A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 16 February to Sunday, 22 February 2026.
Monday, 16 February 2026
Cayman Crypto Week 2026 puts regulation under spotlight
Cayman Islands – Various panellists at Cayman Crypto Week 2026, held from 9 Feb. to 13 Feb., cited the jurisdiction’s regulatory framework as one of its main attractions for cryptocurrency firms… more
Opposition wants clarity on digital services tax plan
Jamaica – AS the Government moves to extend General Consumption Tax (GCT) to overseas digital services, Opposition spokesman on science, technology and digital transformation Christopher Brown says the People’s National Party (PNP) is still scrutinising the proposal but is seeking clarification on how the measure will be implemented and the impact it will have on exporters of digital services… more
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
BTL, Communications Workers for Justice to outline agreement for severance pay
Belize – This evening, members of the Belize Communication Workers for Justice pressure group reported they had the outline of a deal with former employer Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) to pay outstanding severance and interest… more
BTL Retirees See Breakthrough as Talks Advance on Long‑Overdue Severance
Belize – Days of chanting outside BTL’s headquarters have finally led to a breakthrough. After a hard‑fought court victory and a week of intense protest, former telecom workers say they’re walking away from a key meeting today feeling something they haven’t felt in a long time, relief… more
BTL to Meet Former Workers Over Long‑Overdue Severance
Belize – Former employees of Belize Telemedia Limited may finally see progress after decades of unpaid claims. A letter from BTL to the Belize Communications Workers for Justice (BCWJ) confirmed the company will meet the group today to finalise severance payments… more
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
KEITH ROYE II: Use digital technology and take Bahamas to the world
Bahamas – In The Bahamas, we often speak about tourism as if it is something that simply arrives on our shores. Cruise ships dock. Planes land. Visitors step on to Bay Street or into resorts on Paradise Island. Yet, in the digital age, tourism and international commerce increasingly begin long before a traveller boards a flight. They begin online… more
BTL severance deal could exceed $20 million
Belize – The Belize Communication Workers for Justice is celebrating what it calls a hard-fought victory after BTL agreed to pay severance in full to hundreds of former employees… more
The Data Predator: Why Minister Parag’s Privacy Breach Is a Warning to Every Guyanese
Guyana – Dear Editor, The hallowed halls of the National Assembly are meant for the articulation of policy, not the weaponisation of personal data. Yet, in a jarring display of administrative overreach, Minister Sonia Parag recently utilized her access to sensitive public service records to “shame” MP Dr. Gordon Barker, detailing his exact teaching tardiness down to the minute… more
Two local banks cleared to go fully digital
Guyana – President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday announced that Guyana’s National Payments System (NPS) platform has been completed and local banks are ready to go fully digital… more
Thursday, 19 February 2026
YouTube monetisation in the Caribbean explained (2026)
Caribbean – Can YouTube be monetised in the Caribbean? Yes. Absolutely… more
Friday, 20 February 2026
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre gets major connectivity boost
Antigua and Barbuda – The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) has officially commissioned a significant upgrade to its internal mobile network, marking another step forward in the hospital’s ongoing push to modernize its digital infrastructure and improve patient care… more
Gov’t digital chief says its critical to build trust
Bahamas – The Government’s parliamentary secretary responsible for digital development yesterday said it was critical to improve trust in technology with Bahamians concerned about switching from manual voter registration to a biometric voter identification card… more
Online child protection plans targeted for Cabinet approval
Bahamas – The Government’s cyber response team is is drafting a Child Online Protection Strategy that it hopes to have approved by Cabinet this year… more
BVI to hosts regional tech and tourism regulatory summit
British Virgin Islands – The impact of emerging technologies on tourism-driven economies will be among the key topics when regional information, technology and media regulators convene in the Virgin Islands later this month for the International Institute of Communications (IIC) Caribbean Chapter meeting… more
CARPHA joins regional policy gathering on digital health data
Caribbean – Through its active participation in the ONE Caribbean Connect Regional Policy Dialogue, a forum recently convened by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group in Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) says it has reiterated its dedication to enhancing digital health cooperation… more
Guyana telecom company to invest millions in infrastructure development 2026
Guyana – One Communications (Guyana) Inc says it will invest US$25 million this year to expand fibre connectivity, strengthen mobile capacity and enhance network resilience across Guyana… more
One Communications announces US$25m network expansion
Guyana – One Communications (Guyana) Inc. will invest US$25 million in 2026 to expand fibre connectivity, strengthen mobile capacity and enhance network resilience across Guyana, Chief Executive Officer Abraham Smith announced on Thursday at the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo… more
US$25M Connectivity Push: One Communications ramps up network for oil-driven boom
Guyana – One Communications (Guyana) Inc. on Thursday announced plans to invest US$25 million in domestic fibre infrastructure in 2026 to strengthen its multi-coverage network and build the capacity required to support the country’s rapidly expanding economy… more
Amber Connect secures vehicle fleet deal with firm in Dubai
Jamaica – Amber Connect has signed a strategic partnership with SHIFT Car Rental in Dubai to deploy its AI-powered fleet management platform across 13,000 vehicles in the first phase of the company’s UAE operations… more
Mobile app launched for residents to lodge mining-related complaints
Jamaica – Residents in mining communities now have access to another avenue through which complaints can be lodged following the launch of the Mining Matters mobile application… more
Tech to Gov’t: Tax it right
Jamaica – TECH experts are cautiously supporting the Government’s plan to tax imported digital services, saying the move corrects long-standing tax imbalances but warning that careful design and reinvestment will be critical to avoid slowing digital adoption… more
Saturday, 21 February 2026
BTL to Pay Former Employees Their Severance
Belize – Over the past weeks, a group of former employees of Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) has been pressing for the payment of their severance. The group, called the Belize Communication Workers for Justice (BCWJ), received some good news after BTL announced it would pay their severance. The BCWJ also noted that other former employees outside of their group will also be receiving severance payments… more
British Virgin Islands to host regional technology, tourism summit
British Virgin Islands – The impact of emerging technologies on tourism-driven economies will be among the key topics when regional information, technology and media regulators convene here next weeks for the International Institute of Communications (IIC) Caribbean Chapter meeting… more
The digital exchange hub built by Google in the Dominican Republic will cost US$500 million
Dominican Republic – Google will invest $500 million to build a digital exchange hub in the Dominican Republic, the first in the Americas outside the United States and the eighth worldwide… more
Karpowership launches AutoCAD tech lab at GTI
Guyana – Karpowership on Thursday launched an AutoCAD Technology Lab at the Government Technical Institute (GTI), as part of ongoing efforts to support technical education, capacity-building, and youth development and job creation in Guyana… more
Kwéyòl App by Taiwanese Innovator a Boost for Saint Lucia’s indigenous language
Saint Lucia – Today, February 21, nations worldwide are observing International Mother Language Day – and in Saint Lucia, a new Kwéyòl–English Online Dictionary is ready for use by Saint Lucians (and everyone else)… more
Sunday, 22 February 2026
Before We Digitise, We Must Stabilise
Guyana – There is understandable excitement around artificial intelligence in education. Around the world, companies are promising personalized tutors, instant feedback, and adaptive learning systems that can accelerate academic progress. The vision is attractive. Every child supported. Every gap identified. Every lesson tailored… more
ECT Act 2023 – False statements and card-related offences
Guyana – This week, we will begin to examine various offences created by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 2023 (the ECT Act)… more
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