A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 6 April to Sunday, 12 April 2026.
Monday, 6 April 2026
Cybercrime capabilities boosted with new equipment
Guyana – The Guyana Police Force has boosted its cybercrime capabilities with the handover of new equipment to its Cybercrime Unit, as part of ongoing efforts to modernise policing and respond to emerging digital threats… more
Tuesday, 7 April 2026
From AI curiosity to commercial Advantage: A Caribbean imperative
Caribbean – Artificial Intelligence has entered a new phase. What was once experimental is now operational, and what was once optional is quickly becoming essential. As of 2026, more than 65 per cent of global enterprises report active AI deployment across core business functions, while leading firms attribute between 15 and 30 per cent of productivity gains to AI-driven efficiencies and revenue expansion… more
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
URCA extends 5G feedback deadline
Bahamas – The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has extended the deadline for feedback on its proposed 5G regulatory framework, as industry stakeholders seek more time to review what will shape the country’s next phase of digital and telecommunications development… more
Central Bank of Barbados and BARP Partner to Advance Digital Literacy for Seniors
Barbados – The Central Bank of Barbados and the Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) have formalised a new partnership aimed at equipping senior citizens with the skills needed to confidently navigate the digital financial landscape… more
CANTO and Caribbean Association of Banks Sign Strategic Partnership to Advance Digital Transformation and Financial Innovation Across the Caribbean
Caribbean – CANTO, the leading trade association for the ICT sector in the Caribbean and Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB), the representative body for banks and financial institutions across the region has officially entered into a strategic partnership, marking a significant step toward accelerating digital transformation and strengthening financial innovation across the region… more
Dominica hosts Inter-American Telecommunications Commission’s 47th annual meeting
Dominica – For the very first time, Dominica is host to the 47th Meeting of the Inter-American Telecommunications Commission… more
Commonwealth Secretariat and St. Kitts and Nevis team up to strengthen e-commerce laws
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The Government of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken a significant step toward strengthening its e-commerce laws and digital trade framework… more
Thursday, 9 April 2026
Students prepare for Robotics World Championships in US
Barbados – A team of secondary school students from across Barbados will represent the island at the VEX Robotics World Championships in the midwestern American city of St Louis, Missouri, later this month, after spending five months designing and building two competition robots from scratch… more
How small businesses can use AI to boost service and growth
Caribbean – For local owners and managers running small business services, from home repair and clinics to agencies and studios, great service has to happen fast, consistently, and at a price that still leaves margin… more
Telecom and banking leaders partner to advance Caribbean digital economy
Caribbean – CANTO, a regional trade association for the ICT industry, and the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB), which represents banks and financial institutions throughout the region, have formed a strategic alliance—an important move aimed at advancing digital transformation and boosting financial innovation across the Caribbean… more
Online passport applications coming within a month – Pres. Ali
Guyana – President Irfaan Ali said Guyana’s passport services are expected to go online within the next month, as government moves to modernise and streamline access… more
The cash grant app is fast becoming a ‘crash gyant’ app
Guyana – The rollout of the cash grant initiative was supposed to signal efficiency, modernisation, and a government in step with the digital age. Instead, what many Guyanese are experiencing is frustration, delay, and a growing sense that the system simply is not working as it should… more
Friday, 10 April 2026
De app not aping
Guyana – Dem boys seh the cash grant app ain’t really an app— is a crash gyant. And if yuh listen careful, you could hear it wheezing like an old minibus climbing dem hill pun de Soesdyke-Linden Highway with thirty passenger on board… more
Digital registry to target repeat traffic offenders, improve road safety
Guyana – The Government has said it is moving to establish a comprehensive digital registry of road users as part of its Safe Country initiative aimed at strengthening public safety and improving enforcement of traffic laws… more
Mastercard and PCMI: Powering a 2030-ready economy by expanding digital acceptance
Jamaica – A new regional study by Mastercard and Payments and Commerce Market Intelligence (PCMI) highlights a strong trend of merchants and small businesses across Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean increasingly accepting digital payments. The report illustrates how this shift helps merchants reach more customers, operate more efficiently, and support stronger local economies… more
Control Tower Communications System Upgraded
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The St. Christopher Air & Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) has completed the installation of a new Voice Communication Control System (VCCS) at the Control Tower of the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, marking a key advancement in air traffic communication and operational capability… more
Saturday, 11 April 2026
Anthropic’s Mythos model could hack banks and cause chaos including in Jamaica and the Caribbean
Jamaica – All the banks and finance houses in Jamaica extol the virtues of this technology will enhance operations… more
Jamaica’s ChatFlow inks partnership deal with Florida-based Think Magik Solutions
Jamaica – ChatFlow Limited, a Jamaica-made AI-powered customer engagement platform, has entered into a strategic referral partnership with Florida, USA-based Think Magik Solutions, LLC… more
Sunday, 12 April 2026
Gov’t Launches Jamaica Data Exchange Platform
Jamaica – The Government has launched the Jamaica Data Exchange Platform (JDXP), a digital system set to revolutionise how citizens access public services by enabling secure and seamless data sharing across institutions… more
Jamaica opens new BPO Incubator to spur sector growth
Jamaica – Jamaica has opened another Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) incubator wooing foreign firms to set up shop locally… more
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