Three years since its launch, JAM-DEX remains at a crossroads. Although the digital currency is fully operational, it still accounts for only 0.1% of Jamaica’s total money in circulation. In this article, we dive into the current stalemate between the Central Bank and commercial institutions and revisit the five critical roadblocks we identified back in 2023 to see how much has actually changed.
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The Caribbean’s digital ceiling is still made of paper. With Jamaica recently launching its new e-transactions policy and other countries finally making longstanding laws truly functional, the region is at a tipping point. This article explores why adopting electronic signatures is the key to unlocking regional growth and staying competitive in 2026 and beyond.
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A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday, 3 November to Sunday, 9 November 2025.
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A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 20 October to Sunday 26 October 2025.
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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 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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