Big tech’s USD 6 million wake-up call and the implications for Caribbean parents and children
Earlier this week, a US court delivered a historic verdict, finding Meta and Google liable for intentionally designing addictive platforms that harm children. In this article, we discuss the case, the ruling, and what Caribbean societies may need to consider going forward.
ICTP 392: Caribbean media at digital crossroads, community networks, and the internet’s impact on the arts and culture
In our March 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Max Larson Henry, Network Engineer and Founder of the tech company, Transversal, which is based in the United States and Haiti, and Liselle Yorke, a Communications Strategist based in the United States but originally from Trinidad and Tobago, the panel discusses: What’s the news? Caribbean media at digital crossroads; Internet community networks: should they be just a stopgap measure? And the internet’s impact on the arts and culture.
Roundup: for the week ending 22 March 2026
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 16 March to Sunday, 22 March 2026.
Beyond the screen: What the 2026 CXC exams reveal about the Caribbean region’s ICT needs
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) recently marked a “landmark success” with its first fully digital and hybrid examination cycle in January 2026. While the transition signals a bold leap toward modernisation, it also exposes a widening digital divide. We discuss balancing the technological ambition with the ground-level realities of the Caribbean classroom.
ICTP 391: Using AI and VR technologies to protect our Caribbean culture and legacy, with Amanda Zilla of the Artificial Intelligence Innovation Centre
As a cultural powerhouse, the Caribbean region has the potential to become a digital leader in leveraging AI and VR technologies to preserve the region’s unique identity, modernise its education systems, and ensure that digital inclusion reaches every citizen. Amanda Zilla, the Principal Investigator of the dream LAB, within the Artificial Intelligence Innovation Centre (AIIC), joins us to discuss, among other things, the ways in which AI and VR can be leveraged in areas such as the arts, culture, and education; how VR and AI can help Caribbean people to better engage with their own history; how the dream LAB is navigating thorny issues such as copyright and cultural appropriation; and how AI-enhanced VR experiences help countries further develop their tourism product beyond sea and sand.
Roundup: for the week ending 15 March 2026
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 9 March to Sunday, 15 March 2026.
How can Caribbean countries move beyond the AI algorithm to sustainable social impact?
From climate resilience to healthcare equity, AI offers a “leapfrog” opportunity for Caribbean countries and, by extension, the region. But a brilliant algorithm or model is only 20% of the battle. In this article, we discuss architecting a sustainable digital future and key factors that must be addressed.
ICTP 390: Caribbean women in data science on AI, careers, and the future of work
As organisations and societies become increasingly data-driven, data science has emerged as one of the most influential disciplines shaping decision-making, innovation and economic opportunity. With data scientists, Dr Letetia Addison, Educator, Statistician, and Researcher at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Labour Market Specialist, Tanisha Ash, and Entrepreneur and Agri-tech specialist, Lesley-Ann Jurawan, we discuss, among the state of data science in the Caribbean region, including: student enrolment in data-science-related academic programmes and the proportion of women enrolled in those programmes; how we should be thinking of data science within the context of AI, and vice versa; AI adoption in the public and private sectors; and how individuals should be positioning themselves to establish a career in data science.
Roundup: for the week ending 8 March 2026
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 2 March to Sunday, 8 March 2026.
The healthcare revolution: Why digital records are the Caribbean’s next big leap
As the Caribbean region navigates a new era of medical innovation, the shift from paper-bound clinics to interconnected digital ecosystems is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity for resilience. In this article, we discuss digital health records (DHRs): their benefits and challenges, and some Important considerations for Caribbean countries that are in the process of implementing their own DHR system.
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