Author: Michele Marius

ICTP 384: Charting the Caribbean region’s AI future, with Dr Craig Ramlal of the Caribbean AI Task Force

ICTP 384: Charting the Caribbean region’s AI future, with Dr Craig Ramlal of the Caribbean AI Task Force

Posted by | 28 Jan 2026 |

In many recent global and regional assessments on artificial intelligence (AI), Caribbean countries have performed poorly, as the requisite systems and frameworks are still underdeveloped. The foundation of any country’s work on AI is establishing national policies and a framework to facilitate the development of the enabling environment. With Dr Craig Ramlal, the Chair of the Caribbean AI Task Force, we discuss the Task Force’s Interim Report, which proposes harmonised AI policies for the region.

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The consolidation wave: How M&As have reshaped the region’s telecoms markets

The consolidation wave: How M&As have reshaped the region’s telecoms markets

Posted by | 23 Jan 2026 |

As of January 2026, reports have emerged that Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) is seeking to acquire SMART (Speednet) in Belize, which, if successful, could result in a single monopoly-ruled sector. However, there is a history of mergers and acquisitions in telecoms sectors across the Caribbean region. We thus highlight some of the key drivers and consequences when companies decide to merge, acquire others, or be acquired.

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ICTP 383: Building a digital venture studio in the Caribbean, with Rodney Browne of the Innovation Factory

ICTP 383: Building a digital venture studio in the Caribbean, with Rodney Browne of the Innovation Factory

Posted by | 21 Jan 2026 |

In an era of tighter funding, rising development costs, and increasing pressure to demonstrate real value, digital venture studios are proving to be an alternative to the more traditional incubator and accelerator startup models. Seasoned tech entrepreneur and innovator, Rodney Browne, launched the Innovation Factory in 2025 in Saint Kitts and Nevis, which is currently building four ventures with plans to bring them to market later this year. In our conversation with Rodney, he shares with us, among other things: the ventures he has been building; how he balances his time between the Innovation Factory and his other commitments; how the startup/entrepreneurship landscape in Saint Kitts and Nevis changed since he launched his first business; and the advice he would give to someone wanting to build something similar to the Innovation Factory.

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