St. George’s, Grenada – May 20th, 2026 – Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited has once again reaffirmed its commitment to youth development, innovation and national digital transformation through its support of Girls in ICT Day 2026, under the theme “AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future”. This is an initiative spearheaded by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Ministry of ICT.
As part of Co-op Bank’s contribution, a cheque presentation was held on April 21st, 2026, just a few days before International Girls in ICT Day was observed globally. “We view our support in this area as more than simply a corporate contribution, but rather an investment in Grenada’s future human capital and digital economy”, stated Ericka Hosten – Manager, Marketing & Customer Insight Unit at Co-op Bank.
The official launch ceremony for the AI Innovative Challenge competition was held on May 8th, 2026, at the Grenada Trade Centre. This event brought together students, educators, government officials and stakeholders in a shared effort to encourage greater participation in technology, innovation and artificial intelligence, among girls and young women in Grenada.
Hosten commends the NTRC for their continued leadership in advancing digital awareness and re-emphasised the importance of creating spaces where girls and young women feel empowered to explore careers in ICT, coding, cybersecurity, robotics, artificial intelligence, among others. She further stated, “as technology continues to transform the global landscape, it is increasingly important that our young women are included and equipped with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed to thrive in the tech-industry”.
Supporting activities and events that focus on ICT also aligns closely with Co-op Bank’s strategic direction and ongoing technology adoption initiatives. Over the years, the bank has continued to embrace digital transformation through the enhancement of its banking technologies, eBanking services and customer experience platforms aimed at improving accessibility, efficiency and convenience for its customers.
