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Island Nations Demand Digital Sovereignty | Bahamas News
Prime Minister Philip Davis delivered a fiery wake-up call to small island nations at the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum, exposing how they’re being systematically shortchanged in the digital age — a “sovereignty discount” where bigger players exploit their lack of alternatives. He urged these nations to unite and demand control over critical digital infrastructure, data sovereignty, and fair economic returns. With undersea cables vulnerable to natural disasters like Tonga’s 2022 eruption, Davis stressed that connectivity isn’t just about speed — it’s national security. He pushed…
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