As governments around the world introduce age-based restrictions on social media, the Caribbean is beginning to consider whether similar measures are needed. But is a ban the best solution? We discuss.
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In our August 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Financial and Impact Innovator, Digital Economist and Digital Transformation Expert, Telly Valerie Onu, who is based in Saint Kitts and Nevis, and IT Specialist, Researcher and Digital Analyst, Matthew Cowen, who is based in Martinique, the panel discusses: Cyberlibertarianism; the impact of ubiquitous ready-to-hand video recording devices on our societies, and digital colonialism.
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Caribbean countries and other Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are especially vulnerable to digital colonialism. In this article, to commemorate Emancipation Day, we briefly explain what digital colonialism is and how Caribbean countries can limit its impact.
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For any country aspiring to significant technological development, the concept of “critical mass” is not a mere buzzword, but a fundamental prerequisite. In this article, we discuss the importance of achieving critical mass for Caribbean and other developing countries to achieve the technological development envisaged.
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We are continuing our reboot of our ‘Know Your Neighbours’ series, to get an update on our sister countries in the Caribbean region, generally, and of course, from an ICT perspective. Part of the Dutch Caribbean, Suriname is the focus of today’s episode. With Furgell Pinas, the Chair of ICT Association Suriname, we discuss the current state of the country’s ICT sector, including: the internet service available and its affordability; the ICT vision for Suriname that is being promoted by ICT Association Suriname; key strengths and challenges of the ICT/tech space in Suriname; and the ICT/tech-related opportunities currently evident or emerging in Suriname.
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