Category: ICT/Tech

The digital dollar deadlock: JAM-DEX three years on

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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Embracing electronic signatures: Why Caribbean countries must adopt the paperless pivot

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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Beyond the screen: What the 2026 CXC exams reveal about the Caribbean region’s ICT needs

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) recently marked a “landmark success” with its first fully digital and hybrid examination cycle in January 2026. While the transition signals a bold leap toward modernisation, it also exposes a widening digital divide. We discuss balancing the technological ambition with the ground-level realities of the Caribbean classroom.

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