Press Release
BTC commemorated Safer Internet Day with a dynamic youth forum delving into artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and responsible digital citizenship, underscoring the company’s position as a national leader in digital education and online safety.
BTC’s Safer Internet Day Forum, held on February 10th at Fusion Superplex, brought together more than 70 secondary high school students and educators from seven high schools, alongside industry experts and representatives from the Royal Bahamas Police Force, under the global theme, “Together for a Better Internet.”
BTC’s national focus “Smart Tech, Safe Choices,” centered on equipping young people with the awareness, critical-thinking skills, and confidence needed to navigate an increasingly complex digital world.
BTC’s Executive Senior Manager of Communications, Indira Collie, emphasized the company’s broader mission to foster digital resilience, particularly among the youth.
“As the nation’s leading telecommunications provider, our role goes beyond delivering faster networks and smarter technology,” Collie said. “Artificial intelligence is no longer a concept; it’s influencing how our youth learn, connect, and think every day. At BTC, we’re committed to ensuring that as technology evolves, young people are equipped with the knowledge, critical thinking, and digital ethics to use it safely, responsibly, and confidently.”
Collie noted that initiatives like Safer Internet Day underscore BTC’s commitment to national development through digital literacy.
“Creating a safer online community demands teamwork and families, schools, businesses, law enforcement, and young people all have a role to play. Through awareness and education, we’re empowering a new generation of informed digital citizens who understand that every click, post, and share leaves a footprint and shapes their online world.”
Keynote speaker and cybersecurity and artificial intelligence expert Shervin Evans emphasized the importance of understanding both the power and potential misuse of emerging technologies.
“AI is an incredibly powerful tool, and with that power comes responsibility,” Evans said. “When young people understand how AI really works—how it can be used for good, and how it can be abused through scams, impersonation, and misinformation—they’re not just safer online; they become part of the solution in building smarter, more ethical digital spaces.”
BTC’s Safer Internet Day Forum also addressed real-world digital challenges faced by students daily, including online scams, fake accounts, misinformation, digital footprints, and the growing influence of AI tools. Designed as an interactive conversation rather than a traditional lecture, the event featured expert presentations, a student-centered panel discussion, and practical insights aimed at empowering today’s digital natives.
Dr. Dacia Smith, Subject Coordinator at Government High School said BTC’s decision to host a Safer Internet Day forum goes beyond awareness but equips students with practical knowledge and the critical thinking skills that they need to navigate today’s digital world. “The forum created a space where students could openly discuss AI, cybersecurity, and online safety with experts, which made a meaningful difference, so we were grateful for BTC’s leadership in this area,” Dr. Smith said.
Safer Internet Day is recognized annually in more than 170 countries worldwide, highlighting that online safety is a shared global responsibility. Through initiatives like this, BTC continues to reinforce its position as a trusted digital leader and advocate for youth digital literacy, particularly as artificial intelligence adoption accelerates across society.
“Our goal is not to tell young people what not to do,” Collie added. “It is to empower them to ask questions, think critically, and make informed choices—so they can move smarter, safer, and more confidently online.”
