A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 14 July to Sunday 20 July 2025.
Monday, 14 July 2025
CANTO at 40: Regional Leaders Call for Fairer Digital Investment
Caribbean – Marking its 40th anniversary, CANTO opened its Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition with a powerful call to transform the Caribbean’s digital future. Leaders emphasized closing connectivity gaps, reforming policy around global platforms, and strengthening regional collaboration… more
CTU ICT Week 2025 to Be Held in Kingston, Jamaica: ‘Driving Change: Connecting Futures’
Caribbean – The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is proud to announce that CTU ICT Week 2025, the organisation’s signature annual event, will be hosted in Kingston, Jamaica from 29th September to 3rd October 2025. With the theme ‘Driving Change: Connecting Futures’, this year’s CTU ICT Week promises to be a dynamic platform for regional innovation, policy dialogue and stakeholder engagement… more
Following the money: Cayman investigators chase dirty cash in real and virtual worlds
Cayman Islands – From diamonds and condos to cryptocurrency and digital tokens, the ways and means to move dirty cash around the global financial system are becoming more diverse and complex every day. For Cayman Islands law enforcement, adapting to those threats is an evolving challenge… more
Leveraging Administrative Data Use for Official Statistics in Grenada
Grenada – From 11 to 13 June 2025, UNITAR supported a workshop, “Harnessing Administrative Data Sources for Official Statistics Production: Migration and Environment/Climate Change statistics cases” in Grenada, implemented by Grenada’s Central Statistical Office (CSO)… more
Guardsman Cyber Intelligence, SBAJ to sign MOU to strengthen cybersecurity for small businesses
Jamaica – Guardsman Cyber Intelligence (GCI) and the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) will officially sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity resilience of Jamaica’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)… more
SMEs under threat: Cybercriminals target the weakest links
Jamaica – SMALL businesses are increasingly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, not because of what they lack, but because of what they’re connected to… more
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
Cable urging ‘sustainable and balanced’ satellite competition
Bahamas – Cable Bahamas yesterday renewed its call for a competitive “level playing field” with satellite communications providers that is “fair, sustainable and balanced” for both consumers and the economy… more
CPC warns of increase in social media marketplace scams
Bahamas – The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) is warning of purported businesses using social media marketplaces to lure unsuspecting consumers, after a victim was allegedly scammed out of more than $60,000… more
Bajans’ e-commerce spending past $1b
It is estimated that Barbadians are spending more than $1 billion via electronic commerce (e-commerce) transactions and that most of this money is going overseas… more
Ashcroft on BTL-Smart Rumour: “How’s This Going to Affect the Consumer?”
Belize – Lord Michael Ashcroft has weighed in on reports that Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) is considering acquiring Speednet Communications, better known as Smart… more
Cable urging ‘sustainable and balanced’ satellite competition
Caribbean – Cable Bahamas yesterday renewed its call for a competitive “level playing field” with satellite communications providers that is “fair, sustainable and balanced” for both consumers and the economy… more
Digital Caribbean means ending connectivity gaps
Caribbean – The Caribbean’s political and communications leaders have called for the closing of connectivity gaps, policy reforms and improved collaboration for the region to fulfill its digital potential… more
Liberty chief: Turn vision into action to connect Caribbean
Caribbean – Liberty Caribbean’s top executive has called for the forging of new public-private partnerships (PPP), infrastructure initiatives and policy frameworks to build a Caribbean that is “gigabit‑enabled”… more
PM warns on threat of ‘digital colonisation’
Caribbean – Prime Minister Philip Davis KC warned regional partners about the dangers of “digital colonisation” as he opened the 40th CANTO communications conference… more
Telecoms industry leaders chart the future of Caribbean connectivity
Caribbean – Caribbean telecom leaders are calling for a shift in focus from mere speeds of connections to platform-based nation building… more
NTRC signs contract for ICT upgrade at NEWLO Campuses
Grenada – The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with Affordable Island Communications Inc. for the supply and installation of information and communication technology (ICT) equipment at the New Life Organisation (NEWLO) campuses located in Mt St Ervans, St Andrew and Palmiste, St John… more
UWI Mona to launch cybersecurity major in September
Jamaica – The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Mona campus is set to launch an undergraduate major in cybersecurity this September, as part of its efforts to address the growing threat of cybercrime and boost Jamaica’s digital resilience… more
Sint Maarten Makes Major Strides in Modernizing Government IT.
Sint Maarten – The Temporary Work Organization (TWO), in collaboration with the Government of Sint Maarten, reflects on the successful completion of the project “Revamping the IT Department” – a transformative initiative aimed at strengthening digital capacity within the public sector. Running from January 2023 to December 2024, the project laid a solid foundation for improved service delivery, modern IT governance, and enhanced efficiency across government institutions… more
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
BTC chief targeting digital divide’s close
Bahamas – The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive says that bridging the digital divide through increased Internet connectivity can significantly boost this nation’s economic output… more
Digicel re-certified with international cybersecurity and privacy standards
Caribbean – Digicel has announced its successful re-certification under two international standards for information security and data privacy: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27701:2019… more
Grenada’s PM Mitchell calls for Single Caricom ICT Space
Caribbean – The Honourable Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada and Caricom’s lead Head of Government for Science and Technology, has shared a vision for a single Caricom ICT Space… more
Liberty Caribbean shares vision for gigabit‑capable Caribbean
Caribbean – Leading telecoms provider Liberty Caribbean has underscored the urgency of forging new public-private partnerships, infrastructure initiatives, and policy frameworks to build a Caribbean that is resilient, inclusive, and gigabit-capable… more
Mobile banking driving financial inclusion – World Bank
Caribbean – The World Bank’s Global Findex 2025 report shows a major rise in financial inclusion in low- and middle-income countries, driven largely by mobile technology… more
Consultant explores how businesses are falling short at social media
Jamaica – Local entities, especially small businesses, may not be using social media to their full advantage, one media consultant and author has suggested… more
UK tech firm Abergower enters Jamaica
Jamaica – Key Points: UK firm Abergower Limited has launched a Caribbean subsidiary in Jamaica to provide document digitization and business process automation… more
BTP emphasizes regional digital collaboration at CANTO conference
Sint Maarten – The Interim Director of Bureau Telecommunications and Post (BTP), Mrs. Judianne Labega-Hoeve, delivered a clear and forward-looking message during a high-level panel at the CANTO Caribbean Telecommunications Conference held this week in Nassau, Bahamas… more
Thursday, 17 July 2025
Cable Bahamas scoops five awards from Ookla
Bahamas – THE Cable Bahamas Group of Companies has been named the fastest fixed network in the Caribbean – one of five awards it picked up at the Ookla awards… more
SunCash undertaking $3 mil. expansion throughout Caribbean
Bahamas – SunCash is undertaking a $3 million expansion to Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, and then the wider English-speaking Caribbean… more
Phone Repair Training Opportunity for Women is Back
Belize – The third phase of Belize’s “Cell Phone Repair Training for Women” has officially launched. The programme is coming to the Belize District after its successful pilots in Corozal and Orange Walk last year… more
AI: Reshaping the work of accountants
Caribbean – ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) will reshape the accountancy profession by changing how tasks are completed at all levels… more
Cloud Carib: Cyberattacks in region could reach 300 mil. per month by yearend
Caribbean – Bahamas-based Cloud services company Cloud Carib protected its clients from more than 160 million cyberattacks last month alone, 90 million of which were directed at its clients in The Bahamas, the company’s Chief Operations Officer Victor Kovacs told Guardian Business on Monday, on the sidelines of the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunication Organizations’ (CANTO) 40th Annual Conference and Trade Expo… more
How Bitcoin is revolutionizing cross-border e-commerce with transparent global pricing
Caribbean – The global e-commerce landscape is experiencing a fundamental transformation as online retailers increasingly adopt Bitcoin for cross-border transactions… more
Friday, 18 July 2025
BCCEC announces partnership with e-commerce marketplace
Bahamas – The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) has announced a new partnership with an e-commerce marketplace that it said will open doors for Bahamian creators… more
Payments provider ‘leading charge’ on agency banking
Bahamas – A local payments provider says it is “leading the charge” for agency banking in The Bahamas… more
CTU Caribbean AI Task Force Launched to Guide Ethical and Inclusive Artificial Intelligence Development in the Region
Caribbean – The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) has officially launched the CTU Caribbean AI Task Force, a bold and strategic initiative to coordinate the development and governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the region… more
Dominica participates in Digital Agriculture Days as Part of IICA regional initiative
Dominica – The Digitalization of Agrifood Systems Program of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) has initiated a series of Digital Agriculture Days across various countries in the Americas… more
Flow Dominica introduces matched Internet speed to country
Dominica – Flow Dominica has become the first service provider on the island to introduce symmetrical (matched) internet speeds, offering both download and upload rates up to 1Gbps… more
Grenada proactively tackling rising e-waste
Grenada – The increasing emphasis on electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy technologies is creating new opportunities for sustainability. This aligns with the government’s National Energy Policy for the transport sector from 2023 to 2035… more
FRAUDULENT WEBSITES: BOSVG Issues Warning
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – The following is an official release from the Bank of St. Vincent and the Grenadines made available to the media on Thursday… more
Saturday, 19 July 2025
KM2 Solutions Strengthens Operations in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia – KM2 Solutions, a global leader in nearshore outsourcing services, has launched an expansion of its operations, creating over 1,000 new jobs aimed at empowering youth and enhancing employment in Saint Lucia… more
Sunday, 20 July 2025
“If the Job Can Be Outsourced, AI Can Do It” – What Those Words Mean for Guyana’s Youth
Guyana – Last week, while watching my daily tech podcast, I heard four investors from a top Silicon Valley venture capital firm say something that made me pause the video. “We’re investing heavily in AI to replace all the low-wage jobs currently outsourced to developing countries,” one explained. “If the work can be done remotely, AI will eventually do it better and cheaper.” … more
JSE, The Hive Careers sign MoU to boost workforce development
Jamaica – The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) and The Hive Careers (THC), a subsidiary of Ingenuity Technologies Group Inc., have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate workforce development, innovation, and professional services throughout Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region… more
Cellphone smuggling is Trinidad prison system’s biggest challenge – Ex-commissioner
Trinidad and Tobago – Cellphones behind bars and contract killings ordered by inmates have plagued Trinidad and Tobago’s prison system. From chronic overcrowding and poor infrastructure to limited rehabilitation and staff shortages, the prison system is breaking down from within… more
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