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Monday, 1.07.2024
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ICT’s can help countries in the region leapfrog their development process by moving directly to a globally-connected, information driven, and knowledge-based society.

That’s the view of Minister responsible for Information Technology Dr. Edmond Mansoor, during his address at the opening of a two-week workshop on ICT and the networked economy: Training for the new economy, at the Jolly Beach Resort.

Read more: Antigua and Barbuda: Mansoor connects IT with development thrust

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) launched its official Website last Thursday after a seven-year planning period.

Present at the launching ceremony, held at the Government IT Centre, was the Minister of Health John Maginley, General Manager of the NSWMA Denise Roberts, Chief Health Inspector Lionel Michael and Dorbrene Omarde, chairman of the NSWMA Board and other members of the NSWMA management team.

Read more: Antigua and Barbuda: National Solid Waste Management Authority launches Web site

Minister of Finance, Dr. Errol Cort hinted last Friday that the government of Antigua & Barbuda will be engaging the services of Caribbean Union Bank to provide a more efficient payroll system and e-government support.

Dr. Cort said he saw similarities in the progression of the Caribbean Union Bank and the government of Antigua & Barbuda – “shared vision, shared voyage and shared values”.

Read more: Antigua and Barbuda: Government considers CUB partnership

Government is committed to heightening connectivity awareness in Antigua & Barbuda and to creating an environment for the harmonised development of Information Communication Technology (ICT).

Minister responsible for Information Technology, Dr. Edmond Mansoor, said Antigua & Barbuda has seen an increase in access to telecommunication over the past year.

Read more: Antigua and Barbuda: Govt commits to ICT sector

Criticisms have been aimed against the focus of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Draft Policy held at the National Consultation last Thursday.

The meeting was chaired by Senator Dr. Edmond Mansoor, minister of state responsible for information, broadcasting and telecommunications, Dr. Patrick Lay, director of Information Technology (IT) Centre and Delreo Newman, telecommunications consultant in the telecommunications division.

Read more: Antigua and Barbuda: ICT draft policies discussed

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