A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 20 April to Sunday, 26 April 2026.
Monday, 20 April 2026
Rodland Real Estate unveils proprietary AI platform ‘Roro’ to transform Bahamian market
Bahamas – Rodland Real Estate is betting on artificial intelligence to reset the standards of the Bahamian real estate industry, unveiling a proprietary platform designed to deliver real-time market intelligence, streamline transactions, and eliminate administrative bottlenecks… more
CARICOM marks 10th Girls in ICT Day with focus on empowering young women in tech
Caribbean – The CARICOM Girls in ICT Partnership is gearing up to host a range of activities across the Caribbean as it marks the tenth International Girls in ICT Day on Thursday, 23 April 2026… more
Reuters report on young news readers holds no surprises
Caribbean – On March 26, the Reuters Institute for the study of Journalism, in partnership with the University of Oxford, released a new report on trends in journalism consumption… more
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Extortion gang ruled out in hacking Guyana’s mining sector data – natural resouces official
Guyana – Despite claims by the online extortion group, FulcrumSec (or Fulcrum Security), that it has hijacked sensitive data about Guyana’s mining sector, a top Ministry of Natural Resources official on Tuesday said the government was informed that all data accessed were those publicly available… more
ICT Authority marks first anniversary with launch of JDXP
Jamaica – he ICT Authority commemorated its first anniversary since transitioning from eGov Jamaica Limited with a media launch earlier this month, on April 10… more
JAM-DEX falling short of expectations so far, says PM
Jamaica – Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says Jamaica’s central bank digital currency, JAM-DEX, has not gained the level of traction initially anticipated by the Government and the Bank of Jamaica… more
PICA and ICT Authority Empowered to Launch Electronic Records Management Systems
Jamaica – The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) and the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority have been off boarded from the Government’s Records Information Management (RIM) Implementation Programme… more
SMA highlights digital sovereignty and resilience at global telecommunications forum
Jamaica – The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) emphasised the importance of digital resilience, sovereignty, and strategic investment for small island states in a high-level presentation at the Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association (PITA) 30th annual general meeting, business forum, and expo, recently… more
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
TikTok mom launches non-profit to help women without support
Bahamas – A YOUNG mother who built a following on TikTok by documenting her first pregnancy has launched a non-profit to support women who lack a reliable support system… more
Admin pros urged to adopt AI as roles turn strategic
Barbados – Administrative professionals must learn to use artificial intelligence or risk being left behind as their jobs shift from support work to shaping strategy, the Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados has urged… more
Central Bank going fully paperless by year-end
Barbados – The Central Bank of Barbados is set to go fully paperless by the end of this year, a transition expected to save the institution more than $70,000 annually in printing costs alone… more
Co-op Cable expands access to premium TV and broadband across under-served Caribbean markets
Barbados – Eutelsat today announced a new partnership with Co-op Cable, introducing an expanded direct-to-home (DTH) and connectivity offering across the Caribbean using the EUTELSAT 65 West A (E65WA) satellite… more
Professionals urged to mentor younger staff on workplace culture, AI
Barbados – Seasoned administrative professionals must step up as mentors to a younger generation whose workplace expectations have been shaped by social media and artificial intelligence, their national body has warned, cautioning that without guidance, new entrants risk falling foul of everything from dress codes to the Computer Misuse Act… more
Free courses to build your AI skills for jobs
Caribbean – Across APAC in 2026, job listings are increasingly spelling out AI tools, AI workflows, and AI-related expectations in plain sight. Even when the role is not labelled as an AI position, employers are clearly signalling that professionals are expected to understand and work with AI as part of their daily responsibilities… more
How newspapers can survive the AI shock
Caribbean – There is a small but telling detail on the website of the Trinidad Express. Many of its online stories include a voice transcription add-on. You can press a button and listen instead of read… more
DIGITAL HEIST
Jamaica – FRAUD in Jamaica’s banking system is becoming less frequent but more targeted and organised, with criminals pursuing bigger payouts even as reported cases and overall losses decline, according to the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) and police investigators… more
Mastercard calls for greater digital acceptance in Jamaica
Jamaica – Key Points: Cash still dominates the economy: About 72 per cent of personal consumption is cash-based, while only 8 per cent of merchants have POS systems, highlighting a major gap in digital payment acceptance… more
Education Ministry Urges Digital Record-Keeping in Wake of Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica – Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, has emphasised the urgent need to digitise record keeping systems across the education sector, citing hard lessons learned in the wake of Hurricane Melissa… more
Bookstores ‘have 3 years left’ with digital shift
Trinidad and Tobago – Bookstores could have only three more years of life, according to Vivek Charran, managing director of Charran’s Bookstore and director of the Booksellers Association of Trinidad and Tobago… more
…Parents to save up to $1,500 as ‘AI textbooks’ rolled out
Trinidad and Tobago – The Ministry of Education has launched the first two artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted digital textbooks for Form One students on the Government-distributed laptops—mathematics and language arts… more
Trinidad introduces AI-assisted digital textbooks in schools
Trinidad and Tobago – The Trinidad and Tobago Government has launched the first two artificial intelligence (AI) assisted digital textbooks for form one students on government-issued laptops… more
Thursday, 23 April 2026
SunCash now has over 100K active Sand Dollar wallet users
Bahamas – SunCash now has over 100,000 wallet users for the Bahamian digital currency Sand Dollar, with a kiosk to service customers on every major island in the country, revealed Shawn Smith, SunCash’s business development manager… more
BNSI urges workers to embrace AI
Barbados – Workers and businesses risk being left behind unless they move swiftly to adopt artificial intelligence and modern change management practices, the Barbados National Standards Institution (BNSI) has said, its director declaring the country “cannot afford not to” act now… more
Female interest in ICT careers growing
Barbados – More school-aged girls in Barbados are showing growing interest in careers in information and communication technology (ICT), according to Data Protection Commissioner Lisa Greaves… more
‘Let AI lift routine workload’
Barbados – Administrative professionals are being urged by the Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados to use AI rather than resist it… more
Caribbean Digital Transformation Institute launched
Caribbean – Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Barbados and the Caribbean now have some additional help in their quest to transform their operations digitally… more
NPICTT launches free CitizenTT AI service
Trinidad and Tobago – The National Payment and Innovation Company of Trinidad and Tobago (NPICTT) today announced the availability of CitizenTT.ai, a WhatsApp based Large Language Model (LLM) built specifically for the needs of this country… more
Friday, 24 April 2026
National ID Consultations Begin, Belize City Up Next
Belize – The Government of Belize is moving full speed ahead with its National ID plan. It held its first public consultation on Thursday evening in Orange Walk Town, which kicked off what they say is a nationwide effort to get Belizeans involved in shaping the system and gathering feedback on the proposed system… more
Orange Walk student defrauded of $690 in Facebook iPad scam
Belize – A 21-year-old student from San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District, has reported being the victim of an online scam involving the purchase of an electronic device… more
Liberty Caribbean Champions Women and Girls in Building Caribbean’s AI Future
Caribbean – Leading telecoms provider Liberty Caribbean is calling for accelerated efforts to help close the gaps in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and capabilities across Caribbean societies, as it marks this year’s International Girls in ICT Day under the theme “AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future.” … more
AI to assist with the advancement of Guyana’s public health system
Guyana – Guyana is taking steps towards introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with the advancement of the public health system… more
Cash is still king – new national survey reveals Jamaica’s payment trends
Jamaica – A groundbreaking new national survey has revealed that while digital payment methods are steadily gaining traction in Jamaica, cash remains deeply embedded in the country’s financial behaviour – serving as both a practical tool and a trusted safety net for everyday transactions… more
Saturday, 25 April 2026
Flow markets customers on premium devices
Barbados – Leading telecoms provider Flow officially launched the new Samsung S26 series handsets at Sheraton Centre on Friday facilitating direct access to the latest mobile technology including its cutting-edge 5G+ network… more
Digicel builds on financial momentum with successful loan repricing
Caribbean – Digicel is announcing the successful repricing of its term loan due 2032, the latest milestone in the company’s financial turnaround… more
Ministry of Agriculture invests in drone technology
Grenada – The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry is piloting the integration of drone technology in agriculture to optimise crop monitoring, improve precision in farming practices, reduce costs and increase overall farm productivity and sustainability… more
EPA launches ‘Clean 592’ app
Guyana – A new web-based application aimed at tackling littering and environmental violations in Guyana has been launched, giving citizens a direct channel to report offences to authorities for investigation and enforcement… more
PM Calls For Fully Digital Financial System
Jamaica – Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica must move quickly to having a fully digital financial system, which will make banking faster, easier cheaper and more inclusive… more
Bus tickets, pension payments set to go digital
Trinidad and Tobago – Bus tickets and pension grants in Trinidad and Tobago are set to go digital, as the Government moves to modernise public services and eliminate paper-based systems… more
Sunday, 26 April 2026
Building the Ecosystem Guyana needs for innovation, inclusion and efficient development
Guyana – Two years ago, a young Guyanese innovator named Maryam Bacchus looked around her community and saw a problem that many adults had learned to complain about but not solve… more
Jamaica Customs eyes drone patrols as illicit trade robs nation of $26 billion
Jamaica – Jamaica Customs Agency is considering setting up a dedicated drone unit to patrol the island’s ports and coastline amid the country losing more than $26 billion annually in tax and excise revenue to illicit trade… more
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