Can you run a digital economy on an unstable power grid? In our latest article, we explore why real digital transformation in the Caribbean starts at the power plant, and not just in the cloud.
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Four years ago, we hosted a vital conversation on whether the Caribbean was ready for a regional stablecoin. Fast forward to today, CBDC adoption remains slow, central bank-led integration tools such as CAPSS face protracted timelines, and local businesses continue to struggle with high friction and fees when moving money across Caribbean borders.
In this throwback re-release of our conversation with Dr Jan Schröder (architect of CaribCoin) and Rodney Taylor (Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union). We explore why a privately backed, asset-referenced regional stablecoin could be the missing financial infrastructure CARICOM needs, along with: what Carib$ stablecoin is, and what it hopes to achieve; how they would assess the state of fintech in the Caribbean region; key challenges that have been identified that could be affecting fintech innovation and development in the region; and what they think are the opportunities for crypto and/or digital cash in the Caribbean region.
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A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 19 October to Sunday, 25 October 2026.
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Jamaica’s shift toward a cashless economy, driven by initiatives like JAM-DEX, digital banking and the elimination of cheques, promises unprecedented convenience. However, there is resistance and scepticism that suggest a crisis of public trust. In this article, we highlight the key areas of contention and recommend how banks can bridge the gap and build genuine consumer confidence.
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If the Caribbean and other developing countries want to build sustainable economic resilience, innovation can no longer be just a buzzword. It has to be developed and nurtured in an ecosystem where talent meets opportunity, capital, and global vision. On this week’s episode, we are joined by Shergaun Roserie and Keeghan Patrick, the Co-Founders of Orbtronics, a tech and innovation firm based in Saint Lucia, to discuss innovation. During our conversation, we also explore: whether innovation is resource-driven or mindset-driven; the catalyst for launching the Orbtronics Innovation Summit; how established Caribbean institutions start taking calculated risks and fostering innovation; and their message to Caribbean youths who are tinkering with code, robotics, or an idea.
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