A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 13 April to Sunday 20 April 2025.
Monday, 14 April 2025
The password problem
Caribbean – AT THE heart of most cybersecurity problems is a compromised password. A password that was guessed. A password unknowingly shared with a hacker in a phishing operation. A password found in a data breach that was still active… more
PM’s office launches International Girls in ICT Day
Caribbean – CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett has issued a strong call for reparatory justice and digital equity during her address at the Fourth Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, held under the theme “Africa and People of African Descent: United for Reparatory Justice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” … more
Brava Partner, Cloud Carib in strategic partnership to deliver advanced Cloud and cybersecurity solutions
Guyana – Brava, the leading communications and ICT provider with extensive subsea and fiber network assets and a robust MSSP (Managed Security Services Provider) practice across the region on Monday announced a strategic partnership with Cloud Carib Limited, the region’s leading provider of sovereign cloud infrastructure and managed services… more
Guyana committed to human rights, use of AI for development – Hamilton tells UN forum
Guyana – Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton on Monday reaffirmed the Government of Guyana’s commitment to upholding human rights and leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to empower citizens and address the challenges faced by developing countries… more
Book gives insights into broadcasting career
Trinidad and Tobago – Broadcast journalist Stephen Cummings has shared his extensive work experience in a book titled Principles of Broadcasting… more
Tuesday, 15 April 2025
Digital overhaul promises to modernise magistrates’ courts – CJ
Barbados – The magistrates’ courts are set for a major digital upgrade, as the judiciary on Monday launched a new case management system designed to tackle decades of inefficiency and bring long-awaited reform to the justice system… more
Access to fair opportunities with AI needed for equitable society – CARICOM SG
Caribbean – Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla Barnett on Monday said racial discrimination, access to equal opportunities and reparatory justice for people of African descent must be addressed globally in order to have an equitable society… more
Between the Eagle and the Dragon: Caribbean digital sovereignty in the US-China tech war
Caribbean – As the US-China trade war intensifies, Caribbean nations watch with growing concern, aware that a global economic slowdown could be on the horizon… more
PM’s office launches International Girls in ICT Day
Guyana – On Saturday, April 12, 2025, the Office of the Prime Minister’s (OPM) Industry and Innovation Unit launched its observance of International Girls in ICT Day with a Virtual Training Programme in collaboration with the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunication Organizations (CANTO)… more
New PAHO programme to boost digital literacy for health care workers
Jamaica – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says it will launch on Wednesday the Digital Literacy Programme for Health Sector Personnel, a virtual initiative aimed at strengthening the digital skills of health workers across the Americas, including the Caribbean… more
Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Starlink’s customer base grows to 9,000 in two years
Bahamas – Starlink has grown to 9,000 commercial users within The Bahamas, and will soon be used as a tool in natural disasters, and will be in every public school, thanks to a donation by space exploration company SpaceX, Vice President of Launch at SpaceX Kiko Dontchev revealed yesterday… more
Cybersecurity fears raised over digital Magistrates’ Courts rollout
Barbados – The planned digital transformation of the Magistrates’ Courts came under scrutiny a day after it was announced as a leading cybersecurity expert warned that the integrity of the justice system could be at risk without immediate and robust security measures… more
AI leaves no audit trail
Caribbean – From a very early age I have been fascinated with understanding how things work. Back in a largely mechanical world, this was usually an achievable goal. Disassembling a device would often reveal its secrets, although reassembly was sometimes a little more challenging… more
In wrong hands AI dangerous, destructive
Caribbean – THE EDITOR: Artificial intelligence (AI) is developing at a pace the world has never seen before – faster than our laws, faster than our ethics, and certainly faster than most governments can respond… more
IDB Lab launches call to empower Jamaican entrepreneurs
Jamaica – IDB Lab, the innovation and venture capital arm of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), is inviting Jamaican companies to participate in its Caribbean Open Call for Loan Proposals… more
itel showcases its latest AI innovation, ‘itelligence’
Jamaica – itel, Jamaica’s largest homegrown customer experience (CX) partner, last week showcased its latest artificial intelligence (AI) innovation at the Outsource2Jamaica (O2J) regional conference in Montego Bay… more
Samsung offers ‘powerhouse of possibility’ with new Galaxy S25 phone
Jamaica – Smart Mobile Solutions (SMS) in collaboration with Samsung Electronics and Digicel officially launched the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Series phone in Jamaica on April 8, 2025, declaring the device “a powerhouse of possibility”… more
Thursday, 17 April 2025
Central Bank warns of deepfake scams, fake investment ads
Bahamas – The Central Bank of The Bahamas has issued a warning against “deepfake” scams and fraudulent online content impersonating its officials, cautioning the public not to fall victim to fake ads, videos, and social media posts promoting bogus investment opportunities… more
Nassau’s Smart City in 35,000 Wi Fi hook-ups
Bahamas – The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday said the initiative to turn Nassau into a ‘Smart City’ will drive economic growth by allowing businesses to promote their products to cruise passengers… more
Smart city app provides Wi-Fi downtown, connects tourists to local businesses
Bahamas – The Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation along with Aliv launched the pilot phase of their smart city app yesterday after one year of development, making history in the region, according to officials, who said the interface has already been used by 35,000 people… more
‘Responsible’ AI soon to be incorporated into CXC standards, say officials
Caribbean – As the region evolves towards new and improved technology, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is exploring the various foundational aspects of adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education… more
Amber/UTech Launchpad signs first startups
Jamaica – Amber Group, in partnership with the University of Technology (UTech), has begun onboarding the first three innovative startups into the Amber/UTech Launchpad… more
Friday, 18 April 2025
Telecom shareholders await ruling after lengthy trial
Barbados – A marathon 54-day trial involving hundreds of former minority shareholders of Cable & Wireless (Barbados) Limited has concluded, leaving the fate of their claims against the telecommunications giant hanging in the balance… more
New digitalized info system will result in more patient-focused care, says health minister
Dominica – Health Minister Cassanni Laville has announced that the government plans to implement a Health Management Information System to transform the delivery of healthcare in Dominica… more
Saturday, 19 April 2025
CXC developing AI in education policy
Caribbean – THE Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will be working with member countries to develop a responsible generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) policy framework for the regional secondary education system… more
Sunday, 20 April 2025
Leverage AI’s potential safely and ethically to promote press freedom in Guyana – Dr. Toussant Boyce
Guyana – The local media fraternity must learn how to navigate the perils of Artificial Intelligence (AI) while leveraging its potential. This call was made by Head of the Office of Integrity, Compliance and Accountability at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr. Toussant Boyce… more
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