ICTP 423: Does the Caribbean still need a regional stablecoin in 2026? With Dr Jan Schröder and Rodney Taylor

ICTP 423: Does the Caribbean still need a regional stablecoin in 2026? With Dr Jan Schröder and Rodney Taylor

Oct 28, 2026

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

In this throwback re-release of our conversation with Dr Jan Schröder (architect of CaribCoin) and Rodney Taylor (Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union). We explore why a privately backed, asset-referenced regional stablecoin could be the missing financial infrastructure CARICOM needs, along with: what Carib$ stablecoin is, and what it hopes to achieve; how they would assess the state of fintech in the Caribbean region; key challenges that have been identified that could be affecting fintech innovation and development in the region; and what they think are the opportunities for crypto and/or digital cash in the Caribbean region.

Beyond the convenience: Tackling privacy and trust in Jamaica’s digital payments push

Beyond the convenience: Tackling privacy and trust in Jamaica’s digital payments push

Oct 23, 2026

Jamaica’s shift toward a cashless economy, driven by initiatives like JAM-DEX, digital banking and the elimination of cheques, promises unprecedented convenience. However, there is resistance and scepticism that suggest a crisis of public trust. In this article, we highlight the key areas of contention and recommend how banks can bridge the gap and build genuine consumer confidence.

ICTP 422: Why mindset, not capital, drives true innovation, with Shergaun Roserie and Keeghan Patrick of Orbtronics

ICTP 422: Why mindset, not capital, drives true innovation, with Shergaun Roserie and Keeghan Patrick of Orbtronics

Oct 21, 2026

If the Caribbean and other developing countries want to build sustainable economic resilience, innovation can no longer be just a buzzword. It has to be developed and nurtured in an ecosystem where talent meets opportunity, capital, and global vision. On this week’s episode, we are joined by Shergaun Roserie and Keeghan Patrick, the Co-Founders of Orbtronics, a tech and innovation firm based in Saint Lucia, to discuss innovation. During our conversation, we also explore: whether innovation is resource-driven or mindset-driven; the catalyst for launching the Orbtronics Innovation Summit; how established Caribbean institutions start taking calculated risks and fostering innovation; and their message to Caribbean youths who are tinkering with code, robotics, or an idea.

ICTP 421: Social media bans, digital literacy versus digital natives, and balancing technology use and social development

ICTP 421: Social media bans, digital literacy versus digital natives, and balancing technology use and social development

Oct 14, 2026

In our October 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Aaleyah S. Evans, a Bahamian cybersecurity professional and educator, and Shanelle McPherson, a Jamaican technology professional, educator, and community advocate, the panel discusses: Social media bans for children and youth: Are they a good thing? Why is digital literacy lacking among digital natives? Is it possible to balance technology use and social development among children and youth?

Individual cybersecurity in 2026: What to expect and how to prepare

Individual cybersecurity in 2026: What to expect and how to prepare

Oct 9, 2026

As we spend more of our daily lives online—shopping, banking, and connecting—cybercriminals are finding new ways to target everyday internet users. In our latest article on ICT Pulse, we take a closer look at the top cybercrime trends geared towards individuals and hitting our region, and share simple, practical habits you can start using today to protect your devices, identity, and hard-earned money.

ICTP 420: Pioneering Caribbean data sovereignty through the Curaçao Data Embassy Reference Framework, with Giovanni King

ICTP 420: Pioneering Caribbean data sovereignty through the Curaçao Data Embassy Reference Framework, with Giovanni King

Oct 7, 2026

Physical borders are no longer the only line of defence for Caribbean countries. Our digital borders matter just as much. In our latest podcast episode, we welcome back Giovanni King, CEO of Blue NAP Americas and Chairman of the Caribbean Datacenter Association, to dive into a game-changing and recently published document to improve regional digital resilience: the Curaçao Data Embassy Reference Framework. In addition to discussing the framework and what a data embassy is, Giovanni shares his thoughts on, among other things: the change in conversation that has been occurring across the region as it relates to digital assets; why each Caribbean country does not have to establish its own, independent infrastructure ecosystem to protect its digital assets; why data classification is a critical and often overlooked step in the data resilience process; and the single most important action Caribbean leaders should take regarding data embassy frameworks.

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