A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 5 May to Sunday, 11 May 2025.
Monday, 5 May 2025
URCA boosts 2025 budget by 15 percent to support expanded regulatory mandate
Bahamas – The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has revealed a 15 percent increase in its operating budget for 2025, citing the need to support an expanding regulatory remit and several new strategic initiatives… more
Bartlett urges Jamaica’s youths to embrace digital careers in tourism
Jamaica – Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett wants Jamaica’s youths to embrace the evolving digital landscape of the tourist industry, saying the sector is no longer confined to traditional roles, but now offers expansive, tech-driven career paths… more
Jamaican startup Senzi.me goes global with Catalyst Accelerator
Jamaica – While working at Hospital Provincial de Rosario in Argentina, Jamaican Eugenie Addison witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of air pollution on public health… more
About digital – a letter to PM Persad-Bissessar
Trinidad and Tobago – Dear Prime Minister, It’s early days for your new government and your first emphasis is likely to be on establishing its leadership presence. Your first appointments will probably address the hot-button issues of crime and the economy… more
Minister of Innovation, Technology and Energy, Erwin Jay Saunders Calls for Equitable Representation of Women in ICT at Girls in ICT Day
Turks and Caicos Islands – Minister of Innovation, Technology and Energy, Erwin Jay Saunders, has assured that the future of technology in Turks and Caicos Islands will be more inclusive, equitable, and innovative with women at the forefront… more
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
KwiqPass issues strong warning against unauthorized card use amid fraud concerns
Belize – In response to recent cases of fraudulent transactions, digital ticketing platform KwiqPass is urging consumers to uphold honesty and security when making purchases. The company released a statement on May 6, emphasizing that the use of stolen or unauthorized cards—whether taken from a friend, colleague, or workplace—is not just unethical, but outright theft… more
Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority celebrates 25 years, rolls out plans
Caribbean – The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is marking a significant milestone: its 25th anniversary. This quarter-century represents what the company describes as “a quarter-century of pioneering
regulatory leadership” in the electronic communications sector across its five Contracting States: the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines… more
The Cable Expands To Nevis In Landmark Telecommunications Partnership With The NIA
Saint Kitts and Nevis – In a groundbreaking move set to redefine the telecommunications landscape in Nevis, the Concerned Citizens Movement (CCM)-led Nevis Island Administration (NIA) has formalized a strategic partnership with St. Kitts-Nevis Cable Communications Ltd. (The Cable) to introduce the island’s third telecommunications service provider… more
6 digital business priorities for the UNC
Trinidad and Tobago – Trinidad and Tobago has ushered in a new government led by the United National Congress (UNC). With this change in leadership, there’s renewed hope that we can start tackling some of the deep-rooted issues holding back our economy, particularly when it comes to digital transformation… more
Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Bridging digital frontiers: The UWI Five Islands Campus hosts AI conference for Caribbean sustainability
Antigua and Barbuda – Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the Caribbean region, as yet largely unchartered waters, will be the central focus of discussions From June 23-24, 2025, at the University of the West Indies (The UWI) Five Islands Campus in Antigua… more
Belize Hosts First Workshop for UN’s Early Warnings for All Initiative
Belize – Today, Belize took a significant step in disaster preparedness by hosting the first national consultative workshop for the UN’s Early Warnings for All Initiative. Launched in 2022, this global project aims to ensure everyone, especially the most vulnerable, has access to early warnings for natural disasters… more
Belize marks International Girls in ICT Day 2025 with Empowerment Event
Belize – In celebration of International Girls in ICT Day 2025, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), in collaboration with the Ministry of E-Governance, hosted a dynamic event aimed at equipping young women with vital digital skills and inspiring careers in technology… more
Your marketing team or agency is stretched — let AI lighten the load
Jamaica – FOR marketing professionals worldwide there is a common cry: limited budgets, tight deadlines and the expectation of exceptionally creative output. After working with several brands across various markets I’ve yet to meet a marketing team that has received sufficient resources to create the magic expected of them within the time frames allotted… more
WhatsApp Community created for CXC students following intermittent e-mail outages
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The Ministry of Education-St. Kitts, has created a WhatsApp community called “SKN Exams Unit”… more
Bmobile discontinues personal cheque payments
Trinidad and Tobago – Bmobile will be discontinuing its cheque payment system, effective May 12. The announcement was made in a media release on May 7… more
Thursday, 8 May 2025
Drone soccer has landed in Cayman
Cayman Islands – A drone enthusiast is bringing a combination of football and high tech to Cayman’s sporting scene… more
Attorney claims child jailed after withholding cell phone password
Jamaica – A 12-year-old boy is alleged to have been jailed overnight by cops in Trelawny after he refused to comply with their demand for the password to his cell phone. That’s the claim from the attorney for the child’s family… more
EduFocal now in compliance with new Junior Market Audit Committee Rules
Jamaica – EduFocal, the Caribbean’s premier EdTech innovator, has made changes to the composition of its Audit Committee in compliance with the updated requirements… more
The Cable to expand its footprint to Nevis in Partnership with the NIA
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) has formalized a partnership with St. Kitts-Nevis Cable Communications Ltd. (otherwise known as The Cable)… more
6 digital business priorities for the UNC
Trinidad and Tobago – Trinidad and Tobago has ushered in a new government led by the United National Congress (UNC). With this change in leadership, there’s renewed hope that we can start tackling some of the deep-rooted issues holding back our economy, particularly when it comes to digital transformation… more
Friday, 9 May 2025
Digital Powerhouse: Hundreds Gather for BTB’s 9th Digital Marketing Summi
Belize – The Belize Civic Center buzzed with energy today as over three hundred marketing pros, content creators, and business leaders came together for the Belize Tourism Board’s 9th annual Digital Marketing Summit… more
SheCreates Lab to advance women-led innovation in film
Caribbean – Two pioneering Caribbean festival founders, through a creative partnership, have launched the SheCreates Caribbean Lab… more
Social media fuelling youth violence crisis – CARPHA
Caribbean – Social media is increasingly fuelling youth violence across the Caribbean, warned CARICOM’s top health official, who described the trend as “a pressing public health issue”… more
CIG launches test site during revamp of gov.ky
Cayman Islands – The Cayman Islands Government is beta testing a new GOV.KY platform, which is part of an effort to modernise how the CIG communicates and delivers services online for a consistent and improved experience with better navigation, improved search function and content tailored to the needs of the audience… more
Press Association accuses President Ali of laying groundwork to regulate press online content
Guyana – The Guyana Press Association (GPA) on Thursday raised grave concerns about President Irfaan Ali’s plan to define who the media is, what news is, and who a reporter is due to the proliferation of online content and the advent of artificial intelligence (AI)… more
bmobile Discontinues Personal Cheque Payments Effective May 12, 2025
Trinidad and Tobago – As more customers choose faster and more secure ways to pay, bmobile is updating its payment options and will no longer accept personal cheques effective May 12, 2025… more
Saturday, 10 May 2025
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Sunday, 11 May 2025
Barbados builds AI, digital talent at youth hackathon
Barbados – Barbados is ramping up its artificial intelligence (AI) capacity by equipping young people with the digital skills required to succeed in today’s tech-driven world… more
Digital Dreams Alone Are Not Enough—The Real Work of Online Education in Guyana Requires Caring Adults
Guyana – For the past six years at STEMGuyana, we’ve been testing what works, and what doesn’t, when it comes to online learning for children. And here’s the hard truth I’ve learned, just building a digital platform is not enough… more
Orba leverages SMART codes to accelerate AI rollout
Jamaica – Jamaican companies in the fast food delivery and cooking gas distribution sectors are now able to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) from a homegrown technology firm to accelerate customer engagement and streamline delivery services… more
Images credit: Yukiko Matsuoka (flickr); Wikipedia; ECTEL; Apple; The Cable; bmobile
