A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 2 November to Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Monday, 2 November 2026
One Communications completes nationwide 2G shutdown, advances network modernisation
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
24 Community Wi-Fi Sites Restored in St. Ann by USF
Jamaica – Residents across St. Ann can now go online for free, as the Universal Service Fund (USF) has restored 24 community Wi-Fi sites throughout the parish… more
Public agencies carry Jamaica’s most visible BPO property risk
Jamaica – The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has disbursed US$90.01 million to 20 business process outsourcing (BPO) ventures covering about 1.18 million square feet, and the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) holds 852,276 square feet of its own… 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
Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Bahamas needs ‘common’ standard’ for digital Gov’t
Bahamas – THE BAHAMAS has been urged to establish “a common standard” for the electronic delivery of government services, with this nation enjoying “one of the strongest connectivity bases” in the region to support the digital and artificial intelligence (AI) era… more
Police pursuing artificial intelligence surveillance technology to strengthen crime investigations
Belize – The Belize Police Department is exploring the use of artificial intelligence to strengthen its surveillance and investigative capabilities as part of efforts to modernize law enforcement… more
Mastercard launches new payment solution
Caribbean – Restaurants in T&T and Barbados are set to offer customers faster and more convenient payment experiences following the launch of a new digital payment solution by Powertranz and Mastercard… more
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
AI no immediate threat to financial system, CBB report finds
Barbados – Financial regulators have found no measurable evidence that artificial intelligence (AI) currently poses a systemic risk to Barbados’ financial system, but they are urging closer monitoring of how the technology is being used across the sector… more
Davis calls for Commonwealth Alliance to challenge tech giants, protect data and create jobs
Caribbean – Prime Minister Philip Davis is calling on Commonwealth nations to unite in negotiating with global technology giants, warning that smaller economies risk surrendering control of their citizens’ data and missing out on billions in potential economic opportunities as artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy… more
Beverly LeBlanc calls for digital accessibility to be included Dominica’s transformation
Dominica – Inclusive education consultant, instructional designer and disability rights advocate Beverly LeBlanc has called for accessibility to be incorporated into Dominica’s digital transformation from the outset, warning that technological progress will not be truly inclusive if persons with disabilities are unable to use online services independently… more
Dominican Republic approves Code of Ethics for AI in public services
Dominican Republic – The Dominican government has approved, through Decree 787-26, a new Code of Ethics for Artificial Intelligence in Public Services, establishing guidelines for the responsible, safe, transparent and inclusive use of AI across the public sector… more
Gov’t Strengthening STI To Drive Development
Jamaica – Government is strengthening the country’s science, technology, and innovation (STI) ecosystem as part of the process of building a knowledge-based economy… more
November is S&T Month
Jamaica – Jamaica is observing Science and Technology (S&T) Month in November under the theme ‘Science Solves’… more
Thursday, 5 November 2026
AI could add US$48 million to Belize’s economy, study finds
Belize – Artificial intelligence could make Belize’s economy US$48 million larger within ten years, but the country has work to do to get its young people ready, according to a new study… more
Ten AI plugins SMEs should connect in 2026
Caribbean – Most small business owners have tried asking ChatGPT to write an email, develop a caption or brainstorm ideas. Useful? Certainly. But that barely scratches the surface of what large language models (LLMs) can do for a business… more
Jamaica-led Caribbean Tech Week 2027 gains momentum with almost 20 events and expanded diaspora reach
Jamaica – Caribbean Tech Week 2027 is gathering momentum, with more than 20 events already on board just three weeks after opening its call for hosts and an expanding international footprint that now includes diaspora hubs New York, Toronto and London… more
Friday, 6 November 2026
AI could make Bahamas $230M after 10 years, think tank claims
Bahamas – An Antiguan think tank claims that artificial intelligence could make The Bahamas’ economy $230 million larger after 10 years… more
Bahamas can boost economy by $348m in decade if correctly harnesses AI power
Bahamas – THE BAHAMAS could enjoy up to a $348m boost in annual economic output within a decade if it fully harnesses artificial intelligence’s (AI) potential, a study released yesterday forecast, although it ranks poorly on digital training for young people and data gaps… more
Fusion: $3m cyber attack loss added to worker salary delay
Bahamas – FUSION Superplex yesterday said a March cyber attack that crippled key operating systems cost it $3m in projected lost revenue, with a co-founder acknowledging the ongoing recovery has contributed to delays in paying staff salaries… more
Sweeting defends use of AI to find potholes
Bahamas – Minister of Works Clay Sweeting yesterday defended the ministry’s use of artificial intelligence to identify and track potholes on New Providence… more
Accountants told adapt to AI while protecting public trust
Barbados – Artificial intelligence is transforming auditing, but accountants must adapt to the technology while safeguarding public trust, the president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados (ICAB), Damien Skeete, said on Friday… more
Senator Dennison Takes Cost-of-Living Fight to BTL
Belize – Standing outside the headquarters of Belize Telemedia Limited in Belize City today, Union Senator Glenfield Dennison continued his public educational campaign on the rising cost of living, this time turning his attention to utility costs and what he describes as growing financial pressure on Belizean families… more
Who can afford the AI boom?
Caribbean – Google’s latest earnings presented an awkward combination for investors. Alphabet, its parent company, reported quarterly revenue growth of 25%, while Google Cloud revenue more than doubled. The following day, its shares fell 12.6%… more
Cybersecurity overhaul gathers pace
Jamaica – JAMAICA is moving closer to establishing a National Cybersecurity Coordination and Assurance Council as the Government seeks to strengthen oversight and improve coordination among institutions responding to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats… more
Flow Jamaica’s $16.1b quarterly revenue still trails pre-Melissa levels
Jamaica – Flow Jamaica booked US$101.8 million (J$16.1 billion) in revenue during the third-quarter ending September, down 5.6 per cent from US$107.8 million a year earlier, as the telecom operator continued to trade below Hurricane Melissa levels… more
Flow Jamaica revenue falls 5.6% to J$16.1 Billion after Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica – Flow Jamaica’s revenue fell 5.6 per cent to US$101.8 million (about J$16.1 billion) in the September quarter, from US$107.8 million a year earlier, the last full quarter before Hurricane Melissa. The figures come from parent company Liberty Latin America’s latest results… more
Is Jamaica ready for the AI Revolution? Global technology and leadership experts head to Kingston for Power of Presence Series
Jamaica – As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and disrupts traditional business models, Jamaican executives face a critical question: Are their organisations prepared to compete in a rapidly changing global economy? …more
TSTT Completes US$481 Million Dual-Currency Refinancing
Trinidad and Tobago – Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (“TSTT” or the “Company”) successfully completed its refinancing transaction, priced on October 27, 2026, across both the international US$ and domestic TT$ capital markets, raising approximately US$481 million equivalent of long-term secured financing… more
Saturday, 7 November 2026
Guyana Digital School takes over drivers licence training, exam
Guyana – The drivers licence portal is now online on the Guyana Digital School, and already authorities say steps have been taken to ensure that students do not cheat the system… more
Tintamarre responds to SMN News on French Quarter Fiber Delays.
Sint Maarten – Tintamarre President Gilles Gumbs has issued a written response to SMN News’s November 5, 2026 article, “Nine Years After Irma, French Quarter Still Waiting as Funding Gaps and Infrastructure Delays Demand Answers.” … more
TSTT closes US$481M refinancing
Trinidad and Tobago – Majority state-owned Telecommunications Services of T&T Ltd (TSTT) has successfully completed a major dual-currency refinancing transaction valued at approximately US$481 million… more
Sunday, 8 November 2026
After near-death experience, Digicel pivots to growth
Caribbean – Digicel Group is shifting its focus from financial restructuring to growth after refinancing its debt, extending maturities to 2032, securing a US$200 million revolving credit facility and repaying US$100 million in voluntary debt in April 2026… more
‘Boards must be involved in AI governance’
Trinidad and Tobago – Boards of directors must move beyond simply approving Artificial Intelligence (AI) policies to ensure they understand how the technology is already being used across their organisations, says Esther Callender, President of the ISACA Trinidad and Tobago Chapter… more
Police phone bills top $93M from 2021 to 2026 …TTPS also probes missing cellphones used by staff
Trinidad and Tobago – The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service paid TSTT more than $93 million in telephone bills over four financial years, including $32.2 million in a single year, while three cases involving missing cellphones remain under investigation… more
Ramkissoon urges review of Govt’s TSTT shareholding
Trinidad and Tobago – ECONOMIST Dr Ronald Ramkissoon has called for renewed consideration of the Government’s majority shareholding in Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT)… more
TSTT must not forget workers
Trinidad and Tobago – Having secured US$481 million in refinancing, the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) must now demonstrate that it can meet its outstanding obligations to workers, the Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) secretary general Joanne Ogeer has said… more
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