ICT Pulse

29/10/2026

Four years ago, we hosted a vital conversation on whether the Caribbean was ready for a regional stablecoin. Fast forward to today, CBDC adoption remains slow, central bank-led integration tools such as CAPSS face protracted timelines, and local businesses continue to struggle with high friction and fees when moving money across Caribbean borders.

In this throwback re-release of our conversation with Dr Jan Schröder (architect of CaribCoin) and Rodney Taylor (Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union). We explore why a privately backed, asset-referenced regional stablecoin could be the missing financial infrastructure CARICOM needs, along with:

* what Carib$ stablecoin is, and what it hopes to achieve;
* how they would assess the state of fintech in the Caribbean region;
* key challenges that have been identified that could be affecting fintech innovation and development in the region; and
* what they think are the opportunities for crypto and/or digital cash in the Caribbean region.

28/10/2026

NEW RELEASE!

Four years ago, we hosted a vital conversation on whether the Caribbean was ready for a regional stablecoin. Fast forward to today, CBDC adoption remains slow, central bank-led integration tools such as CAPSS face protracted timelines, and local businesses continue to struggle with high friction and fees when moving money across Caribbean borders.

In this throwback re-release of our conversation with Dr Jan Schröder (architect of CaribCoin) and Rodney Taylor (Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union). We explore why a privately backed, asset-referenced regional stablecoin could be the missing financial infrastructure CARICOM needs, along with:

* what Carib$ stablecoin is, and what it hopes to achieve;
* how they would assess the state of fintech in the Caribbean region;
* key challenges that have been identified that could be affecting fintech innovation and development in the region; and
* what they think are the opportunities for crypto and/or digital cash in the Caribbean region.

ICTP 423: Does the Caribbean still need a regional stablecoin in 2026? With Dr Jan Schröder and Rodney Taylor Posted by Michele Marius | 28 Oct 2026 | Podcast Episodes | 0 Four years ago, we hosted a vital conversation on whether the Caribbean was ready for a regional stablecoin. Fast forward to to...

26/10/2026

NEW POST!

A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 19 October to Sunday, 25 October 2026.

Here are just a few of the headlines:

* BVI users report widespread WhatsApp bans and lockouts
* TSTT’s Mausica Data Centre leads Caribbean with Four International Certifications
* Curaçao Launches Major Project to Digitize 2.6 Million Pages of Colonial Archives
* Cyber breach at JETS may have exposed debit card numbers and ACH payee names
* And much more!

Roundup: for the week ending 25 October 2026 Posted by Michele Marius | 26 Oct 2026 | News | 0 A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 19 October to Sunday, 25 October 2026.   Monday, 19 October 2026 Graduates urged to adapt as AI advances...

23/10/2026

NEW POST!

Jamaica’s shift toward a cashless economy, driven by initiatives like JAM-DEX, digital banking and the elimination of cheques, promises unprecedented convenience. However, there is resistance and scepticism that suggest a crisis of public trust.

In this article, we highlight the key areas of contention and recommend how banks can bridge the gap and build genuine consumer confidence.

Beyond the convenience: Tackling privacy and trust in Jamaica’s digital payments push Posted by Michele Marius | 23 Oct 2026 | ICT/Tech | 0 Jamaica’s shift toward a cashless economy, driven by initiatives like JAM-DEX, digital banking and the elimination of cheques, promises unprecedented conven...

21/10/2026

If the Caribbean and other developing countries want to build sustainable economic resilience, innovation can no longer be just a buzzword. It has to be developed and nurtured in an ecosystem where talent meets opportunity, capital, and global vision.

On this week’s episode, we are joined by Shergaun Roserie and Keeghan Patrick, the Co-Founders of Orbtronics, a tech and innovation firm based in Saint Lucia, to discuss innovation. During our conversation, we also explore:

* whether innovation is resource-driven or mindset-driven;

* the catalyst for launching the Orbtronics Innovation Summit;

* how established Caribbean institutions start taking calculated risks and fostering innovation; and

* their message to Caribbean youths who are tinkering with code, robotics, or an idea.

21/10/2026

NEW RELEASE!

If the Caribbean and other developing countries want to build sustainable economic resilience, innovation can no longer be just a buzzword. It has to be developed and nurtured in an ecosystem where talent meets opportunity, capital, and global vision.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Shergaun Roserie and Keeghan Patrick, the Co-Founders of Orbtronics, a tech and innovation firm based in Saint Lucia, to discuss innovation. During our conversation, we also explore:

* whether innovation is resource-driven or mindset-driven;

* the catalyst for launching the Orbtronics Innovation Summit;

* how established Caribbean institutions start taking calculated risks and fostering innovation; and

* their message to Caribbean youths who are tinkering with code, robotics, or an idea.

ICTP 422: Why mindset, not capital, drives true innovation, with Shergaun Roserie and Keeghan Patrick of Orbtronics Posted by Michele Marius | 21 Oct 2026 | Podcast Episodes | 0 If the Caribbean and other developing countries want to build sustainable economic resilience, innovation can no longer be...

19/10/2026

NEW POST!

A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 12 October to Sunday, 18 October 2026.

Here are just a few of the headlines:

* Digital asset transactions dropped 70% after FTX
* AI cyber threats expose resilience gaps as security spending rises, PwC survey finds
* Trinidad and Tobago proposes VAT on non resident digital services
* Central Bank warns of phone call scam!
* And much more!

Roundup: for the week ending 18 October 2026 Posted by Michele Marius | 19 Oct 2026 | News | 0 A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 12 October to Sunday, 18 October 2026.   Monday, 12 October 2026 Straughn announces online platform to s...

16/10/2026

NEW POST!

Could country-code domains be the Caribbean’s most underrated digital export? Thanks to the global AI boom, Anguilla’s .ai domain code now generates nearly half of all government revenue.

In our latest article, we explore how Caribbean countries can address some of the existing challenges and potentially tap into global digital markets.

The USD 80 million digital asset: What Anguilla’s .ai windfall teaches the region about ccTLDs Posted by Michele Marius | 16 Oct 2026 | ICT/Tech | 0 Could country-code domains be the Caribbean’s most underrated digital export? Thanks to the global AI boom, Anguilla’s .ai domain code now genera...

15/10/2026

In our October 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Aaleyah S. Evans, a Bahamian cybersecurity professional and educator, and Shanelle McPherson, a Jamaican technology professional, educator, and community advocate, the panel discusses:

* Social media bans for children and youth: Are they a good thing?

* Why is digital literacy lacking among digital natives?

* Is it possible to balance technology use and social development among children and youth?

14/10/2026

NEW RELEASE!

In our October 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Aaleyah S. Evans, a Bahamian cybersecurity professional and educator, and Shanelle McPherson, a Jamaican technology professional, educator, and community advocate, the panel discusses:

* Social media bans for children and youth: Are they a good thing?

* Why is digital literacy lacking among digital natives?

* Is it possible to balance technology use and social development among children and youth?

ICTP 421: Social media bans, digital literacy versus digital natives, and balancing technology use and social development Posted by Michele Marius | 14 Oct 2026 | Podcast Episodes | 0 In our October 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Aaleyah S. Evans, a Bahamian c...