EXHIBIT 16.1 LETTER FROM KPMG LLP KPMG LLP Chartered Accountants 300-1674 Bertram Street Telephone (250) 979-7150 Kelowna BC V1Y 9G4 Telefax (250) 763-0044 Canada www.kpmg.ca March 18, 2002 Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: We were previously principal accountants for Columbus Networks Corporation and, under the date of September 5, 2001, we reported on the financial statements of Columbus Networks Corporation as of and for the years ended June 30, 2001 and 2000. On February 5, 2002, our appointment as principal accountants was terminated. We have read Columbus Networks Corporation's statements included under Item 4 of its Form 8-K dated January 15, 2002, and we agree with such statements. Very truly yours, SIGNED "KPMG LLP"