Author: Michele Marius

Beyond the screen: Unmasking digital violence and abuse

Approximately one in two Caribbean women has experienced some form of violence, which points to the possibility of high rates of digital online abuse and digital violence. In recognition of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we highlight the many forms of digital violence that can occur and the current state of the protections available in the Caribbean region.

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ICTP 378: Digital ID systems, AI governance, and cloud versus local or on-premises services

In our November 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, ICT Consultant Natalie Maharaj of Trinidad and Tobago, and Dr Lyndell St. Ville of Saint Lucia and the tech firm Datashore, the panel discusses: the imperative of implementing digital ID systems in the Caribbean region; the current state of AI governance; and cloud versus local or on-premises facilities and services in the Caribbean.

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ICTP 377: Rebuilding a country’s telecoms and ICT infrastructure bigger and better after a disaster, with Craig Nesty and Sylvester Cadette

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, which devastated Jamaica in October 2025, the current focus is on disaster recovery. In telecoms and ICT, much of the infrastructure was adversely affected, hence the priority is remediation and restoration. Learning from the experience of the region, we are joined by Craig Nesty, the telecoms regulator in Dominica, and Sylvester Cadette, of the International Telecommunications Union Area Office for the Caribbean. We discuss, among other things, Dominica’s experience following Hurricane Maria in 2017; why having a well-functioning National Emergency Telecommunications Plan is critical; innovative projects that have been implemented; and strategies that countries could consider implementing prior to or following a disaster to expedite recovery.

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