A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 22 June to Sunday, 28 June 2026.
Monday, 22 June 2026
Bahamas: Government distances itself from scam offering various opportunities
Bahamas – The Bahamas government says it is aware of a scam through which fraudsters are using social media to circulate a message “falsely claiming to offer government-backed opportunities, priority access to contracts, business licensing support, grants and investment partnerships under the leadership of Prime Minister Philip E. Davis”… more
Halo BPO is hiring remote sales agents in Belize
Belize – Good news for job seekers in Belize. Halo BPO is expanding its team and is now hiring remote sales agents for its latest campaign, opening the door for Belizeans who want to work from home… more
Grenada PM calls for faster digital transformation across Caricom
Caribbean – Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell is calling for stronger regional cooperation to accelerate digital transformation across the Caribbean Community (Caricom), warning that member states must act collectively to remain competitive in the global digital economy… more
CBCS to Examine Fintech, Digital Banking and Cyber Risks in Curaçao’s Financial System
Curaçao – Financial technology, digital banking, cyber threats and virtual assets will become major research priorities for the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten between 2026 and 2028… more
Some Flow customers continue reporting service issues despite restoration announcement
Dominica – Telecommunications provider Flow announced earlier that broadband services in Dominica had been restored following an outage that began late Sunday and extended into Monday… more
Study shows AI could put 60,000 Jamaican jobs at risk
Jamaica – A study by economist Dr. Paul Golding suggests that the introduction of artificial intelligence could put about 60,000 jobs in Jamaica at risk… more
Five Bills Passed to Strengthen St Kitts and Nevis Financial Sector
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has passed five pieces of legislation in the National Assembly aimed at reinforcing the country’s financial integrity and aligning its regulatory framework with global standards… more
National Bank announces its CORE Banking Upgrade
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank is currently in the process of upgrading its Core Banking Systems, which represents a major stepping stone for the bank… more
New theme, who dis?
Trinidad and Tobago – After three ten-hour days, the main work of switching the user-interface of TechNewsTT is done. After a few instances of having this process go terribly wrong, I’ve learned to read the documentation before buying a theme to be sure that there is a carry-over of key features that I think it should have… more
No more fire in these wires
Trinidad and Tobago – Apple introduced the IEEE 1394 connection protocol, known commercially as FireWire, with the Power Macintosh G3 in 1999… more
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Social media rewiring children’s brains
Antigua and Barbuda – Social media addiction is systematically destroying the cognitive development of Antigua and Barbuda’s children and most parents do not see it happening… more
Digicel revenue dips to US$1.8 billion, but improvements result in rating upgrade
Caribbean – The revenue of Digicel Holdings slipped, but other metrics improved, contributing to a rating upgrade from Moody’s by one notch to B1 from B2… more
‘Digital is far more than social media’
Caribbean – As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the marketing landscape and consumers fragment across platforms, businesses can no longer think of digital marketing as simply posting on Facebook or Instagram… more
Flow Wins Three Ookla Awards for Mobile Network Performance in Curaçao
Curaçao – Telecommunications provider Flow has been recognized with three major awards for its mobile network performance in Curaçao, receiving distinctions for Best Mobile Coverage, Fastest Mobile Speed, and Best Mobile Network from global network analytics company Ookla… more
Future Engineers Connect with Employers at University of Curaçao Technical Career Day
Curaçao – The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Curaçao recently hosted the third edition of its Business Day, bringing together students and employers in an effort to strengthen ties between education and the local labor market… more
Digicel announces Moody’s Ratings upgrade
Jamaica – Digicel Holdings Limited is announcing that Moody’s Ratings has upgraded the company’s Corporate Family Rating (CFR) to B1 from B2, while also upgrading the ratings of Digicel International Finance Limited’s senior secured debt facilities to B1 from B2… more
Digicel To Phase Out 2G Network In St. Kitts & Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis – This move is part of Digicel’s continued investment in faster and more reliable mobile technologies, allowing the company to deliver improved call quality, better coverage and an overall stronger network experience for customers across the Federation… more
Flow Announces Full Restoration of Services and Customer Rebate
Saint Lucia – Flow wishes to advise customers that all services have been fully restored following a total disruption of services between June 21 and 22… more
Local firm launches AI financial literacy platform
Trinidad and Tobago – A local technology company is betting that artificial intelligence can help solve one of the Caribbean’s most persistent economic challenges: the lack of financial literacy among workers and households… more
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Tech Outpacing Legislation Across Caribbean, Says Regional Labour Leader
Antigua and Barbuda – Caribbean nations are failing to keep pace with rapid technological change, leaving workers exposed by outdated and unenforceable laws that trail developments by as much as two decades… more
Barbados launches BiMPAY — and immediately hits turbulence
Barbados – Barbados’ new national instant payment platform BiMPay cleared its first operational weekend with strong numbers — nearly $8 million across more than 20,000 transactions in two days — but a series of early stumbles quickly put the Central Bank on the defensive… more
Regulators urge customers to have backup communication options following major Flow outage
Caribbean – Telecommunications regulators in Dominica and St Lucia are encouraging consumers and businesses to consider backup communication plans following a significant service disruption that left many Flow customers without connectivity for nearly 19 hours earlier this week… more
AI push targets tourism workers, visitors
Jamaica – JAMAICA’S tourism sector is set for a wider roll-out of artificial intelligence (AI), with the Government moving to use the technology in visitor services, destination marketing, worker training, and tourism data analysis… more
Local Officials Encourage Greater Use of SMARTS
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The Inland Revenue Department is encouraging taxpayers to register for and utilize the SMARTS platform as it expands digital tax administration services across St. Kitts and Nevis… more
Smith: Digital-ready public service progressing
Trinidad and Tobago – Minister of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence, Dominic Smith, says the Government is progressing with work on building a modern, citizen-centred and digitally enabled Public Service… more
Thursday, 25 June 2026
AI expert coming to Bahamas next month to help people build apps
Bahamas – Artificial intelligence (AI) expert and former Amazon Alexa developer Noelle Russell is coming to The Bahamas next month to help Bahamians build their own AI-powered applications in a one-day seminar called Vibathon, a press statement on the event said… more
VI now on fintech ‘global stage,’ says premier
British Virgin Islands – A major financial technology summit in the Virgin Islands has been hailed as a strong global showcase for the territory by Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley… more
Friday, 26 June 2026
Online gaming transactions already flagged by banks as “high-risk,” says Clearing Banks Association Chairman
Bahamas – Clearing banks in The Bahamas are already flagging and restricting online gaming transactions as high-risk activity, according to Clearing Banks Association Chairman Gowon Bowe, who also questioning the Gaming Board’s regulatory authority over foreign-based online gambling operators… more
$65m roadmap to jump‑start research, development, innovation
Barbados – Future Barbados, an independent public policy and research organisation that promotes long‑term economic resilience and sustainable development, has released a draft five‑year plan proposing $65m in targeted investment to shift the island from short‑term crisis responses to longer‑term resilience through science, technology and research and development… more
Government of Belize to introduce Electronic Single Window for trade
Belize – During cabinet’s meeting on June 23, 2026, cabinet approved the establishment of a governance structure for the development of the Electronic Single Window (ESW) for trade… more
Ten prompts that will 10x your results — and the one habit behind all of them
Caribbean – Two people open the same artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to tackle the same task. The first types, “help me with my budget”… more
Cayman drone enterprise wins Lions award for BVI schools project
Cayman Islands – A Caymanian youth development initiative introducing schoolchildren in the British Virgin Islands to drone technology has been honoured by the International Association of Lions Clubs… more
‘O’ type bloods needed as Blood Bank relaunches website with new donor tools
Cayman Islands – Following World Blood Donor Day on 14 June, the Cayman Islands Blood Bank relaunched bloodbank.ky, enhancing the online platform design to make blood donation information and appointment booking more accessible to the public… more
Grenada strengthens digital resilience
Grenada – “The Cell Broadcast Emergency Warning System will become an important component of Grenada’s national resilience framework, ensuring that residents and visitors alike can receive timely, trusted… more
GiftMe goes after more revenue with launch of travel booking service
Jamaica – GITAL commerce platform GiftMe is looking to expand its customer base and diversify revenue streams following the recent launch of a travel booking portal on its platform… more
Mayberry hosts exclusive ‘Beyond the Portfolio’ event to strengthen client ties and showcase digital future
Jamaica – Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL) reaffirmed its commitment to premier client management with the hosting of its exclusive networking evening, “Beyond the Portfolio”, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026… more
DPM Hanley receives courtesy call from ALTA Online Project Officer
Saint Kitts and Nevis – ALTA Online Project Officer, Dr. Deborah Thomas- Austin joined a delegation of education officials for site visits to St. Paul’s Primary School and Dean Glasford Primary School earlier this month, following a courtesy call on Minister of Education-St. Kitts, Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley… more
‘Digital Public Service’ examined during Public Service Week forum
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – THE GOVERNMENT of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is moving ahead with an ambitious digital transformation agenda aimed at making public services faster, more efficient and more accessible to citizens… more
Saturday, 27 June 2026
BPO company plans further expansion in T&T
Trinidad and Tobago – Business process outsourcing company Bill Gosling Outsourcing (BGO) has deepened its investment in Trinidad and Tobago with the opening of a new purpose-built office in Trincity, bringing 200 jobs to east Trinidad and signalling plans for further expansion… more
Sunday, 28 June 2026
Director of the Institute of Cardiology highlights that AI is transforming cardiovascular medicine
Dominican Republic – Specialist Josué Pichardo, medical director of the Dominican Institute of Cardiology Association (AIDC), stated that cardiovascular medicine is experiencing scientific advances thanks to artificial intelligence… more
EduGoal Global shifts to a public-access model, bringing smarter digital learning to more users
Guyana – Since its debut here last January, the new AI-powered Learning Management System (LMS) platform —Edugoal Global has expanded its reach to cater for learners and educators throughout the length and breadth of Guyana… more
Guyana president urges accountants to embrace AI
Guyana – President Irfaan Ali has urged accountants across the Caribbean to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), adapt to changing economic conditions and take on broader roles in policy analysis, strategic planning and data-driven decision-making if the profession is to remain relevant… more
Customer gets rebate for internet outage
Jamaica – Dear Claudienne, From the 28th of March 2026 I was without internet service from Flow. Reports were made on five occasions, two times visiting the office and three times calling, and nothing was done to rectify the problem… more
Cummings has the blueprint for AI governance
Trinidad and Tobago – There is an urgent need for strategic oversight in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean concerning the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI). To address this, Professor Renée Cummings is preparing GOVERN™, an executive blueprint for leading confidently, governing responsibly and thriving in the age of AI… more
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