Ms. Bernadette Lewis has held the position of Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) since August, 2003.

Under her stewardship, the CTU has been transformed into a relevant and vibrant information and communication technology (ICT) organization which is at the forefront of activities to harmonize policies and practices for the development of the Caribbean ICT sector.

Ms. Lewis is a strong proponent for ICT-enabled Caribbean development and has been advocating the use of ICTs through an initiative called the Caribbean ICT Roadshow, designed to raise awareness and educate on the power of information and how ICTs may be effectively employed to enhance every sphere of endeavor. The CTU has been supporting the countries of the Caribbean in leveraging ICT to enhance governance and promote social and economic development.

Ms. Lewis holds a BSc. from The University of the West Indies and Master’s Degree from Aston University in the United Kingdom.