Open News, Events, Blogs
The COIWeb aggregates news, opinions and developments from various research sources around the world, including:
- The Open Data Research Network hosted by the Web Foundation,
- World Bank Open Data & ICT4D Blogs
- Open Knowledge Foundation
- GovLabs @ NYU
ICT-Pulse
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...
As the Caribbean region navigates a new era of medical innovation, the shift from paper-bound clinics to interconnected digital ecosystems is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity for resilience. In this article, we discuss digital health records (DHRs): their benefits and challenges, and some Important considerations for Caribbean countries that...
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...
What does digital inclusion really look like in the Eastern Caribbean—and how closely does it reflect realities across the wider CARICOM region? Drawing on findings from ECTEL’s Digital Inclusion Survey, this article explores key trends in connectivity, affordability, digital skills and quality of service, and their implications for Caribbean...
In the recently held budget presentation, the Jamaican Government intends to introduce a digital tax before the end of the current calendar year. This article examines the rationale behind the tax, the concerns it has sparked, and what this proposed tax could mean for the private sector, startups, and the country’s digital future.
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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...
As global economic volatility rises, Caribbean countries are prioritising digital public infrastructure (DPI) as a core pillar of national resilience. This article highlights ways in which the region is moving from fragmented services to a seamless digital economy, and key strategies that can provide a blueprint for impactful and resilient...
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...
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...
Open Knowledge Foundation Blog
At the Open Knowledge Foundation (OKFN), we are excited and grateful to announce an important initiative for the next year, with the generous support of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation (PJMF). With over two decades of transforming digital infrastructure to drive impact worldwide, we have identified two emerging problems over the last few years...