A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 24 November to Sunday, 30 November 2025.
Monday, 24 November 2025
The Ministry of E-Governance and the World Bank Group Kick Off the National Cybersecurity Assessment Consultation Initiative
Belize – The Ministry of E-Governance, in partnership with the World Bank Group, hosted the kick-off meeting for a national cybersecurity assessment consultation at the Grand Resort and Residences in Belize City… more
Govt. says more than 135,000 hinterland residents connected to WiFi
Guyana – The Office of the Prime Minister, through its facilitating agency the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), has successfully completed the roll-out of the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) WiFiGY service to all 253 indigenous villages across the country, which ensures that every hinterland, remote, and riverain community now benefits from public high-speed internet access for the first time in national history… more
Department of Youth kicks off virtual series dubbed “Launch Pad”
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The Department of Youth has launched a virtual series dubbed “Launch Pad” as part of this year’s Youth Month celebrations… more
Taiwan Technical Mission advances Digital ID rollout in St. Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis – St. Kitts and Nevis’ digital transformation is getting a helping hand as the Caribbean country advances digital ID… more
Do you know who your child is talking to?
Trinidad and Tobago – Early this year, Shiva Bissessar mourned the loss of someone he knew, a promising youth still in their formative teenage years… more
New virtual assets law conservative, says Browne
Trinidad and Tobago – Economic analyst Mariano Browne says T&T’s newly passed cryptocurrency legislation is “a conservative but necessary move” to bring digital finance under regulatory oversight… more
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
New digital tools ‘coming’ as govt vows smoother biz regulation next year
Barbados – The government is pledged to make doing business in Barbados faster and more predictable, with major reforms due to take effect in the coming months as part of efforts to modernise the island’s investment climate, the minister for business development, Senator Lisa Cummins, said on Monday… more
Belize Partners with World Bank to Boost Cybersecurity Readiness
Belize – The Ministry of E-Governance, in partnership with the World Bank Group, has launched a national cybersecurity assessment consultation right here in Belize City… more
Corozal Launches Free Digital Skills Bootcamp
Belize – The Ministry of Investment, together with the Corozal Think Tank, has officially launched a cutting-edge training program designed to boost global digital skills right here at home… more
APNU questions digital ID card registration without operationalised laws
Guyana – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) on Monday expressed “deep concern” that many government workers were being registered for the digital identity card although the relevant laws to protect such vital personal information have not yet been activated… more
Guyana Government App to Give Guaranteed Go-Times.
Guyana – The government of Guyana is preparing to launch a new digital appointment app designed to remove the hassle and long delays people face when trying to access public services… more
Techie jailed for posting Ex’s nude photos
Guyana – A 33-year-old IT technician has been sentenced to 24 months in prison and fined $2.5 million after being found guilty of publishing explicit images of his ex-girlfriend and repeatedly harassing her for more than a year… more
Department of Youth to hold AI Seminar for Parents
Saint Kitts and Nevis – As part of Youth Month 2025 activities focused on the theme “Youth in Tech: Shaping What’s Next,” the Department of Youth is encouraging parents to participate in its P.A.I.R. Workshop, or the Parents and Artificial Intelligence Readiness Seminar to better understand the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence… more
Digital literacy as a life skill
Trinidad and Tobago – THROUGHOUT time, humans have taught themselves to communicate through new digital tools. However, the current speed of information generation and dissemination makes it extremely difficult for the average person to distinguish between reliable information, opinions and disinformation… more
Flow employees support Jamaica with relief drive
Trinidad and Tobago – IN the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, employees of Flow Trinidad united in support of the company’s annual CSR initiative, Mission Week, by donating essential supplies to assist colleagues, families and communities across the island… more
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Barbados ‘best for digital change’
Barbados – Liberty Business, the business-to-business arm of telecommunications provider Flow, reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Barbados’ digital future at the 2025 Government Innovation Summit, held recently at the Hilton Barbados Resort… more
CEOs ‘target AI and talent’
Barbados – The confidence chief executive officers (CEO) have in the global economy has hit a five-year low, the KPMG 2025 Global CEO Outlook found… more
Social media influencer bailed on malicious communication charge
Barbados – Social media personality Jason Omar Taylor, 44, of Pillersdorf Development, Long Gap, St Michael, was granted $5 000 bail as he faces a charge of malicious communication… more
Why the ‘Blockchain Bank’ could be a game changer for Barbadian businesses
Barbados – In the bustling landscape of Barbadian commerce, from the artisan workshops in Pelican Village to the tech start-ups in Warrens, a crucial conversation is growing louder… more
UN Women urges action against digital violence targeting women, girls
Caribbean – In observance of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the United Nations Women has called for global action to make technology a force for equality not harm. This forms part of the UN’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign… more
Seven proposals for Cayman’s tech future
Cayman Islands – The Cayman Islands Tech Futures Week 2025 Report published on 25 Nov. outlines seven recommendations to help the jurisdiction thrive amid technology disruption… more
APNU slams ‘lawless’ digital ID rollout
Guyana – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is sounding the alarm over what it calls the government’s reckless and unlawful rollout of the new Digital ID system, warning that thousands of Guyanese are already being registered without the legal protections Parliament intended… more
Gov’t must halt Digital ID process until enabling legislation passed
Guyana – Dear Editor, I am conflicted with regards to the ongoing registration for the Guyana Digital ID card, a project that promises a modernised future but is being built on a foundation of significant legal ambiguity… more
FLOW seeks tax breaks to speed up hurricane recovery
Jamaica – Telecommunications firm FLOW wants the Government to provide tax breaks for the importation of critical equipment needed to accelerate the restoration of services following the devastation to its network caused by hurricane Melissa… more
Outsourcing beyond the storm
Jamaica – On October 28, Jamaica witnessed a once-in-a-generation storm, a Category 5 hurricane, the largest to make landfall on the island since Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, and we are just beginning to understand the depth of the damage and the effort it will take to recover… more
Thursday, 27 November 2025
KEITH ROYE II: Making the digital frontier our own ‘extended reality’
Bahamas – Across the globe, businesses are embracing a new digital frontier that blends the physical and virtual worlds to redefine how we work, learn and connect. This frontier is known as Extended Reality (XR), a term that includes Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR)… more
Over 120 attend Andros digital banking meeting
Bahamas – More than 120 people attended the latest meeting designed to educate and encourage Bahamians on the greater use of digital bankings and payment services… more
BookFusion app launches in AI, digital literacy boost
Barbados – The Ministry of Educational Transformation on Wednesday launched BookFusion, a new digital reading application aimed at fostering collaboration among students, teachers, and parents while enhancing technological skills and cognitive development across home and school environments… more
Belize Receives New Tech Boost to Strengthen Agricultural Data
Belize – The agricultural sector is getting a major technology upgrade, thanks to new equipment donated through a Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) project aimed at improving the country’s statistical systems. The initiative is carried out by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and supports Belize in modernizing the way it collects and reports agricultural data… more
Education Ministry Alerts Public of Laptop Scam
Belize – The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has issued an alert over a fake online notice inviting students to apply for financial aid to purchase laptops. The ministry said it has been made aware of a “fraudulent message circulating online” and confirmed that it “did not originate from MoEST.” … more
Securing the future of Caribbean payment innovation
Caribbean – About two weeksago, Shiva Bissessar, managing director of Pinaka Consulting Ltd, delivered the feature address at 30th anniversary celebration of the establishment of Infolink Systems Ltd, which was created initially to provide a local debit card switching infrastructure… more
Internet performance results between Digicel and Natcom
Haiti – Ookla’s report on connectivity for the first half of 2025 (January to June), focusing on the state of mobile and fixed networks in Haiti based on Speedtest data, has just been released… more
Itel chairman urges resilience from private sector for post-Melissa
Jamaica – Chairman of Itel, Yoni Esptein, is urging members of the private sector to demonstrate their resilience and their ability to overcome the challenges created by Hurricane Melissa and any other catastrophic event… more
Could AI be Trinidad and Tobago’s new ‘oil and gas’ frontier?
Trinidad and Tobago – Trinidad and Tobago has been steadily walking into the AI age… more
Digicel TT to spend $20m on upgrades
Trinidad and Tobago – Digicel TT will spend an estimated $20 million on a new suite of upgrades to its nationwide network to keep pace with growing customer demand… more
Why China’s social media policy will never work in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago – WHEN the Minister of Homeland Security, Roger Alexander recently suggested that Trinidad and Tobago should “look at China’s social media policies,” it revealed two things… more
Friday, 28 November 2025
Artificial Intelligence emerges as new threat in gender-based violence – would stronger legislation reduce its impact?
Antigua and Barbuda – Artificial Intelligence is emerging as both a potential tool and threat in the fight against gender-based violence, with the technology capable of manipulating images and videos in ways that can harm victims and facilitate abuse… more
Domestic violence reports increase in 2025, rising digital abuse concerns highlighted
Antigua and Barbuda – Domestic violence reports to police have increased in 2025, with 33 cases recorded so far this year compared to 25 in 2024 and 22 in 2023, according to statistics shared at yesterday’s launch of the 16 Days of Activism campaign… more
Cyberbullying Charges Dropped Against Belize City Mom
Belize – Tonight, a mother of five is breathing a sigh of relief after being cleared of cyberbullying charges. The case made headlines earlier this year when former Police Commissioner Chester Williams filed a report under the Cyber Crime Act… more
Ransomware Attack on Curaçao Tax Office Highlights Growing Cyber Risks in the Caribbean
Curaçao – New findings from the Cybersecuritybeeld Nederland 2025 show that cybercriminals increasingly target essential government services, and the Dutch Caribbean is no exception. According to the report, the Belastingdienst Curaçao recently became the victim of a ransomware attack that disrupted critical operations on the island… more
BCMG Insurance Brokers calls for improved cybersecurity in a digital Jamaica
Jamaica – At a time when digital transformation has accelerated in Jamaica, the need for stronger and safer cybersecurity practices has never been more urgent… more
Online educator drops in on students at St Vincent Grammar School
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – WITH A VIEW to setting foot in every country in the Caribbean, online educator, Kerwin Springer, of Trinidad and Tobago paid a visit to St Vincent and the Grenadines ( SVG) on Tuesday, November 11, 2025… more
Digicel will spend $20 million on its network, retires 2G on December 31
Trinidad and Tobago – Digicel Trinidad and Tobago has announced a new wave of continuous upgrades to further strengthen its nationwide network and keep pace with growing customer demand… more
InfoLink prepares for its next three decades
Trinidad and Tobago – On November 14, InfoLink Services, the interbank agency responsible for ACH electronic transfers and the Linx cash payments system, celebrated 30 years of operations in Trinidad and Tobago… more
Saturday, 29 November 2025
The Ministry of E-Governance and the World Bank Group Kick Off the National Cybersecurity Assessment Consultation Initiative
Belize – The Ministry of E-Governance, in partnership with the World Bank Group, hosted the kick-off meeting for a national cybersecurity assessment consultation at the Grand Resort and Residences in Belize City… more
Digicel, North-South Highway operators ink underground duct sharing pact
Jamaica – Digicel Jamaica and the Jamaica North-South Highway Company (JNSHC) have entered a strategic underground duct sharing agreement, which both firms are confident marks a significant leap forward in strengthening Jamaica’s telecoms infrastructure… more
Jamaica’s BPOs must rebound quickly, warns Epstein
Jamaica – A leading voice in Jamaica’s business process outsourcing sector is warning that the country could lose lucrative contracts to overseas competitors if a critical infrastructure is not restored quickly after Hurricane Melissa… more
TTPS launches campaign to end digital violence
Trinidad and Tobago – THE Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) launched its 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign at East Gates Mall in Trincity on November 27, with a focus on the growing issue of digital violence against women and girls… more
Sunday, 30 November 2025
Building a Resilient AI Data Centre Strategy for Guyana
Guyana – During my years in operations risk management for a major US internet service provider, one principle guided our every decision; redundancy protects nations, not just networks. As Director of Operations Risk Management, I led a team responsible for business continuity planning across three geographically dispersed data centres… more
Flow resolves prepaid account error after customer’s long battle
Jamaica – Dear Claudienne, I am a prepaid Flow customer and I am seeking your help. My service from the company being prepaid, the phone number is the account number… more
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