A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 27 October to Sunday 2 November 2025.
Monday, 27 October 2025
Hundreds turn out for digital finance forum in Grand Bahama
Bahamas – Residents of Grand Bahama turned out in force for a forum on digital finance – including demonstrations of how they can make payments and use online banking… more
New E-Commerce platform launched to boost Sea Breeze small businesses
Bahamas – Sea Breeze MP Her Excellency Leslia Miller-Brice has launched a new e-commerce platform designed to expand market access for local entrepreneurs, unveiling ShopSeaBreeze242.com at the Sea Breeze Business Owners Forum held at Christian Life Church… more
Government pushing digital ID
Barbados – Digital trust is the foundation for transforming Barbados into a modern, inclusive and resilient smart nation and the establishment of a new Barbados identity ecosystem will enable secure, seamless transactions for people and businesses… more
VI repped at fintech event in Singapore
British Virgin Islands – At a recent showcase for fintech and digital assets in Singapore, a Virgin Islands delegation moved to position the territory as a reliable destination for investment in the fast-growing business sectors… more
Guyana Stock Exchange launches AI chatbot
Guyana – GUYANA Stock Exchange (GSE) has launched a first-of-its-kind AI Chatbot, which aims to provide real-time, comprehensive insights from company annual reports, market statistics and historical data… more
AI-generated fakes proliferate as Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica
Jamaica – AI-generated videos were clogging social media feeds Monday as Hurricane Melissa surged toward Jamaica, diverting attention from critical safety information about the massive Category 5 storm… more
Starlink to provide Government with internet during and after Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica – Telecommunications Minister Daryl Vaz says that American satellite internet giant Starlink has reached out to the Government to provide wireless coverage in the fallout from Hurricane Melissa… more
Founder of Dauphin Telecom Alain Haillant awarded Knight of the Order of National Merit
Saint Martin – President and Founder of telecommunications company Dauphin Telecom, Alain Haillant, received the Knight of the Order of National Merit from Préfet Cyrille Le Vély at a ceremony in the Dauphin Telecom headquarters on Rue de La République on Friday afternoon… more
Encryption, privacy and public safety
Trinidad and Tobago – Encryption is a key pillar of digital society, occupying a delicate space between privacy and public safety… more
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
AI attacks a major risk for Cayman companies, PwC warns
Cayman Islands – Attacks using artificial intelligence pose a major threat to the security of Cayman companies, a ‘Big Four’ financial services firm has warned… more
AI and democracy
Guyana – There is no getting around the fact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay. Like many other advances in human civilization, it brings with it both great potential and profound dangers. The Guyanese public, for instance, was recently shaken by reports of two secondary school students using generative AI to create and circulate pornographic material involving one of their teachers… more
Gov’t stocking up on spy gears
Guyana – The Guyana government’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has bought espionage equipment ranging from eye glasses to watches that can conduct video recordings… more
Flow offers bonus data to residential mobile customers
Jamaica – Telecommunications provider Flow has reinforced its commitment to keeping Jamaicans connected as the country braces for Hurricane Melissa… more
Flow provides update #1 on Network performance as Hurricaen Melissa moves away from Jamaica
Jamaica – With Jamaica still experiencing impact from Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, telecommunications provider Flow says approximately 72% of its mobile customers have access to connectivity despite power challenges being experienced with some of its mobile sites. Several Flow mobile sites are now dependent on backup power provided via generators deployed ahead of the storm… more
How to use Flow Starlink
Jamaica – Below are instructions on how customer can access this service based on their device:… more
MultiLink services suspended temporarily due to Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica – JETS Limited, the operator of the MultiLink Debit Network, has advised the public in a social media post that, due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa across Jamaica, service on its network will temporarily be suspended… more
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Cable chief: ‘We like where we are’ despite net loss doubling
Bahamas – Cable Bahamas’ top executive says “we like where we are” despite the net loss for the year to end-June 2025 doubling to $6.746m as 50 percent of New Providence subscribers have now been switched to its new AlivFibr network… more
Team Barbados gears up for Global Robotics Challenge in Panama
Barbados – Four young Barbadians are set to represent the island at the FIRST Global Robotics Challenge, an Olympic-style international competition that brings together high school students from around the world to test their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)… more
E-ID system fast-tracked as new measure against illegal border entry – Min. Walrond
Guyana – Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond on Tuesday said that Guyana will be fast-tracking its Electronic Identification (E-ID) card system as a measure to curtail illegal entry through the country’s porous borders… more
Electronic ID cards to track Guyanese tax, NIS compliance – home affairs minister
Guyana – The Minister of Home Affairs Oneidge Walrond on Wednesday said the government would be using electronic identification (e-ID) cards to ensure Guyanese pay their taxes and National Insurance Scheme’s social security… more
Government establishes website to mobilise support after Hurricane Melissa passes
Jamaica – The Government has launched a website to mobilise support, channel relief and coordinate recovery efforts in the aftermath of Category Five Hurricane Melissa… more
Flow provides Update #2 on network performance post Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica – Flow Jamaica is emphasising that the safety and well-being of its more than 1,200 employees across the island remains its top priority at this time. The company has also begun a comprehensive physical assessment of damage to both its fixed and mobile networks, following the official “all clear” declared earlier today by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM)… more
Liberty Caribbean working with Starlink Direct to Cell to provide service in Jamaica
Jamaica – Liberty Caribbean, operators of Flow Jamaica and Liberty Business, is committed to playing its part to ensure that Jamaica recovers quickly from inevitable damage following the passage of Hurricane Melissa… more
Rising online fraud worries Central Bank
Trinidad and Tobago – Central Bank Governor Larry Howai has raised concerns over a rising tide of online fraud in T&T, noting that citizens lost approximately $3.3 million between October 2024 and September 2025… more
Thursday, 30 October 2025
BUT urges clear AI guidelines, national framework for schools
Barbados – he Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) urged the Ministry of Education to outline the benefits and proper use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, supported by a national framework to guide educators… more
Digicel backs digital transformation in hospitality industry
Barbados – Digicel Barbados has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the island’s tourism and hospitality industry through advanced digital solutions that make guest experiences smarter, more connected, and more secure… more
Taxi operators launch ride-hailing app
Barbados – Taxi operators on Wednesday rolled out their own ride-hailing app after months of planning and support from government and industry stakeholders… more
BVI robotics team off to Panama for Global Challenge
British Virgin Islands – Five young Virgin Islanders are representing the Territory at the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge in Panama City, marking the Virgin Islands’ third consecutive appearance at the international robotics event… more
Dominican students to represent country in first Global Robotics Challenge 2025 in Panama
Dominica – The Dominica Robotics Association, supported by a dedicated network of sponsors and community collaborators—including Create Caribbean, NTRC, 767.Dev, Jaydees Naturals, and Astaphans—has announced that a group of Dominican students will be representing the nation at the FIRST Global Robotics Challenge 2025 in Panama… more
Bids opened for rehabilitation of IT lab at Charlestown Secondary
Guyana – Fourteen contractors have submitted bids to rehabilitate the Information Technology Lab at Charlestown Secondary School, the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) reported… more
Huawei EKit Guyana officially launched
Guyana – Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister Kwame McCoy has heralded the official launch of the Huawei EKit Guyana, which includes the establishment of a Huawei authorized retail and distribution hub, as a major step toward realising a “digital-first economy” and a “smarter, more connected country.” … more
Huawei’s launches eKit in Guyana
Guyana – Huawei on Tuesday officially launched Huawei eKit, a new sub-brand aimed at bringing affordable digital solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), schools, and households across Guyana… more
Social media has become a Ministry of Misinformation
Guyana – On social media everyone has a voice and free to express it, but few are truly listening or understanding one another. The once hopeful ideal of a connected world has devolved into a cacophony of competing voices, where truth, meaning, and civility are lost in translation… more
‘SkillsConnect’ part of the government’s digital transformation agenda
Guyana – The government’s SkillsConnect platform is helping to make job searching and hiring much easier, according to Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation Zulfikar Ally… more
Amber Group delivers critical National Disaster Management Platform ‘SupportJamaica.gov.jm’
Jamaica – Amber Group, the Jamaica-based technology conglomerate, announced the successful and urgent deployment of the new National Disaster Management Platform for the Government of Jamaica… more
Government warns about fake hurricane donation websites, 28 identified so far
Jamaica – The Government of Jamaica is cautioning members of the public, both locally and internationally, to be on high alert for fraudulent websites attempting to exploit their generosity in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa… more
Flow provides Update #2 on network performance post Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica – Flow Jamaica is emphasising that the safety and well-being of its more than 1,200 employees across the island remains its top priority at this time. The company has also begun a comprehensive physical assessment of damage to both its fixed and mobile networks, following the official “all clear” declared earlier today by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM)… more
AI Minister: Committee will fight online scams
Trinidad and Tobago – MINISTER of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence Dominic Smith said the prevalence of online scams in TT will be fought by an inter-ministerial committee created on September 11 by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar… more
Friday, 31 October 2025
AI offers “more of an opportunity than threat” for The Bahamian economy, says tech executive
Bahamas – As major U.S. corporations slash tens of thousands of jobs citing “AI efficiencies,” one Bahamian technology executive believes the rise of artificial intelligence may present more of an “opportunity than a threat” for the local economy… more
Uber Barbados launches operations with licensed taxi service
Barbados – Global ride-hailing company Uber has officially launched in Barbados, making the island the first destination in the Eastern Caribbean where the Uber app is available. The service, which became operational last week, allows users across the island to book rides through the Uber Taxi option, connecting them directly with licensed local taxi drivers… more
BEL chairman defends smart meters, says high bills are due to consumption, not faulty tech
Belize – Andrew Marshalleck, Chairman of the BEL Board of Directors, has addressed public concerns over high electricity bills, stating that the new smart meters are not to blame… more
Belize participates in regional Digital Health meeting in El Salvador
Belize – Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard, led a delegation to the Pan-American Highway for Digital Health (PH4H) Regional Meeting and 4th Connectathon held in San Salvador, El Salvador, from October 27–30, 2025… more
BTL CEO Ivan Tesucum Placed on 10-Day Leave
Belize – There’s a major development at Belize Telemedia Limited. The company has confirmed that its CEO, Ivan Tesucum, is on a ten-day leave following an internal disciplinary process… more
E-ticket license plate did not match with my vehicle
Guyana – Dear Editor, Allow me to share my experience upon receiving an E-ticket from the GPF traffic department. It is with great displeasure I decided to check the portal and saw a ticket was issued to me… more
Digicel offers free calls to Jamaica
Digicel – IN response to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, Digicel (TT) Ltd has announced that all calls to Jamaica are zero-rated (free of charge), allowing customers to stay connected with friends and family during this difficult time… more
Liberty Caribbean Foundation mobilises relief for Jamaica
Jamaica – In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastation, the Liberty Caribbean Foundation has activated an urgent regional response to support colleagues, families, and communities across Jamaica… more
Saturday, 1 November 2025
AI readiness in education: Bridging governance and urgency
Cayman Islands – Cayman’s education system stands at a crossroads as it determines how to prepare teachers and students for artificial intelligence in time for regional deadlines, while at the same time keeping standards, accountability and trust at the centre… more
Liberty Latin America, foundation arm deliver humanitarian aid to hurricane-ravaged Jamaica
Jamaica – Regional telecommunications giant Liberty Latin America, in partnership with the Liberty Caribbean Foundation, airlifted essential humanitarian and technical supplies to support recovery efforts throughout Jamaica on Thursday (October 30)… more
Western Union, GKMS extend no-fee transfers to Jamaica
Jamaica – Global remittance provider Western Union is partnering with GraceKennedy Money Services (GKMS) to extend a special zero-fee transfer offer to customers in a bid to help families in Jamaica reconnect and recover from the impact of Hurricane Melissa… more
Sunday, 2 November 2025
What you should know about the new ID card
Dominican Republic – Since the end of 2024, the Dominican identity card has been a crucially important issue. As it expired at the beginning of this year, there has been significant uncertainty about how it will be renewed, the mechanisms for its future validity, its format, and the new technologies to be used… more
The ECT Act 2023: Determining time and place of dispatch and receipt
Guyana – Today, I will explain section 26 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 2023 (the ECT Act). The section regulates when the law treats electronic communication as dispatched… more
Why Guyana’s Adults Must Embrace Technology – For Themselves and Their Children
Guyana – Standing in a grocery store checkout line last week, I watched something that has become all too familiar. A woman approached a functional self-checkout machine, stared at the screen for a moment, then retreated to the back of an extremely long cashier queue… more
Cashless and defenceless
Jamaica – WIDESPREAD vandalism of cash machines is setting back Jamaica’s post-hurricane banking recovery by “three to six months” in some communities, the country’s banking association president said on Friday, exacerbating a paralysing network collapse that has left most machines outside the capital offline and transaction volumes billions of dollars below normal levels… more
Flow mobile services restored in Savanna-La-Mar
Jamaica – Telecommunications company Flow says mobile services are now back online in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland, one of the most affected sites in the parish, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa… more
Phony AI-generated videos of Hurricane Melissa flood social media sites
Jamaica – One viral video shows what appears to be four sharks swimming in a Jamaican hotel’s pool as flood waters allegedly brought on by Hurricane Melissa swamp the area… more
‘We would never’: CIBC rejects Wi-Fi lock-off allegations at Fairview branch
Jamaica – CIBC Caribbean is clarifying what it calls erroneous reports circulating that management has “turned off” Wi-Fi access at the Fairview branch in Montego Bay to people using it to contact relatives… more
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