For any country aspiring to significant technological development, the concept of “critical mass” is not a mere buzzword, but a fundamental prerequisite. In this article, we discuss the importance of achieving critical mass for Caribbean and other developing countries to achieve the technological development envisaged.
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We are continuing our reboot of our ‘Know Your Neighbours’ series, to get an update on our sister countries in the Caribbean region, generally, and of course, from an ICT perspective. Part of the Dutch Caribbean, Suriname is the focus of today’s episode. With Furgell Pinas, the Chair of ICT Association Suriname, we discuss the current state of the country’s ICT sector, including: the internet service available and its affordability; the ICT vision for Suriname that is being promoted by ICT Association Suriname; key strengths and challenges of the ICT/tech space in Suriname; and the ICT/tech-related opportunities currently evident or emerging in Suriname.
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A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 23 June to Sunday 29 June 2025.
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Over the past decade or so, many Caribbean countries have implemented mobile number portability (MNP) to increase competition and offer more choice to consumers. However, fixed mobile portability (FNP) implementation has lagged behind. With Trinidad and Tobago launching FNP this week, we discuss the subject and why it has remained a challenge.
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In our June 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, print and web journalist, Mylène Colmar of Guadeloupe, and Simone Passmore, the Chief Executive Officer of Webstylze in Barbados, the panel discusses: whether AI is signalling the end of Caribbean blogs; the AI dilemma of mitigating the risks and maximising the good; and the changing social media landscape
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