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ICTP 228: Should Caribbean countries follow the trend and strike down net neutrality?

Posted by Michele Marius | 2 Nov 2022 | Podcast Episodes

The concept of an open and equal internet for everyone, known as network (or net) neutrality, has been a topic of longstanding debate. But recently, it has been reported that South Korea and the European Union, in particular, are on the verge of striking down net neutrality, which is likely to cause other countries to revisit their stance on the issue. Former telecoms/ICT regulator, Embert Charles, and tech expert, Trevor Forrest, discuss whether Caribbean countries should adopt a similar stance to that which seems to be emerging in other jurisdictions

ICTP 227: Are we there yet? Understanding the Caribbean region’s digital ecosystem and how developed it is

Posted by Michele Marius | 26 Oct 2022 | Podcast Episodes

Without a doubt, Caribbean countries are going digital. But it is unclear how much progress has been made and where there are still gaps that need to be filled. USAID recently published the results of a digital ecosystem study it conducted across 11 Caribbean countries. We speak with researchers, Chelceé Brathwaite and Matthew Cowen, and USAID regional head, Mansfield Blackwood, on the study’s findings and recommendations, and what should be the next step for Caribbean countries.

ICTP 226: Caribbean tech leveraging the AfriCaribbean link and the forced transformation of the past 30 months

Posted by Michele Marius | 19 Oct 2022 | Podcast Episodes

In our October 2022 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Miguel Adwin, of Fimi Markets Inc. in the United States, and IT expert, Garfield Gordon, the panel discusses: how Caribbean tech can leverage the AfriCaribbean link; and a quick recap of the “forced” (digital) transformation of the past 30 months.

ICTP 225: Exploring Crypto Isle and the fintech and digital assets scene in The Bahamas, with Davinia Bain

Posted by Michele Marius | 12 Oct 2022 | Podcast Episodes

Continuing our exploration of fintech in the Caribbean region, we speak with Davinia Bain, of Crypto Isle in The Bahamas. In our conversation, Davinia shares: what has been happening in the fintech and digital assets space in The Bahamas; her thoughts on the prospect of The Bahamas being blacklisted by the European Union; Crypto Isle’s expansion plans in the region; and details on the Crypto Isle accelerator that will soon be launched in partnership with Kanoo Pays and Draper University.

ICTP 224: An update on the CARICOM Single ICT Space, with Jennifer Britton of the CARICOM Secretariat

Posted by Michele Marius | 5 Oct 2022 | Podcast Episodes

In this episode, and with a guest co-host, Gerard Best, we are joined, once again, by Jennifer Britton, of the CARICOM Secretariat, to share with us the latest achievements and developments, along with key challenges and pain points that are slowing down the efforts to realise the Single ICT Space.

Category: Podcast Episodes

ICTP 228: Should Caribbean countries follow the trend and strike down net neutrality?

ICTP 227: Are we there yet? Understanding the Caribbean region’s digital ecosystem and how developed it is

ICTP 226: Caribbean tech leveraging the AfriCaribbean link and the forced transformation of the past 30 months

ICTP 225: Exploring Crypto Isle and the fintech and digital assets scene in The Bahamas, with Davinia Bain

ICTP 224: An update on the CARICOM Single ICT Space, with Jennifer Britton of the CARICOM Secretariat

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