A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 10 November to Sunda,y 16 November 2025.
Monday, 10 November 2025
Digital payments surge
Barbados – As it prepares to launch the national instant payments system (IPS) BiMPay at the end of March, the Central Bank of Barbados has published a Digital Payments Index (DPI) detailing the country’s digital payment evolution… more
Taxi body claims Uber defying Port restriction
Barbados – Taxi operators at the Bridgetown Port on Monday accused Uber and its franchise owner, Go Capita, of flouting a government restriction that prohibits Uber pick-ups around the Bridgetown Port, threatening the livelihoods of drivers and reigniting calls for stricter enforcement of taxi regulations… more
Taxi drivers urged not to join Uber
Barbados – Taxi representatives have warned fellow operators to resist joining the global ride-hailing company Uber, saying its entry threatens the livelihoods of thousands of taxis whose businesses have been built over generations… more
An Affinity for Canva
Caribbean – At the end of October, Canva announced its game plan for the software it bought from Serif Labs… more
Amazon Bazaar arrives in the Dominican Republic: Everything you need to know about the app
Dominican Republic – Amazon today announced the launch of the Amazon Bazaar app in the Dominican Republic, offering customers a new shopping experience with hundreds of thousands of affordable products in the fashion, home, and lifestyle categories at ultra-low prices… more
Public servants promotions to be “tied” to successful training, NIS, public service records to be digitized
Guyana – Public servants’ promotions will be linked to their successful completion of several free courses through the Public Service Upskilling Platform, even as the government prepares to digitise its operations including the entire public service and the National Insurance Scheme records… more
Urgent action needed to restore reliable emergency communication to the St. John’s Ambulance Brigade in Linden
Guyana – Dear Editor, As an activist of the United Workers Party (UWP) and a concerned resident of Region 10, I feel compelled to raise an issue that affects every man, woman, and child in our community, the inability to reliably reach the St. John’s Ambulance Brigade at the Linden Hospital Complex in times of emergency… more
Orbtronics Innovation: Accelerating the Creation of Technology in Saint Lucia and the Wider Region
Saint Lucia – Now is the time to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving data technology field, and Orbtronics Ltd. has established itself as a leader, providing exceptional services to both public and private enterprises… more
“Government in your hands” – ICT Officer explains the E-ID System
Saint Kitts and Nevis – As the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues its journey of digital transformation a town hall meeting was held on Monday November 3rd, 2025 to educate the public on such initiatives and provide a space for questions to be asked and addressed… more
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
AML goes online to ensure Cost Right continuity, new store eyed for ’26
Bahamas – AML Foods is hoping to reopen its Old Trail stores that were destroyed by fire in April of this year by November 2026… more
BREA president: Airbnb’s are absolutely distorting housing availability
Bahamas – Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) President Carla Sweeting told Guardian Business yesterday that Airbnb’s have “absolutely” impaired the home inventory and exacerbated the seller’s market… more
The data courier problem
Barbados – A few weeks ago, the Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology, Jonathan Reid, shared a story that many Barbadians could relate to. While at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with a loved one, he found himself having to repeatedly explain that person’s condition to different caregivers. Each new nurse or doctor required the same information all over again… more
A robot called Artemis
British Virgin Islands – In the information technology room at Elmore Stoutt High School, the air buzzed with concentration… more
Why is AI so freaking smart?
Caribbean – Don’t ask me! Instead, I asked AI itself for you by interviewing ChatGPT. A ChatGPT, or just a chatbot, is a computer program that uses large language models to produce human-like text in conversation, either through text or voice… more
NIS records to be digitised in eight months
Guyana – The records of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) are expected to be digitized in the next eight months, President Irfaan Ali yesterday announced… more
‘Stars aligned for Starlink’
Jamaica – CYBERSECURITY consultant Trevor Forrest is predicting that the Hurricane Melissa-fuelled uptick in the use of satellite Internet service Starlink will continue after the country rebounds, filling connectivity gaps that have long plagued sections of Jamaica while complementing existing telecommunications providers… more
Europe’s new cyber law is now in force — and it affects us too
Trinidad and Tobago – WITH Europe’s new cybersecurity law now in force, its ripple effects are beginning to reach businesses worldwide, including ours… more
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
URCA considering satellite to mobile connections in second consultation document
Bahamas – The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has published a second-round consultation document on the regulatory framework for satellite-based electronic communications services in The Bahamas that poses a scenario where URCA regulates direct satellite-to-mobile services, though without the use of voice services… more
Flow reassures public safety as 5G+ rolls out
Barbados – Following the successful launch of the first commercial 5G+ mobile network in Barbados, telecoms provider Flow is reiterating its commitment to public safety, regulatory compliance and transparent engagement as it expands next-generation mobile connectivity across the island… more
Students urged to see themselves as tech innovators in robotics drive
Barbados – A national robotics competition aims to inspire young people to lead in innovation and technological development, with Minister of Educational Transformation Chad Blackman emphasising the importance of nurturing a future-ready generation that will shape the island’s and the world’s technological future… more
Belize Government Lotteries App Removed from Google Play Store
Belize – Just one month after its big debut, the Belize Government Lotteries Limited app has hit a major snag, it’s been pulled from the Google Play Store. The app was initially approved, but Google later flagged it for violating its strict gambling policies… more
Curaçao’s planned link to Aruba’s CELIA undersea cable seen as digital lifeline beyond Flow’s monopoly
Curaçao – Curaçao’s proposal to connect to the Aruban undersea cable CELIA is much more than a political decision about investing in digital infrastructure — it represents a critical strategic move to secure the island’s digital future and end its dependence on telecom provider Flow/LLA’s monopoly… more
Digital deadlines
Guyana – Dear Editor, Some time ago, NIS was mandated to get all outstanding contributions matters up to date within a specified time frame. Not sure what became of that task, but it can be discerned the one-off payment for those not meeting the required threshold, was the outcome… more
Gov’t registering workers for digital ID cards without activated laws
Guyana – No commencement orders have been issued to activate the Digital Identity Card Act and the Data Protection Act but the Guyana government has begun instructing public servants at a number of ministries to register for the digital identification card… more
These digitization measures are commendable
Guyana – Dear Editor, With reference to your front page news item (Nov 11) on the President’s directive to digitize NIS documents. President Ali is held in great esteem and reverence for several government projects. Modernising the public service is another that is welcomed by both sides of the political divide… more
71 IT Analysts Graduate
Haiti – On Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Port-au-Prince, a graduation ceremony was held for 71 analysts after six months of intensive training. This inaugural program, conducted by Akademi in partnership with Quisqueya University and with financial support from the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH), demonstrates the vitality of Haiti’s potential in the technology sector… more
E-money issuer WamNow gets green light
Trinidad and Tobago – Digital payments in Trinidad and Tobago have taken another major step forward. The Central Bank of T&T (CBTT) has officially registered WamNow Technologies Ltd (WamNow) as an e-money issuer, giving the privately owned fintech company the green light to operate its digital wallet app, Wam… more
Thursday, 13 November 2025
Bahamas partnering with AI firm to craft tourist vacations
Bahamas – The Bahamas has partnered with an artificial intelligence (AI) powered platform in a bid to develop customised vacation itineraries for its thousands of visitors… more
Bahamas Tourism Adopts AI to Combine Visitor Itineraries with Hurricane Info.
Bahamas – The Bahamas has announced a new partnership with a company called Mindtrip to integrate its AI-powered travel-planning tools directly into the national tourism website… more
Esports growth lays path for digital entrepreneurs
Bahamas – In recent years, the global gaming industry has undergone a remarkable transformation, expanding beyond leisure and entertainment into a space that is influencing education, innovation and business strategy… more
Jamaicans driving cyber scams in The Bahamas
Bahamas – Cyber-related frauds and scams such as ‘smishing’ are ever-increasing and “largely being perpetrated out of Jamaica”, senior Bahamian bank executives warned yesterday… more
Simplified offers free AI course for clients
Bahamas – The Simplified Group of Companies yesterday pledged it will provide free artificial intelligence (AI) education and certification to all customers who engage with it… more
URCA launches second consultation on satellite communications framework
Bahamas – The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has released its Second Round Consultation Document on the proposed regulatory framework for satellite-based electronic communications services in The Bahamas, marking a key step toward modernizing national policy for the rapidly evolving satellite industry… more
Barbados ‘greenfield hub’ for clean, tech-driven industry
Barbados – Barbados is positioning itself as a greenfield hub for clean, technology-driven industrial investment as European economies decarbonise, with government-backed agencies pushing IP-led growth and tax incentives to attract investment, said the chief executive of the country’s industrial promotion agency… more
Central Bank of Barbados warns public of fraudulent website
Barbados – The Central Bank of Barbados is aware of a fraudulent website, bimpayer.pro, which falsely uses a logo similar to that of the Bank and is requesting payments from individuals… more
Office of Prime Minister donates computers and printer to Belize Adventist College
Belize – On November 12, 2025, the Office of the Prime Minister, through its Investment Policy and Compliance Unit, donated 15 computers and a 3D printer, along with printing filaments, to the Belize Adventist College in Calcutta Village, Corozal, as part of the SMART Classroom Project… more
During Cyber Security Awareness Month, Digicel Business and Symptai offer free dark web scan for businesses
Caribbean – The Caribbean region has reportedly often become a target of the increasing threat of cybercrime due to a lack of local cybersecurity expertise. To combat this, in celebration of Cyber Security Awareness Month, a release from Digicel Business announced that it has partnered with Symptai to provide Caribbean enterprises with a free dark web scan… more
Top 5 online scams in the Caribbean
Caribbean – Online fraud in the Caribbean has exploded. What was once the occasional “send me a top-up” message has evolved into multi-million-dollar criminal operations using cloned websites, deepfakes, and cryptocurrency… more
President hails MoU for AI data centre at Wales
Guyana – As reported in yesterday’s Stabroek News, the Government of Guyana and Cerebras Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build and operate a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) data centre of up to 100 Megawatts in Wales, West Bank Demerara and this development has been hailed by President Irfaan Ali… more
Digicel pushes for full restoration by year end
Jamaica – At least 75 per cent of Digicel customers in four of the parishes with significant impacts from Hurricane Melissa will have service restored to them within the next two weeks, according to the local telecoms giant… more
Digicel secures network recovery support from Talkpool
Jamaica – Regional telecommunications provider Digicel has procured the services of Talkpool to restore its mobile and fiber-optic communications networks following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa… more
Why T&T must demand credibility in the digital age
Trinidad and Tobago – China’s recent crackdown on influencer culture might seem distant, but it exposes a truth that hits close to home for T&T: influence without credibility is noise. The move has reignited a global conversation that our small, digitally connected markets must not ignore… more
Friday, 14 November 2025
Education ministry launches digital curriculum after 35 years in development
Barbados – The Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries has officially launched the Digital OECS Harmonized Primary Curriculum, marking what officials describe as a revolutionary shift in teaching and learning across Antigua and Barbuda… more
Galaxy XR: New worlds through AI lenses
Caribbean – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. recently unveiled Galaxy XR, introducing a new category of AI-native devices. It’s the first step in Samsung’s long-term XR journey, with innovations to come across the full spectrum of XR form factors, including AI glasses… more
Digicel Cayman reaffirms commitment to a reliable 5G network
Cayman Islands – Digicel is reaffirming its commitment to keeping Cayman connected with proven network reliability, award-winning service and dedicated local support for residents and businesses across the Cayman Islands… more
Govt. to build 100MW AI megacenter at Wales
Guyana – In a bold leap toward redefining technology in South America and the Caribbean, the Government of Guyana has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with U.S. tech giant Cerebras Systems to construct and operate a 100MW artificial intelligence (AI) data center at Wales, West Bank Demerara… more
Guyana showcases leadership in forest data and AI integration at COP30
Guyana – Guyana’s pioneering work in applying digital innovation and artificial intelligence to forest conservation took center stage at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, during a high-level panel discussion titled “Live Canopy: Harnessing AI and Digital Innovation for Forest Conservation and Reforestation.” … more
Appfinity Technologies connects donors to hurricane victims with Relief Link Jamaica
Jamaica – Appfinity Technologies Limited has launched a digital relief mapping and management platform designed to “revolutionise” the coordination of disaster relief across Jamaica, following the devastating passage of Hurricane Melissa… more
Christopher Wilkin Institute of Technology – the nation’s newest development on advancing Technical Training
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The Christopher Wilkin Institute of Technology (CWIT) is a merger of three technical institutions into a modern hub for technical education… more
SKNANB issues Phishing Scam Alert to Clients
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank Limited (SKNANB) is warning customers about an ongoing phishing scam targeting its clients via email and SMS… more
Team Robotics SVG is 2nd in the OECS at International contest
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – TEAM SVG ROBOTICS representing St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), placed second among OECS countries at the First Global Challenge in Panama held from October 29 to November 1… more
Saturday, 15 November 2025
CTU lauds Liberty Caribbean for 5G+ in Barbados
Barbados – The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) has commended Liberty Caribbean for leading the way with the first commercial 5G+ network in Barbados… more
Cayman’s digital asset businesses prepare for evaluation
Cayman Islands – In recent years Cayman has emerged as a favoured jurisdiction for digital asset businesses, with its success underpinned by a mix of government regulations and private-sector innovation… more
Deal signed for drone-enabled delivery network
Guyana – Three young business leaders from Guyana’s drone, aviation, and service sectors took a bold step yesterday afternoon with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among GuyDrones, Roraima Airways, and Air Dash… more
Sunday, 16 November 2025
Next-level productivity for global teams
Caribbean – Managing global teams brings distinctive challenges. Time zone gaps, scattered tools, and cultural differences can slow progress and obscure priorities. But with the right management approaches for global teams, distributed groups can reach new levels of efficiency and collaboration… more
Cayman’s digital asset businesses prepare for evaluation
Cayman Islands – In recent years Cayman has emerged as a favoured jurisdiction for digital asset businesses, with its success underpinned by a mix of government regulations and private-sector innovation… more
Feasibility of gas and data centre investments should be thoroughly vetted
Guyana – Dear Editor, The President’s concern over the untimely monetization of our gas resources is understandable, but it should be noted that a market currently exists for these resources, and it would be relatively simple to access that market and sell our gas… more
The ECT Act 2023 – Where electronic communications are considered dispatched and received
Guyana – Today, we examine section 28 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 2023 (the ECT Act), which regulates the place where electronic communications are deemed in law to be dispatched and/or received… more
The new AI divide is already here — Guyanese children must not be left behind
Guyana – Something powerful is happening in our classrooms. Every week, I watch young people develop a deeper understanding of artificial intelligence and how it can shape their futures… more
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