• 1. Digital Service Network (DSN)

Implementation of the DSN Network and it purpose

  • Comprehensive Network Audit
  • Network Redesign for Resilience and Redundancy – an essential feature for small island nations prone to national disasters
  • Integration of Cybersecurity Measures: This proactive approach helps safeguard sensitive government data, protect citizen information, and defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats
  • Full IT Audit and Readiness Assessment has been done
  • Enhanced Cybersecurity features
  • Interconnection with all government departments
  • Building resilience in ICT Infrastructure
  • Capacity Building for Network Engineers, System Administrator
  • 2. Collaboration with Government Departments
  • ETA: Work collaboratively with National Security and Travisory for the transition of the launch of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) – www.knatravelform.kn
  • ASPIRE: develop and manage the ASPIRE web application system (www.aspire.gov.kn)
  • 3. Digital Transformation Project

Advancement of the Digital Transformation Agenda

  • 4. Capacity Building for Staff Development

Training of Staff of Department of Technology and Post

Number of persons [25] who achieved certification:

  1. Office Administration: Principles & Practices [3]
  2. Supervisory Management [7]
  3. Business Writing & Communication [6]
  4. Introduction to Human Resource Management [2)]
  5. Customer Service [2]
  6. Office Administration: Principles & Practices [3]
  7. Supervisory Management [2]
  • 5. Civil Registry Digital Application

Work collaboratively with the Ministry of Health on the Civil Registry Application System for St.Kitts-Nevis

  • Planning to outfit the Civil Registry Office
  • Getting prepared for the installation and configuration of ICT Equipment
  • Software to be installed, Digitisation of the records and archiving of data
  • 6. Internet Exchange Point – SKNI-IX

Signing of the MOU with Internet Service Providers

A significant step toward digital sovereignty and infrastructure resilience was taken on Tuesday 13th May 2025, as The Cable, City Wi-Fi, and the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize their partnership as the founding members of the National Internet Exchange Point (IX). Other organisations have signed including Packet Clearing House (PCH), ArKiTechs Inc. and MCNET Solutions. DOT is currently in discussions with other service providers to come on bound including FLOW, DIGICEL.

SKNIX provides a neutral facility where members can establish direct interconnections of their networks. By so doing, the members and their customers will benefit from improved quality of service including faster, more reliable and lower latency internet connectivity.

The internet exchange is also expected to lay the foundation for the development of local internet services such as colocation and local content development, hosting and distribution.This platform for local education services, financial transactions, digital content creators, entrepreneurs. It provides Disaster Resilience.

DOT has made significant investment in the SKN-IX

  • 7. Digital Identity Project

As part of the government’s commitment to building a secure and inclusive digital identity ecosystem, several foundational activities have already been completed:

  1. Feasibility Assessment and Stakeholder Consultations: A comprehensive needs assessment was conducted, engaging key stakeholders across the public sector and private sector.
  2. Policy and Legislative Review: An in-depth review of existing laws, policies, and regulations is being undertaken to identify the necessary legal and institutional frameworks that should be put in place to support digital identity. This included evaluating provisions related to data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, and the interoperability of systems across government ministries.
  3. Development of the e-ID Strategy and Implementation Roadmap (in progress): The government has partnered with Cybernetica, an internationally recognized digital transformation company, to lead the development of the national e-ID strategy and implementation roadmap