Dominica observed the regional Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign, last week. The campaign by CARDTP was organised as a part of a broader initiative that spanned four Eastern Caribbean nations.
The awareness campaign was launched in association with CRICOM IMPACS and the OECS Commission. This was observed with an aim to bolster public understanding of cybersecurity and cybercrime across Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
This initiative is taken by Caribbean Digital Transformation Project (CARDTP) which is funded by the World Bank. The Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign represented a coordinated effort to enhance the digital resilience in the whole region.
The campaign held its first session in Saint Lucia on Aug 26, 2025. The next campaign is scheduled to be observe in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Sept 02, 2025 and then later in Grenada on Sept 04, 2025.
Organisers further described this tech campaign as first in-depth education engagement arranged with stakeholders and rural communities. This raised awareness regarding online risks among the underserved population. Also, this aligns cybersecurity efforts with national digital transformation goals of Dominica under supervision of CARDTP.
The awareness campaign seeks to address gaps that are identified recently in regional analysis. This highlighted low levels of cybersecurity awareness among vulnerable groups, which includes seniors, women and rural residents.
Primary objective of hosting this Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign is:
- To improve public understanding of cyber threats
- To promote safe online practices
- To reinforce adherence to the CARICOM Cyber Security and Cybercrime Action Plan (CCSCAP)
Director General of the OECS – Dr. Didacus Jules underscored the importance of the initiative and stated that they are bringing the digital divide by reaching vulnerable populations, which include elderly women and rural communities who are left behind in national dialogues around technology.
Campaigns held in each country will feature engagement sessions with national authorities and regional partners. The session showcases achievements of CARDTP and livestreamed events to reach audiences across the Caribbean.
Notably, the campaign reflected a regional strategy to ensure that as digital services will expand, public confidence and safety will grow in tandem. Organisers encouraged citizens and organisations to participate and spread cybersecurity awareness.