
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…
Cayman Islands Gender Affairs Unit supports females in ICT through Women Code Cayman
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…
OfReg draft rules on penalties for breach of anti-competitive practices law provides clarity for licencees and protects consumers from unfair business practices
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…
OfReg presents consumer protection at Cayman Islands’ Armour Expo 2018
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…
Liberty Latin America, C&W’s Parent Company, reaffirms commitment to the Caribbean Region
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…