In articulating a clear strategic direction for the use of ICTs as a tool of national development, six (6) broad national goals have been envisioned in pursuit of the national vision and are anticipated to be fully realised by the year 2015. These goals are as follows: Goal 1 - Develop an ICT literate society that enables Barbadians of all segments of society to participate fully in the Information Society; Goal 2 - Utilize ICTs to encourage and promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in Barbadian society; Goal 3 - Ensure that ICTs are available to all Barbadians; Goal 4 - Use ICTs to position Barbados as a competitive jurisdiction; Goal 5 - Transform the public and business sectors to an eenvironment; and Goal 6 - Facilitating the continuity of Governance in national disasters To accomplish these goals a number of objectives and strategies are required in order to appropriately give effect to the goals and by extension the national vision. In general the objectives and strategies highlighted in the ICT Strategic Plan can be described as having two roles which aim to 1) enhance the delivery of services within the government and private sector through the application of ICTs and 2) promote and facilitate greater access and the wider use these technologies. The Plan also features a number of sectoral initiatives. These initiatives are tailored to the respective sectors needs and are set within the context of the vision. The initiatives identified suggests that change will be undertaken and is a critical component that will etched out in undertaking the national vision. 8