A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 13 October to Sunday 19 October 2025.
Monday, 13 October 2025
New 911 system in effect territory-wide
British Virgin Islands – Emergency response times are dropping following the Sept. 11 launch of the territory’s new 911 computer-aided dispatch system, government claimed at a recent demonstration hosted by the Ministry of Health and Social Development… more
Caribbean cryptocurrency concerns
Caribbean – AT A WEBINAR on October 2, a group of fintech professionals discussed cryptocurrency regulation in the Caribbean, exploring a wide range of concerns, some of them triggered by TT’s recent tabling of a bill banning the use of virtual assets… more
Fortinet report reveals continued rise in data loss despite smarter data security practices, record cybersecurity spending
Caribbean – A new global study from cybersecurity leader Fortinet reveals that organisations are spending more than ever on data protection, but losses linked to insider activity continue to rise… more
Government launches digital taskforce
Cayman Islands – With AI rapidly disrupting the world as we know it, Cayman’s government has launched a National Digital Transformation Strategy Taskforce… more
CXC® promotes the ethical and responsible application of AI in educational evaluation
Caribbean – The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) recently expanded its regional engagement efforts with a series of discussions held in Guyana from October 8 to 11. The event brought together more than 300 participants, including teachers, students, employers, and other key stakeholders, to explore the implementation of CXC® standards and policies concerning the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in educational assessments… more
A digital co-payment model addresses the needs of most households while boosting local business activities
Guyana – Dear Editor, The conversation about cost-of-living relief too often slides between two extremes: large, open-ended giveaways that become hard to reverse, and narrow austerity that leaves households to shoulder sudden price shocks. Both extremes risk political and economic harm… more
Guyana aviation records being digitised, landing permit application goes online
Guyana – The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is digitising its decades-old paper records and has shifted its tedious paper-based application for aircraft landing permits to a user-friendly online portal, officials said Monday… more
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
AI and education
Caribbean – ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is a technology that enables computers and machines to stimulate human learning, comprehension, problem-solving, decision-making, creativity and autonomy… more
CXC sounds alarm on AI in classrooms
Caribbean – The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) continued its regional engagement series in Guyana last week (Oct 8-11), meeting with over 300 educators, students, employers and other stakeholders to discuss the implementation of CXC® standards and guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education Assessment… more
Civil Aviation Authority launches e-services portal for Aircraft Landing Permits
Guyana – The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Monday launched its e-services portal for Aircraft Landing Permits… more
AI farming, Carnival ‘city’, export academy – a way forward to diversification
Trinidad and Tobago – A slew of measures for agriculture, manufacturing and tourism is central to government’s economic diversification plan, Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo announced on Monday… more
Ayoung-Chee blends AI and craftsmanship in new collection
Trinidad and Tobago – Artificial Intelligence (AI) has entered the local fashion landscape as internationally recognised fashion designer Anya Ayoung-Chee launches a new Resort Capsule Collection, incorporating AI tools… more
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Cyber Alert: Security director warns human factor is weakest link
Antigua and Barbuda – The local director of Cyber Security has raised an urgent warning that the “human factor” remains the most vulnerable point in the nation’s digital defences… more
Flow first to bring 5G to Barbados
Barbados – Liberty Caribbean, with its brands Flow and Liberty Business, has announced the historic introduction of its 5G+ mobile network in Barbados, becoming the first telecom provider to usher in the next-generation of mobile connectivity on the island… more
AI can help tackle crime
Caribbean – THE EDITOR: Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise crime prevention, from predictive policing to identifying illicit activities more efficiently. However, the cost of developing and deploying such technology – especially in a small economy like TT’s – raises questions about affordability, transparency, and whether the benefits will outweigh the risks of misuse or overreach… more
CXC engages Guyana on AI in education
Caribbean – The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) continued its regional engagement series in Guyana last week (Oct 8-11), meeting with over 300 educators, students, employers and other stakeholders to discuss the implementation of CXC standards and guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education Assessment… more
VMIL aims AI at cost and service goals in digital overhaul
Jamaica – VM Investments Limited (VMIL) is increasing its use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) through a partnership with overseas firm Abacus, as part of a strategy to boost operational efficiency and expand regionally, company executives said… more
Thursday, 16 October 2025
Bahamas must embrace the payments revolution
Bahamas – If you have walked into a Nassau coffee shop lately and paid with your phone, you have experienced first-hand what is rapidly becoming the new normal. The way money moves around the world – and right here in The Bahamas – is undergoing the most dramatic transformation since the credit card was introduced decades ago… more
PM says Data Protection Bill 2025 will position The Bahamas to lead in the era of ‘big data’
Bahamas – Prime Minister Philip Davis said the newly introduced Data Protection Bill 2025 positions The Bahamas to lead in the era of “big data,” ensuring the responsible collection, storage, and use of personal information while updating the nation’s legal framework to reflect modern technology and international standards… more
Belize Telemedia Limited unveils innovative Signature Plus Store
Belize – Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) made a significant stride towards a modern telecommunications future today with the grand opening of its new Signature Plus Store, located at the company’s corporate headquarters on St Thomas Street. This milestone is being hailed as a testament to BTL’s dedication to innovation and customer engagement… more
BTL Opens Signature Plus Store, Redefining Connectivity in Belize
Belize – Belize Telemedia Limited officially opened the doors to its brand-new Signature Plus Store today, and it’s not just any store. Located right at BTL’s corporate headquarters on St. Thomas Street, this space is being described as a significant move toward the future of the company. Why? Because it’s a symbol of BTL’s commitment to innovation… more
PM Briceño Has No Time for BTL-Speednet Merger Questions
Belize – Remember those rumors back in July about a possible shake-up in Belize’s telecom sector? Word on the street was that BTL might be looking to buy out Speednet Communications. Well, fast forward to today and there’s still no official word on that. So naturally, when reporters caught up with Prime Minister Briceño at BTL’s big event, they asked if that deal is still on the table. His response? Let’s just say… he wasn’t having any of it… more
Rumors swirl around BTL acquiring Speednet Communications; P.M. remains tight-lipped
Belize – Speculation continues to loom over a potential unification of Belize’s telecom sector as Prime Minister John Briceño dodged questions regarding whether Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) is in talks to acquire Speednet Communications… more
Jamaica Must Embrace AI and Advanced Technology – PM
Jamaica – Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica must embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced technology, as it prepares for a “cyber-physical world,” where cyber technology and the physical world intersect… more
Science and Technology on Display Throughout November
Jamaica – As Science and Technology Month approaches, Jamaicans are being encouraged to participate in the upcoming activities of the Scientific Research Council (SRC) and join in celebrations of the transformative power of science and technology… more
Friday, 17 October 2025
New app to boost price transparency, competition says CPC Chairman
Bahamas – Bahamians will soon be able to compare prices across stores through a new competition app aimed at driving down the cost of living, according to Senator Randy Rolle Chairman of the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC)… more
Uber moves to calm backlash
Barbados – Uber has confirmed that only licensed taxis will operate on its platform when it launches in Barbados next Wednesday. This follows protests from drivers who feared the service would open the door to private cars and undercut the local industry… more
European ‘web3’ firm moves to Cayman
Cayman Islands – The Cayman Islands’ reputation as an emerging tech hub took another step forward today with the news that a Swiss company is setting up in the jurisdicton… more
Amber Group bets on AI, robotics for next decade
Jamaica – JAMAICA-based tech firm Amber Group is betting its next phase of growth on a deeper play in artificial intelligence (AI), including in robotics, the company’s chief executive officer said… more
Intellibus seeking a home in Jamaica
Jamaica – Having operated out of a Kingston hotel for months, fintech consulting firm Intellibus is on the hunt for office space to establish its presence in Jamaica… more
Jamaica’s New Patois AI Tutor Promises ‘Best Teacher’ for Every Child.
Jamaica – Jamaica’s Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, says a new digital platform called the Jamaica Learning Assistant (JLA) will transform the country’s education system… more
Mastercard targets 50,000 micro enterprises in digital payments expansion
Jamaica – Payments processor Mastercard Inc said it has set a target to include 50,000 micro-businesses in the formal economy by 2030, expanding its existing global initiative to digitise small enterprises… more
Government Strengthens Cybersecurity with New Digital Protection System.
Sint Maarten – The Government has taken a major step forward in protecting the nation’s digital infrastructure by installing an advanced firewall system under the Digital Government Transformation Project (DGTP)… more
TELEM faces Parliamentary Scrutiny Over Finances, Leadership Delays, and Oversight.
Sint Maarten – TELEM Group, the government-owned telecommunications company, came under sharp scrutiny in Parliament on Thursday as Members of Parliament (MPs) pressed Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs for clarity on the company’s finances, leadership, and accountability… more
TelEm forks out XCG 230,885 in travel in past 9 months, consultants’ travel tab XCG 169,602
Sint Maarten – The TelEm Management Board, Supervisory Board, and staff collectively spent XCG 230,885 on travel over the past nine months, Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs said during a Parliamentary Question Hour on Thursday… more
New HRIZONS in TT for young tech talent
Trinidad and Tobago – Give Cassandra Patrovani her jacket right from the start. She is boldfaced… more
Saturday, 18 October 2025
GovTech Barbados launches test site to unify, simplify public services
Barbados – Barbadians are getting their first look at a new digital platform designed to make government services easier to find, understand and use… more
Artificial intelligence that serves: modernising Cayman’s civil service
Cayman Islands – From counters to clicks, practical artificial intelligence (AI) shortens wait times, improves plain-language communication and keeps people, not algorithms, accountable… more
Sunday, 19 October 2025
Liberty Caribbean sights regional benefits with 5G+
Caribbean – Liberty Caribbean has reaffirmed its commitment to regional digital advancement by launching the first commercial 5G+ mobile network in the Eastern Caribbean… more
The ECT Act 2023: The formation, validity and effectiveness of electronic contracts
Guyana – The passage of Guyana’s Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 2023 (the ECT Act) has provided or aims to provide legal recognition and validity to electronic contracts… more
Flow customer gets rebate after prolonged service disruption complaint
Jamaica – Dear Claudienne, I have an issue with Flow. My Ya’ad and Road service with Flow was disrupted during the hurricane in July 2024. Several calls have been made to them about the situation to no avail… more
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