Minister's Message

The annual ICTFEST is part of the Government's commitment aimed at ensuring the integration and adaptation of state of the art information and communication technologies in all spheres of national life.

The Government's ICT policy is designed to upgrade the intellectual capital of the Nation and to building an open and pluralistic society one in which all citizens and residents have access to information and knowledge.

Innovations in information and communication technologies have increased exponentially our capacity to connect with the global community. It is up to us to harness the potential of these technologies in our work to extend the benefits of advances in education, health care and trade to all.

In collaboration with Telecommunications Providers, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda pledges to make available to all Antiguans and Barbudans the benefits of new technologies, especially information communication technologies.

In cooperation with the Private Sector, the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and Telecommunications pledges to bridge technological differences and promote interconnectivity for all.

The Government continues to position Antigua and Barbuda to take full advantage of the explosion in wireless technologies. All Antiguans and Barbudans, citizens and residents alike, will benefit from the societal impacts of ICTs. We are strongly committed to educating and empowering citizens in the use of ICTs.

In Antigua and Barbuda, telecommunications costs, including charges for access to cellular technology and high-speed Internet access, will continue to decrease, while affordability and accessibility to technology will both increase.

I resolve to do all I can to lead the way to a truly open, inclusive and prosperous telecommunications age.

Honourable Dr. Edmond A. Mansoor
Minister of State
Office of the Prime Minister