Does CXC’s SBA reform truly fix the AI problem?

Does CXC’s SBA reform truly fix the AI problem?

Jul 24, 2026

CXC’s decision to replace take-home School-Based Assessments with invigilated exams in response to AI has sparked massive debate across the Caribbean. Is locking out technology the right move, or a missed learning opportunity? We discuss.

ICTP 409: Beyond the hype and beyond adoption for an AI-ready Caribbean, with Rodney Taylor and Dr Craig Ramlal

ICTP 409: Beyond the hype and beyond adoption for an AI-ready Caribbean, with Rodney Taylor and Dr Craig Ramlal

Jul 22, 2026

AI is reshaping economies, industries and societies. However, the pivotal question the Caribbean region must answer is whether we are truly prepared to harness AI’s potential while managing the challenges it brings. In this podcast episode, we are joined by Rodney Taylor, Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, and Dr Craig Ramlal, Executive Director of the AI Innovation Centre, to discuss the 1st Caribbean Artificial Intelligence Forum and what AI readiness means for the region. Some of the topics covered include: the biggest barriers preventing wider AI adoption across the Caribbean; how the region can avoid increasing digital inequalities as AI adoption accelerates; and what investments are most urgently needed to support the Caribbean’s AI transition.

ICTP 408: Are chatbots still relevant in the age of AI? The next phase of AI adoption, with Kern Elliott

ICTP 408: Are chatbots still relevant in the age of AI? The next phase of AI adoption, with Kern Elliott

Jul 15, 2026

Are chatbots still relevant in the age of generative AI? From AI governance and implementation challenges to practical opportunities for businesses and governments, these are some of the critical considerations business leaders and policymakers should be having to try to determine how to move beyond the current AI hype. We are joined once again by software development professional and longtime friend of the Podcast, Kern Elliott, who shares his insights on, among other things: how AI has evolved, why automation still matters, and what Caribbean organisations need to consider before investing in AI solutions.

It takes a village to raise responsible and digitally aware citizens

It takes a village to raise responsible and digitally aware citizens

Jul 10, 2026

Broadband expansion, digital government and AI adoption are all important. But technology alone won’t create responsible digital citizens. In this article, we explore why the Caribbean region’s digital future depends as much on people as it does on technology.

ICTP 407: Preparing for a digital future we can’t afford to ignore, with Dr Karen Abrams of STEMGuyana

ICTP 407: Preparing for a digital future we can’t afford to ignore, with Dr Karen Abrams of STEMGuyana

Jul 8, 2026

Technology alone will not transform the Caribbean region, and neither is it a silver bullet. What Caribbean countries must do is to think more strategically about their digital transformation: key inputs and strategies ought to be deployed, whilst also being intentional and managing the impact on society. With Dr Karen Abrams, the Co-Founder of STEMGuyana and newspaper columnist, we discuss, among other things, why STEM should be among the national developmental priorities; reforms she would recommend to Caribbean policymakers to better prepare children for the jobs of the future; how Caribbean parents can better prepare their children for an AI-enabled future; and why economic growth alone does not necessarily create competition or innovation.

Digital ambition, practical constraints: The Caribbean MSME challenge

Digital ambition, practical constraints: The Caribbean MSME challenge

Jul 3, 2026

Everyone agrees that Caribbean MSMEs need to embrace digital technologies to remain competitive. But many small businesses face challenges that go far beyond simply deciding to “go digital.” Our latest article explores why digital transformation requires more than just encouraging businesses to adopt technology.

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