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TRC celebrates World Telecoms Day with Open House

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Works and a number of telecommunications companies operating in the Virgin Islands kicked off a two-day celebration to mark over 50 years of communications in the Virgin Islands. From left are Chief Administrative Officer at TRC Karia J. Christopher, subject Minister Hon Mark H. Vanterpool and TRC CEO Guy L. Malone. Photo: VINO
The CCT booth at the event today July 30, 2014. Photo: VINO
The CCT booth at the event today July 30, 2014. Photo: VINO
TRC's booth at the two-day exhibition and celebration. Photo: VINO
TRC's booth at the two-day exhibition and celebration. Photo: VINO
Digicel's booth at Maria's By The Sea today July 30, 2014. Photo: VINO
Digicel's booth at Maria's By The Sea today July 30, 2014. Photo: VINO
LIME's booth at the exhibition today July 30, 2014. Photo: VINO
LIME's booth at the exhibition today July 30, 2014. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Works and a number of telecommunications companies operating in the Virgin Islands kicked off a two-day celebration today July 30, 2014 to mark over 50 years of telecommunications in the Virgin Islands.

The event is called World Telecommunications Information Society Day Grand Open House and it is taking place at Maria’s By The Sea in Road Town over the course of July 30, 2014 and July 31, 2014.

Speaking to members of the media during a press conference, Chief Administrative Officer of the TRC Karia J. Christopher said, “We could not think of a better way of celebrating over 50 years than to merge with the festivities [for the 60th Festival] so with that said we are so happy to have you here.”

She then invited Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool to declare the event open.

In making brief remarks before doing so, Minister Vanterpool said that while the open house is a fun way to celebrate this day it is also an education tool that takes visitors through a chronology from 1961 to present.

“We could not have thought of a better way of celebrating over 50 years of telecommunications in the BVI than now because now the Territory is celebrating 50 years of emancipation celebrations,” he said.

“This is an extension of that celebration. I implore the public to come out over the next two days and enjoy the celebrations,” he said.

CEO of the TRC Guy L. Malone said that, “It gives me joy to sit back and watch all of the operators along with the Depart of IT in the Ministry of Communications and Works and the Telephones Unit come together to display where we were 50 years ago to where we are now.”

At the event there were displays not only by the TRC and the Ministry of Communications and Works but also the various telecommunications companies, displaying their products and services.

12 Responses to “TRC celebrates World Telecoms Day with Open House”

  • x factor (30/07/2014, 17:04) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    When are we going get better rates
  • yes (30/07/2014, 18:17) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    I attended and I must say it was an excellent display of back in time. Well orchestrated.
  • just asking.... (30/07/2014, 19:10) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    did cct pay on the TRC thing?
  • Great stuff (30/07/2014, 22:33) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
    This was one of the best TRC's event. Well done!
  • good show (30/07/2014, 22:36) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    This was an excellent endeavor for young and old alike. Excellent on every level.
  • rattie (30/07/2014, 23:42) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    you need some glasses boss
  • All the best (31/07/2014, 06:46) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Congrats to Guy and his team for a great effort. If you came you certainly see the effort made in the collaboration.
  • Listen (31/07/2014, 14:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Take your head out the dirt Mark. Heads up.
  • Roame (31/07/2014, 15:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    They need to look into the charges LIME is charging now.
    TRC needs to request that they publish the charges.
    We are being ambushed by LIME.


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