The SVG government began an initiative to address the Y2K problem with
the establishment by Parliament of the Year 2000 Project Committee on
October 16, 1998.(1)
The
Government inventoried 18 critical services rendered to the people that
are dependent on technology and therefore at risk for complications due
to the Y2K issue. Seven of the systems were deemed to be extremely
critical (Finance, Public Utilities, Health, Customs/Shipping, Transportation,
Government Payroll, and Tax Collection) because of their social and economic
impact and therefore deemed to be possibly life-threatening if any disruptions
occurred.
The following table indicate the sectors that are dependant on computers
or digital systems and the approxiamate time schedules for remediation
and testing of these systems:
|
Sector
|
Level of Dependance on Computerization
|
Remediation by:
|
Month in which Y2K conversion was >90% complete
|
| Customs |
Moderate |
August |
September |
| Energy/Power |
Moderate |
July |
September |
| Finance |
High |
June |
August |
| Government Services |
Moderate |
September |
October |
| Health |
Moderate |
October |
October |
| Telecommunications |
High |
July |
August |
| Transportation (Air) |
Moderate |
August |
October |
| Transportation (Maritime) |
Moderate |
August |
September |
For more information:
Y2K Country Readiness Survey
|
