Technology, Education, and Innovation

When compared to its CARICOM (Caribbean Community) partners, Trinidad and Tobago’s economic standing might appear to be prosperous due to its oil and gas wealth, however, the sustainability of these enterprises must be reevaluated as the natural reserves slowly and surely dwindle along with the revenue generated by it.

With a sigh, the inspector left Maureen’s desk and crossed to the nearby window. He stood there, looking out at Saint Vincent Street. Maureen raised her head. She had expected Inspector Cook to question her, which would have made it easier for her to let him know what exactly had happened. Instead she would have to tell him now.

Never before has a Trinidadian novel made a single artist the sole focus of its literary illustration. So how appropriate is it that Lord Kitchener is the first to have such an honour.

Economies that fail to quickly adapt and find their own niche in this volatile system will not only be left behind but may jeopardize the long-term prospects for their citizenry as well.

Why do public transport workers still use clipboards and paperwork? Could this work be achieved via devices as simple as a tablet, something that grows cheaper with each passing year, a customized application and sufficient network security?

ICT (Information and Communications Technology) is a big topic in developmental forums. From the UN to economic indicators and annual reports, everyone stresses the obligation states have to secure and consolidate their place in the digital world.

The main project that will be developed over the coming year is the revitalization of an online portal that will bring the various communities of creative practice together and serve as a repository for past and ongoing research projects on the cultural domain.

Would it not be greatly beneficial in the long term if Caribbean nations strove to fully modernize their education systems towards a more ICT friendly direction?

STEM can effectively make or break a successful modern economy. With that in mind, where then does the Caribbean stand in all this?

These five Caribbean denizens of the internet have redefined the way the region sees itself online.