A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 4 May to Sunday, 10 May 2026.
Monday, 4 May 2026
Flow engages BCC students for Girls in ICT Day
Barbados – Flow Barbados marked International Girls in ICT Day with an engaging and interactive session at the Barbados Community College (BCC), aimed at inspiring and empowering young women to explore opportunities in technology… more
Cable relocation signals start of Marriott beach restoration works
Cayman Islands – Physical works linked to the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort beach restoration project have begun, with crews now relocating part of the Cayman-Jamaica Fiber System subsea cable to make way for planned coastal structures… more
Digicel Haiti celebrates 20 years of presence alongside Haitians
Haiti – Jean-Philippe Brun, CEO of Digicel Haiti, stated in a press release that in 2026, Digicel Haiti celebrates 20 years of serving the Haitian people… more
Scotiabank talks the new world of AI and banking
Jamaica – Scotiabank has reinforced its commitment to responsible innovation and digital transformation, taking a leading role at Transcend AI Consulting’s inaugural AI (Artificial Intelligence) and the Future of Work Business Conference held recently at the AC Hotel Kingston… more
USF Restores 290 Public Wi-Fi Sites Damaged By Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica – The Universal Service Fund (USF) has restored 290 public Wi-Fi sites as of March 31, 2026, following widespread damage caused by Hurricane Melissa… more
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Digital Sportsman partnership ties Bahamian guides to global bookings, conservation and digital platform shift
Bahamas – A new partnership between Digital Sportsman and the Bahamas Fly Fishing Industry Association (BFFIA) is being positioned as a major structural shift in the country’s fly fishing industry, linking Bahamian guides directly to global bookings while embedding conservation funding and digital business tools into one platform designed to strengthen local ownership of the sector… more
Belize Department of Civil Aviation to host public consultations on draft drone regulations
Belize – As part of the ongoing process to establish formal regulations for the operation of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, the Belize Department of Civil Aviation announces that it will host a public consultation session on Wednesday, May 6, 2026… more
AI leaders pulling ahead as Jamaican companies urged to shift focus from productivity to growth — PwC
Jamaica – A small group of companies globally is pulling sharply ahead in generating real financial returns from artificial intelligence (AI), and Jamaican businesses are being urged not to fall behind… more
COJ Deepens Digital Integration with Key Government Agencies
Jamaica – In a move to speed up approvals, enhance data accuracy, and reduce manual document processing for businesses, the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is deepening its digital integration with key government agencies, including Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ)… more
Supreme Ventures Fintech Limited expands financial services with Evolve Bill Pay roll-out
Jamaica – With Evolve Bill Pay, Supreme Ventures’ customers can now pay bills for major service providers –Digicel, FLOW, National Water Commission (NWC), and Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) – at select retail outlets islandwide… more
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Bank warns of rise in phone-based fraud targeting customers
Barbados – CIBC Caribbean is warning customers to remain vigilant as fraudsters step up increasingly sophisticated schemes using phone calls, social media, and video platforms to impersonate bank officials and extract sensitive information… more
Digital services firm expands with major investment
Barbados – A Barbados-based digitisation company has launched operations with more than $1m in investment and plans for regional expansion, positioning itself to support governments and institutions navigating the shift to digital systems… more
Work on Flow’s Cayman-Jamaica fibre system cuts service
Cayman Islands – The utility regulator, OfReg, is seeking more information on an interruption to internet services across multiple providers on Cayman Brac… more
French Guiana joins Caribbean Telecommunications Union
French Guiana – French Guiana has formally acceded to the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), marking a significant step in strengthening its regional integration and advancing its digital development agenda… more
What VAT on digital services means for Grenadians
Grenada – As Grenada prepares to implement VAT on digital services, it is important to understand what this means for both businesses and consumers… more
AI-Driven Drilling in Guyana Signals New Offshore Race, Puts AEW 2026’s Tech Track in Focus
Guyana – The offshore oil and gas industry reached a decisive inflection point in early 2026 after multinational energy corporation Halliburton and energy major ExxonMobil completed the world’s first fully closed-loop AI-driven geological well placement offshore Guyana… more
AgriConnect initiative launched in Jamaica to boost digital agriculture and support small farmers
Jamaica – The World Bank Group (WBG) has officially introduced its AgriConnect initiative in Jamaica, marking what is described as a significant step toward improving rural connectivity, expanding digital access, and helping family farmers better connect with markets… more
Thursday, 7 May 2026
Bank warns of fraudsters
Barbados – A bank is warning its clients about increased attempts by fraudsters to gain access to their personal information, especially by telephone… more
MoHW Receives ICT Equipment for Maternal Health Services
Belize – The Ministry of Health and Wellness has received new information and communication technology equipment aimed at strengthening maternal and child health services across the country… more
Ministry of Health and Wellness Receives ICT Equipment to Strengthen Maternal and Child Health Services
Belize – Through the project, “Strengthening the EMTCT Strategy with Maternal and Child Health Services (MCH),” the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) received ten all-in-one desktop computers and one video projector to strengthen maternal and child health services… more
Digicel to expand fibre optic network in modernisation plan
Guyana – U-Mobile (Cellular) Inc. trading as Digicel Guyana has disclosed that significant sums will be expended in a modernisation plan directed towards expansion of its fibre optic network in areas along the East Bank and East Coast Demerara, Berbice and Linden… more
Exxon accelerates Guyana oil analysis with AI
Guyana – Exxon Mobil is using artificial intelligence and new technology to interpret seismic data from Guyana in days rather than months, John Ardill, the company’s vice president of exploration, said on Tuesday… more
Digicel Haiti and CANAL+ join forces to revolutionize streaming
Haiti – Digicel Haiti and CANAL+, leaders in their respective sectors, announce the signing of a groundbreaking partnership aimed at sustainably improving access to entertainment in Haiti. This partnership marks a major step in the development of streaming in the country, with the ambition of offering Haitian consumers an enriched, smoother, and more accessible digital experience… more
Teachers At Lawrence Tavern Primary Receive Laptops
Jamaica – Teachers at Lawrence Tavern Primary School were honoured with digital devices and classroom technology during a Teachers’ Day celebration, held on the school grounds in St. Andrew on Wednesday (May 6)… more
WiPay launches AI-driven payment system for ROOFS programme
Jamaica – A new artificial intelligence-driven payment system is set to improve the distribution of government assistance under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters Programme, commonly called ROOFS… more
Telesur joins forces with EllaLink on its new Caribbean Gateway project
Suriname – Telesur (Telecommunicatiebedrijf Suriname) and EllaLink Ireland Limited today announced the signature of a Letter of Intent (LOI) under which Suriname becomes the first country to formally join the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway, a new high-capacity fibre-optic submarine cable system serving the Caribbean region… more
Friday, 8 May 2026
UWI AI institute launches with $5m regional investment
Barbados – A new University of the West Indies (UWI) artificial intelligence institute backed by a $5 million investment has been launched, positioning the Caribbean to take a more active role in shaping and regulating emerging technologies rather than relying on imported systems… more
Civil Aviation Hosts Public Consultation on Belize Drone Regulations
Belize – The Belize Department of Civil Aviation held a public consultation on draft regulations for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, on Wednesday, May 6th. The event, from 9AM to 12PM at the St. Catherine Academy Mercy Center in Belize City, offered a virtual participation option via Zoom… more
Ministry of E-Governance supports Youth Initiative focused on Skills Training and Employment Opportunities
Belize – On May 7, 2026, the Ministry of E-Governance supported the launch of the Youth Initiative Project, “From Identity to Industry,” aimed at helping young people gain practical skills and improve access to employment opportunities… more
Why Digital Identity is more than an ID card
Caribbean – Every functioning society runs, quietly and constantly, on recognition… more
Cayman’s small size can give false sense of cybersecurity
Cayman Islands – Cayman’s small size can lull companies into a false sense of cybersecurity, an expert has warned… more
Grenada advances smart farming with drones and RFID technology
Grenada – The sound of drones buzzing over fields at the Mirabeau Agricultural Station this week signalled more than just a training exercise… more
MP Ron Redhead set to take over ICT portfolio from 1 June
Grenada – Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, who currently oversees Grenada’s ICT and digital transformation agenda, announced that Member of Parliament for St George North East, Ron Redhead, will take over responsibility for ICT from 1 June… more
GTUC launches digital worker platform
Guyana – The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) said it is advancing a new digital platform designed to modernise how unions organise, communicate with members, respond to grievances and deliver services across Guyana… more
Amber Group launches Amber Nexus AI, the Voice AI platform that turns any business into a 24/7 operation
Jamaica – Amber Group has launched Amber Nexus AI — a voice AI platform that enables any business to deploy a fully functional AI-powered call centre in days, given configuration prerequisites… more
PwC urges local firms to use AI for growth and not just productivity
Jamaica – Jamaican businesses are being urged to move beyond simply adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools and instead use the technology as a driver of growth, innovation and long-term competitiveness… more
Saturday, 9 May 2026
Who will ride the digital rails? The challenge of inclusion
Caribbean – Inclusion looks like a small business that can accept payment from anyone, on any device, without paying a fee that costs more than the sale… more
AutoCAD Lab commissioned at Abram Zuil Secondary School
Guyana – Minister of Education, Sonia Parag on Friday commissioned the country’s first ever AutoCAD (computer-aided design) Laboratory at the Abram Zuil Secondary School in Region Two, which will enhance the delivery of Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) in schools in a digital way… more
Sunday, 10 May 2026
Guyana’s innovation future depends on choices we are not yet making
Guyana – It is an uncomfortable headline to write, and a more uncomfortable one to defend. Guyana is the fastest growing economy in the Western Hemisphere… more
Liberty’s Jamaican earnings rebound in first quarter
Jamaica – FLOW Jamaica’s business is recovering faster than anticipated from the impact of Hurricane Melissa, with the company aiming to restore fixed home connections by the end of 2026… more
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