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American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) and the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions (CAJS) partner with the Antiguan Government for gathering of International and Regional Experts to Address Growing Cyber-threats
St. John’s, Antigua — When a regional cyber-investigation team recently traced an online financial scam to computers outside the region, it again highlighted a sobering, yet all too familiar truth: cybercrime knows no borders.
From identity theft to ransomware attacks, key leaders and experts in Caribbean justice and law enforcement agencies, who grapple with these increasingly complex, digital threats, will come together for the 2025 ARIN Caribbean Justice Forum on Cybersecurity from July 8 to 9 in the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda.
ARIN, the American Registry for Internet Numbers, the US-based non-profit that manages and distributes IP addresses in North America and much of the English-speaking Caribbean, is collaborating with the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions (CAJS) to convene this closed-door forum.
The event offers a much-needed opportunity for collaboration, capacity building, and shared insights at a time when public trust in digital safety is under growing pressure.
“Antigua and Barbuda is proud to be the host nation for this vital regional forum,” remarked Sir Steadroy Benjamin, the Attorney General of Antigua and Barbuda, whose governance responsibilities extend to legal affairs, Public Safety, Immigration and Labour.
“This forum underscores our commitment to digital modernization and collaborative regional action. We recognize that cybersecurity and justice sector resilience are not just national priorities, but regional imperatives.
Our deepening partnership with CAJS and ARIN is expected to yield meaningful benefits for both our justice institutions and our citizens”, added the Attorney General.
The Attorney General is expected to deliver a keynote address at the event, reinforcing the government’s commitment to cyber readiness and digital justice reform.
This follows on the heels of the Antiguan Government’s recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with CAJS to gain improved access to technology-enabled tools, enhanced training and support for institutional strengthening efforts.
A driving force behind this initiative is Bevil Wooding, whose work bridges the fields of Internet governance and justice sector reform.
Wooding, who serves in the dual roles of Director of Caribbean Affairs at ARIN and Executive Director of CAJS, described the initiative as demonstrative of a broader thrust by the host organizations to encourage cross-sector collaboration and advance practical solutions to the Caribbean’s evolving cybersecurity and justice challenges.
“With cybercrime on the rise and public trust at stake, the Justice Forum will offer senior law enforcement and public safety officials a timely opportunity to engage with regional and international experts, exchange critical knowledge, and share knowledge and experiences essential to safeguarding Caribbean societies in an increasingly digital world,” said Wooding.
The two-day forum will feature high-level panels, case study discussions, and practical workshops focused on cybersecurity awareness, investigative techniques, interagency cooperation, regional policy trends, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in law enforcement sector.
“The Caribbean’s fight against cybercrime cannot be waged in silos,” added Wooding. “It requires a collective approach that unites justice institutions, law enforcement agencies, technologists, and policymakers at the national, regional and international levels”, he continued.
Joining Wooding are other notable leaders: Leslie Nobile, ARIN’s Sr. Director of Trust and Public Safety; Police Commissioner of Bermuda, Darrin Simons, President of the Caribbean Association of Commissioners of Police; and Richard Wall, CAJS Chief Technical Officer.
“Our mission is to build trust and resilience in the Internet ecosystem by supporting those on the frontlines of public safety and justice,” added Leslie Nobile, ARIN’s Sr. Director of Trust and Public Safety.
The Forum will be followed on 10 July 2025, by a free one-day public workshop on Network Security, hosted by ARIN as part of its ARIN on the Road series. This workshop will be tailored for IT professionals, network administrators, cybersecurity enthusiasts, computer engineering students and members of the Caribbean Network Operators Group. The session will be led by Brad Gorman, ARIN’s Senior Product Owner, Routing Security, and will provide real-world tools and techniques for strengthening digital infrastructure and defending against routing attacks and other Internet-based vulnerabilities.
These events mark an important milestone in the journey to modernize justice delivery and protect the rights and safety of citizens in the digital age for Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Caribbean region.
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About the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN):
The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is a nonprofit, member-based organization that manages the distribution of Internet number resources, including IP addresses, in Canada, the United States, and much of the Caribbean. Through its Government Affairs Department, ARIN supports law enforcement, policymakers, justice sector and diplomatic leaders in building awareness of Internet infrastructure and developing strategies to enhance cybersecurity and digital resilience in their jurisdictions.
About the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions (CAJS):
The Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions (CAJS) is a regional non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and facilitating the modernization of justice systems. Through technology-enabled solutions and knowledge sharing and capacity building programs, CAJS works to increase access to justice and improve the quality and effectiveness of justice delivery in the Caribbean. CAJS also facilitates regional dialogue and policy development on key justice issues, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, institutional strengthening and justice reform.
Fact Box
| What | ARIN Justice Forum 2025 |
| Where | St. John’s, Antigua |
| When | 8–9 July 2025 (ARIN Justice Forum for Law Enforcement Leaders), 10 July 2025 (ARIN Network Security Workshop) |
| Who Should Attend | Law enforcement officials, legal professionals, policymakers, IT professionals, and the general public |
| Why It Matters | Strengthening Caribbean justice through cybersecurity awareness, digital capacity building, and regional cooperation. |
| More Information | Write to: [email protected] |
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Bout time we start talking digital crime seriously in the region.
All now me wondering if me online banking safe.
Dem hackers nah play—law enforcement need to keep up.
Is not just laptops and phones—cybercrime hit real hard in the economy.
Now make sure the follow-through happen after the forum done.