Hurricane Melissa is one of the strongest hurricanes to pass through the Caribbean region. Though western Jamaica was decimated, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba and The Bahamas were also affected. As Jamaica begins its relief and recovery effort, five learnings from this experience are shared.
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Not sure what the differences are between 3G and 4G? 4G and 5G? Or 5G and 5G+? In this article, we take a journey through the generations of mobile/cellular technology, highlight key distinctions and compare their real-life download speeds against each other.
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According to the World Economic Forum, AI literacy is now a core competency in education. However, across the Caribbean region, it is unclear whether policymakers know what an AI literacy curriculum should comprise, especially when the track record for digital literacy is considered. We discuss AI literacy and highlight important topics that any programme should cover.
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Innovation is a vital driver of sustainable growth and competitiveness in the Caribbean, yet measuring it remains a challenge. This article explores how the Global Innovation Index (GII) can serve as a valuable benchmark for assessing the region’s innovation performance.
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Over the past several months, there has been a growing number of calls from various quarters for the region to invest in AI, particularly to strengthen the business sector and enhance competitiveness. However, it could be argued that such an objective is limited. We discuss the pros and cons of that position and propose a more holistic approach.
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