NTRC celebrates International Girls in ICT Day with annual workshop

The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC), on Thursday, April 23, 2026 marked International Girls in ICT Day by hosting a workshop at the IT laboratory of the Petit Bordel Secondary School .

International Girls in ICT Day is an annual observance of the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) held during the last week of April.

The NTRC’s event brought together 30 female students from the Petit Bordel Secondary School and the Troumaca-Ontario Secondary School.

Under this year’s theme, “AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future,” the workshop featured a full day of engaging and educational activities from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m with presentations on the theme and various ICT topics delivered by Consumer and Public Relations Manager at the NTRC, Rhea Lewis, and Spectrum Manager Nadine Hull, the NTRC said in a release.

The Universal Service Fund Administrator of the NTRC, Shadeja Gordon also shared an inspiring account of her professional journey. Guest speakers included Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Senator Lavern King, and Terrel Headley-Joseph, Founder and CEO of Karib Pay.

Students participated in interactive, hands-on sessions, including basic programming exercises using Micro:bit devices. They also engaged in an ICT career challenge, where they role-played various ICT professions, gaining a deeper understanding of potential career paths. International Girls in ICT Day is a global initiative aimed at encouraging more girls and young women to pursue careers in technology and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). It focuses on equipping girls aged 12 to 24 with the digital skills and confidence needed to succeed in the field of ICT.