Minister Of Information, Broadcasting And Telecommunications, Melford Nicholas Primarily Designed To Strengthen The Rules On Consumer Rights…..

Proposed legislation, primarily designed to strengthen the rules on consumer rights, will be a main agenda item when telecommunication Ministers meet in St. Lucia on Wednesday.

Minister of Information, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Melford Nicholas indicates he will be in attendance.

The main agenda item for the 33rd meeting of the ECTEL Council of Ministers is the consideration of the new draft Electronic Communications Bill (EC Bill).

Minister Nicholas explains.

Minister Nicholas notes that although Antigua and Barbuda is not yet a signatory to ECTEL, the country has an observer status since 2012.

He adds that the pending telecommunications bill is harmonized with the regional legislation.