A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 8 June to Sunday, 14 June 2026.
Monday, 8 June 2026
AI integration necessary to strength Ports
Barbados – Port officials in Barbados and across the Americas must embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation as critical tools in building more resilient, efficient and sustainable ports… more
Digital payments trump cash
Barbados – Cash is no longer king in Barbados. It has been dethroned by digital payments… more
How Belize can become the superpower of Central America and the Caribbean
Belize – Belize is small, but small does not mean weak. Singapore is small. Qatar is small. Dubai was once little more than a desert trading post. The difference is that those countries stopped thinking small and started thinking strategically… more
International News: Caribbean tax officials participate in workshop on E-invoicing
Belize – The Caribbean Community tax officials and development partners from across the region recently convened a virtual workshop on Electronic Invoicing (E-Invoicing), co-organised by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Caribbean Organisation of Tax Administrators (COTA), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Caribbean Association of Tax Administrators, Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations, International Monetary Fund/Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre and the World Bank Group… more
New online newspaper eyes different funding model
Guyana – Guyana’s journalism landscape is set to be the home of a new online newspaper that hopes to operate on a different funding model instead of a subscription service, the entity named Kiskadee Watch said on Monday… more
New MoF based phishing scheme in play
Trinidad and Tobago – Over the last two months, it’s becoming increasingly clear that scammers are targeting Trinidad and Tobago locals with fake emails and WhatsApp messages designed to gather personally idenfiable information (PII), the cornerstone of any successful scam, hacking attempt or simple financial theft… more
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Interbank transfers only to pause ahead of BIMPay launch
Barbados – Barbadians will face a brief overnight halt in interbank money transfers on Friday as the Central Bank switches national payment rails to the new BIMPay platform, with services set to resume early Saturday, Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge said on Tuesday… more
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Government goes digital with ‘Pearly’
Barbados – A new government-backed mobile application designed to help citizens report community issues and access public services more efficiently is expected to strengthen accountability and speed up responses across state agencies, Prime Minister Mia Mottley has declared… more
CIBC Caribbean Cards can now be added to Google Wallets
Caribbean – CIBC Caribbean has announced that its Visa Debit, Visa Credit and Mastercard Credit Cards can now be added to Google Wallets, enabling its clients to make secure, fast and convenient digital payments using their compatible Android device… more
Caribbean Agri-science technology hub launched in Guyana
Guyana – An agreement was on Tuesday signed to establish a Caribbean Sustainable Agriculture Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Hub in Guyana… more
Gov’t to unveil study on impact of social media, eyes restrictions for children under 16 – Tufton
Jamaica – The Government is looking to engage Jamaicans in a national discussion on imposing a ban on social media access for children under the age of 16, Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has revealed… more
Lutec unlocks smarter home security with Intelligent Door Lock system
Jamaica – Lutec Electronics has launched its new intelligent door lock system in Jamaica, offering homeowners enhanced security and greater control over property access as it aims to position itself at the forefront of growing demand for smart home technology locally and in the region… more
Digicel Promises “Smarter, Better Connectivity”
Saint Lucia – CEO of Digicel St. Lucia Joel Wallace is convinced that the new thrust in the company’s network addition and investments is designed to make life easier for the average customer… more
AI must advance social justice
Trinidad and Tobago – MINISTER of Labour, Small and Micro Enterprise Development Leroy Baptiste said Trinidad and Tobago remained committed to ensuring that artificial intelligence (AI) supported social justice, decent work and economic development while protecting workers’ rights… more
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Minister: Bahamas ready for AI age
Bahamas – THE Bahamas is positioning itself to build a digitally and AI-literate workforce as artificial intelligence reshapes industries worldwide, with Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle outlining a strategy that combines skills training, regulatory safeguards and workforce development to ensure Bahamians benefit from AI… more
BiMPay set to go live on June 12
Barbados – Barbados will enter a new era of digital payments on June 12 when the Central Bank of Barbados officially launches BiMPay, the country’s new instant payment system, at 11:59 p.m… more
GOB Defends Cybercrime Law Amid Alberto August Arrest Controversy
Belize – Attorney General Anthony Sylvestre is pushing back against claims that Belize’s cybercrime law is being weaponized against political opponents, saying challenges to the legislation will be addressed formally in court… more
Liberty Caribbean prepared for 2026 Hurricane Season
Caribbean – Liberty Caribbean, the operators of Flow, Liberty Business and BTC, has confirmed its state of readiness for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which officially started from the beginning of June… more
Your website is still your most underrated business asset
Caribbean – Most business owners I talk to have the same blind spot… more
Cayman’s National Robotics Team to compete in global challenge
Cayman Islands – Cayman will once again have representation on the global robotics stage as the Cayman Islands National Robotics Team, an initiative of Dart’s Minds Inspired programme, prepares to compete in the 2026 FIRST Global Challenge on 7-10 Oct. in Icheon, South Korea… more
Council Warns Data-Sharing Delays Could Hamper Crime Fighting and Privacy Protection
Curaçao – The lack of a modern legal framework for sharing police and justice information within the Kingdom of the Netherlands is creating risks for both crime fighting and the protection of citizens’ personal data, according to the Council for Law Enforcement… more
Government and Flow Discuss Future Investments and Development Opportunities in Curaçao
Curaçao – Curaçao’s government has held talks with senior executives of Liberty Global and Flow regarding current and future investments on the island, highlighting the importance of telecommunications infrastructure to the country’s economic development… more
Former Stabroek News Workers to Launch New Online Publication
Guyana – Former employees of the Stabroek News Monday said they will launch on Sunday, June 14, a new digital news entity called “Kiskadee Watch”… more
Huawei, govt in talks on technology to catch illegal garbage dumpers
Guyana – Chinese technology giant, Huawei, and the Guyana government have opened talks on using technology to tackle littering and illegal dumping of waste, the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development said… more
5G at last!
Jamaica – Flow has officially launched Jamaica’s first 5G mobile network, opening the door to faster downloads, clearer calls and improved connectivity for thousands of customers already equipped with 5G-ready devices… more
Educators and Innovators Convene in Trelawny for IP Summit 2026
Jamaica – More than 300 participants — including Jamaican educators, researchers, policymakers, and international innovators — gathered at the Innovation With and For a Purpose (IP) Summit 2026 to explore how emerging technologies can drive purposeful innovation across healthcare, education, tourism, sustainability, and national development… more
Flow Jamaica ups the ante with extended 5G service
Jamaica – Flow Jamaica has launched its 5G mobile network services, a significant leap forward in telecommunications operations in the country… more
Neita Garvey pushes digital overhaul of municipal corporations
Jamaica – OPPOSITION spokesperson on local government Natalie Neita Garvey is proposing a nationwide digital overhaul of Jamaica’s municipal corporations arguing that citizens should be able to access local government services online rather than navigating what she described as outdated bureaucracy… more
Cybersecurity legislation needed now, says opposition
Jamaica – The parliamentary opposition says the reported cyber incident involving the National Health Fund (NHF) underscores the urgent need for comprehensive cybersecurity legislation… more
Friday, 12 June 2026
Cash flow forecasting in minutes, not days — with Claude, even when the JMD/USD rate won’t sit still
Caribbean – Ask any Jamaican importer what keeps them up at night and the answer is rarely sales. It is the gap between the day they pay their supplier in US dollars and the day their customers pay them in Jamaican dollars… more
Police warn about new Cayman bank phone scam
Cayman Islands – The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service is investigating a report of a banking fraud against a client of a local financial institution… more
Dominican Republic launches Cyber Cluster to strengthen digital resilience
Dominican Republic – The Dominican Republic has officially launched the Cyber Cluster Dominican Republic, a new public-private initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s cybersecurity ecosystem, fostering innovation, developing specialized talent, and enhancing collaboration among key players in the technology sector… more
Flow 5G is here… now comes he access test
Jamaica – FLOW has switched on 5G in Jamaica, but the first question for most customers is not how fast it is. It is whether they can use it… more
OUR beefing up capacity to verify quality of local telecommunications services
Jamaica – Within the next few months, the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) will have the capacity to independently verify the quality of telecommunications services being provided to the public… more
OUR acquiring equipment to verify quality of telecoms services
Jamaica – Within the next few months, the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) will have the capacity to independently verify the quality of telecommunications services being provided to the public… more
NHT warns public about fake social media accounts advertising houses for sale
Jamaica – The National Housing Trust (NHT) is warning the public to be on alert for fraudulent social media accounts that are falsely claiming to represent the organisation and are advertising NHT houses for sale… more
New ASYCUDA World Version Rolled Out
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Commencing last Monday, June 8, 2026, persons transacting business at the Customs and Excise Department of St. Vincent and the Grenadines would have observed a visible change in the manner in which business is being conducted… more
Cyberattack fallout still haunts consumers as government explains why utility relief never materialized
Sint Maarten – Nearly four years after a devastating cyberattack crippled NV GEBE’s operations, Parliament was told Friday that the utility company spent years correcting billing errors, reconstructing customer accounts, and restoring financial records after incorrect meter readings led to inaccurate bills issued to consumers… more
Saturday, 13 June 2026
BiMPay: A welcome innovation that requires public trust
Barbados – The launch of BiMPay represents one of the most significant developments in Barbados’ financial landscape in recent years. And at a time when countries around the world are embracing faster, more accessible digital payment systems, Barbados is taking an important step toward a more modern and inclusive economy… more
BiMPay praised as credit unions call for further reform
Barbados – The head of one of Barbados’ largest credit unions has welcomed the launch of the country’s new national instant payment system, BiMPay, while urging policymakers to address longstanding barriers that continue to limit the growth of the credit union sector… more
Future Caribbean Launches Regional AI Buildathon
Dominica – Future Caribbean Artificial Intelligence Buildathon, is a regional programme designed to bring together founders, developers, researchers, students, and innovators from across the Caribbean to build AI-driven solutions for regional and global challenges… more
Sunday, 14 June 2026
Governor: Economy needs modern system
Barbados – BiMPay has been described as a special piece of financial infrastructure that will modernise how Barbadians send, receive and access money… more
The Caribbean pioneer who invented search years before Google
Caribbean – Before Google, before Yahoo, before anyone had typed a query into a box and hit enter, there was Archie. And Archie was built by one of us… more
Audrey Marks reacquires Digicel’s 80 per cent stake in Paymaster parent
Jamaica – Paymaster founder Audrey Marks has reacquired Digicel’s 80 per cent stake in APM Holdings Limited, returning control of the payment services company’s parent to its original owner… more
Don’t fear AI…fear being left unprepared
Jamaica – AI is not about to steal all of our jobs. But that doesn’t mean we can afford to do nothing… more
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