A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 2 June to Sunday 8 June 2025.
Monday, 2 June 2025
Bahamian App Caribo targets the vehicle rental market with peer-to-peer model
Bahamas – Bahamian entrepreneur Najee Winder is set to launch Caribo, a new peer-to-peer vehicle rental platform designed to transform how residents and visitors access transportation across the islands. From cars and ATVs to jet skis and boats, Caribo allows users to rent directly from verified local owners via an all-in-one mobile app… more
C&W Communications evolves to become Liberty Caribbean
Caribbean – Leading telecom provider C&W Communications has officially changed its name to Liberty Caribbean, marking a bold new chapter in its more than 150-year legacy of connecting communities across the Caribbean… more
Cayman could be data storage hub for Caribbean, expert says
Cayman Islands – Cayman could become a Caribbean-wide storage centre for sensitive information as the use of artificial intelligence continues to grow, a government adviser has said… more
Caribbean Development Bank to host seminar on fintech and financial inclusion
Jamaica – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), in its drive to expand financial inclusion of the citizens in its Borrowing Member Countries, will host a seminar to explore how financial technology (fintech) can help address the Caribbean’s financial exclusion challenge… more
Dataffluent makes the market clear
Jamaica – INVESTING in the Jamaican stock market is often frustrating due to poor access to timely, organised data. While global platforms like Bloomberg simplify investment research, Jamaica still struggles with digitisation and data accessibility… more
The Cable Expands to Nevis in Landmark Telecoms 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
Technology consultant, Richardo Fraser: T&T needs proactive AI legislation
Trinidad and Tobago – While President Christine Kangaloo has made a call for accelerated legislative action on Artificial Intelligence (AI), managing director of ACE Strategic Solutions Ltd, Ricardo Fraser wants the business community and the public in general to look at the pros and cons of AI’s impact… more
Why copyright matters
Trinidad and Tobago – At the heart of the fuss over copyright and image rights is a deep rooted misunderstanding of what copyright is and what it protects… more
Tuesday, 3 June 2025
Digital deceit and legal delay: The price of inaction in the age of AI
Barbados – On May 26, 2025, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley urged the creation of a regional AI policy, stressing the need for Caribbean nations to confront its threats to democracy… more
Wednesday, 4 June 2025
Cryptocurrency taking off in Cayman for aircraft and house sales
Cayman Islands – Payments in cryptocurrencies through Cayman-based businesses are becoming more common and increasingly used in high-value transactions, experts have said… more
Edufocal again suspended by JSE
Jamaica – Innovative tech and digital learning platform EduFocal Limited has again been suspended by the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) with immediate effect… more
EU and Caribbean partners convene in Kingston for high-level digital alliance policy dialogue
Jamaica – From June 5 to 6, partners from the European Union (EU) and the Caribbean will meet in Kingston, Jamaica, for the first High-Level Policy Dialogue with the Caribbean under the EU-LAC Digital Alliance… more
Digicel funds 4 new homework centres in Gasparillo
Trinidad and Tobago – Four community recreation grounds in Gasparillo have been upgraded with laptop-equipped homework centres thanks to an over $100,000 donation from the Digicel Foundation and Shell TT… more
Thursday, 5 June 2025
BTL Addresses Consolidation Rumors and Future Plans
Belize – Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) has issued a public statement addressing recent media speculation surrounding potential consolidation within the country’s broadband and cable telecommunications sector. The company emphasized that such discussions are not new and have been ongoing both locally and globally for several years… more
BTL Confirms Talks on Industry Consolidation
Belize – There’s been growing buzz about a possible shake-up in Belize’s telecom industry and tonight, Belize Telemedia Limited is setting the record straight. In a statement released today, BTL addressed speculation about a potential consolidation in the broadband, cable, and mobile telecom sectors… more
Artificial Intelligence, real consequences
Caribbean – As we observe World Environment Day, it is worth pausing to reflect on the jarring irony at the heart of our modern technological landscape… more
How social media has become Interest Media
Caribbean – Businesses across the Caribbean have been voicing their frustrations: “Marketing feels harder than ever.” … more
Cyber Security Training Program Moves Into Full Implementation As Prime Minister Drew Hands Over Laptops To Trainees
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken another major step forward in its bold national digital transformation agenda as Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew officially handed over laptops to participants of the Cyber Nations Program, marking the official commencement of training for the first cohort of trainees… more
Friday, 6 June 2025
Cyberattack at Belize Supreme Court
Belize – We have an important update tonight from the Senior Courts of Belize. The High Court Registry is currently facing technical difficulties that have disrupted its internal IT systems, including the case management platform… more
AI and the public sector
Caribbean – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising sectors globally, with particular promise for the public sector in the Caribbean… more
Saturday, 7 June 2025
‘Seize AI opportunity,’ academic urges, as UWI preps regional conference
Antigua and Barbuda – The Caribbean risks falling behind in the global race for artificial intelligence innovation unless governments and institutions act swiftly to harness the technology’s transformative potential, a University of the West Indies academic warned ahead of a major regional conference… more
Belize High Court registry paralyzed by cyberattack
Belize – A major cybersecurity breach has forced the General Registry at Belize’s High Court to go dark, with a ransomware attack rendering core systems inoperable. Court staff have been instructed to leave their computers off as experts assess the damage and try to prevent further infiltration… more
No Power, No Pay: Lorna Smith Denies BVI Digital Bank Role.
British Virgin Islands – BVI Junior Minister Lorna Smith, OBE, has strongly denied reports linking her to wrongdoing at the Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited, which is in the process of closing down… more
CARICOM: Technological Landscape Calls for Validation, Collaboration, Ethical Considerations
Caribbean – Careful validation, collaboration, and ethical considerations are pivotal to shaping digital development and confronting the challenges of rapid technological change.… more
50 years ago: New telephone system; Cayman Islands report
Cayman Islands – The 5 June 1975 issue of The Caymanian Compass contained a front-page story on the completion of a new telephone system that would support 2,000 lines… more
WhatsApp readings are recorded and noted for reference whether meter reader visits or not
Guyana – Dear Editor, The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) wishes to thank the writer for his/her observations and the opportunity to clarify our meter reading process… more
Sunday, 8 June 2025
Digicel predicted to deliver US$800m in operating income
Jamaica – Telecommunications 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
Tapping staff-thinking with AI prompts
Jamaica – As a chief executive, you are a custodian of the future. However, as you look forward to stellar accomplishments, you are anxious about falling short. How can you vault yourself above daily distractions using powerful LLMs or large language models… more
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