A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 13 July to Sunday, 19 July 2026.
Monday, 13 July 2026
Banks ‘may charge’ biz for BiMPay transfers
Barbados – Come mid-September, some businesses may be charged by financial institutions to transfer fees through the new BiMPay platform, while individuals continue to access the service free of charge, the Central Bank of Barbados said on Monday… more
Brightstar Lottery launches 6th Annual Coding & Robotics Rock! Camp
Caribbean – For the first time, the programme introduces an artificial intelligence curriculum — offering Trinidad and Tobago youth an opportunity at the frontier of machine learning and robotics, free of charge… more
Cayman’s intellectual property office warns about AI uncertainty
Cayman Islands – Cayman Islands Intellectual Property Office Director Terita Kalloo says AI is upending long-held intellectual property assumptions… more
Dominican 911 explores Boston Dynamics robots for emergency response
Dominican Republic – The Dominican Republic’s National Emergency and Security System (911) held a virtual meeting with specialists from Boston Dynamics to explore the use of advanced robotics in emergency response operations… more
How should business and government embrace AI?
Trinidad and Tobago – On June 30, at a keynote presentation and panel discussion on the topic “From Hype to Impact – Making the Business Case for AI and Innovation – A Conversation Among CEOs” hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce (TT Chapter), the conversation was no longer about why AI, but how… more
T&T must decide its data centre future
Trinidad and Tobago – Amid growing debate over the economic benefits and environmental costs of data centres, chief policy officer of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Caroline Vik said Trinidad and Tobago must decide for itself what role, if any, such facilities should play in its digital future, while signalling the agency’s willingness to invest in projects that make economic and strategic sense… more
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Workshop held to teach attendees to build AI apps
Bahamas – More than 100 Bahamians gathered last week to learn how to build their own artificial intelligence (AI) applications, with Proficient Business Solutions Executive Chairman Montino Roberts saying the goal is to move beyond simply talking about AI, to equipping businesses and individuals with practical tools that improve productivity and create new revenue opportunities… more
Trident ID for BIMpay payments ‘eventually’
Barbados – Barbadians will eventually be able to use their Trident ID card to make BiMPay transactions, Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge has announced… more
Social permission and the data center
Trinidad and Tobago – The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the proposed data center in Trinidad and Tobago is already under serious review in social media. It’s an issue of social permission… more
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
BCEN backs Central Bank BiMPay action, calls for stronger oversight
Barbados – The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) has expressed support for the Central Bank of Barbados’ decision to require financial institutions to resolve recent technical issues plaguing the BiMPay platform… more
Central Bank of Barbados Warns Public About Fraudulent WhatsApp Calls
Barbados – The Central Bank of Barbados is aware of WhatsApp calls displaying the Bank’s logo and falsely claiming to be associated with the Bank and BiMPay. The calls reportedly originated from numbers with a Pakistani country code (+92)… more
MIST summer camp sparks science-tech curiosity
Barbados – The Ministry of Innovation, Industry, Science and Technology (MIST) has launched its 2026 Science and Technology Summer Camp with a renewed focus on helping children understand the world around them through hands-on learning, emerging technologies and practical experiments… more
No Robot Judges, But AI Is Now Assisting Belize’s Courts
Belize – Belize’s courts are getting a digital assist. Today, judges, magistrates, attorneys and other legal professionals are learning how artificial intelligence can help them research faster, work more efficiently and deliver better service to the public… more
Curaçao Begins National Consultation Process for Artificial Intelligence Strategy
Curaçao – The Government of Curaçao has started preparations for a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy aimed at ensuring that emerging technologies are used responsibly and contribute to the sustainable development of the island… more
Government Highlights Economic and Social Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence in Curaçao
Curaçao – The Government of Curaçao sees artificial intelligence (AI) as an important opportunity to strengthen the economy, improve public services and prepare the island for the future workforce… more
Central Bank charts digital payments roadmap to boost fintech growth
Trinidad and Tobago – The Central Bank is preparing a comprehensive digital payments roadmap that includes payments legislation, a stablecoin pilot programme and enhanced regulation as it seeks to position Trinidad and Tobago as the Caribbean’s leading fintech hub, according to Governor Larry Howai… more
T&T’s AI future: Opportunity or risk?
Trinidad and Tobago – Proposed investments in data centres, artificial intelligence infrastructure and strategic metals production have sparked debate among economists, with critics questioning the potential costs and risks while supporters argue they represent an important opportunity to diversify Trinidad and Tobago’s economy… more
Thursday, 16 July 2026
Liberty Caribbean: Headline Sponsor of CANTO’s 41st Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition
Caribbean – Liberty Caribbean has announced its return as Headline Sponsor of the 41st CANTO Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition, marking the 5th consecutive year the company has served as the event’s principal sponsor… more
SMEs need an AI strategy
Caribbean – AI is in the air. It can lower your costs, enhance your customer experience, speed up your response, and increase your revenue. It is no longer for large firms; like many information technologies today, it is more affordable and adaptable for any organisation… more
The 11 digital pillars every modern business needs
Caribbean – The internet changed again this year, and most businesses have not caught up… more
Cayman a top target for phishing scams
Cayman Islands – Cayman’s wealth and the sophistication of AI-generated attacks make it a prime target for cybercrime, an IT executive has warned… more
Will new data centres go the way of Sandals Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago – As was the case with the previous government, the current administration seems very caught up in making announcements that do not appear to be based on any well-thought-out policy or even a semblance of a cost-benefit analysis, not to mention the environmental and social impacts of their announcements… more
Friday, 17 July 2026
Woman faces libel charge over sharing sex video online
Bahamas – A WOMAN accused of leaking another woman’s sex tape online earlier this month was granted bail on a libel charge yesterday… more
Liberty Business and AWS partner to acceleratedigital transformation in Barbados
Barbados – Liberty Business and Amazon Web Services (AWS) has officially launched a strategic partnership in Barbados, bringing world-class cloud capabilities closer to local businesses and organisations seeking to modernise operations, strengthen resilience, and accelerate digital transformation… more
Government Reviews Cybercrime Law After August Case Collapse
Belize – The collapse of the cybercrime case against Alberto August may now lead to changes in Belize’s Cybercrime Act. Attorney General Anthony Sylvestre says government is reviewing specific sections of the law to make sure it cannot be used to criminalize defamation… more
CXC to replace SBAs with invigilated paper amid AI concerns
Caribbean – A major overhaul of examinations will see traditional coursework scrapped for most subjects by 2028, as the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) moves to curb the impact of artificial intelligence on student assessment… more
Your first AI agent — teach Microsoft 365 Copilot to draft the month-end commentary your way
Caribbean – Somewhere on your computer there is a note holding your best prompt. You know the one: the paragraph you paste into an AI chat at month-end, refined over months until the commentary comes out the way you like it — the format, the thresholds, the rule about never guessing… more
Cayman clamps down on criminal use of digital assets
Cayman Islands – The Financial Reporting Authority’s 2025 report revealed how the jurisdiction worked to prevent digital assets being used for money laundering, narcotics trafficking and child abuse… more
20,000 outsourcing jobs lost, but AI not to blame, say experts
Jamaica – Employment in Jamaica’s outsourcing sector, which includes the business process outsourcing industry, has declined by a third over two years to about 40,000 jobs… more
IP write-down dents One-on-One quarter
Jamaica – ONE-on-ONE Educational Services Limited has taken a $10.6-million provision against intellectual property held as inventory for sale, cutting its third-quarter profit… more
JMMB encourages SMEs to embrace AI, innovation and digital tools to drive growth
Jamaica – Jamaican small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are being urged to accelerate their adoption of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation as key drivers of competitiveness and long-term growth in an increasingly dynamic business environment… more
Valenta says AI must start with process not hype
Jamaica – AS companies rush to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), Valenta co-founder and CEO Jayesh Kasim is warning that many businesses may be starting in the wrong place — focusing on technology before fixing the processes they want to automate… more
National Public Library to host digital skills programme for seniors
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – The National Public Library, Archives and Documentation Services (NPLADS) is encouraging senior citizens to register for another of its Senior Citizens Digital Skills Programme, set to begin on August 17, 2026… more
Saturday, 18 July 2026
FTC to launch online complaint tracking system
Barbados – The Fair Trading Commission is set to introduce a new digital case management system to improve how it handles consumer complaints and queries, aiming to make communication more efficient and transparent, chief executive Brian Reece said on Friday… more
Sunday, 19 July 2026
AI data centres have serious questions to answer, says ICT consultant
Trinidad and Tobago – The promise is difficult to ignore. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, technology companies are pouring billions of dollars into computing infrastructure, and countries across the world are competing to host the data centres that power the next generation of AI models… more
Is T&T being targeted for data centre dumping?
Trinidad and Tobago – Public concern about the MoUs signed by this Government to build data centres in Trinidad is based on facts, not hallucinations, to use an AI-related term. There is a history of US companies exporting their polluting industries to developing countries. This is no different, and the exploitation of developing countries continue… more
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