ICT Pulse

17/08/2026

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A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 10 August to Sunday, 16 August 2026.

Here are just a few of the headlines:

* Digital wallet screening to put Bahamas ‘in step’ with world
* ‘Digital Economy Will Be Shaped by People’ – Liberty Caribbean
* Government advancing plans for under-16 social media restrictions
* BTL-Speednet Acquisition Fails to Win Cabinet Support
* And much more!

Roundup: for the week ending 16 August 2026 Posted by Michele Marius | 17 Aug 2026 | News | 0 A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 10 August to Sunday, 16 August 2026.   Monday, 10 August 2026 BTC parent’s chief: Innovation must flow ...

14/08/2026

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The Belize Telemedia Limited’s board has approved an $80 million deal to acquire Speednet in Belize, but the private sector, unions and civil society are raising red flags over market competition and consumer pricing.

Why are such mergers happening, and what does it mean when smaller countries lose key competitors in the mobile and broadband internet markets?

We explore the Belize deal and its broader implications for Caribbean regional regulation.

Back to monopoly? BTL–SMART and the future of Caribbean telecoms Posted by Michele Marius | 14 Aug 2026 | ICT/Tech | 0 The Belize Telemedia Limited’s board has approved an $80 million deal to acquire Speednet in Belize, but the private sector, unions and civil society are raising red flags over ...

13/08/2026

In this podcast episode, we are venturing into an area of technology many of us have not heard of before, but one that could have profound implications for agriculture, environmental sustainability, manufacturing, and even food security across our region. We are talking about plasma engineering, and what happens when it is combined with the power of AI.

Engineer and Principal Investigator of Lightning, a research cluster at the Artificial Intelligence Innovation Centre, Dr Yohan Seepersad joins us to discuss the pioneering work being done to develop affordable and practical plasma-based engineering solutions specifically designed for the needs of developing economies. We cover, among other things:

* how plasma technology can improve areas such as crop production, wastewater treatment, and healthcare;

* how AI fits into the work on plasma systems;

* what it would take to commercialise the plasma-based solutions the Lightning cluster develops; and

* which Caribbean challenge Yohan would most want his research to solve.

12/08/2026

NEW RELEASE!

In this podcast episode, we are venturing into an area of technology many of us have not heard of before, but one that could have profound implications for agriculture, environmental sustainability, manufacturing, and even food security across our region. We are talking about plasma engineering, and what happens when it is combined with the power of AI.

Engineer and Principal Investigator of Lightning, a research cluster at the Artificial Intelligence Innovation Centre, Dr Yohan Seepersad joins us to discuss the pioneering work being done to develop affordable and practical plasma-based engineering solutions specifically designed for the needs of developing economies. We cover, among other things:

* how plasma technology can improve areas such as crop production, wastewater treatment, and healthcare;

* how AI fits into the work on plasma systems;

* what it would take to commercialise the plasma-based solutions the Lightning cluster develops; and

* which Caribbean challenge Yohan would most want his research to solve.

ICTP 412: Harnessing lightning in a bottle through plasma solutions for the Caribbean, with Dr Yohan Seepersad of the AIIC Posted by Michele Marius | 12 Aug 2026 | Podcast Episodes | 0 In this podcast episode, we are venturing into an area of technology many of us have not heard of before, but one t...

10/08/2026

NEW POST!

A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 3 August to Sunday, 9 August 2026.

Below are just a few of the headlines:

* 'Bahamas Ovyrde will not be repeat of FTX'
* BTL’s Big Telecom Move Triggers Backlash Outside Headquarters
* Top 20 digital nomad destinations for 2026
* Blue NAP Americas and Cloud Carib Build Secure, Sovereign Cloud Foundation for the Caribbean
* And much more!

Roundup: for the week ending 9 August 2026 Posted by Michele Marius | 10 Aug 2026 | News | 0 A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 3 August to Sunday, 9 August 2026.   Monday, 3 August 2026 A New Digital Experience for Water Taxi Travele...

07/08/2026

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Did you know Jamaica is saying goodbye to paper cheques? The Bank of Jamaica and local commercial banks are officially phasing out cheques between now and March 1, 2028.

How does this shift affect Jamaican businesses and the wider Caribbean? We discuss.

From paper to pixels: What Jamaica’s elimination of cheques signals for the Caribbean region Posted by Michele Marius | 7 Aug 2026 | ICT/Tech | 0 Did you know Jamaica is saying goodbye to paper cheques? The Bank of Jamaica and local commercial banks are officially phasing out cheques between now a...

05/08/2026

We were promised that digital tools would shrink work weeks and boost efficiency—so why do our days feel busier and longer and our organisation’s overheads higher?

We are joined, once again, by longtime friend of the Podcast, IT Specialist, Researcher and Digital Analyst Matthew Cowen to try to cut through the tech hype. In this conversation, we discuss:

* the efficacy and usefulness of LLMs;

* the link between technology, productivity and business, and whether technology has truly increased productivity;

* the growing pushback against all things digital and the rise of the desire for physical things; and

* whether data centres are the Achilles’ heel of tech.

05/08/2026

NEW RELEASE!

We were promised that digital tools would shrink work weeks and boost efficiency—so why do our days feel busier and longer and our organisation's overheads higher?

We are joined, once again, by longtime friend of the Podcast, IT Specialist, Researcher and Digital Analyst Matthew Cowen to try to cut through the tech hype. In this conversation, we discuss:

* the efficacy and usefulness of LLMs;

* the link between technology, productivity and business, and whether technology has truly increased productivity;

* the growing pushback against all things digital and the rise of the desire for physical things; and

* whether data centres are the Achilles' heel of tech.

ICTP 411: Navigating LLM efficacy, digital fatigue, and infrastructure realities, with Matthew Cowen of dgtlfutures Posted by Michele Marius | 5 Aug 2026 | Podcast Episodes | 0 We were promised that digital tools would shrink work weeks and boost efficiency—so why do our days feel busier and longe...

03/08/2026

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A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 27 July to Sunday, 2 August 2026.

Here are just a few of the headlines:

* ‘AI not the problem’ - Artificial intelligence expert warns CXC preparing students for ‘a world that no longer exists’
* Tech developer denies new security causes LPIA delays
* BIMPay transactions pass one million mark
* Three digital businesses the Caribbean should be building now
* And much more!

Roundup: for the week ending 2 August 2026 Posted by Michele Marius | 3 Aug 2026 | News | 0 A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 27 July to Sunday, 2 August 2026.   Monday, 27 July 2026 Rodland Real Estate spins off proprietary AI platf...

31/07/2026

NEW POST!

Having participated in the July 2026 Community Chat, Information Technology and Project Manager, Andrew Olton, has more thoughts to share on AI and the future of Caribbean competitiveness.

In this article, he explores how AI is changing the business landscape and how organisations can better navigate a world that is increasingly becoming AI-driven.

Competitive advantage after AI: What changes, what endures and what comes next Posted by Andrew Olton | 31 Jul 2026 | ICT/Tech | 0 Having participated in the July 2026 Community Chat, Information Technology and Project Manager, Andrew Olton, has more thoughts to share on AI and the future of Caribbe...