A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 26 October to Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Monday, 26 October 2026
A Proposed Submarine Cable Through the Sapodilla Cayes: Should There Be Concern?
Belize – The Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) says a proposed submarine telecommunications cable passing through the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve is expected to have minimal environmental impact… more
Belize launches digital border crossing card for eligible Mexican visitors
Belize – Belize has officially launched its Digital Border Crossing Card program, allowing eligible Mexican citizens to stay in the country for up to seven days, an extension of the previous three-day limit. The initiative is expected to attract more Mexican visitors to Belize, supporting tourism and strengthening ties between the neighboring countries… more
Taking the leadership role in cybersecurity management
Caribbean – At an online webinar on October 21, senior executives of 800-Tech and Marcela Coronell, a cybersecurity and business resilience advisor with experience working with IT leaders across Latin America and the Caribbean, considered the role of executive leadership in driving cybersecurity initiatives… more
ColorMeSXM launches updated website & Philipsburg Art Walk map
Sint Maarten – Be The Change Foundation is carrying out maintenance on its @ColorMeSXM mural project in Philipsburg and has launched a new website www.colormesxm.com with an updated map of the ‘Philipsburg Art Walk’… more
Tuesday, 27 October 2026
BiMPay transactions hit $6b
Barbados – BiMPay, Barbados’ national instant payment system established by the Central Bank, has now facilitated 3.5 million transactions worth $6 billion since it went live on June 12… more
Connectivity Versus Conservation at Sapodilla Cayes
Belize – A major regional telecommunications project could soon run through one of Belize’s most protected marine areas. The proposed undersea cable would link Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras, but its route crosses part of the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve… more
CANTO and One Caribbean Business Network Join Forces to Open New Doors for Caribbean Businesses
Caribbean – CANTO, the leading trade association for the Caribbean ICT sector, and the One Caribbean Business Network Foundation (OCBN), a nonprofit foundation dedicated to uniting and uplifting the Caribbean business community, announced a partnership at CANTO’s 41st Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition, held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino… more
CIBC Caribbean advises clients following cybersecurity incident affecting Jamaica’s MultiLink and ACH Networks
Jamaica – CIBC Caribbean is advising clients of a recent cybersecurity incident reported by J.E.T.S. Limited (JETS), the operator of Jamaica’s MultiLink debit card and Automated Clearing House (ACH) networks… more
ResolveIT brings business leaders together to explore AI and the future of work.
Jamaica – Business leaders and technology professionals will meet in Kingston today for WORKFORWARD 2026: The Intelligent Future of Work, an invitation-only symposium hosted by ResolveIT Limited in strategic collaboration with Microsoft… more
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Crypto platform seeks to widen investment access
Bahamas – A BAHAMIAN crypto currency education platform is seeking to broaden access to investment opportunities, with its founder noting many locals know how to work for money but struggle to understand how to make their funds work for them… more
The Digital Nomad Summit 2026
Caribbean – OR generations, Jamaican professionals seeking career opportunities faced a familiar choice: Build a career locally or migrate in search of work. The digital economy is creating a third option… more
Lawyer says rape-accused Karimbaksh’s voice is AI-generated; authentic counters social media activist
Guyana – Rape-accused deputy police commissioner Fazil Karimbaksh on Tuesday denied that a purported recording of himself in a conversation with a woman who claims to be his accuser is authentic, instead saying it was generated by artificial intelligence (AI)… more
GraceKennedy puts BPO outsourcing space for rent after Sutherland lease ends
Jamaica – GraceKennedy Ltd has returned a major business process outsourcing (BPO) facility in downtown Kingston to the rental market after the departure of long-time tenant Sutherland Global, ending a seven-year occupancy at the Central Sorting Office (CSO) complex on South Camp Road… more
Miami firm buys Jamaican drone, AI business in US$225,000 deal that could rise 14-fold
Jamaica – AIBotics Inc, a Miami-based technology company, has acquired the drone, mapping and artificial intelligence (AI) business of Jamaica’s PlayJamaica Ltd in a deal initially worth US$225,000 but could rise to US$3.2 million if performance targets are met, according to US securities filings… more
When you are under cyber attack, who you gonna call? Guardsman Cyber Intelligence!
Jamaica – Cyber attacks are on the increase in Jamaica, indeed, the world over. With your home, loved ones, valuables and business becoming vulnerable, you need reliable protection from a reputable operator… more
Thursday, 29 October 2026
Zeemoney customers told to call Bank
Barbados – Customers with concerns after the shutting down of the Ghana-based fintech company Zeemoney can contact the Central Bank of Barbados… more
AI and Your Child
Caribbean – Artificial intelligence is becoming part of childhood faster than many parents realse. Children and teenagers are using AI chatbots to answer questions, help with homework, create pictures and stories, explore ideas, practise languages and increasingly, to talk about their feelings and personal problems… more
Cft Urges Curaçao Government to Regulate Airbnb and Focus on Quality Tourism During Cabinet Meeting
Curaçao – The Board of Financial Supervision for Curaçao and Sint Maarten (Cft) has urged the Curaçao government to develop a structural policy for Airbnb accommodations and shift its tourism strategy toward quality rather than quantity… more
Treat cybersecurity as a board-level risk, says advisor
Trinidad and Tobago – Businesses must treat cybersecurity as a boardroom risk rather than an IT department responsibility, as failures involving critical suppliers, artificial intelligence and essential infrastructure can disrupt operations, damage reputations and expose companies to financial and regulatory consequences… more
Friday, 30 October 2026
Sand Dollar used in under 1% of retail transactions
Bahamas – THE BAHAMIAN digital currency, the Sand Dollar, continues to account for less than 1 per cent of retail transactions in this nation despite the existence of between120,000 and 130,000 digital wallets, the Central Bank’s governor said yesterday… more
Digital skills gaps could limit job opportunities, minister warns
Barbados – Employers at medium and large firms estimate that 47 per cent of their employees lack at least some of the digital skills needed for their jobs, Labour Minister Colin Jordan has said, warning that adult literacy gaps could limit employment opportunities and participation in modern society… more
FLOW price increase going ahead November 1, FTC confirms
Barbados – FLOW’s broadband and bundled service price increases of up to $10 will take effect from November 1 for some customers, the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has confirmed… more
Ask your accountant one question: did AI write this?
Caribbean – Deloitte Australia wrote a 219-page feasibility study for the Western Australian government on merging three universities, for a fee of A$166,000, about US$117,000… more
Using AI to create effective and consistent brand promo images
Caribbean – For small business owners managing daily operations and marketing at the same time, creating fresh digital marketing visuals can feel like a constant scramble… more
COJ launches 10-minute online business registration service
Jamaica – Entrepreneurs and business owners across Jamaica will soon have a faster, more convenient way to register their businesses, following the introduction of a new online registration system by the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), which allows eligible applicants to complete the application process in approximately 10 minutes… more
Flow Jamaica wins six Ookla speed test awards
Jamaica – Flow Jamaica recently reinforced its reputation as the country’s leading provider of mobile and fixed connectivity in Jamaica by winning six Ookla speed test awards… more
TATT convenes TT Spectrum Week from Nov 02
Trinidad and Tobago – The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) will host T&T Week of Spectrum 2026 from 2nd – 6th November 2026, bringing together regulators, policymakers, industry representatives and international experts for five days of training, regional cooperation and regulatory dialogue… more
Saturday, 31 October 2026
Guyana opposition leader, policeman remanded on cybercrime charge
Guyana – Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and a police officer were remanded to prison on Friday after being charged under the Cybercrime Act in connection with the alleged leak of government surveillance footage… more
Digicel expands device offering in push for postpaid, fibre growth
Trinidad and Tobago – Digicel Trinidad and Tobago is expanding its retail device offering through a partnership with Mobile Inn, as the telecommunications provider seeks to grow smartphone and accessory sales, postpaid subscriptions and fibre additions… more
Sunday, 1 November 2026
No, a data centre will not make us AI sovereign (Part 1)
Caribbean – OVER the past several months I have had the same conversation more times than I can count, at conferences, on panels and in group chats: What would it take for Jamaica and the Caribbean to achieve sovereign AI?… more
Concerns grow over SOCU’s head alleged access to female cop’s phone records
Guyana – Former Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) and retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, Paul Slowe, has warned that the misuse of police authority to obtain citizens’ private telecommunications information represents a serious abuse of public trust and could amount to criminal misconduct in public office… more
One Communications completes nationwide 2G shutdown, advances network modernisation in Guyana
Guyana – One Communications (Guyana) on Saturday has said it successfully completed the nationwide decommissioning of its legacy 2G network, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing investment in modern telecommunications infrastructure and improved mobile connectivity across Guyana… more
J$16 million capital floor narrows field for Jamaica’s first Crypto licences
Jamaica – Jamaica’s virtual asset licensing framework is now complete on paper, but no local financial institution has publicly committed to filing for a licence… more
BPO workers and founders must pivot as sector contracts, says BOJ governor
Jamaica – Business process outsourcing (BPO) workers and founders must pivot as artificial intelligence (AI) cuts the industry’s need for workers, Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor Dr Brian Langrin said on Friday… more
Social media real estate posts face regulatory scrutiny
Jamaica – The Real Estate Board has opened a review of its code of ethics to set standards for how agents advertise property on social media and has sued a company it alleges brokered property without a licence… more
Cyberattacks at an all-time high, says Walcott
Trinidad and Tobago – A major cybersecurity vulnerability affecting software used by a large proportion of the world’s websites has highlighted how businesses can remain exposed to threats they may not even know exist, according to Dr Ronald Walcott, managing director of Precision Cyber Technologies and Digital Solutions Ltd (PCDS)… more
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