A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 8 September to Sunday 14 September 2025.
Monday, 8 September 2025
The Caribbean Island With The Digital Goldmine.
Anguilla – Anguilla, the British Overseas Territory Caribbean island with barely more than 15,000 inhabitants, has lucked out in the most extraordinary way… more
Advocate’s urgent call for stronger cyber-safeguards to protect children
Bahamas – WITH a week-long Cyber Safety series set to begin on September 15, child advocate Alexandra Maillis-Lynch is warning that stronger safeguards are urgently needed to protect children from harmful video games, websites, and online platforms that exploit and emotionally harm them… more
Cash N’ Go App can process loan applications in 48 hours
Bahamas – Mobile wallet and digital payments company Cash N’ Go has made extensive investments in its app, which allows its customers to apply for loans and be processed within 48 hours… more
Two graduates named to supervisory roles at BTC
Bahamas – Two Bahamians have been appointed to supervisory roles at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) after completing two years of training through its graduate programme… more
What Barbados’ Banyan acquisition teaches us
Barbados – On August 22, at the opening of Carifesta, Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced that the Barbados government would acquire the archives of Banyan, a television documentary company focused on local cultural content over the last 50 years… more
CaribNOG regional technology gathering comes to Dominica
Caribbean – Nature and technology are set to converge harmoniously when the Caribbean Network Operators Group’s (CaribNOG) upcoming milestone event, CaribNOG 30, convenes in Dominica with a diverse assembly of technology experts, innovators, policymakers, and stakeholders committed to fostering a resilient and inclusive digital future across the Caribbean region… more
Cayman’s artificial intelligence revolution will bring disruption and opportunity
Cayman Islands – Thousands of jobs in Cayman’s financial services sector could be impacted by the artificial intelligence revolution, according to industry experts… more
Opinion: How will AI change Cayman? We asked AI
Cayman Islands – The Cayman Islands is at a crossroads. While we debate whether artificial intelligence matters to a small island, the rest of the world is racing ahead. AI is no longer theory – it’s reshaping industries and economies in real time. For a globally connected, service-driven economy like ours, the stakes could not be higher… more
Jamaica’s rural cash crunch
Jamaica – A stark divide in cash machine reliability is hitting customers in Jamaica’s rural parishes hardest, according to official performance data seen by Jamaica Observer, raising concerns over financial access outside the nation’s urban centres… more
Artificial intelligence is Parliament’s theme for 2025-2026 legislative year
Sint Maarten – The Parliament of St Maarten will be focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the new parliamentary year and has adopted as its theme “Building digital trust: exploring a national AI strategy and further development of an Open Parliament.” … more
Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Caribbean leaders tap AI for parametric insurance
Caribbean – In a region increasingly battered by climate shocks, Caribbean leaders are turning to artificial intelligence to improve insurance coverage for the most vulnerable… more
Start small, scale smart: The sandbox advantage
Caribbean – IN today’s fast-moving digital landscape, market shifts, artificial intelligence, and automation make one thing clear: traditional “big bang” strategies no longer work. Companies need to innovate, but they must do so without recklessness… more
Tokenised CIS could transform Caribbean finance
Caribbean – BLOCKCHAIN tokenisation is being explored as a way to break down barriers to investing, increase operational efficiency, and attract new capital to the Caribbean, according to a new report from the Unit Trust Corporation’s investment team… more
Shetty: ‘AI will make hospitals safer and smarter’
Cayman Islands – Cayman is ideally placed to take advantage of an artificial-intelligence revolution that will transform healthcare over the next two decades, according to the medical entrepreneur behind Health City Cayman Islands… more
Education Ministry Expanding Digital Toolkit to Enhance Classroom Engagement
Jamaica – The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is actively integrating digital resources into classrooms to foster greater interactivity, engagement, and access to quality learning experiences… more
AI Dreams and First-Class Flights: Government’s Digital Fantasies Ignore Citizens’ Reality.
Sint Maarten – While St. Maarten’s leadership paints a dazzling picture of an AI-powered future, the people they govern are left to navigate a grim reality of neglect and decay… more
Chambers urge reforms in police, Customs, economy, e-services
Trinidad and Tobago – TWO of the country’s major business chambers are concerned that the country can no longer afford to delay decisive reforms as Government prepares to deliver the 2025–2026 national budget… more
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Small Business Week focuses on artificial intelligence and digital trade
Barbados – Each year, the Small Business Association of Barbados hosts its flagship event, Small Business Week (SBW), a time when the national spotlight is turned towards entrepreneurs and the vital role they play in shaping the economy and society… more
Smart tips for making online payments
Caribbean – For many young adults, opening a savings account is the first step towards financial independence. Beyond simply storing money, your account can serve as a gateway to online shopping, bill payments, and even international transactions… more
GTA expands digital footprint with 2 distinct social media pages
Grenada – The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) has refined its digital communications strategy by distinguishing between its Pure Grenada destination page and its Grenada Tourism Authority corporate page… more
Cybercrime law under scrutiny
Guyana – Guyana’s cybercrime law has been brought under the spotlight of the Commonwealth, with the international organisation urging the government to prevent the misuse of the law to suppress online speech… more
President meets IT systems heads
Guyana – President Irfaan Ali yesterday met with information technology (IT) systems heads across all Government agencies at the Office of the President to outline his administration’s commitment to digitisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and the integration of technology across public sector operations… more
Melissa “Melly Mel” Atwell appeals defamation judgement in favour of Balwant Singh Hospital, CEO
Guyana – United States (US)-based activist Melissa “Melly Mel” Atwell has appealed a High Court decision that she must pay Balwant Singh Hospital and its Chief Executive Officer Dr Madhu Singh a total of GY$35 million for defamation, her lawyer Sanjeev Datadin said Wednesday… more
Edufocal recruits Harry Campbell as its new chairman
Jamaica – The Board of Directors of EduFocal Limited has announced the appointment of seasoned business executive Harry Campbell as a Director and Chairman of the Board, effective September 2, 2025… more
UK Government support helps Jamaican tech firm land US multi-million-dollar contracts
Jamaica – Jamaican technology company Shift Left Limited has secured multi-million US dollar contracts with UK-based partners, following its participation in the United Kingdom Trade Partnerships Programme (UKTP), funded by the UK Government and delivered by the International Trade Centre (ITC)… more
Thursday, 11 September 2025
How Anguilla stumbled into multi-million dollar profits from the AI industry
Anguilla – Anguilla, British Overseas Territory, has unexpectedly become a significant player in the lucrative world of artificial intelligence (AI) domain name registration. Originally assigned the .ai country code top-level domain in the 1980s, the island’s digital asset has grown into a substantial source of income, outlined a BBC article… more
New 911 system to launch today
British Virgin Islands – A new 911 system set to go live today is designed to help firefighters, medical workers and police officers respond more quickly to emergencies in the territory, according to government… more
Cayman businesses embracing artificial intelligence
Cayman Islands – From transcribing Zoom calls and keeping track of appointments to much more complex tasks, artificial intelligence applications are already being embraced by businesses in the Cayman Islands… more
Cybersecurity conference returns to the Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands – A leading international cybersecurity conference returns to the Cayman Islands next week… more
Grenada launches Online Pension Life Certificate Portal
Grenada – The Accountant General’s Division in the Ministry of Finance has officially launched the Online Pension Life Certificate Portal… more
Cable vandalism leaves north Georgetown without phone, internet services
Guyana – One Communications (Guyana), formerly GTT, says a major section of north and central Georgetown was left without service after thieves targeted communications cables… more
Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten launches national school stamp design competition.
Sint Maarten – Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP) today announced the launch of a nationwide School Stamp Design Competition in anticipation of the Strategic Postal Business Meeting to be hosted in Sint Maarten on November 5–6, 2025… more
Central Bank concerned over social media forex ads
Trinidad and Tobago – The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago has expressed concern about what its says is an increasing number of advertisements on social media platforms purporting to offer foreign exchange to the public… more
‘Credit unions face cyber threat’
Trinidad and Tobago – Chief Operating Officer at the Co-operative Credit Union League of T&T, Dianne Joseph is warning those in the credit union movement and the financial sector by extension that if steps are not taken to protect themselves from cyber attacks then there could be financial losses among other negative repercussions… more
Flow Trinidad launches Technician Pathways programme
Trinidad and Tobago – Flow Trinidad has launched its Technician Pathways Development Programme, a forward-thinking initiative designed to enhance the skills of 100 eligible frontline technicians and elevate service delivery across Trinidad and Tobago… more
Friday, 12 September 2025
AI Mapping Tools Unveiled for Forest Monitoring
Belize – Tonight, we’re talking about cutting-edge technology meeting conservation right here in Belize. Imagine using artificial intelligence to keep an eye on our forests and mangroves from space, that’s exactly what’s happening… more
Colonial City of Santo Domingo joins Smart Destinations Network (DTI)
Dominican Republic – The Colonial City of Santo Domingo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been recognized as a Smart Destination Partner for 2025-2027, becoming the first Dominican destination to join the Smart Destinations Network (DTI), promoted by Spain’s Secretariat of State for Tourism through SEGITTUR… more
Grenadian Cory Zufelt expands Digital Growth vision at IATF2025
Grenada – Grenadian technology and marketing entrepreneur Cory Zufelt, Co-Founder and Chairman of Digital Growth Inc., said the removal of visa barriers between Grenada and parts of Africa is creating new opportunities for trade and expansion… more
Cable vandals cut services to North Georgetown
Guyana – Between Wednesday night and yesterday morning, a major section of North and Central Georgetown was left without service after thieves targeted communications cables, in what One Communications (Guyana) has described as one of the most severe disruptions for the year from vandalism… more
Mobile Money Guyana announces major upgrades
Guyana – Mobile Money Guyana (MMG) yesterday announced a major digital upgrade that will deliver stronger security, simpler transactions, and several new features for all users. The upgrade takes effect from October 6, 2025… more
Saturday, 13 September 2025
Four Jamaicans appointed to Caribbean AI Task Force
Jamaica – Four Jamaicans across business, technology and academia have been appointed to serve on the newly established Caribbean Artificial Intelligence Task Force, bringing national expertise and leadership to the regional initiative… more
IslandNet offers free installations for back-to-school this September
Jamaica – Kingston-based telecommunications provider IslandNet is waiving installation for the first 100 Home WiFi service sign-ups for the month of September… more
UCC now offering asynchronous online courses
Jamaica – The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) has joined an elite club of Caribbean tertiary institutions to offer asynchronous online courses… more
Sunday, 14 September 2025
Port investigates viral social media video
Barbados – The Barbados Port Inc. has launched an investigation into a video circulating on social media that appears to show several workers handling a white Ferrari in a manner that has sparked public concern… more
The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act: Definitions and other important innovations
Guyana – Today, I will analyse a few key concepts introduced to Guyana’s regulatory framework by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 2023 (the Act)… more
7 Krave readies Amazon-inspired marketplace
Jamaica – Quick service delivery company Innovative Menu Solutions, more popularly known as 7Krave, is again looking to solve another consumer-related issue as it gets ready to roll out a new Amazon-type marketplace to the public in the coming days… more
Tech entrepreneur blames JMMB for business collapse, bank rejects claims
Jamaica – A software engineer has filed a lawsuit against JMMB Bank (Jamaica) Limited, claiming the financial institution’s decision to freeze his account and withhold sums totalling US$35,000 or $5.6 million caused his ecommerce business to collapse… more
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