ICT Pulse Podcast: Recent Episodes
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A deep dive into topical Information and Communication Technology (ICT) issues from a Caribbean perspective, through interviews and group discussions with specialists, experts and people trying to make a difference in the tech space. New episodes are released every Wednesday. Show notes are available at ict-pulse.com
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.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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In our July 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Electrical Engineer and University Lecturer Carolyn Ferguson Arnold, who is based in Jamaica, and Andrew Olton, an Information Technology and Project Manager based in Trinidad and Tobago, the panel discusses:
* The launch of 5G in Jamaica and opportunities for Caribbean cooperation;
* Beyond Automation: AI and the Future of Caribbean Competitiveness; and
* AI/technology and trends in violence in the Caribbean.
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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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.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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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.
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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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.
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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Jamaica's push toward a robust digital economy is not happening by chance. It is being driven by decades of strategic advocacy. Many know the Jamaica Technology and Digital Alliance (JTDA) for flagship initiatives such as the annual BizTech Conference, but its roots run much deeper.
Raquel Seville, the current President of the JTDA, joins us for a conversation on the organisation, including:
* What it means to "Empower Locally, Lead Globally";
* The biggest hurdle local founders face when trying to scale their products for international markets;
* The JTDA's role in shaping the AI policies that are being developed locally and regionally; and
* What she would like to achieve before she demits the role of President.
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
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In our June 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Innovation Strategist and Creative Economy Advocate, Bianca Welds, who is based in Jamaica, and Halle Johnson, a Systems Administrator and PhD candidate based in Antigua and Barbuda, the panel discusses:
* Is AI reducing the job market for Caribbean school leavers?
* Online banking in the Caribbean, why does it still have so many obstacles?
* And the return of the Luddite classroom.
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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Around the world, tech export associations have helped software firms access new markets, influence policy, share knowledge, and compete globally. We are joined by Clark Russel and Franco Diaz, from the Curaçao Tech Export Association, also known as SIMIA, to discuss the journey and impact to date. Some of the areas our conversation covered include:
* what inspired the founding of SIMIA in 2020;
* how to foster collaboration among competing software companies;
* how SIMIA's work has contributed to growing Curaçao's net export GDP; and
* the top 3 lessons from Curaçao's tech export journey that other Caribbean countries could adopt.
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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In the second instalment of our Expert Insights series on cyber threats and security for 2026, Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) Division in the Office of the Prime Minister in Jamaica, joins us once again.
During this conversation, the Colonel shares his thoughts on, among other things:
* the changes in the Jamaican threat landscape that have occurred since our last conversation in 2025;
* how the CIRT Division is integrating cyber incident response with natural disaster response planning;
* the five-year project that is being implemented to strengthen Jamaica's cybersecurity capacity;
* whether the cybersecurity gap is wider in government agencies or private sector organisations; and
* three things organisations should be doing in 2026 to improve their network/IT security.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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Similar to most Small Island Developing States, Jamaica faces unique challenges, including climate change, natural disasters, economic vulnerability, and resource constraints. Science and technology can play a critical role in addressing these challenges.
In this conversation with Dr the Honourable Andrew Wheatley, Jamaica's Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, we discuss the role of science, technology, and innovation in shaping the country's future, including
what it will take for Jamaica to "build forward"*;
* the role AI will play in the Government and across the wider society;
* the 'House of Innovation' that is being created; and
* what the Minister would like to achieve before he demits his current tenure.
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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In our May 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Tamira La Cruz, an Economic Development Advisor and Private Sector Specialist based in Curaçao, and Natalie Maharaj, a Digital Transformation Consultant and Responsible Technology Advocate based in Trinidad and Tobago, the panel discusses:
* AI literacy in the Caribbean;
* SIDS investing in tech development; and
* privacy and consent in AI.
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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For our 400th episode, we are joined by Development Journalist and award-winning Writer Gerard Best, who turns the tables and interviews the ICT Pulse Podcast Creator and Host, Michele Marius. During their conversation, and among other things,
* they revisit earlier milestones of the Podcast,
* discuss the current state of media and information platforms worldwide, along with
* who might be Michele's dream guest, and
* which one is better, doubles or roti?
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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The Autonomous Motion Systems (AMoS) is the robotics research cluster of the Artificial Intelligence Innovation Centre, focused on developing the mathematical and engineering foundations needed to make unmanned aerial vehicles, such as multirotor drones, robotic arms, humanoids, quadrupeds and wheeled robots, behave reliably and safely in the real world. We are joined by Dr Afraz Subratti and Cade Coker, the Co-Investigators of AMoS to discuss, among other things:
* some of the projects AMoS is focusing on;
* what it means to have robots behave reliably;
* how public trust can be developed to help robots and other advanced machines to be integrated into Caribbean life; and
* the most important skills a student or budding engineer should develop if they want to pursue research or a career in robotics.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
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The digital nomad movement appears to have hit a tipping point, with professionals ditching the commute for the continent-hop. No longer just a trend for freelance backpackers, experienced professionals are prioritising experience and work-life balance over equity.
Debbie-Ann Jollie, a Marketing Consultant and Business Coach originally from Trinidad and Tobago, who is also known as the Stammering Communicator on LinkedIn, has been based in Viet Nam since the latter half of 2025. In this podcast episode, she joins us to discuss, among other things:
* Why did she choose Viet Nam as opposed to more popular locations or one closer to home?
How has the cost of living to quality of output affected the rates for her services?*
* Does she see opportunities for South-South collaboration between Southeast Asia and the Caribbean?
* And what advice would she give to someone considering becoming a digital nomad?
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
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In our April 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Jennifer Potter, a Strategic Advisor based in the British Virgin Islands, and Rojane Rose, a Product Manager based in Jamaica, the panel discusses:
* Is Jamaica finally building the rails for digital government — or just digitising bureaucracy?
* Does digital transformation suffer from a poor return on investment? And
* International Girls in ICT Day... 15 years later
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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We often talk about AI as a Silicon Valley phenomenon, but the economics of AI is a Caribbean story too. It's about more than just chatbots; it is about a general-purpose technology that is fundamentally shifting how we value labour, productivity, and even regional data sovereignty.
International Economist, Dr Justin Ram, joins us once again and shares his thoughts on:
* the factors he uses to determine the impact of AI on an economy;
* the impact of AI on our services sector, and the opportunities emerging thanks to AI;
* the potential for AI to widen the digital and socio-economic divide; and
* whether AI is an existential threat to Caribbean economies.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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Over the past five years or so, Guyana has been accelerating its digital development. We initially explored the state of the country's telecoms/ICT sector in 2019, and thought we needed an update.
With longtime friend of the Podcast, IT and Internet Governance Strategist,Lance Hinds, we discuss:
* how the telecoms and ICT space in Guyana has evolved;
* service affordability;
* the degree to which the public and private sectors are leveraging ICT;
* the current strengths and challenges in the country's ICT/tech space; and
* tech-related trends and opportunities Lance is seeing in Guyana.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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For decades, exports in the Caribbean meant sugar, bauxite, or tourism. But as countries recognise the need for greater economic diversification and resilience, more substantial inroads must be made in the technology exports sector, which can also bolster countries' economic development.
We revisit a conversation we had in 2024 with Vashti Maharaj, the Adviser, Digital Trade Policy, of the Commonwealth Secretariat, in which we discussed, among other things:
* defining the concept of technology as an export;
* factors hindering the growth of the technology export sector in the region;
* important trade agreements that can benefit Caribbean technology exporters; and
* advice she would give to a Caribbean tech entrepreneur looking to expand internationally.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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In the second instalment of our Expert Insights series on cyber threats and security for 2026, Obika Gellineau of Fujitsu Caribbean joins us once again. During this conversation, Obika shares his thoughts on, among other things:
* the changes in the threat landscape that have occurred since our last conversation in 2025;
* the changes in phishing attacks thanks to AI; how attacks during a natural disaster can be better managed; and
* three things organisations should be doing in 2025 to improve their network/IT security.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez
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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.
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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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.
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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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.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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Consistent with the growing discussion of digital sovereignty in the Caribbean region and worldwide, greater attention is being placed on the establishment of data embassies. In response, the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) published a study on the subject.
We chat with Demetris Herakleous, an Associate Economic Affairs Officer at ECLAC, on the prospect of Caribbean countries establishing a data embassy, including:
* the differences between a data embassy and a data centre;
* the possibility of a regional data embassy being established; and
* some of the security considerations, especially in light of data sovereignty concerns.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is a central pillar of the global internet governance ecosystem. In the latter half of 2025, consultations were held with the Latin American and Caribbean region on the strategic plan ICANN hopes to implement in the region for the period 2026 to 2030.
Rodrigo de la Parra, ICANN's Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean and Managing Director of the LAC Regional Office, joins us to discuss, among other things:
* ICANN's strategic plan for Latin America and the Caribbean and some of the considerations underpinning the proposed plan;
* the differences in how Latin America and how the Caribbean region approach Internet Governance-related issues and engage with ICANN;
* the recently held "ICANN Near You" event in Guyana; and
* how someone interested in getting more involved with ICANN could do so.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell
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In our February 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, an HR Consultant and Founder and CEO of Persolve Limited in Trinidad and Tobago, Joel-Ann Cook-Walcott, and a long-time friend of the Show, Steven Williams, the Executive Director of Sunisle Communications Inc., and the Principal Consultant of Data Privacy and Management Advisory Services in Barbados, the panel discusses:
The evolving need for Caribbean digital sovereignty*, and
* Will the Silicon Valley tech culture shape the Caribbean workplace?
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In late 2025, the United Nations concluded its 20-year review of the outcomes emanating from the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).
Noting that the Caribbean region has been an active participant from WSIS's inception in 2003, we invited Nigel Cassimire, the Deputy Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, to discuss the findings of the review and resulting resolution, including
* the initial rationale and objectives of WSIS;
* whether WSIS is still relevant in today's digital environment; how the review addressed matters related to AI; and
* how regional bodies, such as the CTU, can take the global 2025 outcomes and make them actionable in their member states.
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We kick off our Expert insights series on cyber threats and security for 2026, with Sean Slattery of Caribbean Solutions Lab in the Cayman Islands. In this episode, he discusses, among other things:
* the changes in the threat landscape that occurred in 2025;
the potential impact of agentic AI and the emerging threat of quantum computing in the security space;*
how we can prove who we are in a world of (near) perfect fakes; and*
* three things organisations should be doing in 2026 to improve their network/IT security.
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In many recent global and regional assessments on artificial intelligence (AI), Caribbean countries have performed poorly, as the requisite systems and frameworks are still underdeveloped. The foundation of any country's work on AI is establishing national policies and a framework to facilitate the development of the enabling environment.
With Dr Craig Ramlal, the Chair of the Caribbean AI Task Force, we discuss the Task Force's Interim Report, which proposes harmonised AI policies for the region. During this conversation, Craig shares, among other things:
- Some of the unique or underlying considerations that shaped the recommendations made by the Task Force in its Interim Report.
- The approach the Task Force employed to arrive at its recommendations.
- A key issue or concern in each of the policy areas that the Task Force proposed, and what recommendations have been made.
Note: Feedback on the Interim Report can be sent to caitf@ctu.int and should be received no later than 31 May 2026.
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In an era of tighter funding, rising development costs, and increasing pressure to demonstrate real value, digital venture studios are proving to be an alternative to the more traditional incubator and accelerator startup models.
Seasoned tech entrepreneur and innovator, Rodney Browne, launched the Innovation Factory in 2025 in Saint Kitts and Nevis, which is currently building four ventures with plans to bring them to market later this year. In our conversation with Rodney, he shares with us, among other things:
* the ventures he has been building;
* how he balances his time between the Innovation Factory and his other commitments;
* how the startup/entrepreneurship landscape in Saint Kitts and Nevis changed since he launched his first business; and
* the advice he would give to someone wanting to build something similar to the Innovation Factory.
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In our January 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, IT Specialist, Researcher and Digital Analyst, Mathew Cowen, who is based in Martinique, and Esmeralda Levens-Wijngaarde of Blyce in Curaçao, the panel discusses:
* How important are sovereign systems, dataflows and data access for the Caribbean region?
* The AI hype cycle and the pressure to adopt, and finally,
* Web3: Is it still a thing?
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In this our final Community Chat and final episode for 2025, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, International Consultant, and an Economist, Yacine Khelladi, and International Consultant, Carlton Samuels, the panel discusses the ICT/technology trends and developments that were evident across the Caribbean region in 2025, and what might be in store in 2026.
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To varying degrees, Caribbean countries are grappling with the issue of privacy and data protection. Countries that have more recent frameworks have been struggling to fully operationalise all of the provisions, whilst there are others that have not adopted current best practice in the space.
With information privacy specialists, Allison James of Barbados, and Rishi Maharaj of Trinidad and Tobago, we explore privacy and data protection trends and developments across the Caribbean region. During our conversation, we discuss:
* how privacy and data protection have evolved over the past few years;
* the current status of regulatory enforcement;
* areas of divergence or contradiction that multinational companies operating across the Caribbean must navigate; and
* trends or emerging developments that the Caribbean region may need to consider.
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Although we are at the end of the 2025 North Atlantic Hurricane Season, we are only six months away from the start of the 2026 hurricane season. Moreover, other hazards or disasters, such as fire, earthquake, or even a utility failure due to a cyberattack, can occur at any time.
Fabian Lewis, a telecommunications, emergency medicine and disaster management specialist from Saint Lucia, joins us to discuss how we as individuals, organisations and countries can improve our telecoms resilience and increase the chances that we will be able to remain connected when we need it most. Among other things, we discuss:
* what makes the Caribbean particularly vulnerable when it comes to telecoms and ICT disruptions during disasters;
* whether amateur radio is still important in a country's disaster/emergency communication management effort; and
* common mistakes organisations make when preparing (or failing to prepare) their telecoms and ICT systems for disasters.
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In our November 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, ICT Consultant Natalie Maharaj of Trinidad and Tobago, and Dr Lyndell St. Ville of Saint Lucia and the tech firm Datashore, the panel discusses:
* the imperative of implementing digital ID systems in the Caribbean region;
* the current state of AI governance; and
* cloud versus local or on-premises facilities and services in the Caribbean.
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In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, which devastated Jamaica in October 2025, the current focus is on disaster recovery. In telecoms and ICT, much of the infrastructure was adversely affected, hence the priority is remediation and restoration.
Learning from the experience of the region, we are joined by Craig Nesty, the telecoms regulator in Dominica, and Sylvester Cadette, of the International Telecommunications Union Area Office for the Caribbean. We discuss, among other things,
* Dominica's experience following Hurricane Maria in 2017;
* why having a well-functioning National Emergency Telecommunications Plan is critical;
* innovative projects that have been implemented; and
strategies that countries could consider implementing prior to or following a disaster to expedite recovery.*
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The internet was once envisioned as a borderless, open, and unified network connecting people, information, and innovation across the globe. However, in recent years, that vision has been increasingly threatened by what experts call "internet fragmentation".
William J Drake, one of the leading experts on the subject, joins us to discuss, among other things:
how and why internet fragmentation came to the fore on the international agenda;*
how he would define 'internet fragmentation';*
* whether there are any circumstances in which internet fragmentation can be a good thing; and
* why Caribbean countries and other developing regions should be concerned about internet fragmentation.
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At almost every stage, Caribbean countries have had to justify whether their markets can support advanced digital technologies. Co-Founder and CEO of Paradise Mobile, Sam Tabbara, joins us in this episode to share his thoughts on issues including:
* the claims by major regional telcos that there was no business case for 5G in the region;
* whether it is possible and plausible for less populous or lower-income Caribbean countries to sustain advanced digital technologies;
* the role of the regulator in the emerging construct; and
what is next for Paradise Mobile in the Caribbean region.*
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Unlike other Caribbean countries that have been aggressive in developing their fintech space, Trinidad and Tobago adopted a more measured posture in which it emphasised strengthening key enablers that could eventually facilitate accelerated development.
However, in recent weeks, it appeared the country took a giant step backwards by proposing a blanket ban on all virtual asset service provider activities, though successful businesses had already been established.
With Alexander Gafoor, the President of the FinTech Association of Trinidad and Tobago (FinTechTT), we discuss, among other things:
* the proposed ban and the challenges that are likely to eventuate;
* the feedback and recommendations made to the Government by FinTechTT;
* the broader state of innovation in Trinidad and Tobago; and
* what the country needs to do to become the fintech powerhouse it was always meant to be.
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In our October 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Founder and Lead Consultant of ProTradeConsult, Lisa Callender of Jamaica, and Chartered Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor, and Certified Information Privacy Professional, Allison James of Barbados, the panel discusses:
* the relevance of harmonised technology regulation in growing our economies through the free movement of people and integrated payment platforms;
* can blockchain technologies be a new development partner for the Caribbean?, and
* investing in AI: What should be the region's priorities?
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In the fourth instalment in our Expert Insights series on cyber threats and security for 2025, we are joined once again by Edward Millington, of CariSec Global, which is headquartered in Barbados.
In this conversation, Edward discusses, among other things:
* current trends in cybersecurity;
* whether there are well-defined paths to pursue specific *cybersecurity-related disciplines or specialities;*
*** availability of suitable talent in the security job market; and
*** tactics Caribbean countries should be employing to be more prepared and resilient to cyber threats.
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Globally, countries are grappling with a broad range of internet-related issues: from ensuring digital inclusion and improved network resilience to AI governance to digital sovereignty. One of the leading organisations for internet governance policy development is ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.
In this episode, we are joined by ICANN CEO and President Kurt Erik “Kurtis” Lindqvist, who was a featured speaker during the Caribbean Telecommunications Union’s ICT Week, which was held in Jamaica during the week of 29 September. During our conversation, Kurtis shared his thoughts on, among other things:
* the multi-stakeholder model, which has come under increasing criticism over the years;
* our progress globally towards achieving the WSIS framework’s objectives and the action lines;
* why a multilingual Internet is important; and
* specific goals he would like to accomplish before his tenure as CEO ends.
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Without a doubt, the user experience (UX) component in software development is critical in driving user satisfaction, retention, and adoption. In this podcast episode, we are joined once again by Janice Alexander and Brittney Samuels to discuss the findings of their latest UX in the Caribbean study.
During our conversation, the duo shared, among other things:
* important findings from the current research;
* the “talent paradox” the survey revealed;
* the certification versus formal qualifications conundrum that exists; and
* the supply versus demand dynamic in today’s job market.
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In our September 2025 Community Chat, and with youth members of the Caribbean tech community, Data Scientist and Researcher, Julie Koon Koon of Trinidad and Tobago, and the Co-CEO of Orbtronics and Rifbid, Keeghan Patrick, of Saint Lucia, the panel discusses:
* whether the use of AI for digital transformation and innovation is evident in the Caribbean region;
* women's empowerment in ICTs; and
* the changing job market due to AI and the implications for new and imminent graduates.
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The internet and social media are powerful and indispensable tools in daily life, but at the same time, they can be harmful to our mental health.
With Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr Rodney Stewart, who we first had on the Podcast in 2019, we discuss the mental health challenges that have been emerging due to extensive digital technology use, including:
* the types of mental health challenges people have been experiencing since we last spoke;
* the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on internet use and our mental health;
* whether our digital life will become more important than our real life; and
* key signs that someone has a problematic relationship with social media or the internet.
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We revisit a conversation we had in 2023 with Pinaman Owusu-Banahane, the Founder and CEO of ADJOAA, a curated multi-brand online marketplace specialising in premium and sustainable fashion and lifestyle products made by African designers and Black-owned businesses.
Pinaman shares her journey as a young Ghanaian woman who emigrated but found her way back home again, determined to establish a tech business that would uplift fashion designers and artisans across the Continent to improve their livelihood and promote the use of sustainable practices. During our conversation, Pinaman answers questions on, among other things:
* why she launched ADJOAA and the problem it is trying to solve;
the entrepreneurial and start-up space in Ghana;*
* the successes ADJOAA has been able to realise to date; and
* the challenges of creating an online marketplace that connects Africa to the World.
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The recently concluded UWI Five Islands AI Research Conference has become the leading AI event in the Caribbean region. We are once again joined by Dr Curtis Charles, one of the main drivers of the event, for a recap in which he shares, among other things:
* his overall thoughts on the conference;
* valuable learnings or takeaways from the event;
* possible reasons female attendance far exceeded males; and
* on a separate note, why he has been calling on the region to “creolise AI”.
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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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Nigel Cassimire, the Deputy Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union and Coordinator of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF), joins us once again to provide an update on the Internet Governance space and the 21st staging of the CIGF, which will be held from 20—22 August 2024 in Varadero, Cuba.
During our conversation, we discussed:
* how Internet Governance and the conversations on IG have been evolving;
* the most prominent or topical issues in the IG space currently;
* the likely focus areas of the upcoming CIGF; and
* whether there are any specific issues the Caribbean region ought to be focusing on.
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At the forefront of an organisation’s relationship with its customers, the customer service department is not only critical in leading that engagement but also in driving business efficiency and effectiveness.
With Michael Mullings, the CEO of ChatFlow, a Software as a Service company providing sentiment-aware customer support, Michael discusses, among other things:
* how he got from BPO to becoming a tech entrepreneur;
* the problem ChatFlow is trying to solve;
* the factors that contribute to customer satisfaction; and
* the advice he would give his younger self.
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In the third instalment in our Expert Insights series on cyber threats and security for 2025, we are joined by Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Godphey Sterling, the head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT).
Our conversation with Colonel Sterling covers, among other things:
* how JaCIRT operates and the attitude towards cybersecurity (and the CIRT) in Jamaica;
*** the cyber threat landscape in Jamaica;
*** the challenge of maintaining a uniform level of security across large organisations or bodies; and
*** what Colonel Sterling means by “security by obscurity”.
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The AI for Good Global Summit 2025 and the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 High-Level Event 2025 are two major events in this year’s AI calendar. In this episode, we are joined by Christopher Reckord, the Chairman of Jamaica’s National Artificial Intelligence Task Force, who attended both events. We discuss, among other things:
* specific objectives or goals he had in attending the events;
* valuable takeaways he had;
* the current posture on AI governance; and
* topics or issues debated that should have more visibility in the Caribbean region.
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In our July 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, cybersecurity and data protection expert, Jeehan Miller of Jamaica, and Halle Johnson, Systems Administrator at the UWI Five Islands Campus in Antigua and Barbuda, the panel discusses:
* Deepfakes, deception, misinformation and cyber awareness;
* Using technology to fight crime; and
* Keeping kids safe online.
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In the start-up space, “fail fast" is a deeply embedded mantra, which is used to encourage an iterative mindset that moves past the perceived failure to quickly learn and adapt.
In our conversation with Alex Straun, the creator of the digital wallet platform, JAD Cash, in Saint Kitts and Nevis, he shares the highs and lows of that journey to date, along with:
whether JAD Cash has become fully sustainable;*
* what it is like being an entrepreneur in Saint Kitts and Nevis;
* where he would like to see JAD Cash in the next three to five years; and t
* he best piece of advice you would give to a young tech entrepreneur.
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We are continuing our reboot of our ‘Know Your Neighbours’ series, to get an update on our sister Caribbean countries, 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 the 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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In our June 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, print and web journalist, Mylène Colmar of Guadeloupe, and Simone Passmore, the Chief Executive Officer of Webstylze in Barbados, the panel discusses:
* whether AI is signalling the end of Caribbean blogs;
* the AI dilemma of mitigating the risks and maximising the good; and
* the changing social media landscape.
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Although data is considered the new oil, across the Caribbean region, it is becoming increasingly evident that we do not fully appreciate the value of data, as it is not comprehensively reflected in the policies and structures established in Caribbean countries. As a result, we are grappling with several issues, including data protection, privacy, data sovereignty, data ethics and management, to name just a few.
With Dr Alexis Santos, a Demographer and Associate Professor at Penn State University in the United States, we discuss the state of data and statistics in the Caribbean, along with the role data should be playing in our lives and societies; what makes data authoritative, trustworthy and appropriate for us to rely on; and why Caribbean countries need to become more self-sufficient in collecting and controlling their data.
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In our continuing effort to increase our awareness of the tech scene in Africa, we chat with Caribbean Data Scientist, Kevan Rajaram, who did a short stint working as the Head of Business Intelligence for a company in West Africa, specifically Côte d’Ivoire (the Ivory Coast).
During our conversation, Kevan shared with us, among other things:
* how he ended up in Côte d'Ivoire;
his first impressions of the tech ecosystem and daily life;*
* what stood out for him regarding how data regulation and digital sovereignty are handled; and
* lessons he learnt and has brought back with him to the Caribbean.
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We are relaunching our Know Your Neighbour series, in which we explore the state of the telecoms and ICT development in Caribbean countries. We kick off this 2025 update with Saint Kitts and Nevis, officially the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis.
With our guest, Rodney Browne, of eCaribbean Limited, we discuss, among other things,
* the current state of telecoms and broadband internet, including quality of service and affordability;
* the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the country’s ICT sector;
* the country’s receptiveness to digital currencies/ cryptocurrencies and AI; and
* ICT/tech-related opportunities he sees in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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In our May 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Communications Strategist, Liselle Yorke, who is based in the United States but originally from Trinidad and Tobago, and Rojane Rose, a Product Manager in Jamaica, the panel discusses the following three topics:
* Who's watching our data?
* AI in the Caribbean: hype or opportunity? and
* Building Smart Islands: Why aren’t we there yet?
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The Postal Service is an often overlooked sector in most Caribbean countries. Its potential remains untapped in the region, although it is often considered an essential service. With Mr Tracy Hackshaw of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), we discuss the evolving role of the Postal Service in our increasingly digital age, including:
* the role of the UPU;
* key drivers that led the UPU to prioritise cyber resilience initiatives;
* whether Caribbean countries are using the .POST Top Level Domain; and
* the benefits of using the .POST Top Level Domain.
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Thanks to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Caribbean and other developing countries have the potential to accelerate their development and economic diversification, as well as increase competitiveness through technologies such as AI and the Internet of Things.
With Dr Curtis Charles, of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Five Islands Campus, and a key driver of the UWI Five Islands AI Research Conference, we discuss:
* the upcoming 2025 AI Research Conference scheduled for the end of June;
* the AI-related opportunities that Caribbean countries should more aggressively pursue;
* ways in which Caribbean countries can to truly capitalise on the opportunities AI brings; and
* where Caribbean countries should be putting their AI investment dollars.
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In the second instalment in our Expert Insights series on cyber threats and security for 2025, we are joined once again by Obika Gellineau, of Fujitsu Caribbean. During this conversation, Obika shares his thoughts on, among other things:
* the changes in the threat landscape that have occurred since our last conversation in 2024;
* the cybersecurity job market and the expertise that is being demanded;
* the link between digital sovereignty and cybersecurity; and
* three things organisations should be doing in 2025 to improve their network/IT security.
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The Caribbean stands at a pivotal juncture as artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a transformative force with the potential to drive development across virtually all sectors.
With Dr Craig Ramlal, a global AI expert, who was appointed to the United Nations Secretary-General’s High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence, and Lika Døhl Diouf, of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, we discuss:
* key observations regarding AI use and policy in the region;
* the proposed Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence and the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance;
key findings on ECLAC’s 2025 AI readiness in the Caribbean study; and*
* the most pressing ICT or AI-related issues Caribbean countries need to address.
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In our April 2025 Community Chat, and with a member of the Caribbean tech community, Nigel Cassimire of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union in Trinidad and Tobago, and Steven Williams of Data Privacy and Management Advisory Services in Barbados, we discuss just one topic: Fostering Caribbean digital resilience and transformation in an era of global uncertainty.
In the current economic, trade and diplomatic climate globally, in which Caribbean countries are getting caught in the crosshairs of the manoeuvrings of larger and more powerful nations, we discuss the tech-related issues or challenges to the region, the potential implications and how Caribbean countries might best be able to navigate the situation.
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As the internet becomes more integral to economic development, cultural diplomacy, and public governance, there may be strategic value in having custom generic top-level domains (gTLDs). Active participants in the global Internet Governance space, Lance Hinds and Carlton Samuels, are back to discuss ICANN’s New gTLD Program: Next Round, which is currently open. The conversation covered, among other things:
the difference between country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) and gTLDs;*
* the current state of use of ccTLDs in the Caribbean region;
* the New gTLD Program and the benefits that could be realised; and
* the challenges to Caribbean countries and organisations to apply for new custom gTLDs.
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Decentralised autonomous organisations or DAOs are one of the fastest-growing segments of the blockchain space. In this episode we are revisiting an oldie but goodie: our 2022 conversation with Donald O’Brian Porter, the Founder of CaribDAO, who explains, among other things,
* how DAOs work;
* the parallels between DAOs and the informal cooperative savings system that has been prevalent in Caribbean countries for decades;
* how an individual can verify the authenticity of the DAO; and
three (3) questions someone should ask before joining a DAO.*
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Following up on a 2022 conversation we had about digital currencies in the Caribbean region, Dr. Jan Schröder of CaribCoin, and Rodney Taylor of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union are back to provide an update on CaribCoin, a regional stablecoin backed by Caribbean assets that will provide a faster and more cost-effective alternative for regional cross-border payments that can also foster Caribbean prosperity.
Areas touched on during this conversation include:
* the value proposition of CaribCoin and the role it could play in strengthening the resilience of the region;
* success and risk factors associated with the integration of CaribCoin;
* the safety measures that have been put in place to foster trust in CaribCoin; and
* what is next for CaribCoin.
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Digital sovereignty has been a hot topic over the past several weeks, with data sovereignty and AI sovereignty being the subjects of such conversations. However, how does digital agency fit into the mix?
With IT Specialist, Researcher and Digital Analyst, Matthew Cowen, we discuss digital sovereignty and digital agency, including:
* Could digital sovereignty lead to increased fragmentation of the internet?
* How can we balance the need for individual digital agency with the need for online safety and security?
* How do the goals of digital sovereignty and digital agency intersect or conflict?
* Can a country achieve digital sovereignty without respecting the digital agency of its citizens?
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In our March 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Tariq Mohammed, a PhD candidate and the Chair of the Caribbean ICT Youth Network who is based in Trinidad and Tobago, and Chad Fraser, the Founder and CEO of Sonover, headquartered in Grenada, the panel discusses the following three topics:
* how Caribbean businesses can leverage technology to compete in a global economy;
* fostering youth development and inclusion in ICTs in the Caribbean; and
* is e-money a solution in search of a problem?
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In the first instalment in our Expert Insights series on cyber threats and security for 2025, and one again with Sean Slattery of Caribbean Solutions Lab, he discusses, among other things:
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the changes in the threat landscape that occurred in 2024;
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the changing threat and impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation in the security space;
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the security-related challenges as organisations adopt a cloud-first posture;
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key challenges being experienced by security professionals; and
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three things organisations should be doing in 2025 to improve their network/IT security.
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In February 2025, the Government of Jamaica made publicly available the National Artificial Intelligence Policy Recommendations prepared by the National Artificial Intelligence Task Force.
We are joined by the Chairman of the Task Force, Christopher Reckord, to discuss the policy recommendations made, including:
* the unique, Jamaica-specific considerations that shaped the recommendations;
* the priority action items Chris hopes will be executed; and
* why other Caribbean countries should go through the trouble of creating a national AI policy.
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Without a doubt, Caribbean farming is fraught with a broad range of challenges. Chief among them is that most of the farms are smallholdings, often in difficult locations and with relatively poor soil, which can affect yield, quality, sustainability and profitability.
In our conversation with Dr Yvane Agard-Abbot, the Founder of HydroFluidics, a Deep Tech/Agritech startup, she discusses, among other things:
how Microfluidic Technology can address some of the problems in the Caribbean region’s agriculture sector;*
*** the problem HydroFluidics is trying to solve; and
* the next steps in bringing her solution to farmers.
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In our February 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Kira Mohammed, an e-Commerce Strategist based in Trinidad and Tobago, and Mark Codling, a PhD Candidate in GeoInformatics from Jamaica, the panel discusses the following three topics:
* ways AI is transforming e-commerce;
* AI and real-time weather; and
* cashless fraud.
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The Caribbean region ranks lowest in statistical performance compared to other regions, and studies have estimated the value of Open Data alone could contribute between 1% and 2% to the national GDP of Caribbean countries.
The ‘Data Queen’ herself, Raquel Seville, is back to discuss her new start-up, Dataffluent, which is offering financial and investment insights on underserved markets, including those in the Caribbean region.
During our conversation, she discusses, among other things,
* the problem Dataffluent is trying to solve;
* what it is like to be a woman in tech AND a woman in finance;
* the challenges of training AI models for us in developing countries; and
* the advice she would give to other young tech start-ups.
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In response to the goal of doubling the ICT sector’s contribution to Trinidad and Tobago’s GDP, the Developers Hub, more commonly known as D’Hub, offers training, access to tools, as well as income and networking opportunities to local developers and citizens interested in ICT.
With Devindra Ramnarine, a Digital Transformation Adviser at the Ministry of Digital Transformation, Trinidad and Tobago, and one of the main architects of D’Hub, we discuss this innovative platform, including,
* the problem D’Hub is trying to solve;
* the specific government or societal challenges that are being addressed via D’Hub;
* how D’Hub can be made sustainable; and
* whether the model can be replicated in other Caribbean or developing countries.
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In our January 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Esmeralda Levens-Wijngaarde of Blyce in Curaçao, and Niko Kluyver also of Curaçao and CyberVade, the panel discusses:
* the impact of social media on mental health in the Caribbean;
* data residency in the Caribbean; and
* big tech and developing countries: can there be some rebalancing of power?
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:
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The Trinidad and Tobago Internet Governance Forum (TTIGF) is just around the corner worldwide, and it is among the first Internet Governance events of the year.
With Jaqueline Morris, a longstanding player in the global Internet Governance space and the current Chair of the Trinidad and Tobago Multistakeholder Advisory Group Board, which is the organiser of TTIGF, she discusses, among other things,
* how TTIGF came about,
* how the internet has been evolving and emerging trends, and
* the biggest internet or Internet Governance issues to which we should be paying particular attention.
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In our first episode for 2025, we are starting a new series in which we showcase Caribbean tech entrepreneurs and startups that are doing incredible things in or for the region. Our first guest is Jarryon Paul, the Founder of Sunshine, a stablecoin exchange based in Trinidad and Tobago.
In this conversation, we learn more about Jarryon and his entrepreneurial journey to date, which started when he was 10! Further, we discuss Sunshine, the problem it is trying to solve, and why stablecoins may be more important (and even valuable) than fiat currency. Jarryon also shares his thoughts on some of the regional payment options that are under consideration and being piloted, along with where he hopes to see Sunshine in the not-too-distant future.
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In this our final Community Chat and final episode for 2024, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Financial and Impact Innovator, Digital Economist and Digital Transformation Expert, Telly Valerie Onu, and International Consultant, Carlton Samuels, the panel discusses the ICT/technology trends and developments that were evident across the Caribbean region in 2024, and what might be in store in 2025.
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Innovation continues to be a big buzzword in the digital age, with organisations, and even countries, aspiring to be ‘more innovative’. But what does that mean, and what can Caribbean countries and organisations do to better nurture and, ultimately, leverage innovation?
We circle back to one of our earliest interviews and the interview that launched our innovation series in 2019!
Based on his illustrious career in Engineering and Education, Professor Patrick Hosein shared his thoughts on, among other things:
* what Caribbean countries might be doing wrong with regard to fostering innovation;
* who exactly should be driving innovation; and
* important elements that are still missing in the Caribbean to foster innovation.
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In our last instalment of the year in our series, The Internet we should want in 2024 and beyond, we are joined by Rodney Taylor, the Secretary-General (SG) of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU). In a candid conversation, the SG provides a regional perspective on the role the internet should be playing in the Caribbean region. He also shares his thoughts on, among other things:
* could the CARICOM Single ICT Space become irrelevant even before it is fully realised;
* the region’s digital economy;
* the impact, if any, the Internet of Things could have in the region; and
* what we, as a region, should want regarding privacy and data protection.
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In our November 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Gerry George, an ICT professional and policy expert who is based in Saint Lucia, and IT Specialist, Researcher and Digital Analyst Matthew Cowen, who is based in Martinique, the panel discusses:
Are Caribbean businesses really benefitting from online advertising?*
* Learning and development – promoting a culture of learning and collaboration within our space; and
* Digicel’s 2024 Caribbean Research Report and Maturity Guide.
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What are important ethical principles that should be implemented to protect users in the metaverse and other digital spaces? Jamaican social enterprise, Youth Can Do IT (YCDI), in collaboration with Jesus College (Oxford), developed some ethical guidelines for the metaverse.
In this episode, we chat with members of YCDI Joel Lawson, one of the youths who participated in the ethical guidelines design process, Cherika Wilson, the Head of People Operations, and Christopher Derrell, the Chief Technology Officer, on the metaverse and the guidelines that have been proposed. Key areas our discussion covered include:
* some of the ethical concerns surrounding the metaverse;
* how Project Amplify, the collaboration between Youth Can Do IT and Jesus College (Oxford), came about;
* the main findings of the research; and
* the next steps now that the guidelines have been proposed.
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https://bit.ly/4fnDxaKTo the outsider, the internet-related issues that the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is addressing can seem intimidating. But individuals, micro or small businesses, among others, are part of the end-user constituency and are critical players in ICANN’s policy development process.
In our latest conversation with Albert Daniels, the Senior Manager for Stakeholder Engagement for the Caribbean, we discuss some of the latest developments in the ICANN Space. Some of the areas covered include:
* what exactly is ICANN and why it is important;
* the Registration Data Request Service and the implications for law enforcement;
* the new generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Program; and
* how Caribbean countries could benefit from this and other upcoming initiatives.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:
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In this podcast episode, our host, Michele Marius, is alone – no guests – and sharing her thoughts on a recent article published in the New York Times in which the writer allowed AI to make all of her decisions for a week.
The article sent Michele down a rabbit hole (of sorts) and had her ponder whether, in the context of AI, we could have too much of a good thing.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:
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In our October 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Debbie Jollie, the Stammering Communicator who is based in Trinidad and Tobago, and Technology Architect and Digital Transformation Consultant, Garfield Gordon, of Jamaica, the panel discusses:
* our continuing vulnerability to cyberattacks;
* ESG versus CSR and the effects on ICT; and
* Caribbean consultants becoming true digital nomads.
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Globally, offshore outsourcing is a huge market and growing. By 2030, it is expected to be valued at half a trillion dollars! It is thus highly dynamic and competitive with Caribbean countries trying to maintain and even increase their size of pie.
Wayne Sinclair, the current President of the Global Services Association of Jamaica, formerly the Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica, joins us to discuss the state of the industry, including:
* whether Jamaica’s outsourcing industry can continue to grow and remain globally competitive;
* the impact technologies such as AI and Robotic Process Automation are having on the industry;
* what it might take to move up the value chain; and
* his thoughts on the future of outsourcing.
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Although we have all played video games, video games developed by Caribbean developers appear to have little or no visibility. Moreover, there is no video game development industry in the region to speak of, and the underpinning ecosystem remains underdeveloped. However, by 2023, the size of the global video games industry is expected by valued at half a trillion US Dollars!
We circle back to a 2021 conversation we had with video game developers, Glen Henry, of Spritewrench Studios, and Graham Reid, of GrahamOfLegend, where they discussed the state of game development and the potential and opportunities in the Caribbean region, including:
* the economic benefits for Caribbean countries;
* the region’s strengths and weaknesses;
* the business of video gaming development; and
* advice for individuals who want to get into game development.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:
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Almost without exception, all Caribbean countries are net importers of technology, especially ICT. In other words, we import considerably more of the ICT goods and services we use than we export.
With Vashti Maharaj, the Adviser, Digital Trade Policy, of the Commonwealth Secretariat, we discuss technology as an export and how Caribbean countries can better develop this increasingly crucial aspect of their economy. Some of the areas covered include:
* defining the concept of technology as an export;
* factors hindering the growth of the technology export sector in the region;
* important trade agreements that can benefit Caribbean technology exporters; and
* advice she would give to a Caribbean tech entrepreneur looking to expand internationally.
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According to the research and advisory firm, Forrester, the global digital economy will reach USD 16.5 trillion and capture 17 per cent of global GDP by 2028, but how is the Caribbean region’s digital economy developing?
Management Consultant and International Trade Policy Specialist, Chelceé Brathwaite, returns to the Podcast to provide an update. She discusses among other things:
* the changes or developments that have occurred regarding the concept of the digital economy since our first conversation in 2022;
* the metrics used to measure a country’s digital economy;
* key challenges to Caribbean countries more fully realising their digital economies; and
* priorities should Caribbean countries and/or the region be focussing on to more fully develop their digital economies.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:
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In our September 2024 Community Chat, and with a member of the Caribbean tech community, Steven Williams of Data Privacy and Management Advisory Services in Barbados, we discuss:
* Can effective cybercrime laws not encroach on freedom of expression?
Job displacement: has AI already begun reshaping the Caribbean economy?*
* Is increased digitisation and online learning what we need to improve student learning and the Caribbean education system?
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Whether we realise it or not, data centres are the backbone of our online experience. All the digital services we enjoy use data centres to store, manage and process all of the data, interactions and transactions generated.
Giovanni King, the CEO of Blue NAP Americas and the Chairman of the Caribbean Datacenter Association discusses, among other things:
* the kind of services or facilities typically offered at a data centre;
* the current demand for data centres in the Caribbean region;
* key challenges and opportunities for Caribbean data centres; and
* the potential impact of technologies such as AI, IoT, or blockchain on the future of Caribbean data centres.
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In the fourth instalment in our Expert Insights series on cyber threats and security for 2024, cybersecurity expert, David Gittens, discusses, among other things:
* the latest developments in the security space;
* why there ought to be a greater emphasis on cybersecurity guidelines in the Caribbean;
* why ransomware is the most pressing threat; and
* why organisations need to invest more in risk assessment.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:
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Do you have what it takes to be a digital nomad? We revisit a 2022 conversation we had with the following intrepid travellers: Juleen Gentles, who is from Jamaica, but spoke with us from Ghana; Marsiya Issah who is from Ghana, but had been living in Barbados; and Andres Phillips, who is from Barbados, but had recently ended a 10-month stint in Colombia and Mexico.
During the episode, Andres, Juleen and Marsiya share:
* their journey to becoming digital nomads and some of their experiences on the ground;
* their experience and the challenges regarding internet access and language barriers; and
* some advice to those who might be thinking of becoming digital nomads.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:
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In our rapidly changing world, the classroom is critical in preparing upcoming generations for the life and work environment they will face in the future.
Academic, former Minister for Education and international Consultant, Dr Gale Rigobert, shares her thoughts on, among other things:
* the education system in the English-speaking Caribbean and how it has evolved;
* whether the brain drain the region experiences is a problem with our education system; and
* how technology can be effectively integrated into the Caribbean classroom to enhance learning outcomes.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:
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In our August 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Nima Anvar, Hotelier and Chief Executive Officer of conversational AI platform GuestChat in Grenada, and Max Larson Henry, Network Engineer and Founder of the tech company, Transversal, which is based in the United States and Haiti, the panel discusses:
* Community internet networks;
* the recently launched Eastern Caribbean Association of Science and Technology; and
* can Caribbean online shoppers get more protection?
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Starting on 21 August 2024, we are just days away from the 20th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum, the longest-running Internet Governance Forum in the world!
With Nigel Cassimire, the Deputy Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union and Coordinator of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF), we get an update on the Internet Governance space and the CIGF. During our conversation with Nigel, he shared:
* how Internet Governance and the conversations on IG have been evolving;
* the most prominent or topical issues in the IG space currently;
* the likely focus areas of the upcoming CIGF; and
* whether there are any specific issues the Caribbean region ought to be focusing on.
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Agriculture is the bedrock of our societies and our ability to feed ourselves. However, with difficult terrain, climate change and more resilient pests to name just a few of the challenges that plague that sector, having ready access to accurate and relevant crop-related information could be a game changer for farmers everywhere.
In this episode, Dr Haimwant Persaud of Latitude Geospatial Consulting discusses his mobile application, Latitude Sat2Farm, including:
* how it works and the technologies it uses;
* the types of insights it can provide farmers;
* the benefit Latitude Sat2Farm could offer Caribbean farmers, as the region is prone to natural disasters; and
* other tools or technologies the region should be leveraging to help us become more resilient.
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Across the Caribbean region, most countries are embarking on projects to implement a digital ID system. Although there are considerable national benefits to doing so, improving and increasing citizens’ access such as a broad range of services, digital IDs is a complex exercise. We revisit a 2022 interview with Trevor Forrest, of 876 Solutions on the subject, where we discuss:
* Why is it becoming increasingly important to have a digital ID?
* What are the benefits of having a digital ID?
* What can countries do to develop trust in digital ID?
* And what are the potential benefits and implications of heightened surveillance via digital IDs?
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In our July 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Tessa Drayton, a Brand Communication and Reputation Management Specialist based in Trinidad and Tobago, and Rodney Browne, the Founder of eCaribbean Limited in Saint Kitts and Nevis, the panel discusses:
* With increasing tech-related regulation, how can organisations better manage risk?
* In an age of technology and AI is the Admin Assistant role becoming obsolete?
* And, the role of technology in disaster preparedness, mitigation and response.
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Regulatory technology (or regtech) is expected to be worth over USD 87 billion by 2028, but it is an underdeveloped fintech segment in the Caribbean region. However, as regulatory oversight increases in areas such as cybersecurity and data protection, increasingly, regtech will not be limited to the banking and fintech sectors.
Circling back to a 2022 episode, regtech expert, Jennifer Potter, gives us a primer on regtech, and discusses, among other things:
* the other industries, besides banking and financial services, in which regtech can be applied;
* how regtech can improve the customer experience regarding the Know-Your-Customer (KYC) rules and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance obligation; and
* key things organisations should consider before they decide to integrate regtech into their operations.
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In our third instalment of the series, The internet we should want in 2024 and beyond, Matthew Cowen of dgtlfutures, shares his thoughts on the subject.
Though the topic is broad, our conversation touches on, among other things:
* social media;
* the state of advertising on the Internet;
* major trends or technological advancements that are shaping the internet today; and
* current and emerging challenges regarding the internet of which we should be more aware.
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In the third instalment in our Expert Insights series on cyber threats and security for 2024, and with Edward Millington of CariSec Global, he discusses, among other things:
* the latest developments in the security space;
* the relationship between the data protection and cybercrime frameworks;
some of the reasons why the Barbados House of Assembly sent the country's Cybercrime Bill 2024 back to the Joint Select Committee for review and amendment;*
* the use of AI to facilitate threats and security; and
the priority areas in which organisations should be making their cybersecurity investments in 2024.*
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The readiness of businesses to operate with a ‘digital-first’ posture has become critical as we all strive to compete and remain relevant in an increasingly global marketplace. With Nadeen Matthews Blair, of Crescent Advisory Group, we discuss the results of the latest Caribbean Digital Readiness Survey conducted by PwC, including:
* what it means to be a ‘digital champion’;
* Nadeen’s observations on AI’s use in business;
* why organisations might have an improving digital IQ but still limited innovation; and
* what businesses facing survival-level threats from digital disruption can do to improve their situation.
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In the Caribbean region, small-scale farming is the backbone of our agriculture sector, but often, it is difficult for farmers to access funding that would be open to ventures in other sectors.
Farm Credibly has been working on addressing such challenges by providing simplified financial services to underbanked farmers in Jamaica. In a follow-up conversation with one of its Co-Founders, Danelia Doyle, we discuss, among other things:
* how Farm Credibly has evolved since our first conversation in 2021;
* the new WhatsApp-based accounting service Farm credibly has developed;
* why most start-ups fail; and
* important lessons she has learned since launching Farm Credibly.
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In our June 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Aldin Crosdale, an IT Internal Auditor in Jamaica and the Community Manager for the Jamaican Developers Community/Caribbean Tech Connect, and Halle Johnson (Mr.), a Systems Administrator at the University of The West Indies Five Islands Campus in Antigua and Barbuda, the panel discusses:
* How do we ready our workforce for the coming changes that AI will bring?
* Challenges in selling and producing local ICT products and services; and
* CXC’s intention to discontinue certain STEM subjects, is it a good or bad thing?
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Whether we realise it or not, the decisions C-suite executives are making are shaping our digital experiences: the way we live, work, and interact online and with technology.
With Lisa-Maria Alexander, a Certified Chartered Director, and the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Strategist of The Leadership Xperience, and focusing on Caribbean organisations, Lisa-Maria gives a perspective from the boardroom. Among other things, she shares with us:
* how C-suite executives are approaching issues such as technology, digital transformation, artificial intelligence and data protection;
* some of the unique challenges they face when implementing digital strategies; and
* the tension that can sometimes exist between the Board and Management.
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Thanks to technology, especially generative artificial intelligence (AI), getting into the hands of consumers, the business landscape and our societies have been evolving faster than ever.
Lorenzo Hodges of Plain White Table is back again to continue the conversation we started in 2019 on innovation in organisations. Now five years later, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on, among other things:
- the impact of the pandemic on innovation;
* the importance of asking the right questions;
* the mindset business leaders ought to possess to encourage innovation among their teams;
* the connection between digital transformation and innovation; and
* the impact of AI on innovation.
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Being part of the global marketplace has many benefits. Though we, in the Caribbean region, are innovative and culturally rich, doing business successfully with international customers is still challenging – especially for micro, small and medium enterprises.
Kadion Preston, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Caribshopper, an e-commerce platform that allows Caribbean merchants to sell their products to consumers globally, shares the Caribshopper story. In this episode, Kadion discusses, among other things:
* how Caribshopper has been able to navigate the challenges many Caribbean MSMEs face regarding electronic payments;
* how Caribshopper has been able to manage cross-border logistics and fulfilment;
* the requirements that would need to be satisfied for other Caribbean countries to be added to Caribshopper;
* and where Kadion would like to see Caribshopper in the next 3 to 5 years.
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In our May 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Allison James, a Certified Information Systems Auditor and Certified Information Privacy Professional based at KPMG in Barbados, and Rojane Rose, a Product Owner at MC Systems in Jamaica, the panel discusses:
* data and digital illiteracy in a world of data privacy and cybersecurity;
* the digital challenge of national data collection; and
* technology, the future of finance and empowering young people for the digital economy.
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Digital public infrastructure (DPI) is a critical enabler of the digital transformation of countries by helping them to improve the delivery of public service at scale.
Our guests, David Soutar and Matthew McNaughton of the SlashRoots Foundation, discuss, among other things:
* what is DPI and why it is important;
* how DPI can be designed to be inclusive and ensure equitable access for all citizens;
* what Caribbean countries can learn from India’s experience in implementing its digital ID system and unified payments interface; and
* how Caribbean nations can collaborate to create regional DPI initiatives that benefit all.
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We celebrate our 300th episode of the Podcast with a long-time friend of the show, Trevor Forrest, experienced IT expert and Founder of 876 Technology Solutions, in which we continue the discussion we started in January 2024 on the internet we should want in 2024 and beyond.
In this conversation, Trevor shares his thoughts on:
* how the internet has evolved over the past 30 years;
* Artificial intelligence and its potential to level the playing field in favour of developing countries;
* what policymakers don't get about the Internet of Everything;
* the digital economy and what we ought to be doing to grow it;
* whether we should be taking quantum computing more seriously at this time;
* and much more!
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In our April 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Jordanne Elliott, a Project Manager in Jamaica, and Friend of the Show, Liselle Yorke, a Communications Strategist, originally from Tobago but based in the United States, the panel discusses:
• Tech career insights, and the future of work in the Caribbean;
• Content creation for persons with disabilities; and
• Using the Internet to preserve our history.
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For the past few years, most Caribbean countries have been sitting on the sidelines of conversations on 5G, as there were no immediate plans for it to be deployed. However, within the past year, Paradise Mobile has launched operations in Bermuda, with the Cayman Islands next in line, and more Caribbean countries to come.
Zlatko Zahirovic, the Chief Technical Officer and a Co-Founder of Paradise Mobile, joins us to discuss, among other things:
* how Paradise Mobile has been able to launch viable 5G operations in the region;
* whether Paradise Mobile is a technology company or an innovation company, and
* how Caribbean countries could better position themselves to experience or leverage 5G.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:
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Natural disasters and other emergencies are not situations that can be completely avoided, but like insurance, it is good to have access to the requisite support in times of need.
As we approach the 2024 North Atlantic hurricane season, we thought it opportune to reshare a conversation we had with Sylvester Cadette, of the International Telecommunication Union, in 2021 on the Tampere Convention in which we discussed, among other things:
* the Tampere Convention, what it is and why more Caribbean countries ought to accede to it;
* the challenges that are likely to occur when countries have not signed on to the Convention;
* reasons why countries are not signing on the Convention; plus
* the need for Caribbean countries to have more comprehensive emergency telecommunications plans in place.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:
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In the second instalment in our Expert insights series on cyber threats and security for 2024, and with Obika Gellineau, the Cyber Services Manager of KPMG in Trinidad and Tobago, he discusses, among other things:
* the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) data leak;
AI-related security risks of which we should be aware;*
the biggest cybersecurity challenges faced by businesses today; and*
* three key things organisations should be doing in 2024 to improve their network/IT security posture.
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In this our March 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Telecommunications/ICT Consultant, Lendon Telesford and Perro Perry Holloway, of the Barbados National Organisation of the Disabled (BARNOD Inc.), the panel discusses:
* the digital inclusion of persons with disabilities (generally) and the inclusion of persons with disability in the workplace with technology; and
* the slippery slope between crime prevention and mass surveillance.
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Ultra-personalisation was identified as a trend to watch in the early 2010s and it has become increasingly evident and integral in the delivery of a broad range of services, including online education.
In our follow-up conversation with Ricardo Allen, the Founder and CEO of One on One Educational Services, he shares with us, among other things:
* what has been happening at One on One since our last interview in 2020;
* how the company has been leveraging AI in its operations;
* what it is like to move from a scrappy start-up to a publicly traded company; and
* important lessons he has learnt during this wild and crazy journey.
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Innovation. Virtually everyone hopes they are considered innovative, and organisations and our societies at large also want to be seen as being innovative, but there are several myths surrounding innovation that ought to be debunked.
We revisit our 2019 interview with Lorenzo Hodges, of innovation strategy firm, Plain White Table, in which he discusses, among other things:
* the biggest misconception people have about innovation;
* how innovation can be systematised in organisations; and
* critical elements that must be in place for innovation to truly become part of an organisation’s culture.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:
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A few years ago, blockchain technology was considered transformative – the best thing since sliced bread – but today, we have not been hearing much about it at all. With Cleve Mesidor of the Blockchain Foundation, we discuss:
* the current state of blockchain technology,
* how it can be leveraged in the Caribbean region, especially to improve the lives and livelihoods of ordinary citizens, and
* what countries ought to be doing to capitalise on the opportunities and efficiencies blockchain technology facilitates.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:
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In the first instalment in our Expert insights series on cyber threats and security for 2024, and once again with Sean Slattery of Caribbean Solutions Lab, he discusses, among other things:
* the changes in the threat landscape that occurred in 2023;
* the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the security space;
* ethical considerations surrounding cybersecurity, particularly in areas like privacy and surveillance;
* possible implications of nation-state-sponsored cyberattacks; and
* three things organisations should be doing in 2024 to improve their network/IT security.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:
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In our February 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Media and Business Strategist, Nerissa Golden, of Goldenmedia LLC, and ICT Consultant and head of PromoTIC in Haiti, Gregory Domond, the panel discusses:
* Governments and their use of influencers and content marketing as part of their communications strategy;
* telecommunications networks and infrastructure resilience assessments and the lessons Caribbean countries can learn from the recently concluded assessment exercise in Haiti; and
* regulating digital media, can it be done without undermining citizens’ rights?
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How long could our countries feed themselves if they were cut off from the rest of the world and could only depend on the resources currently within their domain? It is a question more countries are grappling with when addressing matters related to food security and sustainable agriculture.
In this podcast episode, we circle back to Bevon Chadel Charles and Akata Farms in Grenada to find out, among other things:
* how the farm has been doing since our first conversation in 2021;
* what Bevon thinks about the ‘new’ focus on AgTech and the challenges of that space that people don’t talk about; and
why passion doesn’t sell.*
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Without a doubt, many conversations are being had globally on artificial intelligence (AI), and one of the most important occurred during the recently held Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.
Software Architect and Tech Entrepreneur, Joel Dean, who attended the meeting, joins us on this episode and shares with us:
* the AI-related issues that were discussed at Davos;
* important takeaways he had from those discussions; and
* how we, in the Caribbean (and perhaps more broadly developing countries), should be positioning ourselves for AI and the future of tech.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:
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The robotics programme in Saint Kitts and Nevis has been growing from strength to strength since we last spoke to Dr. Ricardo Neil in late 2018 and even has expanded to other Caribbean countries.
Now the Chairman and Founder of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Robotics Association, Professor Neil discusses, among other things:
* how the Saint Kitts and Nevis robotics space has evolved;
* Caribbean-wide trends that might be emerging;
* some of the challenges or opportunities specific to the region that we ought to consider; and
* how we could better build a thriving robotics ecosystem in the Caribbean.
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In our January 2024 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Esmeralda Levens of BearingPoint Caribbean in Curaçao, and Technology Architect and Digital Transformation Consultant, Garfield Gordon, of Jamaica, the panel discusses:
* e-commerce in the Caribbean;
* the resilience of our internet infrastructure; and
* the Caribbean brain drain in the remote work era.
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Is the internet we should want in 2024 different from the internet we wanted in 2014? The internet of 2014 has evolved considerably, but have our expectations of the internet and the ways we could be using it, kept up with the developments that have occurred?
With Telecommunications/Internet Operations and Policy Strategist, Shernon Osepa, we discuss the current state of the internet in the Caribbean region and how we could be better leveraging it in 2024 and beyond.
Below are some of the questions that shaped our conversation:
1. How has the landscape of the internet evolved over the past 5—10 years?
2. What are the major trends or technological advancements that are shaping the internet today?
3. The internet has become integral to everyday life. What are your thoughts on how we in the Caribbean currently use the internet, versus how we should be using the internet?
4. The issue of trust – or a lack thereof – has been hindering the development of e-commerce and even some basic fintech segments across the region. What should we want as a region?
5. From the country perspective, how have we in the Caribbean been using the internet, versus how we should be using the internet?
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Deep tech and impact innovation are not terms that are readily discussed in the Caribbean tech start-up space but are considered crucial and strategic if the region wants to level up and truly punch above its weight in tech innovation and entrepreneurship.
Telly Valerie Onu, of Quintessence Consulting Inc., shares with us key insights on how Caribbean countries can increase the impact of technology on their societies and how tech entrepreneurs can better access the support they need. Among other things, we discuss:
What is meant by the terms, ‘deep tech’, ‘convergence economics’ and ‘impact innovation’ and the connection between them;*
* Challenges that developers and start-ups face generally and when working with embedded deep tech; and
* How the tech community can leverage the opportunities in AgTech and climate financing.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/) Enjoyed the episode? Do rate the show and leave us a review! Also, connect with us on:
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In this our final Community Chat and final episode for 2023, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Yacine Khelladi of the Caribbean ICT Stakeholders Virtual Community (CIVIC), and Matthew Cowen, of dgtlfutures, the panel discusses the ICT/technology trends and developments that were evident across the Caribbean region in 2023, and what might be in store in 2024.
Questions answered during the discussion include:
• What were the year's big ICT/tech issues in the Caribbean region? • Were there issues that gained more traction than they had anticipated, and were there ones that fell short of their expectations? • What ICT/tech issues will be big in the Caribbean region in 2024? • What issues should policymakers focus on addressing in 2024?
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We are continuing our series on Fintech in the Caribbean region with Kanoo Pays, a “Non-Bank Electronic Retail Payment Institution” headquartered in The Bahamas.
With Nicholas Rees, Chairman of Kanoo Pays, we discuss:
* How Kanoo Pays has been able to distinguish itself from other digital wallets;
* The current state of the fintech industry in The Bahamas;
* Why CBDC adoption has been slow in Caribbean countries that have launched a digital currency; and
* What does Kanoo want to achieve in the next 3 years?
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We continue our Tech in Africa series with a conversation with Pinaman Owusu-Banahane, the Founder and CEO of ADJOAA, a curated multi-brand online marketplace specialising in premium and sustainable fashion and lifestyle products made by African designers and Black-owned businesses.
Pinaman shares her journey to establish a tech business in Ghana and answers questions on, among other things:
the entrepreneurial and start-up space in Ghana;*
* the successes ADJOAA has been able to realise to date; and
* the challenges of creating an online marketplace that connects Africa to the World.
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Jamaica’s Data Protection Act will be coming into effect on 1 December 2023, but myths and misconceptions have persisted.
With Grace Lindo, an attorney at law at Carter Lindo in Jamaica, we tackle some of the misconceptions along with exploring compliance in a variety of different scenarios. Among other things, Grace also discusses the potential implications and obligations under the new dispensation:
* When using certain technologies and platforms, such as WhatsApp, Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT in the workplace;
* In the ethical use of data, particularly for research;
* In direct marketing; and
* When data breaches occur.
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In our October 2023 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Dr Claire Craig, of Trinidad and Tobago and Director of Research of CaribNOG, and Jean Marie Altema of Haïti and profIT Development Consulting, the panel discusses:
* ransomware attacks and the role of stakeholders;
* the intersection of music and technology; and
* the potential and challenges of crowdfunding in the Caribbean.
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Although artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to transform the workplace, it has the potential to have an even greater impact on our societies by helping us address many of the development challenges that countries, such as those in the Caribbean region, need to address.
Eldon Marks, of V75 Inc. and TrueSelph Inc. in Guyana, is back with us again to share his thoughts on, among other things:
* how AI has evolved since our first conversation in 2019;
* why Caribbean countries are not part of the global AI conversation;
* ways in which Caribbean countries can capitalise on AI4D; and
* what is needed for Guyana to become a powerhouse in AI, or more broadly, tech.
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Thanks to the growing prominence of Artificial intelligence (AI), .ai, the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Anguilla has experienced an exponential increase in the take-up of .ai domains. However, Caribbean countries have not been aggressive in increasing the take-up and use of their ccTLDs, though there are numerous opportunities to be had.
With longstanding players in the global Internet Governance space, Lance Hinds, of Guyana, and Carlton Samuels, of Jamaica, we discuss:
* the benefits of using ccTLDs;
* why some countries enjoy a large number of active ccTLDs;
* reasons why Caribbean countries have not sought to foster greater use of their ccTLDs; and
* ways in which Caribbean countries can increase the attractiveness and consequently the value of their ccTLDs.
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As CARICOM Member States move closer to a Single Market and Economy (CSME), the role of the private sector will become increasingly important to manifest all the benefits anticipated from this massive regional transformation. With Dr Patrick Antoine, the Chief Executive Officer and Technical Director of the CARICOM Private Sector Organisation (CPSO), we discuss the CPSO and CSME, including:
* How businesses, especially small and micro businesses, benefit from the work of the CPSO;
* What is the Twenty-Five by 2025 Initiative, and can the stated target be achieved by 2025;
* How he sees ICT facilitating the realisation of the Twenty-Five by 2025 target;
* And why haven’t Caribbean organisations more fully integrated technology into our operations.
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In our October 2023 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Christelle Vaval, a lawyer in Haiti, and Steven Williams, of Data Privacy and Management Advisory Services in Barbados, the panel discusses:
* Digital inequality in Caribbean tech entrepreneurship;
* Trademarks protection in domain names;
* Are we still underprepared for cyberattacks?
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Continuing with our recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we have another instalment in our longstanding Expert Insight series on cyber threats and security, but with a twist! Joining us are Dr Keith Nurse, of the College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts Trinidad and Tobago and Kristerbella Sookdeo, of Fortinet, to chat about cybersecurity awareness. Among other things, we discuss:
the common cyber threats or incidents in the Caribbean region;*
* the current state of cybersecurity awareness;
the implications of the “financialisation of the global economy” on the security landscape; and*
* how to tackle the rate of change in the security space and the continual need to build awareness.
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Digital Transformation. An overused term that still seems to be misunderstood. With Christopher Reckord and Trevor Forrest, the authors of the new book “Successful Digital Transformation: Your World, Your Business, Your Life… Reimagined”, we discuss the key elements in a digital transformation process that must be addressed to guarantee success, along with:
* whether Caribbean leaders are thinking big enough for their organisations and the impact on the digital transformation effort;
* why MSMEs may actually benefit the most from digitally transforming their business; and
* how organisations can better embrace innovation, which is critical to successful digital transformation.
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Worldwide, October is commemorated as Cyber Security Awareness Month. As part of our longstanding Expert Insight series on cyber threats and security, we get a truly regional perspective on the subject.
With Dale Joseph, of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS), we discuss, among other things:
* what has been going on in the wider Caribbean region, with regard to cybersecurity threats and incidents;
the priority areas of the CARICOM Cyber Security and Cybercrime Action Plan;*
the degree to which CARICOM IMPACS engages the private sector; and*
* fostering more cybersecurity intelligence-sharing and collaboration in Caribbean countries.
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For our September 2023 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Esmeralda Levens of BearingPoint Caribbean in Curaçao, and Andrew Olton of Cryptcore in Trinidad and Tobago, the panel discusses:
* Why the future of finance is global;
* Is the Caribbean region truly a home for digital nomads? and,
* Is our love affair with AI already over?
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Although slavery and colonialism may seem far removed from the 21st century and our current lives, there have been growing concerns about digital colonialism.
With Ingrid Riley of Silicon Caribe and Matthew Cowen of dgtlfutures, we start a conversation on digital colonialism in which, among other things, we discuss:
what digital colonialism is and why we ought to give it greater attention;*
* what is happening in the Caribbean tech entrepreneurship space and how it has evolved over the years; and
* how the region can better navigate and change the narrative that often fosters digital colonialism.
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Digital resilience is a topic that has not been comprehensively explored generally, and more so in the Caribbean region, though it is relevant and should be actively developed in organisations and at home.
With Natalie Maharaj, the Director of the ICT Services Division of the Ministry of Public Administration, Trinidad and Tobago, we discuss among other things:
* the difference between digital resilience and cybersecurity;
* how organisations can become more digitally resilient;
* why psychology and technology are both crucial in digital parenting; and
* ways in which we as individuals can be more digitally resilient.
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Business intelligence (BI), like data analytics, does not seem to be as prominent these days as data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, data analytics and BI are separate disciplines from data science and AI, with the former still being especially relevant when trying to improve organisational performance and success. With Raquel Seville of BI Brainz, we get a primer on BI, and among other things, she highlights:
* misconceptions people have about BI;
* important skills individuals who want to work in BI should possess; and
* basic activities and tools MSMEs can use to begin to tap into the benefits of BI.
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Without a doubt, technology has transformed the workplace, but it has also raised several issues that have not yet been satisfactorily resolved. Lois Walters, President of the Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica, discusses the impact of technology in the workplace, including:
* the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic;
* remote and hybrid work arrangements;
* re-skilling, upskilling and continuing professional development; along with
* how we can better navigate achieving a work-life balance.
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In our August 2023 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Simone Pasmore, the Chief Executive Officer of Webstylze in Barbados, and Dr Lyndell St Ville, the Chief Technology Officer of Datashore in Saint Lucia, the panel discusses:
* Technology-related bias;
* AI for accessibility for the Differently Abled;
* Worldcoin in the Caribbean, would it be a good or bad thing?
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With artificial intelligence (AI) capturing the minds and hearts of millions of users worldwide, chatbots have been getting little to no visibility these days.
With Kern Elliott, of iGovTT in Trinidad and Tobago, we discuss chatbots and AI, and among other things:
* which one is better;
* some of the assumptions people tend to make about AI and chatbots;
* balancing the growing emphasis on privacy and data protection in an increasingly Ai-driven world; and
* what organisations ought to include in their AI policies.
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With the growing importance and visibility that subjects such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity and data protection, have been receiving, Caribbean countries and the region are being challenged to adopt clear, and ideally harmonised, positions, so they can be heard in global Internet Governance conversations.
With Nigel Cassimire of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, we discuss, among other things,
* the internet-related issues and developments that have occurred since 2022 when he was last on the Podcast;
the upcoming Caribbean Internet Governance Forum event; and*
* why a single individual can make a difference in the Internet Governance space.
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With the successful enactment of the Nigeria Startup Act, Nigeria is positioning itself to be not only a hotbed of tech innovation but also the home of tech companies that have a global impact.
In our conversation with Oswald Osaretin Guobadia, the Former Senior Special Assistant on Digital Transformation to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, we discuss, among other things:
* Nigeria’s business landscape;
* the importance of co-creation;
* why trying to 'leapfrog' can be a misguided approach; and
* what Caribbean countries can learn from the Nigerian experience.
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Privacy and data protection have been gaining traction globally, and even across the Caribbean region.
Rishi Maharaj, the Founder and Managing Director of Privicy Advisory Services, joins us to discuss privacy and data protection, along with the emerging concept of ‘data ethics’. Our conversation explores, among other things:
* the difference between data protection and data ethics;
* the challenges he has observed as organisations reframe themselves to become more privacy and data protection-centric; and
* his thoughts on the class action lawsuit filed against OpenAI alleging that it engaged in theft by scraping data and content from internet users.
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In our July 2023 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Bianca Welds, Digital Innovation Manager of the VM Group in Jamaica, and Chad Fraser, the Founder of Sonover Inc. in Grenada, the panel discusses:
* Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models, how can the Caribbean business and education sectors extract value from these technologies; and thereafter,
* how can Caribbean countries better nurture software development?
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In the first episode of our new series, Tech in Africa, we discuss with the Secretaries General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), John Omo, and of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (ATU), Rodney Taylor:
* the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between their organisations with a view to strengthening the partnership between them;
* how digital diplomacy works between countries and regions of diverse sizes, economies and challenges;
* projects or initiatives that could be implemented that leverage the MoU; and
* outputs or outcomes the ATU and CTU would like achieved by the end of the current term of the MoU.
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Cyber insurance is no longer as alien as it had been just a few years ago, but the threat landscape is incredibly dynamic thus causing the cyber insurance industry to continually adjust and redefine its posture.
Although we spoke with Max Pragnell, of Gallagher Insurance Brokers, just about a year ago, a lot has changed. In this conversation, he discusses, among other things:
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key changes that have occurred in the cybersecurity and cyber insurance space;
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how cascading failures (across organisations, subsidiaries or business units, for example) from a single attack are being handled; and
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“data breach insurance” and what cyber insurance coverage may be available.
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Increasingly, there is a concern that Caribbean countries and their citizens are losing their grip on their cultural identity thanks to the overwhelming influx of digital media and content which we are now accessing from as early as toddler age.
Multi-hyphenate global thought leader, Dr Kris Rampersad, discusses digital deletion and what Caribbean countries need to do for their cultural survival and ultimately, preserve their own unique identities.
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Rich in natural resources, the Co‑operative Republic of Guyana has been experiencing an economic boom in recent years, whilst also trying to ensure more equitable access to telecoms services, particularly to its citizens that live in its hinterland.
Dela Britton, Chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission (Guyana) discusses, among other things:
- Guyana’s telecoms sector;
- how Guyana can narrow the digital divide; and
- how she would like to see the Commission and Guyana’s telecoms sector evolve.
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In our May 2023 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Communications Strategist, Liselle Yorke, and Tech Consultant, Amit Uttamchandani, the panel discusses:
- What does the new digital landscape mean for Caribbean fiction?
- e-Government, and the delivery of government services online in the Caribbean, and
- What will it take for the Caribbean to become a cashless society?
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Continuing with our Fintech in the Caribbean series, we explore the fintech space in the Dutch Caribbean, which comprises Aruba, Bonaire Curaçao and Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius and Saba, and are part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
With Senior Financial Policy Advisor, Emilio Kalmera, and Founder and CEO of Girasol Payments Solutions, Marwan Rozier, they discussed among other things:
- the fintech scene in Curaçao and Sint Maarten;
- the wider tech entrepreneurship landscape; and
- the biggest challenge that tech entrepreneurs in their home countries are experiencing.
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The recently published ECLAC digital inclusion study has been getting some attention across the Caribbean region, as countries continue to grapple with how to narrow the widening digital divide.
With ECLAC digital inclusion study Consultant, Kwesi Prescod and international Economist and ICT4D Consultant, Yacine Khelladi, the findings of the ECLAC study are discussed. However, the conversation then veers to the role of the telecoms regulator and the telcos in addressing digital inclusion, along with the impact of the human, social and economic challenges on digital inclusion and vice versa.
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Although countries worldwide may be moving quickly to deploy 5G technology, the major Caribbean internet network carriers have indicated that they will not be doing so in the foreseeable future.
Marc Kneppers and Sarah McNeill, of TTG in the Cayman Islands, discuss 5G and the company’s innovation grants programme, and answer questions such as:
- What could be the benefit to Caribbean countries of 5G?
- Whether Caribbean internet carriers should focus on strengthening their 4G LTE networks before deploying 5G?
- And how Caribbean countries might still be able to position themselves to experience or leverage 5G, despite the posture of their internet carriers?
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In our May 2023 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Brittney Samuels and Janice Alexander, of UX Designer Network Jamaica, the panel discusses:
- What does it mean to become a digital society?
- The importance of local context when implementing technology in the Caribbean; and
- The digital customer experience problems in the Caribbean region.
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When it comes to making payments online, the convenience and ease of use of digital transactions have made them increasingly popular, and even essential, in today’s environment.
Continuing with our Fintech in the Caribbean series, Eldred F Garcia, of First Atlantic Commerce (FAC), gives us an excellent primer on credit card payments. He also outlines the main types of payment fraud that FAC’s customers have been experiencing, and suggests how Caribbean MSMEs can participate more fully in the digital payments space, noting their limited resources.
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In the second instalment in our Expert insights series on cyber threats and security for 2023, and with a new guest, Edward Millington of CariSec Global, he discusses, among other things:
- what’s been happening in the cybersecurity space and the changes that have occurred in the threat landscape;
- how countries can better manage threats to their critical infrastructure and services, which are often under-resourced; and
- where organisations are making cybersecurity investments, versus where they should actually be investing.
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According to Grand View Research, the value of the global blockchain technology market was estimated at USD 10.02 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a staggering compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 87.7% between 2023 and 2030.
Director of Regulatory Compliance of the FinTech Association of Trinidad and Tobago (FinTechTT), Alexander Gafoor, helps us to explore some of the legal issues surrounding blockchain technology including,
- why you still may need a real-world contract even if there is a smart contract;
- some of the legal issues associated with NFTs;
- reconciling the transparency and immutability of blockchain technology with data privacy legislation; and
- the valuing of digital assets, particularly with respect to taxes.
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In our April 2023 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Charlie Ann St. Cyr, a Social Impact Strategist and Founder of Girls With Roots, and Gisselle Ramsaran, a Digital Marketing Systems Strategist, the panel discusses:
- AI and its impact on content development;
- how technology can contribute to inequality and threaten the rights and well-being of girls in the Caribbean; and
- the quality of telecoms services across the region.
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Globally, the business process outsourcing (BPO) segment of the wider outsourcing market continues to experience exponential growth, by as much as 9% year-on-year – increasing by one percentage point four years ago.
Kirk Laughlin, of Nearshore Americas, discusses, among other things:
- how the Caribbean outsourcing industry has performed since 2020;
- how technological advancements such as AI and automation are affecting the outsourcing industry; and
- whether the Caribbean region is still competitive and attractive, noting the other locations worldwide that have emerged that are vying for outsourcing business.
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With Karel Douglas, the Executive Officer, Legal and Enforcement, of the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT), Cheryl Hector Fontenelle, the Acting Managing Director of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL), which oversees telecommunications regulation in Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Ansord Hewitt, the Director General of the Office of Utilities Regulation, in Jamaica, we discuss the evolution of telecoms regulation in the Caribbean region, and how regulation needs to evolve to accommodate the technology advancements that have been occurring and better position us for the future.
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Lynk, a digital wallet, is the only approved wallet for Jamaica's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), JAM-DEX. Lynk’s Chief Product Officer, John-Matthew Sinclair joins us on the Podcast to discuss Lynk and its current offerings, as well as:
- Reasons for the seemingly slow adoption of JAM-DEX in Jamaica
- The issue of financial inclusion in the Caribbean region and the barriers to entry beyond the AML and KYC requirements that must be followed, and
- New product offerings that are coming on stream, and what the future holds for Lynk.
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In our March 2023 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, IT Specialist, Larissa Martin and eCaribbean Limited’s Managing Director, Rodney Browne, the panel discusses:
- The state of Innovation/R&D in the Caribbean;
- Why is payment technology still limited in the Caribbean?
- And where are the Female Tech Leaders in the Caribbean?
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In the first instalment in our Expert insights series on cyber threats and security for 2023, and one again with Sean Slattery of Caribbean Solutions Lab, he discusses, among other things:
- the changes in the threat landscape that occurred in 2022;
- the impact and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the security space;
- how the emerging cyber insurance space has affected how organisations approach security; and
- three things organisations should be doing in 2023 to improve their network/IT security.
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In recognition of International Women’s Day, and with Dr Letetia Addison, Shannon-Rae Hackett and Riana Kandhai of the University of the West Indies, St Augustine campus and Women in Data Science (WiDS), the Trinidad and Tobago chapter, they discuss, among other things:
- the difference between data analytics and data science;
- their own journeys to pursue careers in the STEM and ICT fields, and how their perspective on their career has evolved;
- and why organisations have been dragging their feet to integrate data science/data analytics into their operations.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been shaping our lives for years, such as by influencing our likes and preferences, in addition to trying to provide us with very personalised support. However, it has only been in recent months that the mass consumer has been gaining an appreciation of the power and potential of AI.
Data and Advanced Analytics leader at PwC Caribbean, Kevan Rajaram, is introducing new and different angles to our conversation on AI, and discusses among other things:
- some of the ways AI will change the workplace;
- the extent to which technology is pushing against boundaries we (as humans) might inherently have;
- could we allow a machine to lead us; and
- what might there be the impact of AI from a country perspective.
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Privacy and data protection have been gaining visibility globally. Even here in the Caribbean region, more countries that had not addressed the issue, are developing the requisite policies and legislation.
Digital law and policy lawyer, Bartlett Morgan, joins us again to give us an update on privacy and data protection since our last conversation in 2018, and discusses among other things:
- some of the emerging issues around AI and privacy;
- the balance between hyper-personalisation and privacy; and
- key trends he is seeing in the privacy and data protection space.
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In our February 2023 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, IT Systems Administrator, Halle Johnson and Business Coach and former Advisory Council Member of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), Kerrie-Ann Vassall-Richards, the panel discusses:
- Digitisation of the building applications process;
- Is the Caribbean ready for work-from-home / remote worker culture?
- And the security of our critical resources/sectors.
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To a considerable degree, Caribbean countries are eager to position themselves as leading financial technology (fintech) locations to drive investment and their continued economic growth. However, will the current efforts yield the results envisaged?
With Developmental Economist, Dr Justin Ram, we discuss the impact fintech could have on the Caribbean region and economy, and among other things, Justin offers insights into:
- How we might foster more tech entrepreneurship;
- Whether the FTX collapse is sending the wrong signals to the world about the fintech industry in the Caribbean;
- The real opportunity for CBDCs in the region, and with respect to fostering digital transformation; and
- The fintech initiatives and projects the region should be implementing that could have a real impact.
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Circling back to earlier conversations we had on innovation in 2019, we caught up with Professor Patrick Hosein of The University of the West Indies and of TTLAB (www.lab.tt), the research laboratory he created in Trinidad and Tobago. Accompanied by two members of the TTLAB research team, Inzamam Rahaman and Nicholas Chamansingh, we discussed, among other things:
- TTLAB and some of its current projects;
- what might be the Caribbean region’s value proposition when compared to Silicon Valley;
- ChatGPT; and
- why AI will not replace humans anytime soon.
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http://bit.ly/3kIh5RYIn our January 2023 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Chartered Accountant and a Certified Information Systems Auditor, Allison James, and Matthew Cowen of dgtlfutures, the panel discusses:
- The transformation of the IT profession;
- Is the world going sour on big tech?
- Where do we see Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning going?
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Continuing with our series on fintech in the Caribbean region, we talk with Miguel Adwin of Fimi Market Inc., which is championing an important social good: inclusion. In our conversation Miguel shares, among other things,
- his entrepreneurship journey that resulted in Fimi Market;
- how the Caribbean can better leverage emerging technologies;
- what opportunities we should be focussing on; and
- some of his longer-term plans and goals for Fimi Market.
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In this our final Community Chat and final episode for 2022, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Carlton Samuels and Telojo (Telly) Valerie Onu, the panel discussed the ICT/technology trends and developments that were evident across the Caribbean region in 2022, and what might be in store in 2023.
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In the final instalment in our Expert insights series on cyber threats and security for 2022, and with Obika Gellineau of KPM in Trinidad and Tobago, he discusses, among other things:
- what may have happened in the Massy Stores hacking incident;
- whether organisations are focusing on risk, reputation, and business continuity in how they approach cybersecurity; and
- three key things organisations should be doing in 2023 to improve their network/IT security posture.
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Cryptocurrencies and the wider crypto space have been receiving considerable attention due to the recent downturn in the market and the collapse of many crypto businesses. In this episode, we go back to basics with George Connolly, of OneLedger Technology Inc., Bitcoin enthusiast and serial Internet entrepreneur, Rohan Smith and guest cohost, Matthew Cowen, and discussed, among other things:
- Is the value of crypto (somehow) hinged on fiat?
- What happened with FTX, and what might the implications be for The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean?
- And what might regulation of the crypto space look like?
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In our November 2022 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Amit Uttamchandani, of CaribbeanSignal.com, and Internet Service Provider and Network Infrastructure Professional, Brent Mc Intosh, the panel discusses:
- Automation software and the threats and opportunities for the region; and
- Building and developing the Caribbean's Critical Internet Infrastructure: one IXP at a time.
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Although just five years old, Caribbean payment service provider, WiPay, has expanded its operations considerably across the Caribbean region, and into the US and Africa.
In our third conversation with WiPay CEO, Aldwyn Wayne, he discusses some of the recent developments in the WiPay ecosystem, along with:
- how the newly launched Volt network works;
- why is WiPay establishing its own bank;
- what he sees as the opportunity for Caribbean businesses in Africa; and
- his thoughts on how the region’s fintech space has been evolving.
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Although data is considered a valuable resource for organisations, its value comes from the insights and intelligence that can be produced once it is collated, processed and analysed. Information Management professional, Liselle Ramcharan-Briscoe, discusses among other things:
- the types of data that could benefit from a data warehousing solution;
- when an organisation should consider moving to a data warehouse configuration;
- privacy and data protection issues that still must be considered; and
- why more organisations may actually need a data warehouse.
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The concept of an open and equal internet for everyone, known as network (or net) neutrality, has been a topic of longstanding debate. But recently, it has been reported that South Korea and the European Union, in particular, are on the verge of striking down net neutrality, which is likely to cause other countries to revisit their stance on the issue.
Former telecoms/ICT regulator, Embert Charles, and tech expert, Trevor Forrest, discuss whether Caribbean countries should adopt a similar stance to that which seems to be emerging in other jurisdictions.
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Without a doubt, Caribbean countries are going digital. But it is unclear how much progress has been made and where there are still gaps that need to be filled. USAID recently published the results of a digital ecosystem study it conducted across 11 Caribbean countries. We speak with researchers, Chelceé Brathwaite and Matthew Cowen, and USAID regional head, Mansfield Blackwood, on the study’s findings and recommendations, and what should be the next step for Caribbean countries.
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In our September 2022 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Miguel Adwin, of Fimi Markets Inc. in the United States, and IT expert, Garfield Gordon, the panel discusses:
- how Caribbean tech can leverage the AfriCaribbean link; and
- a quick recap of the “forced” (digital) transformation of the past 30 months.
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Continuing our exploration of fintech in the Caribbean region, we speak with Davinia Bain, of Crypto Isle in The Bahamas. In our conversation, Davinia shares:
- what has been happening in the fintech and digital assets space in The Bahamas;
- her thoughts on the prospect of The Bahamas being blacklisted by the European Union;
- Crypto Isle’s expansion plans in the region; and
- details on the Crypto Isle accelerator that will soon be launched in partnership with Kanoo Pays and Draper University.
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To some degree, the CARICOM Single ICT Space has been gaining some traction, as it moves to accelerate the activities outlined in the vision and roadmap for this important regional initiative. In this episode, and with a guest co-host, Gerard Best, we are joined, once again, by Jennifer Britton, of the CARICOM Secretariat, to share with us the latest achievements and developments, along with key challenges and pain points that are slowing down the efforts to realise the Single ICT Space.
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In our September 2022 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Samantha Sheoprashad, of Trifinity Solutions in Guyana, and Steven Williams, of Sunisle Technology Solution in Barbados, the panel discusses:
- gender inequality for women in the Caribbean tech industry; and
- the potential impact of data privacy in the Caribbean.
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In our September 2022 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Samantha Sheoprashad, of Trifinity Solutions in Guyana, and Steven Williams, of Sunisle Technology Solution in Barbados, the panel discusses:
- gender inequality for women in the Caribbean tech industry; and
- the potential impact of data privacy in the Caribbean.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are two of the fastest growing areas in tech, and they are transforming how we live and work.
AI and robotics entrepreneur and enthusiast, Matthew Stone, discusses, among other things:
- how AI and robotics are replacing current roles in the job market, whilst also opening up new opportunities;
- the skills and jobs that are currently in demand, and how Caribbean organisations start to position themselves to leverage AI; and
- how he was able to pull off the autonomous drones light show that was one of the highlights of Jamaica’s 60th independence anniversary celebrations.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are two of the fastest growing areas in tech, and they are transforming how we live and work.
AI and robotics entrepreneur and enthusiast, Matthew Stone, discusses, among other things:
- how AI and robotics are replacing current roles in the job market, whilst also opening up new opportunities;
- the skills and jobs that are currently in demand, and how Caribbean organisations start to position themselves to leverage AI; and
- how he was able to pull off the autonomous drones light show that was one of the highlights of Jamaica’s 60th independence anniversary celebrations.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Regular meet-ups and get-togethers are at the core of tech communities worldwide, but they can be a challenge to maintain and sustain over the long term. Often, they lose their momentum and their vibrant participation, and may just limp along to an inevitable end.
In this podcast episode, we speak with Ingrid Riley, the Founder of Kingston BETA, a tech start-up community event that has been around since 2007, and Jermaine Henry, the current Curator of Kingston BETA, on among other things:
- Kingston BETA and its impact on Jamaica’s tech start-up community;
- why Kingston BETA events are being held in person; and
- the essential ingredients for a meet-up's longevity.
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Regular meet-ups and get-togethers are at the core of tech communities worldwide, but they can be a challenge to maintain and sustain over the long term. Often, they lose their momentum and their vibrant participation, and may just limp along to an inevitable end.
In this podcast episode, we speak with Ingrid Riley, the Founder of Kingston BETA, a tech start-up community event that has been around since 2007, and Jermaine Henry, the current Curator of Kingston BETA, on among other things:
- Kingston BETA and its impact on Jamaica’s tech start-up community;
- why Kingston BETA events are being held in person; and
- the essential ingredients for a meet-up's longevity.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Regulatory technology (or regtech) is expected to be worth over USD 87 billion by 2028, but it is an underdeveloped fintech segment in the Caribbean region.
Regtech expert, Jennifer Potter, gives us a primer on regtech, and discusses, among other things:
- the other industries, besides banking and financial services, in which regtech can be applied;
- how regtech can improve the customer experience regarding the Know-Your-Customer (KYC) rules and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance obligation; and
- key things organisations should consider before they decide to integrate regtech into their operations.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Regulatory technology (or regtech) is expected to be worth over USD 87 billion by 2028, but it is an underdeveloped fintech segment in the Caribbean region.
Regtech expert, Jennifer Potter, gives us a primer on regtech, and discusses, among other things:
- the other industries, besides banking and financial services, in which regtech can be applied;
- how regtech can improve the customer experience regarding the Know-Your-Customer (KYC) rules and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance obligation; and
- key things organisations should consider before they decide to integrate regtech into their operations.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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The Commonwealth of Dominica, like many Caribbean countries, is giving more attention to developing its digital economy. However, unlike some countries, it has established a dedicated unit within the Government to focus on this area. Robert Tonge, the Coordinator of the Digital Economy of Dominica, joins us in this episode to discuss, among other things:
- What Dominica envisages as its digital economy, and what it considers its priorities;
- How Dominica sees its digital economy complementing other parts of its national identity and traditional economy;
- How soon critical milestones, or inflexion points, in the country’s digital economy roadmap will be realised.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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The Commonwealth of Dominica, like many Caribbean countries, is giving more attention to developing its digital economy. However, unlike some countries, it has established a dedicated unit within the Government to focus on this area. Robert Tonge, the Coordinator of the Digital Economy of Dominica, joins us in this episode to discuss, among other things:
- What Dominica envisages as its digital economy, and what it considers its priorities;
- How Dominica sees its digital economy complementing other parts of its national identity and traditional economy;
- How soon critical milestones, or inflexion points, in the country’s digital economy roadmap will be realised.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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In our August 2022 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Dr Denise Charles and Gerard Best, the panel discusses:
- parenting digital natives; and
- digital literacy and an emerging Caribbean digital culture: threat or promise?
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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This August, at least three Internet Governance-related events are taking place in the Caribbean region: the 18th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF), the Caribbean Youth IGF (CYIGF) Workshop, and the very first Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Internet Governance Forum (IGF).
We speak with Maureen Hilyard, co-Chair of the Dynamic Coalition of Small Island States in the Internet Economy, and Nigel Cassimire, the Coordinator of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum on:
- the Internet Governance (IG) landscape in the Caribbean and the Pacific Islands region:
- key IG issues of which we should be aware; and
- what is in store for us at the CIGF, the CYIGF and the SIDS IGF.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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Ensuring that we have a digitally-skilled population should be a top priority for the Caribbean region, as it is an area that requires comprehensive and long-term planning in order to realise measurable and meaningful improvement. Barbara Reynolds (PhD) and Carlton Samuels, the Co-Chairs of the CARICOM Digital Skills Taskforce discuss, among other things,
- the work of the Taskforce,
- some of the challenges that may need to be addressed to advance digital skills development in the region, and
- why we might less digitally skilled than we think we are!
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Decentralised autonomous organisations or DAOs are one of the faster-growing segments of the blockchain space. Donald O’Brian Porter, the Founder of the recently launched CaribDAO explains, among other things,
- how DAOs work;
- the products or services CaribDAO will be bringing to market;
- the ways in which an individual can verify the authenticity of the DAO; and
- three (3) questions someone should ask before joining a DAO.
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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In our July 2022 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Ian Mitchell and Vivion Scully, the panel discusses:
- What do we need to be ready for e-commerce in the OECS?
- And in what ways has the BPO sector contributed to Jamaica’s economy?
The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)
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In our July 2022 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Ian Mitchell and Vivion Scully, the panel discusses:
- What do we need to be ready for e-commerce in the OECS?
- And in what ways has the BPO sector contributed to Jamaica’s economy?
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In May 2022, FramePerfect, a team of University of Guyana graduates, won the coveted 5G for Change Webby Award. Malik and Shomari Williams of FramePerfect join us to discuss:
- their Webby 5G for Change Hackathon experience;
- what are some takeaways from participating in the hackathon; and
- what Caribbean countries can do to better foster and support tech innovation.
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Across the Caribbean region, considerable attention is being paid to financial inclusion and fintech, with digital identity (ID) taking a back seat. However, it has been argued in some quarters that digital IDs are a foundation element in countries’ digital transformation and fintech efforts.
Trevor Forrest, of 876 Solutions, sheds some light on digital IDs, including:
- Why is it becoming increasingly important to have a digital ID?
- What are the benefits of having a digital ID?
- What can countries do to develop trust in digital ID?
- And what is the potential and what could be the implications of heightened surveillance via digital IDs?
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Electronic sports (esports) is a growing and potentially lucrative segment of the video games industry with relatively few players in the Caribbean region. Dexton Graham, the Lead Tournament Organiser of the Jamaica eSports Initiative and the Founder of Electronic Sports Jamaica discusses:
- how big esports is in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean;
- key challenges Caribbean gamers and esports enthusiasts face;
- how local groups and federations are handling the concerns about health risks and disorders linked to gaming; and
- the efforts that are being made to grow esports in the region, in terms of the number of players and the prize money offered.
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With the upsurge in cyber incidents and breaches, increasingly, organisations are considering whether they need cyber insurance. Max Pragnell, of Gallagher Insurance Brokers, discusses the good, the bad and everything in between on cyber insurance including:
- When is cyber insurance a good idea?
- What kind of coverage is usually offered?
- What are the typical requirements to secure coverage?
- Which incidents are covered and which ones are usually excluded from coverage?
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In our June 2022 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Lateefah Smellie and Dr Lyndell St, Ville, the panel discusses:
- Tech communities, a potent vehicle for developing tech talent in the Caribbean; and
- Silicon island, creating and coordinating the right environment to nurture a technology culture for the Caribbean.
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In our third Expert Insights update for 2022, Cybersecurity Consultant, David Gittens shares his thoughts on, among other things:
- key trends in the current threat landscape;
- the Conti ransomware and what Caribbean countries can learn from the Costa Rican experience;
- what does Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) mean; and
- the top three things businesses should be doing in 2022 to improve their network/IT security.
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With Sébastien Celestine, of GuadeloupeTech, and Emmanuel Joseph, of LAKOUDIGITAL and MartiniqueTech, we discuss tech entrepreneurship in the French Caribbean. Some of the areas we examine are: * the tech entrepreneurship landscape in Guadeloupe and Martinique; * the investor landscape; and * what could be done to foster greater collaboration between tech entrepreneurs in the French and the English-speaking Caribbean.
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Continuing our Fintech in the Caribbean series, and with Dr. Jan Schröder of CaribCoin, and Rodney Taylor of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, we discuss fintech in the region, the opportunities and challenges that exist, along with on digital currencies, CBDCs and CaribCoin, a regional stablecoin that is currently being developed, which has the potential to transform trade and the wider Caribbean business landscape.
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Continuing with our Fintech in the Caribbean series, we are focussing on fintech in Trinidad and Tobago, with Maria Daniel, President of the FinTech Association of Trinidad and Tobago. In our conversation, Maria: * highlights the Association and discusses * the state of fintech in Trinidad and Tobago, * key challenges that have been hindering fintech development; and * where she would like to see fintech in Trinidad and Tobago in the next 2 to 3 years.
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In our May 2022 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Liselle Yorke and Lianne McNaughton, the panel discusses:
* the growing impact of ransomware attacks in the Caribbean; and
* agile and servant leadership, and the critical role they play in creating healthy and high performing teams and cultures.
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Starting and running a business is a test in resilience, and learning how to overcome the inevitable challenges that will emerge. Monique Powell, Founder and CEO of QuickCart, an e-commerce and logistics provider in Jamaica, shares, among other things: her entrepreneurial journey; how she navigated the e-commerce-related challenges that most start-ups and MSMEs in the Caribbean region face; plus
* what’s next for both QuickCart and for Monique.
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We are starting a deep dive into the Caribbean tech start-up and entrepreneurship ecosystem. With Selwyn Cambridge, the Founder and Executive Director of TEN Habitat in Barbados, and Anuskha Varsha Sonai, the President of Creative Tech Hub Caribbean in Suriname, we discuss, among other things: the tech entrepreneurship landscape in their respective countries;* the biggest challenge that tech entrepreneurs are experiencing;*
* the posture of investors and the ease with which tech entrepreneurs can secure funding.
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In our April 2022 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Simone Pasmore and Robert Forrester, the panel discusses: The cost of web and app development, what should one expect; and
Access, the Holy Grail of ICT Development in the Caribbean region.
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To commemorate our 200th episode, the tables are turned, and Ingrid Riley of SiliconCaribe interviews Michele Marius, Host and Producer of the ICT Pulse Podcast. They discuss, among other things: * the beginnings of the ICT Pulse Podcast; * Is there really a ‘Digital Caribbean’; and * How can Caribbean governments better support tech entrepreneurship and innovation in the region.
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The traditional commercial banks are the bedrock of countries’ financial services sector, but they seem to be lagging behind and are out of step with the new and exciting developments in financial technology (fintech). With Wendy Delmar, the Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB), and in this the latest instalment in our series on fintech in the Caribbean region, we discuss: * how the CAB and its members view fintech;
* why securing an online merchant account is still a challenge, especially for digital businesses; and
* why commercial banks are blocking their customers from purchasing crypto.
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Even if we do not realise it, we are interacting with Artificial Intelligence, or AI, every day, and although it may be making our lives more efficient and productive, there are several ethics issues that ought to be considered. With Gratiana Fu, of DAI, we discuss many of these issues, including:
- Why are we delegating critical decisions to machines?
- Who is responsible for AI, when it makes mistakes?
- Is there privacy in an AI world?
- And, how do we stay in control of a complex intelligent system?
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We have all heard the term ‘digital economy’ and that countries worldwide are trying to find ways to foster its development. However, what does it mean if a country has a digital economy? In our conversation with Chelceé Brathwaite and Yacine Khelladi, we start to tackle that very question, along with:
- the anticipated impact or value of having a digital economy;
- the implications of digital skills, digital literacy and digital inclusion; and
- key challenges to Caribbean countries in more fully realising their digital economies.
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In our March 2022 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Amit Uttamchandani and Chad Fraser, the panel discusses: * Russia-Ukraine War and potential impact in the Caribbean from a cyber perspective; and thereafter, * Web3 and its potential for creating new opportunities in the Caribbean.
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In the second instalment in our Expert insights series on cyber threats and security for 2022, and with Deon Olton, of the Caribbean Cyber Security Centre, he discusses, among other things: * the changes in the threat landscape that occurred since the pandemic; * what should be the primary goal of cybersecurity in organisations; and * three things organisations should be doing in 2022 to improve their network/IT security.
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Decentralised Finance, or DeFi, is taking the world by storm, and seems to be among the fastest growing fintech segments. Kimberly Adams, of Bridge Network, helps us to better understand:
- what DeFi is and ways in which it can be leveraged;
- the impact DeFi could have on the Caribbean region; and at the same time,
- how ready the Caribbean region is for DeFI.
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Web 3.0 is the next iteration of the World Wide Web, which is expected to change not only the dynamics of the business of the internet, but also how we, as users, interact with and leverage that medium. Costanza Gallo, the Ecosystem Manager at Swarm, discusses Web 3.0 and among other things: * how it is expected to change the current power dynamics of the internet; * policy issues that still need to be addresses with regard to Web 3.0; and * how far away we are from Web 3.0 being a reality.
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In the first instalment in our Expert insights series on cyber threats and securityfor 2022, and with Sean Slattery of Caribbean Solutions Lab, he discusses, among other things:
- the changes in the threat landscape that occurred in 2021;
- cyber insurance, zero-trust models, what are the pros and cons of security-as-a-service; and
- three things organisations should be doing in 2022 to improve their network/IT security.
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In our February 2022 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Bianca Welds and Naphtale Nunes, the panel discusses, Is Jamaica ready to be the innovation hub of the Caribbean, or are we missing some steps? And thereafter, the potential impact of Microsoft cloud retail product to the Caribbean region.
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Continuing with our deep dive into the Caribbean region’s financial technology (fintech) space, we discuss blockchain technology, which is key technology that is underpins many fintech products and services. In this episode, we chat with Stefen Deleveaux about: * the Caribbean Blockchain Alliance, for which he is President; * blockchain technology and how it is being applied in the Caribbean region; and * what we could expect of blockchain technology in the region within the next 2—3 years.
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Do you have what it takes to be a digital nomad? We discuss the digital nomad experience with the following intrepid travellers:
- Juleen Gentles, who is from Jamaica, but spoke with us from Ghana;
- Marsiya Issah who is from Ghana, but has been living in Barbados; and
- Andres Phillips, who is from Barbados, but recently ended a 10-month stint in Colombia and Mexico.
During the episode, Andres, Juleen and Marsiya share their journey to becoming digital nomads and some of their experiences on the ground, especially with respect to internet access, and language. They also share some advice to those who might be thinking of becoming digital nomads.
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Over the past two or so years, fintech, or financial technology, has been growing in the Caribbean. In the first of our new series on Fintech in the Caribbean, and with financial innovator, private banker and serial entrepreneur, Telly Valerie Onu, we discuss: * the state of fintech in the Caribbean region; * key challenges that might be affecting innovation and development (supply), and adoption and take-up (demand); and * the areas or segments that hold the best opportunities in the Caribbean region.
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Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is not as far removed from your life as you think. If you use Siri, Alexa, or any of the other virtual assistants, or if you have an Apple Watch, for example, you are engaging with AI. With Matthew Cowen, of dgtlfutures, we discuss the opportunities of AI, along with a number of issues that have begun to emerge, including:
- bias and discrimination;
- the impact of AI on the workforce and the future of work;
- privacy and surveillance;
- the ethics of AI;
- security; and
- AI for Social Good.
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In this our January 2022 Community Chat, and with two members of the Caribbean tech community, Mylène Colmar and Andrew Olton, the panel discusses: what are essential tools, formats, subjects, trends for Caribbean content (media) creators in 2022; and thereafter, opportunities in fintech within the Caribbean.
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The instances of online abuse and harassment are growing worldwide, but remain underreported and with very little support for victims, particularly in the Caribbean region.
Ashell Forde, the Founder and President of No! to Online Abuse and Harassment (NOAH):
- discusses the state of online abuse and harassment in the region; along with the successes that NOAH has been able to realise to date; and even
- provides advice to adults, and to parents of children who might be experiencing abuse or harassment online.
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In this our final Community Chat and final episode for 2021, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Ingrid Riley and Telojo (Telly) Valerie Onu, the panel discussed the ICT/technology trends and developments that were evident across the Caribbean region in 2021, and what might be in store for 2022.
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The internet is a channel through which considerable opportunities can be leveraged, but it can be argued that it is still underdeveloped in the Caribbean region.
In a long-awaited follow-up conversation with Shernon Osepa, of the Internet Society, he shares his thoughts on the state of the internet in the region, along with what he believes are the region’s greatest internet-related challenges, and what should be the region’s priorities moving forward.
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The Caribbean region is awash with art and artists. Sadly, most them have little or no visibility beyond their home country, and struggle to make a living solely from their art.
Sade Barrow-Browne is the Founder of FineArt.gy, an online art gallery that is showcasing the work of Guyana’s artists and creatives. In our conversation with Sade, she discusses, among other things:
- the impetus behind creating FineArt.gy;
- how the platform is leveraging technology;
- the challenges of building an online art platform; and
- whether FineArt.gy intends to get into the NFT space in the future.
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In this our November 2021 Community Chat, and with two members of the Caribbean tech community, Claire Craig and Matthew Cowen, the panel discusses: making Caribbean Internet Exchange Points more visible and accountable; and the Caribbean region’s data scarcity challenge.
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In this podcast episode, we talk with Bria Deveaux, the Equities Coordinator, and D’Arcy Rahming Jr, the Chief Technology Officer, of ArawakX Pan Caribbean Securities Exchange, an online platform in the Bahamas that facilitates equity crowdfunding for businesses.
During our conversation, we discuss, among other things:
- the services ArawakX offers, and how it leverages technology;
- the types of businesses that can seek funding, and how to become an investor; and
- whether ArawakX intends to extend its services to Caribbean businesses and Caribbean investors.
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Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is one of the fastest growing areas leveraging blockchain technology, and has begun to open a broad range of opportunities, especially as it relates to the trade of digital assets. Blockchain Architect and CEO of 876 Solutions, Trevor Forrest, explains:
- what NFTs are;
- why they are such an important development; and
- what might be the opportunity for the Caribbean region.
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Nicholas Kee is a young tech entrepreneur and youth advocate, who has a background in software engineering, but has worked on a variety of international projects. In recent years, he has stepped away from the NGO space to launch some exciting projects, such as Kee Farms along with other innovative ventures.
As a young techie, Nicholas offers a unique perspective on how he sees the world, what could be his life’s work, and how he can contribute to the world over the long term.
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In the October 2021 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Kerrie-Ann Vassall-Richards and Steven Williams, the panel discusses:
- Has the shrinking of the global marketplace made digital transformation mandatory in the Caribbean; and
- Have Caribbean businesses become overly dependent on social media for their business presence online?
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Girls In Tech Guyana is a chapter of the global non-profit, Girls in Tech, which is dedicated to eliminating the gender gap in tech.
In this a new episode in our conversations with tech-based social enterprises, we speak with Evie Kanhai-Gurchuran, the Managing Director of Girls In Tech Guyana, on among other things:
- her journey to lead a tech non-profit;
- the sustainability of Girls in Tech Guyana, and
- what it will take to truly move the needle on eliminating the gender gap in tech.
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Over the past several years, Caribbean governments have been engaged in public sector transformation programmes and initiatives to better leverage ICT. However, in many instances, the effort seems open-ended with few concrete outcomes, and the speed of change appears to lag behind that of the society. An exception appears to be the digital transformation programme of the Government the Bahamas, which has been realising a number of successes and milestone achievements.
Michael Hamilton, the Programme Coordinator of the Digital Transformation to Strengthen Competitiveness programme for the Government the Bahamas discusses:
- the programme and what it hopes to achieve;
- some of its successes to date;
- how the success of the programme will be measured; and
- what new developments we should expect in the no-too-distant future.
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In the September 2021 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Carolyn Ferguson and Liselle Yorke, the panel discusses:
- Using technology to enhance accessibility to online education for persons with learning impairments, for discussion; and
- Expanding horizons: how technology is building new connections and opportunities for Caribbean youth.
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Launching or growing a business is challenging at the best of times, but during a pandemic, it may be unfathomable.
Melarka Williams, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ingenuity Technologies and TheHive Freelancing, discusses his entrepreneurial journey to date, including:
- how Ingenuity Technologies has fared over the past 18 months;
- why he decided to launch a new venture in the middle of the pandemic; and
- how he is able to manage two very distinct tech businesses.
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Although digital transformation has been widely discussed and encouraged, there still seems to be a lot of misinformation on the subject, which affects the way organisations approach the process. Nadia Byer-Thomas, of 800 TECH, seeks to dispel key myths around digital transformation. In this episode, seven myths are tackled.
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Can true digital natives thrive in our traditional education system of the Caribbean? The short answer is no.
The technology-based social enterprise, WE CODE CARIBBEAN, seeks to give Caribbean youth the requisite tools to be absolutely disruptive. In our conversation with WE CODE CARIBBEAN’s Founder and CEO, Safiya Olugbala, she discusses:
- her journey to start WE CODE CARIBBEAN;
- the ways in which the organisation is leveraging technology;
- how as an NGO WE CODE CARIBBEAN is addressing profitability/sustainability; and
- what she hopes the organisation will achieve.
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In mid-August, Haiti experienced a devastating earthquake, which was quickly followed by a tropical depression. Buildings and infrastructure, including that for telecoms, were severely damaged, but are critical to support relief efforts.
Gregory Domond, an ICT Consultant based in Haiti, and Sylvester Cadette, the Programme Officer of the ITU Area Office for the Caribbean, discuss the state of telecoms in Haiti from a local and international perspective.
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In the August 2021 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Genelle Lake and Chad Fraser, the panel discusses:
- Is the Caribbean taking full advantage of the real opportunities presented by the technology revolution; and
- Social media and cyber security – navigating the risks.
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In our second Expert Insights update for 2021, Cybersecurity Consultant, David Gittens shares his thoughts on, among other things: key trends in the current threat landscape; whether individuals or organisations should pay ransom demands; whether cybersecurity insurance is a worthwhile investment; and three (3) questions organisations should ask when looking to hire a security expert.
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The Innovation Hub that is being established at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC), in Saint Lucia, is expected to improve the competitiveness of College graduates along with the wider economy, by transforming how education is delivered.
SALCC Principal/President Dr. Keith Nurse, and Brent St Catherine, Head of the Innovation Hub and the Gateways to Global Careers Programme, discuss:
- this new initiative;
- how it has been designed; and
- why it is likely to achieve its objectives over the long term.
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Youth, particularly those in developing countries, such in the Caribbean region, are especially vulnerable to a broad range of social ills, but in many instances, they are not properly equipped to navigate those challenges. Elizabeth Terry, Project Lead for UNUH, a mobile gaming app that is currently under development, discusses:
- why develop a game app directed at youth and what is the problem UNUH is trying to address;
- why “it takes cash to care”; and
- why she and her team will be playing ‘the long game’ when assessing the impact of UNUH.
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The National Transformation Initiative (NTI) in Barbados is seeking to equip every Barbadian with the knowledge, skills and values to be citizens of good character and competence in a digital world. NTI Director, Dr Allyson Leacock, shares some insights on:
- how the NTI was established:
- what it hopes to achieve; and
- the recent partnership between the NTI and Coursera.
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In the July 2021 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Nerissa Golden and Dr Lyndell St Ville, the panel discusses:
- leveraging technology to start, grow and thrive as a Caribbean entrepreneur; and
- united we stand: raising opportunities for collaboration to achieve success despite uncertainties.
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The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is in the process of piloting DCash, the Central Bank Digital Currency for the countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Sharmyn Powell Chief Risk Officer of the ECCB, and Chairperson of the Bank's Fintech Working Group, which is leading the implementation of the DCash Pilot Project, discusses, among other things:
- DCash and some of the results of the pilot;
- some of the plans the Bank has for the currency in the future; and
- key trends that have been emerging in the OECS fintech space.
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Gender-based violence is not only prevalent, it is also highly pervasive in many Caribbean countries. Ronelle King, Founder and Director of Life in Leggings discusses how this organisation is leveraging technology to reduce the rape culture and the occurrence of gender-based violence in the region, along with the challenges of balancing sustainability as a non-profit.
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In the June 2021 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Simone Pasmore and Ian Mitchell, the panel discusses: automation for business operations: what does it really cost; and e-commerce and local and regional trade, barriers and opportunities.
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If one delves beneath the surface of today’s technologies, one is likely to find that much of the products, algorithms and developments that are being integrated into our lives have been built inherently with certain biases or prejudices. Founder of dgtlfutures.com, Matthew Cowen, discusses the role technology has been playing in perpetuating bias.
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The LGBTQ+ community worldwide still experiences considerable discrimination, but is a segment with significant spending power, which frequently, is overlooked. Donnya ‘Zi’ Piggott is the CEO of Pink Coconuts, a new LGBTQ+ travel start-up focused on creating spaces for queer travellers to thrive.
In our conversation with Donnya we discuss, among other things:
- The challenges of launching a travel and hospitality business during a pandemic;
- How Pink Coconuts it is leveraging technology; along with
- Why it is important to focus on sustainability before the social good.
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Ideally, a unified Caribbean region should be better and stronger than its constituent parts. With regard to telecoms and ICT, we still in the process of establishing a seamless and harmonised regional space. In our recent conversation with Rodney Taylor, the new Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, he shares his thoughts on, among other things:
- the CARICOM Single ICT Space;
- the efforts afoot to establish a regional regulatory machinery; and
- what should be the region’s priorities, with respect to telecoms and ICT.
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2020 was supposed to be an outstanding year for research and data intelligence firm, Bluedot Insights. However, by March 2020, all of the growth and performance projections came crashing down. Company CEO, Larren Peart, gives us: an update on Bluedot Insights since our first conversation in 2018; some of the challenges that were experienced, and the tough decisions that had to be made; and what might be in store for the company moving forward.
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In the May 2021 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Allison James and Andrew Olton, the panel discusses: pivoting to sustainable business models; and IT risk management.
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Sylvester Cadette, of the International Telecommunication Union, discusses:
- the Tampere Convention;
- why it is important for more Caribbean countries to accede to that Convention; along with
- the need for Caribbean countries to have more comprehensive emergency telecommunications plans.
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In our fifth instalment on social enterprises that are leveraging ICT, we speak with the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Akata Farms in Grenada, Bevon Chadel Charles. During the course of the conversation, Bevon discusses:
- the ways in which Akata Farms it is leveraging technology;
- how and why Akata farms is a social enterprise; and
- the challenges of being a tech social enterprise in the agriculture sector.
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Even more now than when we discussed it in 2019, chatbots are all the rage. Following up from our previous conversation on chatbots, Kern Elliott of iGovTT is back to tell us, among other things:
- how chatbots are now being used;
- the biggest mistake or oversight organisations are making with chatbots; and
- the steps organisations should be considering to take their chatbot game to the next level.
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In February 2021, Trinidad and Tobago film and television distributor, FILMCO, announced the launch of a new Caribbean streaming platform, FILMCO2Go, which is streaming Caribbean films and TV shows to the world! We speak with FILMCO2Go Co-Founder, Mariel Brown, about:
- FILMCO2Go;
- The Caribbean TV and film industry; and
- What it is like to run a creative tech business in Trinidad and Tobago.
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In this Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Gerard Best and Amit Uttamchandani, the panel discusses disinformation, misinformation and fake news, including:
- whether social media or the content delivery platforms are the blame;
- the importance of scepticism; and
- why regulation is not enough.
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Project Management, Information Management Professional, and long-time contributor to ICT Pulse, Liselle Ramcharan-Briscoe, continues the data adventures she started with us in 2018. by sharing with us:
- what new data adventures she has been experiencing;
- key software engineering, information management and/or even project management trends that she has been observing over the last few years, plus the impact of COVID-19 on those areas; and
- what are some of the biggest challenges businesses are experiencing these days, especially with regard to information management.
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In our April instalment of our series exploring technology-based social enterprises, we are highlighting Link Your Purpose, a career development platform and social enterprise, based in Jamaica. In speaking with the CEO of Link Your Purpose, Lanisia Rhoden, we discuss:
- how Link Your Purpose is leveraging technology;
- how it balances sustainability versus profitability; and
- its scope for growth in the Caribbean and internationally.
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Although we have all played video games, video games developed by Caribbean developers appear to have little or no visibility. Moreover, there is no video game development industry in region to speak of, and the underpinning ecosystem remains underdeveloped.
Jamaican video games developers, Glen Henry and Graham Reid, discuss the current situation, including:
- The economic benefits for Caribbean countries;
- The region’s strengths and weaknesses;
- The business of video gaming development; and
- What individuals who want to get into game development ought to do.
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In this Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Melissa Farara and Oshane Bailey, the panel discusses:
- What will it take for the Caribbean to become the next Silicon Valley?
- And what should be the starting point for regulators/competition authorities in this digital age?
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In this episode, and with digital economy strategist, Tracy Hackshaw, we get an update on the Internet Governance issues that being discussed internationally, many of which are likely affect how we perceive and use the Internet in the future. We also discuss the state of the Caribbean digital economy, and what should be the priorities of the region going forward.
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Locally-owned social enterprises are not common in the Caribbean; and ICT-based ones are even rarer. Tech entrepreneur Eldon Marks of the social enterprise, Nexus Hub, which is based in Guyana, gives us an update on the business since our last conversation in 2019, and why tech entrepreneurs ought to be more social impact-focussed.
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In the first instalment in our Expert insights series on cyber threats and security for 2021, and with Sean Slattery of Caribbean Solutions Lab, he discusses, among other things:
- the changes in the threat landscape that occurred in 2020;
- key vulnerabilities due to remote working and working from home;
- the impact of the pandemic on the role of IT/cybersecurity personnel; and
- three things organisations should be doing in 2021 to improve their network/IT security.
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In this our February 2021 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Gisselle Ramsaran and Vincentius (Vincent) Kenswil, the panel discusses: how can we transform to a CARICOM-wide educational system using the ICT Technology? And, how to manage business operations whilst adopting technology?
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Banj, a co-working space and Google powered accelerator in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, is the second tech-based business we are focussing on in our series on technology-based social enterprises. We chat with company Founder, Marc Alain Boucicault, about:
- what drove him to set up Banj;
- the social impact Banj is having in Haiti;
- the big dreams he has for Banj and for Haiti; and
- the advice you would give tech start-ups that also want to be social impact-focussed.
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If there is every a time we, in the Caribbean region, need the CARICOM Single ICT Space, it is now, as the world continues to navigate its way through COVID-19. In this episode, we are re-joined by Jennifer Britton, of the CARICOM Secretariat, to give us the scoop on the latest achievements and developments, as well as to (hopefully) give us some indication of how close we might be to (finally!!) realising the Single ICT Space.
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With lockdowns and curfews the norm since 2020 due to COVID-19, business and economies worldwide have suffered. In this episode we check back in with one of the tech businesses we featured in 2018: Caribbean Transit Solutions, a location and logistics-based services, headquartered in Barbados. Co-Founder, Khalil Bryan, gives us an update on the state of the company and on his entrepreneurial journey to date.
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On this the latest episode of our ‘Know Your Neighbours’ series, we explore the telecoms and ICT space of the resource-rich and culturally diverse twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago, with Simon Fraser of the Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society. Below are some of the issues discussed with Simon during our conversation:
- How developed are telecoms and ICT in Trinidad and Tobago;
- How accessible are telecoms and ICT services across the country;
- Whether services are affordable, and how the rates payable in Trinidad and Tobago compare with those in the Caribbean region and in North America;
- To what degree are the public and private sectors in Trinidad and Tobago leveraging ICT.
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We are launching a new theme for 2021: social impact-focussed tech businesses. In this our first episode of the series, we are highlighting Farm Credibly, a digital co-operative for farms in Jamaica. We speak with its Co-Founder and CEO, Varun Baker to find out, among other things:
- What does it mean to be a digital co-op for farms?
- How Farm Credibly manages the risks typically associated with lending to the farmers?
- What are some of the key performance indicators (KPIs) or markers of success that are important to Farm Credibly?
- How easy might it be to expand Farm Credibly to other countries?
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In this our January 2021 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Bianca Welds and Lendon Telesford, the panel discusses digital transformation. In light of the accelerated efforts to leverage technology that occurred in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now that we are in 2021:
- where do we see the future of digital transformation for Caribbean organisations and businesses this year; and
- have all of the movements that supposedly have been made towards digital transformation, have they truly been fostering transformation?
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In this our final Community Chat and final episode for 2020, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Telojo (Telly) Valerie Onu and Carlton Samuels, the panel discussed the ICT/technology trends and developments that were evident across the Caribbean region in 2020, and what might be in store for 2021.
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Globally, considerable growth is being projected for the business process outsourcing (BPO) segment of the wider outsourcing market – by as much as 8% year-on-year. Kirk Laughlin of Nearshore Americas discusses, among other things:
- how the Caribbean outsourcing industry fared in 2020;
- the segments the region ought to focus on in trying to move up the value chain; and
- key trends that are emerging and are likely to shape the industry for years to come.
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Although the term, ‘the future of work’, suggests something that is to come, what is happening in today’s workplace is shaping that future. In this our final exploration of the topic, the future of work, for 2020, Dr Maurice McNaughton, of the University of the West Indies, shares his thoughts on among other things,
- how tertiary-level institutions can better prepare students for the future of work;
- how Caribbean countries can prevent the skills gap from widening;
- the changing focus on work-life balance and quality of life; and
- what should be the priorities of developing states as it relates to the future of work.
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In this our November 2020 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Tunde Mottley and Matthew Cowen, the panel discusses whether our size, complexity, lack of investment and poor data preclude the Caribbean region from truly innovative disruption in business, and are Caribbean countries confusing ‘smart' with ‘digital’?
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It is widely held that virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have the potential to transform how we interact with, and view, things around us, whilst also opening us up to a broad range of new and different experiences. However, it could be argued that we, in the Caribbean, have not yet begun to leverage those opportunities.
Software development firm, 4th Dymension, has created a VR experience of Plymouth, Montserrat, before the volcanic eruption that forced the abandonment of the capital city. We learn more about that project, and discuss the ways in which the Caribbean region could leverage VR and AR, as well as whether a VR or AR-based venture can be financially viable.
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What does it take for a country to develop its technology sector to the point where it can be an economic pillar of its economy? The Cayman Islands is trying to do just that by diversifying from their two-pillar economy. In this episode, Charlie Kirkconnell, CEO of the award-winning Cayman Enterprise City (CEC), discusses, among other things:
- why the CEC has been so successful in attracting technology businesses, and becoming a hotbed for innovation;
- the Launch Labs initiative, which aims to help tech teams build successful businesses;
- some of the successes and milestones achieved by the CEC; and
- lessons other countries can learn from the CEC experience.
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In this instalment of our ‘Know your neighbours’ series, James Clarke, of Global Sun Integration Management, helps us to explore the telecoms and ICT space of the Bahamas, and answers a number of questions, including
- The history behind the ‘Pirates of Nassau’
- The extent to which the telecoms and ICT infrastructure in Abaco and Grand Bahama has been restored, since Hurricane Dorian in 2019;
- The degree to which is the Bahamian Government and private sector are leveraging ICT;
- The current state of the plans for Grand Bahama to become a smart city; and
- ICT and tech-related opportunities in the Bahamas that he is excited about.
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Although the privacy and data protection space has been evolving as technology becomes even more deeply embedded in our societies, COVID-19 has thrown up a whole host of challenges and issues that we must also address. Attorney-at-law and Certified Information Privacy Professional, Grace Lindo, is back with us to discuss, among other things:
- how the privacy and data protection space has evolved since our last conversation in 2018;
- what are some of the privacy-related concerns and issues that have emerged since COVID-19; and
- what are some of the privacy and data protection trends that have begun to emerge.
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These days, it is not enough to know whether an individual has been online or offline in the past 30 days, but rather, whether they enjoy meaningful connectivity to the Internet. With Ana Maria Rodriguez and Yacine Khelladi, both from the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), we discuss, among other things:
- the ‘Meaningful Connectivity’ targets A4AI has proposed:
- whether the proposed targets have been set too low or too high; and
- some of the challenges countries and individuals might experience in trying to achieve those targets.
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In this our October 2020 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Liselle Yorke and Dr Lyndell St Ville, the panel discusses: Online education and copyright law in the Caribbean. Are we making the grade?, and Too much information! Raising citizens’ awareness of the need for data sharing limits.
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Guyana is among the most resource-rich countries in the Caribbean region, but historically, it has struggled economically. The recent discovery of oil has been opening up a broad range of opportunities that have the potential to change the trajectory of the country. Samantha Sheoprashad, of Trifinity Solutions in Guyana, shares her thoughts on, among other things:
- the state of telecoms and ICT in Guyana;
- the degree they are being leveraged in by the Government; along with
- the ICT/tech-related opportunities that she now sees in Guyana.
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Although job and the workplace has been evolving over the past several years, COVID-19 has irrevocably accelerated some of the changes. In continuing our conversation on the future of work, Certified Management Consultant, International Trade Expert, and Economist, Dr Claudius Preville, discusses among other things:
- how that is changing in the Caribbean region;
- the implications of the gig economy on the Caribbean workplace; and
- whether we can prevent the skills gap from widening.
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In this our September 2020 Community Chat, and with two members of the Caribbean tech community, business intelligence expert and CEO, Raquel Seville, and Publisher and international trade executive, Loren Moss, we discuss: how can Caribbean economies/businesses become more resilient in the face of disruption; and how can Caribbean countries better leverage the growing movement to telework?
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Back in the day, being computer literate was a specifically highlighted skill or requirement in job descriptions for a broad range of positions. Now, the requirement is digital literacy. David Soutar, of the Slashroots Foundation, and of the Caribbean School of Data (CSOD) discusses digital literacy:
- What it is, and why it is important
- How it is different from computer literacy
- The digital/data literacy programme offered by the CSOD; and
- How CSOD might evolve within the context of the future of work.
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“Whether you’re managing 3,000 or you’re managing 20, the fundamentals are the same”, so says Founding Chairman and CEO of itelbpo smart solutions, Yoni Epstein.
In this episode Yoni shares his entrepreneurial journey and a few of the important lessons he has learned along way. He also discusses challenges that limit the ability of Caribbean countries to transition into higher value outsourcing services; and why Caribbean countries should continue to focus on call/contact centres into the future.
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Worldwide, there has been a race to see which country will launch a digital currency, with countries, such as China, the United States, Great Britain, France, South Korea and the Bahamas, all vying to be first movers. Plans are underway in the Bahamas to launch its central bank digital currency, the Sand Dollar, in October 2020.
In our conversation with Cleopatra Davis and Chaozhen Bobby Chen, of the Central Bank of The Bahamas, we learn, among other things:
- What the impetus was for the Bahamas to develop its own digital currency;
- How the Sand Dollar may better serve the underbanked and unbanked in the Bahamas; and
- How the Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements will be managed for this new digital currency.
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Known as a playground for the rich, tourism and offshore financial services, not much more is really known about the Cayman Islands, especially with regard to telecoms and ICT. Dail Davis of Dart Enterprises, shares his knowledge of the Cayman Islands landscape, both in terms if telecoms and ICT space, and business environment there.
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In this our August 2020 Community Chat, and with two members of the Caribbean tech community, IT professional and CEO, Steven Williams, and Tech Maven, Ingrid Riley, we discuss: did SMEs let a good crisis, in COVID-19, go to waste; and can digital nomads and remote workers resuscitate the Caribbean region’s tourism industry?
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Traditionally, online learning was the option pursued when in-person tuition was not available and/or was too expensive. However, due to COVID-19, online learning platforms have become the primary means of delivering education worldwide, and it is anticipated that it will remain a leading modality in the coming years. Ricardo Allen, Founder of One on One Educational Services, has been leading the charge with regard to personalised online learning in the Caribbean region.
In this episode, our discussion with Ricardo will cover areas including:
- Who is Ricardo Allen and what has been entrepreneurial journey to date
- What One on One Educational Services is, and how it has evolved over the years
- How COVID-19 has been and is likely to affect the online learning space
- And what might be in store for One on One Educational Services in the coming years.
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As much as we might grumble about the quality of the telecommunications services we are currently receiving in the Caribbean region, they are considerably better than what they were 10, and most definitely, 20 years ago. Much of the credit needs to go the regulatory structures that were established by many countries across the region, which created the enabling environment in those early years, resulting in the services that we currently experience.
Annie Baldeo and Kirk Sookram of the Telecommunication Authority of Trinidad and Tobago discuss telecommunications regulation in the Caribbean, including:
- how the region’s telecommunications space has evolved over the past 20 years;
- the impact of the Internet on regulation;
- whether more competition will result in lower prices;
- whether the Over the Top services providers should pay/compensate Caribbean Internet Service Providers; and
- what might be the future of regulation in the region.
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Blogger, tech retailer, business advisor, online show host, Keron Rose has accomplished a lot in four years. In our recent conversation, Keron shares his entrepreneurial journey, and touches on, among other things:
- key turning points in his life that have brought him to where he is today;
- some of the biggest deficiencies he has found in Caribbean entrepreneurs; and
- why he decided to return to the Caribbean region to make his fortune.
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Into the foreseeable future, innovation and entrepreneurship will be two essential contributors to wealth creation. In this our July 2020 Community Chat, and with two members of the Caribbean tech community, IT professional and CEO, Chad Fraser, and soon-to-be university graduate, Juleen Gentles, we discuss:
- Co-innovation as a model for innovation and competitiveness; and
- Youth empowerment to realise market-ready solutions.
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As part of the Dutch Kingdom, Sint Maarten – not to be confused with Saint Martin, the French overseas territory – is a popular tourist destination in the Eastern Caribbean, but not much is known about the country's ICT and telecoms space. Marvio Cooks, of Altospire, and a Sint Maarten citizen, helps us better understand, among other things:
- what the telecoms and ICT is like there;
- the extent to which the infrastructure has recovered since Hurricane Irma, and
- some of the emerging ICT-related trends and opportunities in Sint Maarten.
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Managed IT services is not new, but it has gained considerable prominence, thanks to COVID-19, and the need for IT systems and networks to work optimally with limited onsite support. Christopher Reckord, CEO of tTech Limited in Jamaica, provides a primer on managed IT services, including when it might not be a good fit for an organisation; and questions to ask when evaluating a managed IT service provider.
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Business continuity and technology resilience have become critical to organisations as countries worldwide try to navigate through COVID-19. In the Caribbean region, we also have to contend with the prospect of hurricanes and tropical storms, which also point back to ICT resilience and disaster planning and management.
Dr. Stephen Louis, of BusinessTech Research, Inc., discusses:
- business continuity and technology resilience;
- how well Caribbean organisations fared during the COVID-19-related lockdowns;
- some of the biggest misconceptions people have about business continuity and technology resilience; and
- key technology-related tips for organisations moving forward.
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Although we know the value of being intentional in our thoughts, words and actions, how many of us truly practise it? Serial entrepreneur, innovation advocate and Founder of the PWR Agency, Ife Badejo, shares with us her entrepreneurial journey to date, and tells us why it is important to be intentional in business.
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In this our June 2020 Community Chat, and with two members of the Caribbean tech community, data analyst, Andrew Olton, and freelance journalist and blogger, Mylène Colmar, we discuss: the role of data and analytics in revenue recovery post-COVID-19, and the challenge of digital evolution experienced by Caribbean media.
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The gig economy is a growing segment of the workforce, and thanks to COVID-19, it is likely to become even more crucial. In an online panel discussion with Therese Turner-Jones, of the Inter-American Development Bank; Melissa Sassi, of IBM; Nadeen Matthews-Blair, of the National Commercial Bank Jamaica ; and Juleen Gentles, of the University of Technology, to commemorate International Girls in ICT Day 2020, the panel shares tips and advice on how to thrive in the gig economy, and how to keep more female talent in the tech workforce.
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Although Caribbean governments have been engaging in e-government initiatives for at least a decade, most of them would have received a failing grade due to their ability to engage their clients and to facilitate transactions efficiently and effectively when work from home (WFH) arrangements that had been instituted to reduce the rate of infection of COVID-19.
Eamonn Sheehy is the Director, Public Sector, of Cloud Carib, and in light of the pandemic and the 2020 hurricane season, he shares his thoughts and opinions on what Caribbean governments ought to do to improve their systems and to avoid the marked deterioration in their processes and services, which would augur well, not only as we navigate our way out of this pandemic, but also achieve longer term improvements in government service delivery.
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In this our May 2020 Community Chat, and with two members of the Caribbean tech community, Akua Walters of Hacker Hostel, and Kerrie-Ann Vassall-Richards, of Business Growth Rocket, we discuss: the importance of being a regional entrepreneur in the context of COVID-19; and getting online learning right.
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Montserrat is a Caribbean country many people really don’t think about. However, it has been quietly plodding away developing its telecoms and ICT environment; and according to our guest, Dr. the Honourable Samuel Joseph, the Deputy Premier and is the Minister for Communications, Works, Energy and Labour in Montserrat, the country will soon become a leading nation in the Caribbean region.
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In the face of COVID-19, digital transformation is being held up as to key to organisations’ survival; but, many are still unclear about what it is and have best to achieve it. Digital transformation specialist, Matthew Cowen, shares first-hand insights and recommendations that businesses and organisations was immediately adopt, in order to successfully embark upon, and more importantly complete, their digital transformation process.
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Brenda Cuthbert is the Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Employers' Federation. She shares her views and observations of the future of work, today’s workplace, how it is changing due to ICT, and the extent to which the Jamaican employer is ready for the workplace of the future
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