PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - A broadband fibre optic network called C@ribNET has been launched to connect tertiary institutions, schools, hospitals and other educational establishments to knowledge development and research platforms, paving the way for enhanced interconnectivity and collaboration among Caribbean states.
The historic launch took place at the National Academy for the Performing Arts Centre (NAPA), Port-of-Spain, on February 26 under the theme, Collaboration, Co-operation, Community.
The Caribbean Research and Educational Network (C@ribNET) serves approximately 26 million people in 21 countries who benefit from cost-effective access to high quality e-learning content and other knowledge resources from the region and around the world.