Caribbean’s AI Roadblock: Data and Talent | Jamaica News

The Caribbean is racing to catch up in AI—but data hoarding and a talent drain are holding it back. At a recent Caribbean Development Bank event, experts warned that without breaking down data silos and building local tech skills, AI won’t truly serve Caribbean needs. Despite open data talks since 2012, progress has stalled—and interoperability remains a gap. Sixty percent of businesses cite IT talent shortages as their biggest tech hurdle, with skilled workers fleeing the region. To fix it, governments must invest in education and attract tech talent into public service. The AI Innovation Centre laid out key recommendations, but advocates like Craig Ramlal are pushing for action—not just analysis—with concrete policies targeted for 2026 and implementation starting in 2027. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/128eac6681431f65