A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 21 September to Sunday, 27 September 2026.
Monday, 21 September 2026
Minister Smith Urges Caribbean Unity On AI And Digital Policy At CTU ICT Week 2026
Caribbean – Senator the Honourable Dominic Smith, Minister of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence, has called for Caribbean states to play an active role in shaping the region’s digital future as artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies continue to transform economies and societies… more
Government developing mobile app to widen access to Guyana Development Bank
Guyana – THE Government of Guyana is developing a mobile application to ensure that the soon‑to‑be‑launched Guyana Development Bank (GDB) is accessible to entrepreneurs and small businesses in every region of the country, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has announced… more
Ibex filing flags AI risk to routine contact centre work, the ase of Jamaica’s BPO jobs
Jamaica – Ibex Ltd has warned investors that some third-party artificial intelligence tools could automate or reduce demand for its simpler, more routine service lines… more
Jamaica’s BPO sector faces a cost question as Ibex moves seats to Asia
Jamaica – Ibex Ltd’s latest annual filing adds a corporate example to a debate Jamaica’s outsourcing industry has been having for months: whether the island can still compete on cost… more
Liberty Business & Amazon Web Services solidify partnership with local launch
Jamaica – Liberty Business recently celebrated its partnership with Amazon Web Services, a move that will provide Jamaican businesses with world-class cloud solutions to modernise their operations and accelerate digital transformation… more
Orbtronics unveils the Innovation Summit 2026, positioning Saint Lucia as the Caribbean’s “Silicon Forest”
Saint Lucia – Orbtronics, the Saint Lucia-based innovation company building the Caribbean’s “Silicon Forest,” held its official Press Launch on Thursday 17th September 2026 at its headquarters, The Innovation Hub in Rodney Bay, unveiling full details of the Orbtronics Innovation Summit 2026… more
Digicel prepaid prices to rise
Trinidad and Tobago – DIGICEL Trinidad and Tobago will increase prices on several of its prepaid mobile plans from October 19… more
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
ABWU demands labour code overhaul amid rise of AI and gig work
Antigua and Barbuda – The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) has called for an urgent overhaul of the country’s 51-year-old labour code, warning that it no longer adequately protects workers amid the rise of remote employment, gig work and artificial intelligence… more
Bahamas moves over cyber threats to ports
Bahamas – THE BAHAMAS is moving to strengthen the cyber security resilience of its ports amid fears that attacks on maritime systems could disrupt trade, tourism, supply chains and national security… more
Ministry issues warning on social media-driven fight videos
Barbados – The Ministry of Education Transformation has warned that pupils who arrange, take part in, film or share school fights online will face the full consequences of their actions, under its zero-tolerance policy on violence in schools… more
AI is freeing up human capacity. What will leaders do with it?
Caribbean – Recently, a striking figure emerged from Indian technology company Wipro. The company said its use of artificial intelligence (AI) created productivity gains equivalent to about 20,000 employees… more
Nearly 4m records of enslaved people in 20 former British colonies now searchable online
Caribbean – Nearly 4m records documenting the lives of enslaved people across 20 former British colonies have been made searchable online for the first time… more
Regional countries urged to shape its digital future
Caribbean – President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) General Conference of Ministers, Dominic Smith, is calling on the region to play an active role in shaping its digital future as artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies continue to transform economies and societies… more
The IDB Group brings together heads of state and technology leaders to advance the AI agenda
Caribbean – The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) today brought together heads of state and government officials from the Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, the Dominican Republic, Suriname and Uruguay, along with senior executives from Google, Anthropic, Microsoft and Nvidia, to advance a common roadmap for the broad and safe adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in Latin America and the Caribbean and help unlock the region’s productivity potential… more
France and Dominican Republic launch digital portal for shared historical archives
Dominican Republic – The National Archives of France has launched a bilingual digital portal providing public access to historical documents related to the French presence in Santo Domingo and the Spanish part of the island, now the Dominican Republic… more
Island Innovators Puts Grenada & Caribbean on the Global Digital Innovation Stage at UNGA81
Grenada – Proving that world-class innovation belongs in the Caribbean, Island Innovators is boldly driving Grenada onto the global stage, as finalists in the Digital Inclusion category at the Digital@UNGA Awards 2026… more
Saint Lucia sandbox tests next phase of Caribbean digital ID adoption
Saint Lucia – Saint Lucia has announced the development of a legal framework for a cross-sector regulatory sandbox that would allow digital ID and financial technology applications to be tested in a controlled environment… more
‘Wiped Computer’ matter still under investigation – Foreign Affairs Minister
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – THE CLAIM that the computers at the St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Consulate in NewYork (NY) were wiped is still being investigated by the New Democratic Party (NDP) government… more
Students explore AI, film & media literacy
Sint Maarten – Students from different schools in St. Maarten are spending the coming year exploring film-making, AI, robotics, virtual reality and media literacy, including fake news, privacy, influencers and online identity… more
New app Flavah aims to change how T&T finds its next meal
Trinidad and Tobago – Finding somewhere new to eat could soon involve more than scrolling through Instagram or asking a friend for a recommendation… more
TSTT corporate secretary demands apology from CWU’s Ogeer
Trinidad and Tobago – Corporate secretary of majority state-owned TSTT, Viveka Pargass is seeking a retraction and apology from the Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) over allegations made publicly about her, with her attorney warning that legal action could follow if the union does not respond within 14 days… more
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Digicel denies Chairman sacked, Rajeev Suri to remain Chairman
Caribbean – Moving swiftly to refute media reports that Chairman of Digicel Group Rajeev Suri has been asked to resign his position, Digicel issued a statement on the matter… more
Konris Maynard Now Heads Caribbean Telecommunications
Caribbean – The Honourable Konris Maynard, Minister of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Domestic Transport, Information, Communication and Technology and Posts, has been elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU)… more
Your phone knows too much…here’s how to make it forget
Caribbean – In Part 1, published on August 21, 2026, I made a case that surprises most people: Your phone is not eavesdropping on you… more
Cayman robotics team awarded Top 5 ahead of global competition
Cayman Islands – Members of the Cayman Islands National Robotics Team are making final checks on their competition robots before heading to South Korea to compete in the FIRST Global Challenge 7-10 Oct… more
Major disruption of One Communications’ services
Guyana – One Communications Wednesday afternoon suffered a major disruption to its mobile data and fibre internet services due to a problem with subsea infrastructure, the company said… more
One Communications internet services being restored, repairs to continue tonight
Guyana – One Communications’ internet services were Wednesday evening being gradually restored as technicians prepared to repair a cut fibre-optic cable that is connected to the subsea cable, a company official said… more
Build here or leave: Jamaica’s crypto law puts offshore exchanges on the clock
Jamaica – Jamaicans who buy and sell cryptocurrency do most of that business on platforms based outside the island… more
From Paper to Real-Time Intelligence: PAHO/WHO Supports Jamaica’s Digital Transformation of Road Crash Investigations
Jamaica – Every road traffic crash tells a story. For decades, those stories were captured through handwritten notes, paper reports, and lengthy data-entry processes. While these methods provided valuable information, they often delayed the availability of data needed to prevent future tragedies… more
JN Money launches new mobile app
Jamaica – JN Money Services (JNMS) launched its new mobile application, the JN Money App, on September 21, marking a significant step in the company’s commitment to enhancing the customer experience for Jamaicans at home and abroad… more
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Digicel praises chairman’s contribution
Caribbean – Digicel Group has moved to reject a regional media report that its chairman Rajeev Suri has been asked to resign insisting that he retains the full backing of the company’s board and shareholders… more
Inside the digital transformation of Streamline Systems
Caribbean – Digital transformation is often reduced to building a website. The work completed for Streamline Systems went further. It involved rebuilding the company’s online presence and connecting it to sales, marketing, payments, delivery, customer management, search and reporting… more
42 healthcare professionals complete digital healthcare seminar
Guyana – FORTY-TWO healthcare professionals from institutions across Guyana have completed a three-week Digital Healthcare Seminar designed to strengthen their capacity to manage emerging technologies and improve healthcare delivery… more
One Communications’ mobile data, fibre internet services fully restored
Guyana – One Communications’ mobile data and fibre internet services were fully restored early Thursday morning after technicians repaired a section of the company’s fibre network infrastructure that was damaged by a private company not associated with the telecoms provider, the company said… more
Friday, 25 September 2026
Data centres eyed in Bahamas ocean thermal energies study
Bahamas – A UK-based ocean thermal energy conversion provider has been asked to lead a study on whether this renewable energy form is commercially viable in The Bahamas with one eye on its possible application for attracting data centre investment… more
Barbados to host UN AI panel as global concern over safeguards grows
Barbados – Barbados will host the second in-person meeting of the United Nations’ Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence in November, placing the Caribbean at the centre of a widening global push to govern a technology whose capabilities are advancing faster than many governments can regulate… more
Would you let an AI read your bank account?
Caribbean – On 14 September a website that tracks unreleased app features published screenshots of a new section inside Claude’s iPhone app. It is labelled Money, it sits alongside Chats and the other tabs, and its opening screen reads: “Understand your money with Claude… more
Edufocal share term deal still under wraps
Jamaica – EDUFOCAL Limited is preparing to acquire land in exchange for new shares as it tries to repair a balance sheet burdened by debt, but shareholders will have to wait to learn the value of the property and how much of the company they may give up for it… more
PBS launches AI unit as it chases higher revenues, further expansion
Jamaica – PBS Group is stepping up its artificial intelligence (AI) push following the launch of a dedicated AI unit, as the technology company looks to drive higher-value revenues while expanding its presence across the 24 markets in which it operates… more
Saturday, 26 September 2026
Why AI has trouble predicting hurricane intensity
Caribbean – Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised weather forecasting in just a few years, with global AI weather models now able to produce forecasts that rival some of the world’s best physics-based prediction systems… more
Mohamed says Team Mohamed’s, WIN Facebook accounts were deactivated for trademark violations
Guyana – Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed on Friday said Meta had deactivated the Team Mohamed’s Facebook page after receiving complaints of trademark violation, but the global social media giant early Friday reactivated the page after his lawyers in the United States made a formal request… more
Team Mohamed’s Facebook page reactivated
Guyana – The Facebook page being used by the main opposition We Invest in Nationhood and Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed as its major tool of political communication has been reactivated… more
Edufocal financial albatross tightening as liabilities exceed assets
Jamaica – E-learning company EduFocal is currently being weighed down by heavy debts, with its current liabilities far exceeding its current assets… more
Jamaica’s crypto bill has a second audience: the banks that keep its dollars moving
Jamaica – The Virtual Assets Service Providers Bill 2026 is written for crypto businesses, but some of the readers who matter most sit in the compliance departments of foreign banks… more
Sunday, 27 September 2026
Flow customers complain of higher cell bills
Barbados – Some FLOW Barbados customers are reporting unexpected increases on their latest mobile postpaid bills, with the telecommunications company acknowledging that a recent change to its billing system resulted in some people recording higher-than-usual data usage… more
Hosein: Regional payments system must address US$ content
Caribbean – A proposed regional payments system could lower the cost and delays associated with intra-CARICOM trade, but University of the West Indies (UWI) Professor of Economics Roger Hosein believes its success will ultimately depend on whether the region addresses deeper constraints affecting production, foreign exchange and trade… more
Scotiabank Guyana recognised for digital banking
Guyana – Scotiabank has been named Guyana’s Best Consumer Digital Bank 2026 by Global Finance and has also earned the award for Best Mobile Banking App in the country, the bank said in a press release… more
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