A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 9 June to Sunday 15 June 2025.
Monday, 9 June 2025
EU-LAC Digital Alliance backs climate tools as hurricane season begins
Caribbean – With the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially underway, the EU-LAC Digital Alliance is shining a spotlight on a new weather forecasting and climate adaptation programme poised to strengthen Jamaica’s resilience against extreme weather events… more
US-Caribbean submarine cable to extend to Curaçao
Curaçao – The Celia CETC submarine cable, which will connect the Caribbean with the United States, will have a new branch to Curaçao, Aruban telco Setar said in a statement… more
Jamaica introduces AI to police force with ‘Constable Smart’
Jamaica – Jamaicans can expect to see more police officers on the streets in the near future, as the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) shifts some administrative duties to a newly introduced artificial intelligence (AI) system… more
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
AI should solve problems that matter
Caribbean – In today’s boardrooms, artificial intelligence (AI) is often synonymous with automation, cost reduction, and operational efficiency. But if that’s where the conversation ends, we’re missing the mark – and more importantly, the opportunity… more
Antigua to Host Caribbean Justice Forum on Cybersecurity and Law Enforcement
Caribbean – American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) and the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions (CAJS) partner with the Antiguan Government for gathering of International and Regional Experts to Address Growing Cyber-threats… more
C&W Communications rebrands as Liberty Caribbean
Caribbean – Leading telecom provider C&W Communications has officially transitioned to the new identity of Liberty Caribbean, signaling what it defines as a significant evolution in its more than 150-year legacy of connecting communities throughout the Caribbean region… more
Biometric Corridor Launched at the Robert L. Bradshaw international Airport
Saint Kitts and Nevis – In late May, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) System was launched allowing persons to more conveniently enter the country through several online steps… more
First cohort of Cyber Nations Programme trainees receive laptops
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The Cyber Nations Programme 2025 officially got underway as the first cohort of trainees received their laptops during a brief but significant handing-over ceremony (today), Thursday June 5th… more
SKNRA to hold 3rd annual RoboMindset Summer Camp
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The St. Kitts and Nevis Robotics Association (SKNRA) will host the third edition of its RoboMindset Summer Camp under the theme “Robotics as a Sport: Competing with Innovation”… more
UK expert: Digital construction can save money
Trinidad and Tobago – Millions of dollars in public funds could be saved through the adoption of digital construction strategies… more
Wednesday, 11 June 2025
AI Hackathon Sparks Innovation and Collaboration at UWI Cave Hill
Barbados – GovTech Barbados Ltd, in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology (MIST), Zindi, and the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus, hosted a groundbreaking Barbados Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fraud Detection Hackathon… more
Ready for lift-off
Jamaica – JAMAICA has achieved impressive economic stability over the last decade, marked by low inflation at 5.3 per cent, stout foreign reserves at US$5.6 billion, and a debt curve bending downward towards 65 per cent of GDP… more
Cops foil TSTT robbery in Laventille
Trinidad and Tobago – TWO men tried to break into the TSTT warehouse at the Eastern Main Road Exchange in Laventille on the morning of June 10 but were forced to flee after police on duty inside the facility fired at them… more
Thursday, 12 June 2025
One Health Data Platform to Improve Belize’s Health Care
Belize – When it comes to improving healthcare, there’s one tool that’s often overlooked but absolutely essential, data. From tracking disease trends to shaping smarter policies and even developing new treatments, data is the backbone of a strong health system… more
Guyana’s private sector ‘behind’ on tech solutions; Jamaican firms could help – Ramsaroop
Guyana – Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, Guyana’s Chief Investment Officer, believes the local private sector has been slow to adopt technology solutions, and as such, foreign partners may be well-positioned to provide much-needed support… more
EduFocal, One on One make TIME Magazine’s top edtech global ranking
Jamaica – Jamaican e-learning companies EduFocal Limited and One on One Educational Services Limited were named among the world’s top 350 edtech enterprises in the second annual ranking by TIME Magazine… more
Symptai addresses weaknesses in cyber security, AML with local financial institutions
Jamaica – Leading information technology and cybersecurity firm Symptai Consulting Limited last week hosted a seminar dubbed ‘AML Redefined: Executive Strategies for Stronger Programs’ to address rising regulatory scrutiny and evolving cyber threats… more
UTech, Amber Group building out AI lab
Jamaica – Jamaica is positioning itself to become a serious contender in the US$3.6 trillion global AI market… more
TSTT gets new board of directors
Trinidad and Tobago – TELECOMMUNICATIONS Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) has a new board of directors… more
Friday, 13 June 2025
Deltec: FTX collapse used as $35m damages revenge
Bahamas – A Bahamian bank is accusing a payments provider of exploiting FTX’s collapse and related unproven claims to trash its reputation in revenge for launching a $35m damages claim against it… more
BTL Clarifies Stance on Speculation of Acquiring Other Communication Companies
Belize – On June 4, 2025, Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) responded to reports suggesting it plans to acquire SMART, Centaur Communications, and CTI/NEXGEN in a major consolidation of telephone, cable, and internet service providers. In a press release, BTL confirmed that while discussions about industry consolidation are ongoing, they are neither new nor cause for concern… more
Caribbean Investment Forum to launch digital accelerator
Caribbean – Anew digital accelerator programme aimed at linking Caribbean tech start-ups with corporations that have real-world technology challenges will be launched at the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) in Montego Bay, St James, next month… more
Digicel predicted to deliver US$800m in operating income
Caribbean – Telecom-munications services provider Digicel Group received its first major debt rating since restructuring, with expectations for core earnings to reach US$800 million this financial year… more
Digicel acquires Symptai Consulting
Jamaica – Digicel Group through its Digicel Business subsidiary recently acquired the full shareholding of cybersecurity and IT services firm, Symptai Consulting Limited… more
VM Investments launches digital onboarding platform
Jamaica – VM Investments has officially completed its much-anticipated digital onboarding system, delivering on its promise to make investing more accessible for clients, wherever they are in the world. The new platform allows clients, including those in the diaspora, to open an investment account entirely online… more
Saturday, 14 June 2025
Jamaican Adrian Dunkley awarded top Caribbean AI innovator
Jamaica – Adrian Dunkley, Jamaican tech entrepreneur and founder of StarApple AI, has been named the Caribbean’s top artificial intelligence innovator by United Kingdom-based publication CEO Monthly… more
Sunday, 15 June 2025
Digital shift
Jamaica – JAMAICA’S payment system accelerated its digital transformation in 2024, the central bank has reported, with retail credit card usage jumping 5.4 per cent and electronic payments surging 19 per cent… more
NovaCore Labs expands digital projects across public sector
Jamaica – JAMAICAN technology company NovaCore Labs is expanding its role in national digital transformation efforts. The company is rolling out a series of integrated projects with government ministries, education institutions, and security agencies… more
UTech’s Sustainable Futures Symposium urges Caribbean to forge path in global space economy
Jamaica – The University of Technology (UTech) hosted a compelling virtual symposium on advancing a Caribbean space agenda on June 5, in partnership with the Caribbean Futures Forum… more
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