The Government of St.Kitts and Nevis has embarked on a strategic path to accelerate towards an innovative digital economy through the implementation of a digital transformation strategy 2020-2022. This will involve transforming government to provide more efficient public services, using technology to enable the Digital Strategy. The Department of Technology has deployed ICT solutions across government with the objective of improving services delivered by the government to Citizens, Businesses and other stakeholders.
The St. Kitts and Nevis Internet Exchange Point (IXP) is currently under development, and when completed will facilitate local peering between Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Content Providers. The presence of an IXP has the effect of increasing network resilience and improving user experience. It will provide a central point at which national ICT digital services can be delivered. These include e-government services, cybersecurity protection, emergency management and distribution of educational content. Visit the SKNIX website for more information https://sknix.kn/
The Government of the Republic of China on Taiwan has been a critical partner in the advancement of Information Technology within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis including the establishment of the National ICT Centre, capacity building and delivery of information systems. One of the major projects is the Digital Identity Authentication Project. Through this digital authentication system, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis will accelerate its Digital Transformation Agenda in delivering more convenient and efficient online government services and provide greater opportunity for the advancement of electronic commerce in a secure and trusted framework
Work commenced on the Implementation of Fibre to the Home (FTTH).
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Innovation Hub on St.Kitts is a cradle of digital creativity. It is home to the Digital Training Unit within the Department of Technology and is well positioned to deliver training in emerging & ubiquitous digital tools. Prior years have seen staff at Innovation Hub spearhead several initiatives aimed at getting children and teens excited about technology. Our annual Future Skills Summer Camp targets children and teens ages 10-15 for two weeks of collaborative learning in 3D printing, augmented reality, and robotics.
Build’n’Code is a week-long hackathon that brings together persons interested in software development to develop prototypes that digitise processes within government. The week is topped off by teams presenting their prototype to a panel of judges, with prizes going to the top two teams.
Training for public officers in digital skills is also provided through the Unit’s Think Digital Training Programme. With course content structured into three tiers, this programme aims to instill public officers with the confidence and competence needed to perform knowledge work effectively and efficiently.
The Digital Training Unit also equips public officers with the tools to rethink business processes within the public sector, in a way that incorporates digital tools and encourages collaboration and efficiency in service delivery.
The Department of Technology’s Innovation Hub is actively crafting a culture of innovation & creativity on St Kitts-Nevis. You can see more of what we are doing by visiting https://digitaltraining.gov.kn and get in touch by emailing digitaltraining@gov.kn.
At SKIPA, we provide one-stop-shop services to both local and foreign investors by providing them with information about how to go about getting their businesses started. These include but are not limited to assisting with requests and approvals for tax concessions. Additionally, we promote St. Kitts as an ideal place to invest as well as to provide aftercare services to businesses that have already been established.
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