Roundup: for the week ending 9 March 2025
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 3 March to Sunday 9 March 2025.
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Author: Michele Marius
Do Caribbean internet users need to secure backup internet service?
In recent weeks, Caribbean telecommunications and internet services have experienced some setbacks, which, to varying degrees, have affected the delivery of services to their customers. However, should we, as consumers, be actively exploring supplementing our existing internet service plans to better help us withstand some of the challenges experienced with our existing service?
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ICTP 341: Delving into the policy recommendations for AI in Jamaica with Christopher Reckord
In February 2025, the Government of Jamaica made publicly available the National Artificial Intelligence Policy Recommendations prepared by the National Artificial Intelligence Task Force. We are joined by the Chairman of the Task Force, Christopher Reckord, to discuss the policy recommendations made, including: the unique, Jamaica-specific considerations that shaped the recommendations; the priority action items Chris hopes will be executed; and why other Caribbean countries should go through the trouble of creating a national AI policy.
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Roundup: for the week ending 2 March 2025
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 24 February to Sunday 2 March 2025.
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Failing our future: The crisis in Caribbean education
Earlier this month, the World Bank issued a damning assessment of Caribbean education, which threatens the future of the region. In this article, we highlight some observations that have contributed to the crisis that has been reported.
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