SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Bureau of Telecommunications and Post (BTP) unveiled its Strategic Roadmap during a stakeholder event held Friday evening at the Seaview Hotel, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation. The event gathered key players from the telecommunications industry, government representatives, and partners from the private sector.
During the event, Prime Minister Luc Mercelina, reaffirmed his government’s full support for BTP’s strategic direction, emphasizing the crucial role of a strong and resilient telecommunications sector in the nation’s growth.
“In this era of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity challenges, and rapid digital advancement, Sint Maarten must have a forward-thinking regulator to ensure that innovation and security go hand in hand,” the Prime Minister explained.
BTP’s roadmap provides the foundation for a smarter, safer, and more connected Sint Maarten. It outlines a five-year plan to transform BTP into a Generation 4 (G4) regulator—a modern, collaborative, and proactive institution that not only regulates but also enables innovation and digital progress.
BTP’s Director, Mrs. Judianne Labega-Hoeve, highlighted that the roadmap is built on international ITU standards and includes targeted reforms, digital initiatives, and capacity-building measures designed to strengthen regulation, market competition, and consumer protection. “Our goal is to ensure that Sint Maarten is not just keeping up with the digital world, but leading it regionally,” said the BTP Director. “This roadmap gives us a clear path forward anchored in transparency, collaboration, and innovation.”
The Prime Minister also noted BTP’s expanded mandate, which now includes tariff regulation within the utilities sector, calling it a “critical step toward ensuring affordability and fairness for all citizens.”
BTP’s Strategic Roadmap reflects the organization’s renewed mission and vision: to position Sint Maarten as a leading digital society in the Caribbean—one that embraces technological progress, fosters economic growth, and safeguards the public interest.
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