Country to host another major regional event

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Sir Steadroy Benjamin

Following the success of hosting the Caribbean Travel Market Place, Antigua and Barbuda will once again host a major event.

In July, the country will welcome law enforcement from around the region for the Caribbean Law Enforcement Leaders’ Cybersecurity Symposium.

The July 8-9 event will be hosted by the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) and the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions (CAJS) in collaboration with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda. 

It will again enhance cross-jurisdictional cooperation and information sharing, provide expert analysis of emerging cybercrime trends and investigative responses and facilitate direct dialogue between law enforcement, policy makers, regional registries, and judicial stakeholders.

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Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin made the proposal for hosting after received the request from ARIN and CAJS.
It was approved by Cabinet.

Director General of Communications and Acting Press Secretary Maurice Merchant explained the reasoning behind the approval.

“So, the Cabinet viewed this conference as being significant, and Antigua and Barbuda has the capacity to host and so it was agreed upon to partner with these two agencies in hosting the conference here, the symposium here in Antigua and Barbuda for those two days.

“It’s expected to be a large conference and very significant in these times when we think of the emergence of AI-related crimes, the cyber crimes and so forth,” Merchant added.

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Comments (6)

  • Vena Roberts May 22, 2025, 7:39 PM

    Anrigua and barbuda is becoming the hub for hosting major events. Visionary leader. Gaston to the world
    Reply
  • Juju Bee May 22, 2025, 8:52 PM

    Right now we ob a role let’s just continue to capitalize on that.
    We have the capacity and capability
    Reply
  • Terry May 22, 2025, 9:22 PM

    It’s great to see Antigua stepping up in the cyber space. We’ve been too quiet on this front for too long. AI-related crime is real and growing fast.
    Reply
  • Jeanette May 22, 2025, 9:23 PM

    Do we get to attend? Would love to hear what steps small businesses should take to protect themselves.
    Reply
  • Ben Simmons May 23, 2025, 12:36 AM

    Another win for Antigua and Barbuda. First SIDS, then CIP, the Market Place…Soon OAS. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
    Reply
  • Unruly One May 23, 2025, 6:45 AM

    This is really really really good for us. Well done to thr GB Admin!
    Reply

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