A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 16 March to Sunday, 22 March 2026.
Monday, 16 March 2026
Bahamas regulatory move is blockchain global first
Bahamas – The Bahamas’s bid to regulate decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) through new legislation could be a global regulatory first, the Attorney General has asserted… more
BimPay launch delayed for extra testing
Barbados – The Central Bank of Barbados has postponed the national rollout of its modernised digital payment platform, BimPay, from March 31 to June 12 this year, citing the need for additional system-wide testing among commercial banks, credit unions and other institutions… more
Smart City Summit & Expo to explore AI and Big Data, Taiwan Embassy says
Belize – The Taiwan Embassy in Belize joined Mayor of Belmopan Pablo Cawich and members of his delegation on March 14, 2026 as he departed the Philip Goldson International for Taiwan… more
Caribbean Education – Online learning gains momentum as students reconsider studying abroad
Guyana – A regional educator is of the opinion that online learning is becoming an increasingly attractive option for Caribbean students, as uncertainty surrounding overseas study — particularly in the United States — leads more people to pursue higher education from home… more
7Krave celebrates 11 years of innovation and growth in Jamaican digital marketplace
Jamaica – Jamaican logistics and ecommerce platform 7Krave is celebrating 11 years of operations, marking more than a decade of transforming how Jamaicans access food, groceries, and everyday products through technology-driven convenience… more
Tech Talent on Display At AI Hackathon
Jamaica – Jamaica’s tech talent shone at the Intellibus Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hackathon, where more than 700 participants raced against the clock for US$15,000 in prizes and career opportunities… more
Healthcare Organisations go live with Digital Client Registration System
Sint Maarten – The St. Eustatius Auxiliary Home Foundation has officially launched a digital client registration system, marking a significant step in modernising the management of client information within the organisation… more
Privacy and your travel information
Trinidad and Tobago – On March 11, 2026, the government announced the introduction of an online system for collecting traveller information on arrival and departure at ports of call in Trinidad and Tobago… more
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
ABEC Chairman affirms ongoing commitment to modern electronic voting
Antigua and Barbuda – Plans to modernize the electoral process in Antigua and Barbuda remain a priority for the national electoral body. Ambassador Arthur Thomas, Chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC), has confirmed that the commission has not abandoned its objective to explore and eventually implement electronic voting across the twin-island nation… more
Rollout of BiMPay delayed until June 12
Barbados – The rollout of BiMPay, Barbados’ national instant payment system, has been delayed until June 12, 2026… more
STEMGuyana joins Eastern Caribbean Robotics and Innovation Association
Guyana – STEMGuyana has officially entered into a new regional partnership with the Eastern Caribbean Robotics and Innovation Association (ECRIA), strengthening collaboration in robotics, innovation, and STEAM education across the Caribbean… more
Editorial | Case for digital GCT
Jamaica – The Government may report that electronic invoicing of its consumption tax regime is already among its plans for deepening the digitalisation of tax management in Jamaica… more
Revolut and PayPal Not Planning to Enter Sint Maarten Market
Sint Maarten – International digital payment platforms Revolut and PayPal are not planning to enter the Sint Maarten market, citing the island’s limited economic scale and regulatory challenges… more
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Govt to launch digital academy for public service
Barbados – The government is set to roll out a digital academy for the public service as part of efforts to ensure the country’s workforce is equipped to deliver on the wide-ranging measures announced in the national budget… more
Smartwatches: Monitoring and managing sleep apnea
Caribbean – Millions worldwide suffer from sleep apnea, but 80 per cent of sufferers don’t even know they have it. This serious condition causes people to pause breathing while asleep, potentially disrupting oxygen supply, lowering sleep quality, and leading to health complications including hypertension and stroke… more
Blockchain.com CEO hails Cayman’s crypto potential
Cayman Islands – Blockchain.com co-CEO and president Lane Kasselman believes Cayman’s early adoption of crypto regulation will future proof its financial services sector from the coming wave of disruption… more
Aerodom deploys new digital platform across Dominican airports
Dominican Republic – Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI announced the rollout of a new digital operations platform across its six airports in the Dominican Republic, aimed at improving efficiency and supporting growing air traffic. The system integrates an airport operational database with real-time resource management tools to better coordinate flights, gates, and passenger services… more
Guyana Digital School begins training of Disciplined Services
Guyana – The Guyana Digital School (GDS) has commenced a multi-day training programme aimed at strengthening educational access and digital capacity within Guyana’s Disciplined Services… more
AI & The Future of Work Conference to help Jamaican businesses drive productivity
Jamaica – Artificial intelligence tools from global technology leaders Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce will take centre stage at the inaugural AI & The Future of Work Conference set for April 23, 2026, at the AC Hotel Kingston… more
Education Ministry Continues to Drive Digital Transformation
Jamaica – The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, continues to drive digital transformation, through the introduction of digital tools to modernise the sector, enhance teaching practices and improve learning outcomes for students… more
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Recalled products entering Antigua through e-commerce — prices director warns
Antigua and Barbuda – Antiguans who regularly shop online could unknowingly be purchasing recalled or banned products — and the island’s top consumer affairs official said this is a growing and urgent concern… more
‘Chippy’ owner sues over ‘fishy’ social media posts
Cayman Islands – Michael Laurenson, the owner of a new Scottish-style fish and chip shop, aka a ‘chippy’, has filed a lawsuit against a West Bay man, whom he accuses of defamation in relation to a post about the opening of the restaurant and the apparent political support for the Scotsman, who is also Caymanian… more
Friday, 20 March 2026
Govt to host national conference on social media monetisation
Bahamas – BAHAMIAN influencers may soon earn directly from major social media platforms as the government prepares to host a national conference aimed at unlocking monetisation opportunities in the sector… more
Math Week at Lawrence T. Gay School blends tech, tradition
Barbados – The halls of Lawrence T. Gay Memorial School buzzed with analytical energy this week as students and faculty ended their annual Math Week under the theme, “Mathematics and Hope.” … more
Wheatley warns against ‘garbage’ posted online
British Virgin Islands – Health and Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley has warned residents against what he described as “garbage” being posted online, urging greater caution in how information about the Virgin Islands is shared publicly… more
Energy, artificial intelligence and central banks: a new global cocktail
Caribbean – For much of modern financial history, investors could simplify the global economic narrative to a single question: what will central banks do next? Interest rate decisions from institutions such as the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England have long been among the most powerful drivers of financial markets, influencing everything from bond yields to equity valuations… more
Saturday, 21 March 2026
Online seminar on new tax system
Grenada – The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Economy and Culture is taking steps to assist Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Community-Based Tourism Groups in better understanding the new taxation system… more
BTP Director highlights data sovereignty and regional collaboration at Caribbean Data Center conference.
Sint Maarten – The Director of Bureau Telecommunications and Post Sint Maarten (BTP), Judianne Hoeve, delivered a strong and timely message on data sovereignty and Caribbean collaboration at the Caribbean Data Center Conference held in Curaçao. The event brought together ministers, regulators, policymakers, ICT professionals, and senior data center representatives from across the region… more
Radar removal raises business concerns
Trinidad and Tobago – The business community said the removal of the US-installed AN-TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Task Radar (G/ATOR) raises some questions… more
Sunday, 22 March 2026
SKN Launches Next-Gen Biometric Passport
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The Ministry of National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, in partnership with the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship By Investment Unit, is pleased to announce the launch of the National Biometric Enrolment and Passport Modernisation Programme – once again taking the lead in global citizenship innovation… more
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