ICTP 425: The science of where, and why people must remain at the heart of Caribbean tech, with Nathaly Carolina of DataAxis

ICTP 425: The science of where, and why people must remain at the heart of Caribbean tech, with Nathaly Carolina of DataAxis

Nov 11, 2026

Too often, we talk about Caribbean tech in terms of infrastructure and code. But the real heartbeat of innovation is people. In this episode, with a leader in the region’s geospatial intelligence space, Nathaly Carolina of DataAxis, which is headquartered in Curaçao, we explore what it truly takes to build a human-centred digital ecosystem across the region. In addition to learning more about Nathaly, we discuss: why she made the jump from government to tech entrepreneurship; what she means by the “science of where”; why Caribbean governments are essentially leaving money on the table by not monetising the datasets they collect; and what motivated her to develop SHEilds of the Caribbean, which will be launched in January 2027.

ICTP 424: Revisiting a lost city that proves the Caribbean’s potential in AR and VR, with 4thDymension

ICTP 424: Revisiting a lost city that proves the Caribbean’s potential in AR and VR, with 4thDymension

Nov 4, 2026

During the peak of the 2020 pandemic, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) experienced a global surge, promising to revolutionise remote work, education, and tourism. Yet years later, adoption across the Caribbean remains surprisingly slow. In this re-released episode, we revisit our conversation with 4thDymension, a visionary tech collective from Montserrat. They tackled these exact challenges by building the Plymouth Recreation Project, digitally reconstructing Montserrat’s buried capital using 3D modelling and VR. We also discussed, among other things: how immersive tech can safeguard Caribbean cultural heritage; practical applications for regional tourism and education; and building sustainable XR ventures from micro-states.

ICTP 423: Does the Caribbean still need a regional stablecoin in 2026? With Dr Jan Schröder and Rodney Taylor

ICTP 423: Does the Caribbean still need a regional stablecoin in 2026? With Dr Jan Schröder and Rodney Taylor

Oct 28, 2026

Four years ago, we hosted a vital conversation on whether the Caribbean was ready for a regional stablecoin. Fast forward to today, CBDC adoption remains slow, central bank-led integration tools such as CAPSS face protracted timelines, and local businesses continue to struggle with high friction and fees when moving money across Caribbean borders.

In this throwback re-release of our conversation with Dr Jan Schröder (architect of CaribCoin) and Rodney Taylor (Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union). We explore why a privately backed, asset-referenced regional stablecoin could be the missing financial infrastructure CARICOM needs, along with: what Carib$ stablecoin is, and what it hopes to achieve; how they would assess the state of fintech in the Caribbean region; key challenges that have been identified that could be affecting fintech innovation and development in the region; and what they think are the opportunities for crypto and/or digital cash in the Caribbean region.

Beyond the convenience: Tackling privacy and trust in Jamaica’s digital payments push

Beyond the convenience: Tackling privacy and trust in Jamaica’s digital payments push

Oct 23, 2026

Jamaica’s shift toward a cashless economy, driven by initiatives like JAM-DEX, digital banking and the elimination of cheques, promises unprecedented convenience. However, there is resistance and scepticism that suggest a crisis of public trust. In this article, we highlight the key areas of contention and recommend how banks can bridge the gap and build genuine consumer confidence.

ICTP 422: Why mindset, not capital, drives true innovation, with Shergaun Roserie and Keeghan Patrick of Orbtronics

ICTP 422: Why mindset, not capital, drives true innovation, with Shergaun Roserie and Keeghan Patrick of Orbtronics

Oct 21, 2026

If the Caribbean and other developing countries want to build sustainable economic resilience, innovation can no longer be just a buzzword. It has to be developed and nurtured in an ecosystem where talent meets opportunity, capital, and global vision. On this week’s episode, we are joined by Shergaun Roserie and Keeghan Patrick, the Co-Founders of Orbtronics, a tech and innovation firm based in Saint Lucia, to discuss innovation. During our conversation, we also explore: whether innovation is resource-driven or mindset-driven; the catalyst for launching the Orbtronics Innovation Summit; how established Caribbean institutions start taking calculated risks and fostering innovation; and their message to Caribbean youths who are tinkering with code, robotics, or an idea.

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