A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 19 May to Sunday 25 May 2025.
Monday, 19 May 2025
Government to launch revamped and rebranded website to boost digital access and service delivery
Bahamas – The Government of The Bahamas will officially launch a revamped and rebranded version of its central website on June 2 at the British Colonial Hilton. The updated platform, which will be accessible at www.bahamas.gov.bs, is designed to improve public access to services and streamline digital interactions between citizens, businesses, and government agencies… more
A digital mandate for the new government
Trinidad and Tobago – DOMINIC SMITH is the new Minister of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence, a ministry that reintegrates public administration with the established in 2021… more
Balancing AI technology and personal responsibility: A Chinese perspective
Trinidad and Tobago – ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept – it is already here, reshaping how we live, work, and communicate. From voice assistants and facial recognition to algorithmic news feeds, smart cars and smart homes, AI is becoming deeply embedded in our daily routines… more
Massy moving forward with technology
Trinidad and Tobago – THE rapid evolution of the technological landscape places a demand on businesses to grow with it. From automating processes to modernising systems, companies are tasked with moving just as quickly as the digital world… more
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
AUA supports SLBMC’s digital transformation with laptop donation
Antigua and Barbuda – The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) has received a generous donation of 10 laptops from the American University of Antigua (AUA) College of Medicine, supporting key departments including the Emergency Department, Pharmacy, and other clinical and administrative areas during a pivotal phase of digital transformation… more
Data centre still on track for end-of-year completion
Antigua and Barbuda – The establishment of a Tier 4 data centre remains on track for the end of the 2025 fiscal year, according to Minister of Information and Communications Technologies, Melford Nicholas… more
Project Optimus to enhance A&B’s new digital Immigration and Customs platform with AI support
Antigua and Barbuda – On the heels of the launch of Arrive Antigua, a new digital Immigration and Customs platform, Antigua and Barbuda announces that the feature will be enhanced by Project Optimus, with the inclusion of Artificial Intelligence, as a major step toward modernizing the country’s border management systems… more
Dominican students display robot-building skills at NTRC’s Tech Expo; Castle Bruce Secondary prevails
Dominica – Six secondary schools threw their hats in the ring to become the Master of the Maze at the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission’s 3rd annual Tech Expo student robotics competition, held on May 8 and 9… more
High-speed Internet access to hinterland over US$2m annually
Guyana – The Guyana government is spending US$2.1 million annually to provide internet access to remote Indigenous Amerindian communities, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo told the National Toshaos Conference which continued on Tuesday… more
Massy leverages AI to boost efficiency and resilience
Trinidad and Tobago – THE Massy Group is doubling down on data and automation, leveraging AI and precision retail tools to build resilience, boost efficiency, and future-proof its Caribbean operations—one smart algorithm at a time, according to its chief executive officer David Affonso… more
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Spoonaz under fire: Fair criticism or digital mob?
Belize – Spoonaz Reggae Café is no stranger to hard work. But this past week, they’ve been battling something far tougher than a busy lunch rush: a public shaming campaign that has taken social media by storm… more
IGNITE and IGF on hold as DBJ seeks new funding
Jamaica – Start-ups and growing businesses hoping to tap into the Development Bank of Jamaica’s (DBJ) innovation grant programmes will have to wait… more
US fintech KEO World enters Jamaica, eyes IPO
Jamaica – FINANCIAL institutions and large enterprises in Jamaica are about to gain access to new, tech-powered payment and financing solutions as US-based fintech firm KEO World expands its global footprint to the island… more
Thursday, 22 May 2025
Cabinet approves Committee to oversee Digital and IT Infrastructure Projects
Belize – During cabinet’s session on May 20, 2025, cabinet approved the establishment of a Digital and IT Infrastructure Project Vetting Committee, a new body tasked with strengthening oversight of national digital initiatives… more
Don’t fight AI, embrace it
Caribbean – THE EDITOR: Someone recently asked me on Facebook, why are you using AI on your posts? … more
GK Capital Management advances digital transformation with Profile software
Jamaica – GK Capital Management, the investment arm of the GK Financial Group, has engaged the services of financial solutions provider Profile, as it doubles down on a group-wide push towards digital transformation… more
New ICT Centre Opens In Dennery
Saint Lucia – Residents in Dennery North now have public access to a state-of-the-art Digital Development Centre in their constituency, which offers them a wide range of services aimed at making their lives easier in the technological sphere… more
Friday, 23 May 2025
Central Bank warns against internet scams using AI deepfakes
Bahamas – The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CoB) has warned members of the public to be aware of artificial intelligence “deepfakes”, and to not give out personal information to unknown individuals and companies… more
Cashless ‘safer’
Barbados – Head of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA), Trisha Tannis, is calling for a renewed national push towards a cashless society following a brazen robbery in which an elderly man was violently attacked after using a credit union ATM… more
Creating a seamless home setup
Caribbean – An at-home set-up has to be more than just a space with the digital devices you need. It should also be a space that works effectively for you, whether you want to listen to your television with a wireless headset or you need to turn on lights at a certain time in the evening before you get home from work… more
Samsung’s AI on S25 speeds photo search and video editing
Caribbean – Smartphones store a huge number of photos, and the average user has several thousand – or even tens of thousands – on their devices. As the number increases, it becomes increasingly difficult to immediately find a particular photo… more
UWI Selects Students for Prestigious Surgical Robotics Research Programme in the UK
Caribbean – THE UNIVERSITY OF the West Indies (The UWI) said three outstanding students have been selected for the inaugural CariSurg Surgical Robotics Summer Research Programme at the University of Leeds in England… more
Kintyre Holdings enter strategic tech venture with Digitize Jamaica
Jamaica – Kintyre Holdings (JA) Limited has officially entered into a joint venture with Digitize Jamaica, creators of the fast-rising Island Run mobile app, marking a significant move in the expansion of digital services across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean… more
Cyber Security Forum Held In SVG
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – On May 6, 2025, Taiwan and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines co-hosted the Developments in Digital Cities & Challenges in Cyber Security in the Caribbean Forum, bringing together regional and international experts to explore critical issues at the intersection of urban digital transformation and cybersecurity… more
Vincentians in New York briefed on Digital Transformation Project
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – VINCENTIANS IN THE NewYork have been told that the ease of doing business in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is improving and will only get better with the implementation of the Caribbean Digital Transformation Project (CARDTP)… more
Saturday, 24 May 2025
Social media’s influence on crime must be studied, says CJRPU head
Barbados – Director of the Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit (CJRPU), Cheryl Willoughby, says research is needed into the role social media may be playing in rising criminal activity among young people in Barbados… more
Reclaim truth or risk ‘hell of unfreedom’ in AI era
Guyana – Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Professor Paloma Mohamed Martin, has warned that journalism is at risk of losing its democratic function if media professionals fail to confront the growing influence of fake news, synthetic facts, and unchecked technological control… more
Verena’s AI vision for local filmmaking
Trinidad and Tobago – Four years on from the publication of her first novel The Circle Armor, Verena Boodoosingh is hoping she can encourage local filmmakers to seize upon opportunities through the use of AI… more
Sunday, 25 May 2025
NCB pushing ahead with more digital payment initiatives
Jamaica – NATIONAL Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) is accelerating its initiatives to broaden digital payments acceptance in the Jamaican marketplace while introducing new solutions to reduce cash usage for some of its larger clients… more
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