A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 2 March to Sunday, 8 March 2026.
Monday, 2 March 2026
Seniors graduate from computer course
Barbados – The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) hailed a group of seniors on Monday as digital pioneers, crediting their completion of the organisation’s Basic Computer Course for stepping boldly into the digital age… more
BPO Credit‑Card Scam Sparks Cybercrime Crackdown
Belize – Belize police are stepping up their cybercrime crackdown as they probe a sophisticated credit‑card scam inside the BPO sector, first exposed by News Five… more
Immigration Department introduces Grenada’s online ED card
Grenada – The Government of Grenada announces the launch of its new online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) card, replacing the traditional paper form and modernising the way travellers enter and exit the country… more
Region Three Chamber lauds DPP’s advice to dismiss cybercrime charge against businessman claiming corruption in gun licence process
Guyana – The Region Three Chamber of Commerce and Industry (R3CCI) has publicly thanked the Chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for its advice to the court in the case involving local businessman Stanley Basdeo… more
AI Challenge for Social Impact, Registration Open
Haiti – Banj, in partnership with the Digicel Foundation, announces the launch of the “AI Challenge for Social Impact” a competition dedicated to creating high-impact, locally-based, socially-driven technological solutions using artificial intelligence to address critical challenges. Winners will receive an innovation fund of up to five (5) million gourdes… more
BOJ launches TV series, interactive game as part of deeper financial inclusion drive
Jamaica – IF your savings are tucked under a mattress, rotating in a partner plan, or sitting in cash because you simply do not trust the banks, you are not alone… more
Beware of contactless card fraud
Trinidad and Tobago – The Owners Dealers’ Association (ODA) is alerting its members to a growing wave of contactless card payment fraud targeting gas stations… more
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Liberty Caribbean: Translate connectivity into prosperity
Caribbean – Leading telecommunications provider Liberty Caribbean, the operators of Flow, Liberty Business and BTC, has issued a compelling call to regional leaders, regulators and industry partners to translate connectivity into tangible, measurable prosperity for the Caribbean… more
OP-ED: The digital ecosystem
Caribbean – The Digital Age, also called the Information Age, refers to the period starting in the late 20th century when digital technology, such as computers, the internet and later smart phones became central to human life… more
Caribbean education leaders to tackle digital learning challenges at Jamaica confab
Caribbean – Over 300 education stakeholders from across the Caribbean, including Ministers of Education, will gather in Jamaica this March to discuss teaching, learning, and assessment in the digital age… more
To Expand Jamaica’s Digital Infrastructure In 2026/27
Jamaica – In fiscal year 2026/27, the Universal Service Fund (USF) plans to expand Jamaica’s digital infrastructure to increase internet access in public spaces… more
To tap into AI activity or not
Trinidad and Tobago – My article, “Liquidity in T&T Banking Sector, Regulators and Economic Diversification”, (Express, February 25, 2026) closed with the paragraph below:… more
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
CIBC speeds up digital banking: ‘20 minutes to open account’
Barbados – As Barbadians prepare for the launch of the Central Bank’s BimPay digital payments platform later this month, at least one commercial bank is already moving decisively into the fast lane of digital banking… more
EIB looking to bankroll Jamaica’s newest mobile company
Jamaica – The European Investment Bank (EIB) is looking at bankrolling Jamaica’s newest mobile, Rock Mobile, which has been seeking to get off the ground for the past five years… more
New fintech platform ‘Quatta’ billed to simplify finance market for public
Jamaica – Described as a command hub for personal finances, a new fintech app, dubbed Quatta and structured on a 90-day turnaround is hitting the Jamaican market… more
Dukharan deepfaked
Trinidad and Tobago – Popular TT economist is the victim of a deepfake campaign designed to use her reputation to encourage investors to put their money in shady schemes she has no involvement with… more
Visa: Contactless payments up 30% at Carnival
Trinidad and Tobago – Digital payments provider Visa has announced that contactless transactions made with all Visa payment methods during Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago from February 16-17, 2026, increased 30% compared to last year’s event… more
Thursday, 5 March 2026
CCTV equipment en route as gov’t prepares to launch island-wide surveillance system, Cabinet says
Antigua and Barbuda – Equipment for the government’s long anticipated island-wide CCTV surveillance system is on its way to Antigua, with installation expected to begin within weeks… more
PwC executive spots chance to strengthen cyber security
Bahamas – Executives with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Bahamas say the newly-passed Data Protection Act 2025, combined with The Bahamas National Cybersecurity Strategy, creates the opportunity to strengthen this nation’s digital crime defences… more
MSME injection: Over J$900 million allocated for BIGEE project
Jamaica – The government has allocated more than J$900 million for the Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (BIGEE) project, which is geared at promoting growth in the business sector… more
Taiwan–St. Kitts and Nevis Digital ID Project Advances Toward 2026 Launch
Saint Kitts and Nevis – A digital transformation initiative between Taiwan and Saint Kitts and Nevis is nearing a major milestone, as training for the Digital Identity Authentication Project moves toward completion ahead of a planned 2026 launch… more
Court upholds dismissal of BTP Director for Serious Misconduct.
Sint Maarten – The Council of Appeal in Civil Service Matters of Sint Maarten has affirmed the dismissal of the former director of the Bureau Telecommunicatie en Post (BTP). The decision, issued on March 4, 2026, confirms that the director (Anthony Carty) was justifiably terminated for serious dereliction of duty, specifically for failing to report secondary employment and engaging in conflicting commercial activities… more
Contactless transactions rose during Carnival, says Visa
Trinidad and Tobago – There is continuing adoption of digital payments in T&T as Visa confirmed yesterday that contactless transactions grew by 30 per cent during the recently concluded Carnival… more
How to get paid on PayPal, Stripe & Payoneer in T&T
Trinidad and Tobago – Are you trying to get paid from international clients, remote jobs, family abroad, or online platforms using PayPal, Stripe or Payoneer? This guide is for you… more
Malware attack delays National Quarry financials
Trinidad and Tobago – A malware attack has delayed audits into the financial statements of National Quarries Company… more
Friday, 6 March 2026
SurePay: We can’t handle rising costs
Barbados – SurePay (Barbados) Limited says it can no longer absorb the rising costs associated with its operations as the Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) raises concerns that a proposed fee could place an additional burden on consumers… more
BCWJ Demands Full BTL Legal Fee Disclosure
Belize – The Belize Communications Workers for Justice now wants BTL to disclose exactly how much it spent on legal fees in the Ervin Marin case… more
Former BTL Workers Turn Up the Heat at PM’s Office
Belize – Tensions flared again this morning as members of the Belize Communication Workers for Justice took to the streets, staging another protest outside Belize Telemedia Limited’s headquarters… more
Turner Slams BTL’s ‘Unprofessional’ Claim That Negotiations Are Over
Belize – The Belize Communication Workers for Justice (BCWJ) says its fight with Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) over severance payments is far from finished, despite claims that negotiations have ended… more
Council of Ministers reaffirms ECTEL’s role in safeguarding consumers
Caribbean – “The work of ECTEL is important in the regulatory space and in this changing world, especially in light of the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence and keeping pace with shifting markets and technologies, ECTEL is critically placed to ensure we can protect our consumers in our Member States.” … more
Council of Ministers stresses ECTEL’s role in protecting consumers amid emerging technologies
Caribbean – The significance of ECTEL’s role in the regulatory landscape has never been more important, especially in an era characterized by rapid technological change… more
Police warn of online extortion scheme targeting businesses
Guyana – The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Thursday issued a public advisory warning members of the business community about an emerging online extortion scheme targeting individuals and companies… more
BPO sector raises concern over hurricane damage claims
Jamaica – Chairman of Itel BPO Solutions, Yoni Epstein is calling for the Financial Services Commission to intervene in a dispute between the business process outsourcing sector and the general insurance companies… more
Cash remains king in Jamaica, survey says
Jamaica – A survey conducted by Branch Consulting and Outsourcing Services last year indicated that 9 out of every 10 Jamaicans have ready access to cash but only 6 out of every 10 have access to a phone with a mobile money app… more
Financial institutions undertaking upgrades to facilitate NIDS
Jamaica – Financial institutions are undertaking upgrades and expansions to their infrastructure to ensure the seamless integration of the National Identification System (NIDS) into their operations… more
Gov’t yet to identify specific digital services to be taxed
Jamaica – Although the government expects to collect $300 million from the proposed tax on digital services in the next fiscal year and $4.2 billion in the following year, Finance and Public Service Minister Fayval Williams says the specific services to be taxed have not yet been identified… more
Music streaming creates fewer megastars, more working artistes
Jamaica – The Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) says Jamaica’s music economy is producing more working artistes but fewer breakout stars, as streaming reshapes earnings and expectations… more
Saturday, 7 March 2026
Belize City man reports $800 iPhone scam after online purchase
Belize – A Belize City resident has reported being the victim of an alleged online scam after paying $800 for an iPhone that was never delivered… more
Brainstorming a high-impact app launch
Caribbean – Local small business owners who provide photography or digital media services often see the same gap: clients want fast booking, clear packages, and a place to review and share professional images, but the business relies on scattered messages and manual follow-ups… more
Sunday, 8 March 2026
Local banks working to be ready for national payment platform – Ganga
Guyana – All local banks here are currently working on completing the national payment platform to ensure a glitch-free rollout when the 24-hour inter-linked banking service is ready in a few months, Governor of the Bank of Guyana, Dr Gobind Ganga says… more
The ECT Act 2023 – Obtaining control of a card as security, forgery, and signing a card of another
Guyana – This week, we continue our examination of credit and debit card-related offences under the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 2023 (the ECT Act). We will explore three further offences: obtaining control of a card as security (section 66), forgery of a card (section 67), and signing a card belonging to another person (section 68)… more
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