A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 30 March to Sunday, 5 April 2026.
Monday, 30 March 2026
Ministry of National Defence bolsters BDF with modern IT equipment
Belize – Today, the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security officially handed over an assortment of high-end IT equipment to the Belize Defence Force (BDF)… more
Noul secures deal to supply AI diagnostics platform across 20 Caribbean countries
Caribbean – Noul, an AI-driven blood and cancer diagnostics company, said Monday it has secured a contract with a medical device distributor to introduce its AI diagnostic platform, miLab, to the Caribbean market… more
The garbage infesting my in-box
Caribbean – These are a collection of scam emails gathered over the last couple of months. The frequency and sophistication of these efforts to gather personally identifiable information from the unwary has been startling… more
New ICT Standards For Digital Inclusion Are A Game Changer For Persons With Disabilities
Jamaica – Advocates representing Jamaica’s community of persons with disabilities have hailed the island’s new information and communications technology (ICT) accessibility standards as a digital game changer, marking a pivotal step towards inclusion for all Jamaicans in the modern tech landscape… more
TSTT’s payments problem
Trinidad and Tobago – Let me say right up front. I was wrong; this is my problem. I made it happen… more
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Gov’t speaks to Meta, TikTok over Bahamian creatives pay
Bahamas – The Government is negotiating with digital platforms such as Meta, TikTok and X in a bid to ensure Bahamian creators and influencers can be paid for their work, the Prime Minister said yesterday… more
People still being scammed on FB: Belize City woman loses $200 trying to buy iPhone 11 from ‘Marcus’
Barbados – Police are investigating a report of obtaining money transfer by deception after a Belize City woman was allegedly scammed while attempting to purchase a cellphone online… more
Compass TV: The legacy, the launch and its long-term plans
Cayman Islands – On the morning of Monday, 31 March 2025, something completely new was about to be broadcast for the very first time… more
Jamaican-owned BPO expanding, hiring over 100 new agents
Jamaica – VLBPO, a Jamaican-owned back-office support and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider, is expanding its operations and is recruiting additional staff… more
Mastercard supporting small businesses with digital payments
Jamaica – Small businesses are the backbone of Jamaica’s economy, and their growth depends on keeping pace with how customers want to pay… more
Study Calls for Digital Literacy to Help Teens Manage Screen Time
Jamaica – A new study has highlighted the urgent need for robust digital literacy to better enable teens to navigate the rapidly evolving technological environment, including responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI)… more
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Central Bank’s BiMPay digital payments ‘to expand financial access for all’
Barbados – Barbadians without a bank account could be signed up for one in as little as half-an-hour under a new instant digital payment system the Central Bank is set to launch on June 12, with Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge describing BiMPay as a “financial road network” built to serve every citizen — from village shopkeepers to hurricane survivors awaiting emergency relief… more
Digicel Group appoints Katherine Payne as chief executive officer, Barbados
Barbados – Digicel has announced the appointment of Katherine Payne as chief executive officer of Digicel (Barbados) Ltd effective April 1, 2026… more
AI Enters the Courtroom as Belize Acts to Protect Justice
Belize – Artificial intelligence is already changing how Belize lives, learns, and governs. But what happens when that same technology steps into the courtroom, where facts, fairness, and human judgment can’t afford to fail? … more
Government and CAF set framework for expanded cooperation in health and digital innovation
Grenada – The Government of Grenada has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with CAF — Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, signalling a shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in support of Grenada’s sustainable development priorities… more
Digital ID law now active, but data protection act still not operational
Guyana – The Digital Identity Card Act (DICA) came into operation on Tuesday, more than two years after that legislation was passed, but the related 2023 Data Protection Act (DPA) is yet to come into force because the requisite commencement order has not been issued… more
A Jamaican AI Start-up just came out of stealth
Jamaica – Last week, an AI start-up that almost nobody had heard of stopped being a secret. Maestro AI came out of stealth, announced its existence, and within days had fielded calls from investors. Some of those calls came from places the founders did not expect… more
AI reshapes how businesses get found
Jamaica – OR Jamaican businesses long focused on getting to the top of a Google search page, the challenge is no longer just ranking, it is showing up in the answer itself, as visibility shifts towards being understood and recommended by artificial intelligence (AI)… more
JSE Launches Platform for Electronic Trading of GOJ Bonds
Jamaica – A platform for the electronic listing and trading of Government of Jamaica (GOJ) bonds on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has been officially launched… more
Thursday, 2 April 2026
Grenada hosts engagement on cybersecurity and cybercrime readiness
Grenada – Civil servants across Grenada will convene on 13 April 2026 for a national Institutional Readiness Session on Cybersecurity and Cybercrime, a strategic engagement aimed at strengthening the public sector’s preparedness to address growing cyber threats and protect critical government systems… more
Jamaica Lays Strong Foundation for AI Governance
Jamaica – Jamaica has established a strong foundation for the adoption and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) through the enactment of the Data Protection Act and the Cybersecurity Act, ensuring the nation is well-positioned to harness AI across diverse local sectors… more
MoBay Free Zone chair backs Holness’ plan to relocate BPO facilities inland
Jamaica – Mark Hart, chairman of the Montego Bay Free Zone Company, has endorsed the Government’s long-term plan to relocate business process outsourcing (BPO) operations from the coastal Freeport peninsula to purpose-built facilities along the new highway corridor… more
PAJ says Jamaica’s BPO sector gearing up for AI-driven future
Jamaica – Gloria Henry, vice-president for business process outsourcing (BPO) and logistics at the Port Authority of Jamaica, says Jamaica’s BPO sector is positioning itself to adapt to rapid technological change, including the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI), while strengthening the country’s workforce to remain competitive in the global services industry… more
Friday, 3 April 2026
Digital licences to end long queues at Licensing Authority
Barbados – Drivers frustrated by long waits at the Barbados Licensing Authority’s Pine headquarters to collect their driver’s licence cards could soon say goodbye to the queues, with the introduction of a digital licence carried on mobile devices, acting Chief Licensing Officer Treca McCarthy-Broomes has announced… more
Saturday, 4 April 2026
Jamaica ranks 13th in regional AI index, UN body reports
Jamaica – Jamaica ranks 13th out of 19 countries in the latest edition of the Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index (ILIA), underscoring the challenges facing the island’s digital adoption… more
Sunday, 5 April 2026
Mottley speaks out on negative effects of social media
Barbados – Prime Minister Mia Mottley has warned that the rise of social media and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, has weakened meaningful communication between adults and young people, as she called for stronger boundaries and more deliberate guidance in their development… more
Crypto, Cartels, and Collusion: GI-TOC Exposes Guyana as the Lifeblood of Venezuela’s Gold Underworld
Guyana – An investigative report released in March 2026 by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) has identified Guyana as a critical source for illicit gold currently flooding into Venezuela… more
Firefighters under probe for alleged laptop theft at fire scene
Guyana – The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has launched an investigation into allegations that two firefighters stole a laptop while responding to a fire on Quamina Street, Georgetown… more
If You’re a Software Engineer, You’re Probably Using AI
Guyana – If you are a software engineer in 2026, you are probably using artificial intelligence and using it a lot. Deeply, daily, and increasingly as part of the real work of building and shipping software… more
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