A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 29 June to Sunday, 5 July 2026.
Monday, 29 June 2026
Belize to Boost Public-Sector Efficiency with IDB Support
Belize – The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a loan of up to US$8 million to improve the efficiency of the public sector and strengthen fiscal sustainability in Belize, enhancing public employment management and optimizing spending… more
KHMHA pleads with Facebook media page to remove video of patient in hospital bed; ‘Recordings of patients is not permitted’
Belize – The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority (KHMHA) is appealing to a Facebook media blog to remove video footage of a patient that was reportedly shared on social and public media platforms on Friday, June 27, 2026… more
Ministry of Immigration warns of Fraudulent website
Belize – Today, the Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour issued a warning noting that the website Travel Smart Travel Fast is not an official Government of Belize website… more
Google paves the way for a new submarine node in the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic – Google obtained authorization from the sector regulator Indotel to move forward with its US$500 million (mn) project to create a new submarine cable hub in the Dominican Republic, a key step in expanding the country’s international connectivity… more
Social Security Board to Unveil New Mobile App
Saint Kitts and Nevis – That was Prime Minister and Minister with responsibility for Social Security, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, speaking during his latest Roundtable discussion with the media about recent digital innovations. The Social Security Board (SSB) is set to launch SSB Connect, a new mobile application designed to give contributors easier access to their social security information from July 1st… more
Yes, a website is work. Yes, it’s worth it
Trinidad and Tobago – Handcrafting a website to one’s taste has largely gone out of fashion, but back in the 90’s, it was the only way to get onto what we hilariously described as the ‘information superhighway.’ … more
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Belize Partners with Satlink to Strengthen Global Fisheries Traceability Through Electronic Monitoring
Belize – The Belize High Seas Fisheries Unit (BHSFU) has taken a strategic step toward strengthening fisheries oversight and marine conservation by selecting technology company Satlink as the official Electronic Monitoring (EM) provider for its high-seas fleet… more
Cybercrime Charges Against Alberto August Dropped
Belize – The criminal case against former UDP Deputy Chairman Alberto August has officially collapsed. According to police reports, the Director of Public Prosecutions has directed police to discontinue the prosecution stemming from the cybercrime complaint made by the now cabinet-benched Home Affairs Minister Oscar Mira… more
Digicel Business brings Microsoft Teams calling to the Caribbean with the region’s only operator connect service
Caribbean – Digicel Business, in partnership with global telephony platform provider, LoopUp, today launched the Caribbean’s only Operator Connect service for Microsoft Teams, giving enterprises across the region a fully managed, Microsoft-certified route to consolidate their business telecommunications… more
New Report Examines Digital Platform Governance in Central America and the Caribbean
Caribbean – The UPF Barcelona School of Management (UPF-BSM), and the I4T Global Knowledge Network, in collaboration with a coalition of global and regional partners, today announced the publication and dissemination of a comprehensive regional report: “Digital Platform Regulation in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean: From Diagnosis to a Roadmap for Action.” … more
Curaçao Gaming Authority Issues New Crypto Rules for Licensed Online Gambling Operators
Curaçao – The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has introduced comprehensive new guidelines governing the use of cryptocurrency by licensed online gambling operators, marking another major step in the implementation of the island’s modernized gaming regulatory framework… more
Millions Spent on Smart License Plate Cameras, But No Traffic Tickets Yet Due to Legal Gap
Curaçao – Curaçao’s new vehicle license plates are equipped with technology designed to work with the island’s network of security cameras, but motorists cannot yet receive traffic tickets based solely on camera footage because the necessary legal framework has not been finalized… more
Banks adopt new technologies, adjust loan rates to align with Guyana’s growth –improve access to financing
Guyana – BEFORE the close of the International Building Expo (IBE) 2026, President Dr Irfaan Ali made visits to several banking booths, where he engaged representatives on the seamless integration of digital technology, and faster loans for housing and other services… more
Government can’t build the digital economy alone
Trinidad and Tobago – Trinidad and Tobago’s digital transformation will depend on collaboration between government, business and citizens, Minister of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence Dominic Smith said on Tuesday, arguing that the country’s success in the digital economy could not be driven by the Government alone… more
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
AI is coming for Belize’s call centers, and pretending otherwise is not a plan
Belize – Let me talk about the industry quietly holding up thousands of Belizean households… more
Liberty Caribbean zero-rates calls to Venezuela
Caribbean – In response to the recent earthquakes affecting Venezuela, Liberty Caribbean has announced that all mobile voice calls to the country will be zero-rated for both prepaid and postpaid customers… more
Digicel Guyana offers free unlimited calls to Venezuela following earthquakes
Guyana – Digicel Guyana is offering free unlimited calls to Venezuela, allowing customers to stay connected with loved ones and communities affected by the catastrophic earthquakes that struck the country on June 24, the company said in a statement on Tuesday… more
Govt. to fully digitise Lands and Surveys Commission – Pres. Ali
Guyana – The government of Guyana intends to fully digitise the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GL&SC) over the next four years as part of a broader push to modernise land administration and improve service delivery… more
Guyana’s Fintech Opportunity in 2026
Guyana – Few countries have experienced an economic transformation as dramatic as Guyana… more
Online spaces become the primary arena for racial and ethnic violations in Guyana – ERC Report
Guyana – Statistical data released by the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) on Tuesday in its Newsletter for the period March 2025 to February 2026, reveals a shift in how ethnically sensitive conduct is manifested in Guyana… more
Government to Develop New Cybersecurity Law
Jamaica – The Government is moving to develop a new national cybersecurity law, says Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley… more
Mobile app being developed to enable persons in domestic violence situations to call for help
Jamaica – A mobile app is being developed to enable people in domestic violence situations to call for help… more
T&T has talent to build its own AI future.
Trinidad and Tobago – Senior generative artificial intelligence (AI) specialist at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Anton Alexander says businesses that fail to adopt AI risk being left behind as a new era of “agentic AI” emerges… more
Thursday, 2 July 2026
SCB enforcement report highlights huge FTX civil penalty
Bahamas – The Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) released its enforcement report for January 2024 to December 2025, noting its imposition of $222,224,800 in total civil penalties in 2024, chiefly related to the winding up of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX… more
Sendana: A new digital US$ platform for the Caribbean
Caribbean – If you are a remote worker for an international company, a digital entrepreneur with clients outside of Trinidad and Tobago, a content creator, an artist, or simply someone looking to get paid from friends and family abroad, allow me to introduce you to Sendana… more
Indotel and Interior Ministry Partner on digital skills and community safety
Dominican Republic – The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel) and the Ministry of the Interior and Police signed two cooperation agreements to expand digital skills training for young people and vulnerable populations and establish a Citizen Prevention and Security Center in the Moscow neighborhood of San Cristóbal… more
Seniors learn to spot banking scams at BATT workshop
Trinidad and Tobago – MORE than 70 senior citizens attended a financial education session in Santa Cruz on Friday to help older adults navigate digital banking, avoid scams and make informed financial decisions as financial services become increasingly technology-driven… more
Friday, 3 July 2026
ORG and tech firm sign MOU to create non-profit sector digital platform
Bahamas – The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) said in a statement released yesterday that it has has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with technology firm Novio Group to develop a new digital platform aimed at improving collaboration, transparency and public access to information on non-profit and faith-based organizations across The Bahamas… more
Severance Paid to Over 75 Percent of Former BTL Workers
Belize – While former BEL employees are still taking their fight for severance to the streets, the standoff at Digi appears to have cooled. For months, the Belize Communication Workers for Justice had been pressing for payments they say they were owed. But Digi C.E.O. Ivan Tesucum says the company has been quietly settling claims with members who come into the office… more
Will Smart Stream Scandal Hurt the P.U.P. at the Polls?
Belize – The business community wants stronger safeguards, but Prime Minister John Briceño is pointing to a bigger fix: a Central Procurement Unit… more
UNESCO Launches Caribbean Report on AI and Gender-Based Violence
Caribbean – A new United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Report on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in relation to technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) in the Caribbean was officially launched on Monday (June 29)… more
Police issue warning about scam text purportedly from post office
Cayman Islands – A text message scam claiming to be from the “Cayman Post” could lead to bank accounts being raided, police and the government have warned… more
Clearing the drawer — how Claude’s desktop app turns a year of receipts into clean books in an afternoon
Jamaica – Every small-business owner knows the feeling. It is the week before the accountant needs everything, and the year’s record-keeping is a drawer of crumpled receipts, a camera roll full of bank screenshots, and a spreadsheet someone started in February and abandoned by March… more
Saturday, 4 July 2026
Belize Takes Regional Digital Leadership, Sets Sights on Cybersecurity and AI
Belize – Belize has assumed the pro tempore presidency of the Ad Hoc Group responsible for implementing the Central American Integration System Regional Digital Strategy (ERDI), placing the country at the forefront of efforts to shape the region’s digital future for the next six months… more
Govt launches digital skills drive
Barbados – As the world moves more confidently to embrace artificial intelligence, Barbados must strengthen its digital skills to seize the opportunities the digital economy presents for small island developing states, Minister of Training and Tertiary Education Sandra Husbands has said… 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
COMMENTARY: Sexual Abuse and Artificial Intelligence
Caribbean – Sexual harassment is not gender specific. Historically, the discourse surrounding sexual harassment has been skewed towards women as victims and men as harassers… more
Your children: More device use means more cyber risk
Caribbean – Jamaican cybersecurity expert Jeehan Miller wrote this timely caution for parents and caregivers to help them manage the device use of their children during the extended vacation period. Originally posted to her LinkedIn profile, it is reproduced here with her permission… more
Task force set up to help BPO workers adapt to AI
Jamaica – The government has established a task force to examine the operations of Jamaica’s business process outsourcing (BPO) sector amid concerns about job losses and the growing impact of artificial intelligence… more
Sunday, 5 July 2026
Daley calls for stronger laws to combat cyberbullying and AI-Enabled Abuse
Jamaica – Opposition Spokesperson on Gender Affairs, Persons with Disabilities and the Elderly, Denise Daley, MP, is calling for Jamaica to strengthen its legislative and policy response to cyberbullying and the growing misuse of artificial intelligence, warning that technology is increasingly being weaponised to intimidate, exploit and traumatise vulnerable citizens, particularly women and young people… more
FLOW bill remains after service change
Jamaica – Dear Claudienne, I have been having an issue with FLOW. I previously had the company’s Yaad and Road plan, but because of constant cable theft in my area, I went to a FLOW office and requested to be moved from the HFC service to GPON, which is a direct fibre connection… more
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