Authorities in St. Kitts and Nevis are exploring the specifications of establishing a Government Wide Area Network (GWAN) in order to facilitate greater efficiency and enhance global competitiveness.
Nigel Cassimire, a Consulting Telecommunications Specialist with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) told SKNIS that the GWAN is an effective tool as it would essentially connect all of Government’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) operations and services.
“The more that we facilitate the interworking of Government, he said, “the more we make it easier for citizens and businesses to interface with Government, Mr. Cassimire explained, while noting that Ministries and Departments must work together to simplify processes.