Best Internet 2.0 Conference Podcasts (2025)

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ICTP 369: AI for digital transformation and innovation, women’s empowerment in ICT, and AI and the changing job market 1:02:45

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In our September 2025 Community Chat, and with youth members of the Caribbean tech community, Data Scientist and Researcher, Julie Koon Koon of Trinidad and Tobago, and the Co-CEO of Orbtronics and Rifbid, Keeghan Patrick, of Saint Lucia, the panel discusses: * whether the use of AI for digital transformation and innovation is evident in the Caribb…

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Sound Prints 09222025 – Meet Blind Teachers and Entrepreneurs plus news from the Net 53:52

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Meet the American Association of Blind Teachers and the Independent Visually Impaired Entrepreneurs; April Martin, President of AABT, and Ardis Bazyn,president of IVIE, introduce us to these ACB special-interest affiliates. Announcements include upcoming activities as well as news about Amazon Kindleand the latest info about Meta Ray-ban smartglass…

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ICTP 368: Digital addiction trends, signs and what to do about it, with Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr Rodney Stewart 59:42

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The internet and social media are powerful and indispensable tools in daily life, but at the same time, they can be harmful to our mental health. With Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr Rodney Stewart, who we first had on the Podcast in 2019, we discuss the mental health challenges that have been emerging due to extensive digital technology use, includ…

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Sound Prints 09152025 – The Latest News from Around the Internet. 58:50

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The latest announcements from Social Security, BITS, the Department of Justice and AER; plus articles about using AI in your job search and why nearly one-fourth of screen reader users are not blind.

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Sound Prints 09082025 – Lucky Winners, Announcements and an advocacy update with ACB’s Claire Stanley 50:57

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ACB Lions and ACB Families award prizes to donors from the ACB Convention pre-registration; upcoming events; Claire Stanley, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, updates us on what is happening in areas of interest to us on Capitol Hill

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ICTP 367: Becoming an African tech ecosystem builder for fashion and sustainability, with Pinaman Owusu-Banahene of ADJOAA 58:33

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We revisit a conversation we had in 2023 with Pinaman Owusu-Banahane, the Founder and CEO of ADJOAA, a curated multi-brand online marketplace specialising in premium and sustainable fashion and lifestyle products made by African designers and Black-owned businesses. Pinaman shares her journey as a young Ghanaian woman who emigrated but found her wa…

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Sound Prints 09012025 – News from NLS and the future of smartglasses and more 51:14

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Announcements, news items from NLS, the potential for smartglasses in the future, and a short story about Computers for the Blind.

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ICTP 366: UWI Five Islands AI Conference recap, with Dr Curtis Charles 44:16

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The recently concluded UWI Five Islands AI Research Conference has become the leading AI event in the Caribbean region. We are once again joined by Dr Curtis Charles, one of the main drivers of the event, for a recap in which he shares, among other things: * his overall thoughts on the conference; * valuable learnings or takeaways from the event; *…

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ICTP 365: Cyberlibertarianism, ubiquitous video recording devices, and digital colonialism 1:13:18

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In our August 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Financial and Impact Innovator, Digital Economist and Digital Transformation Expert, Telly Valerie Onu, who is based in Saint Kitts and Nevis, and IT Specialist, Researcher and Digital Analyst, Matthew Cowen, who is based in Martinique, the panel discusses: * cyber…

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Sound Prints 08/17/2025 – Kentucky School for the Blind 79th Alumni Conference Highlights 56:22

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Mike Hudson, former Director of the Aph Museum, tells entertaining stories from the Kentucky School for the Blind’s past at the Making Memories Banquet,and Bo Mullins, 2003 KSB graduate and instructor at the school, explains through examples and anecdotes why the KSB student work programs are so important Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinec…

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ICTP 364: Evolving internet governance for an inclusive digital future, with Nigel Cassimire of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union 1:01:35

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Nigel Cassimire, the Deputy Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union and Coordinator of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF), joins us once again to provide an update on the Internet Governance space and the 21st staging of the CIGF, which will be held from 20—22 August 2024 in Varadero, Cuba. During our conversation, w…

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Sound Prints 08102025 – Changes in BARD and other NLS Topics 53:24

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Evan Hatter from the Kentucky Talking Book Library visits the Greater Louisville Roundabout to bring news of changes in BARD, the new DA2 player, and otherupdates at NLS. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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ICTP 363: Breaking the stigma of poor customer support in the Caribbean, with Michael Mullings of ChatFlow 59:26

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At the forefront of an organisation’s relationship with its customers, the customer service department is not only critical in leading that engagement but also in driving business efficiency and effectiveness. With Michael Mullings, the CEO of ChatFlow, a Software as a Service company providing sentiment-aware customer support, Michael discusses, a…

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ICTP 362: 2025 Expert Insight update on cyber threats and security in the Caribbean, with Lt Col Godphey Sterling of Jamaica CIRT 1:08:41

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In the third instalment in our Expert Insights series on cyber threats and security for 2025, we are joined by Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Godphey Sterling, the head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT). Our conversation with Colonel Sterling covers, among other things: * how JaCIRT operates and the attitude towards cybersecurity (…

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ICTP 361: AI for Good Global Summit and WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 recap, with Christopher Reckord 1:04:32

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The AI for Good Global Summit 2025 and the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 High-Level Event 2025 are two major events in this year’s AI calendar. In this episode, we are joined by Christopher Reckord, the Chairman of Jamaica’s National Artificial Intelligence Task Force, who attended both events. We discuss, among other things: * …

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ICTP 360: Deepfakes, misinformation and deception, Fighting crimes with technology, Keeping kids safe online 58:07

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In our July 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, cybersecurity and data protection expert, Jeehan Miller of Jamaica, and Halle Johnson, Systems Administrator at the UWI Five Islands Campus in Antigua and Barbuda, the panel discusses: * Deepfakes, deception, misinformation and cyber awareness; * Using technology to …

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ICTP 359: The value of pivoting whilst staying true to the mission, with Alex Straun of JAD 1:09:06

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In the start-up space, “fail fast" is a deeply embedded mantra, which is used to encourage an iterative mindset that moves past the perceived failure to quickly learn and adapt. In our conversation with Alex Straun, the creator of the digital wallet platform, JAD Cash, in Saint Kitts and Nevis, he shares the highs and lows of that journey to date, …

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ICTP 358: 2025 update on the state of ICT development in Suriname, with Furgell Pinas of ICT Association Suriname 55:46

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We are continuing our reboot of our ‘Know Your Neighbours’ series, to get an update on our sister Caribbean countries, generally, and of course, from an ICT perspective. Part of the Dutch Caribbean, Suriname is the focus of today’s episode. With Furgell Pinas, the Chair of the ICT Association Suriname, we discuss the current state of the country’s …

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ICTP 357: AI and Caribbean blogs, the AI dilemma, and the changing social media landscape 1:01:49

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In our June 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, print and web journalist, Mylène Colmar of Guadeloupe, and Simone Passmore, the Chief Executive Officer of Webstylze in Barbados, the panel discusses: * whether AI is signalling the end of Caribbean blogs; * the AI dilemma of mitigating the risks and maximising the g…

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ICTP 356: Data in the Caribbean and why our countries need a philosophy of data, with Alexis Santos 58:18

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Although data is considered the new oil, across the Caribbean region, it is becoming increasingly evident that we do not fully appreciate the value of data, as it is not comprehensively reflected in the policies and structures established in Caribbean countries. As a result, we are grappling with several issues, including data protection, privacy, …

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Sound Prints 06152025 – announcements and the importance of the affiliate vote 54:06

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A change in Alexa that could prevent you from hearing ACB Media; vote no on the ACB constitutional amendment and help save the affiliate vote – it’s important.

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ICTP 355: Exploring the tech scene in West Africa, with Kevan Rajaram 56:57

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In our continuing effort to increase our awareness of the tech scene in Africa, we chat with Caribbean Data Scientist, Kevan Rajaram, who did a short stint working as the Head of Business Intelligence for a company in West Africa, specifically Côte d’Ivoire (the Ivory Coast). During our conversation, Kevan shared with us, among other things: * how …

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ICTP 354: 2025 update on the state of ICT development in St Kitts and Nevis, with Rodney Browne 1:08:33

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We are relaunching our Know Your Neighbour series, in which we explore the state of the telecoms and ICT development in Caribbean countries. We kick off this 2025 update with Saint Kitts and Nevis, officially the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis. With our guest, Rodney Browne, of eCaribbean Limited, we discuss, among other things, * the cu…

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Sound Prints 06012025 – NLS announcements, meeting updates, low vision clinic news, and member spotlights 48:30

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News about new braille and audio magazines and BARD, changes in meeting dates related to the 2025 ACB convention, news from the LouisvilleLow Vision Clinic, and GLCB member spotlights Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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ICTP 353: Who is watching our data, AI hype or opportunity, and building smart islands 1:25:00

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In our May 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Communications Strategist, Liselle Yorke, who is based in the United States but originally from Trinidad and Tobago, and Rojane Rose, a Product Manager in Jamaica, the panel discusses the following three topics: * Who's watching our data? * AI in the Caribbean: hype o…

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Sound Prints 05182025 57:21

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The Kentucky School for the Blind celebrates its 183rd anniversary with its Founders’ Day program on May 8. Micheal Hudson, former directorof the APH Museum, receives the prestigious Paul J. Langan Award during the program. Edited for time by Adam Ruschival. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.…

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ICTP 352: Repositioning the postal sector in the 21st century, with Tracy Hackshaw of the Universal Postal Union 1:03:55

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The Postal Service is an often overlooked sector in most Caribbean countries. Its potential remains untapped in the region, although it is often considered an essential service. With Mr Tracy Hackshaw of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), we discuss the evolving role of the Postal Service in our increasingly digital age, including: * the role of the…

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ICT 351: The art of the possible with AI in the Caribbean, with Dr Curtis Charles of the UWI Five Islands Campus 1:04:38

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Thanks to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Caribbean and other developing countries have the potential to accelerate their development and economic diversification, as well as increase competitiveness through technologies such as AI and the Internet of Things. With Dr Curtis Charles, of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Five Islands Campus,…

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ICTP 350: 2025 Expert Insight update on cyber threats and security in the Caribbean, with Obika Gellineau of Fujitsu Caribbean 1:06:50

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In the second instalment in our Expert Insights series on cyber threats and security for 2025, we are joined once again by Obika Gellineau, of Fujitsu Caribbean. During this conversation, Obika shares his thoughts on, among other things: * the changes in the threat landscape that have occurred since our last conversation in 2024; * the cybersecurit…

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ICTP 349: Caribbean AI readiness and participating in the global dialogue on AI governance 57:41

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The Caribbean stands at a pivotal juncture as artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a transformative force with the potential to drive development across virtually all sectors. With Dr Craig Ramlal, a global AI expert, who was appointed to the United Nations Secretary-General’s High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence, and Lika Døhl Di…

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Sound Prints 04272025 – The Greater Louisville Council Turns 20 58:59

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After the opening announcements, we explore history, memories and trivia about the Greater Louisville Council of the Blind as it celebrates its 20th birthday.

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ICTP 348: Caribbean digital resilience and transformation in an era of global uncertainty 1:04:08

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In our April 2025 Community Chat, and with a member of the Caribbean tech community, Nigel Cassimire of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union in Trinidad and Tobago, and Steven Williams of Data Privacy and Management Advisory Services in Barbados, we discuss just one topic: Fostering Caribbean digital resilience and transformation in an era of glo…

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ICTP 347: Exploring the new generic top-level domain program with Lance Hinds and Carlton Samuels 1:09:46

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As the internet becomes more integral to economic development, cultural diplomacy, and public governance, there may be strategic value in having custom generic top-level domains (gTLDs). Active participants in the global Internet Governance space, Lance Hinds and Carlton Samuels, are back to discuss ICANN’s New gTLD Program: Next Round, which is cu…

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Sound Prints 04132025 – Convention and Congress and the APH museum 58:44

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Announcements, a brief overview of the 2025 ACB Convention, three new bills in Congress, and a look at the new Dot Museum at the American Printing House

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ICTP 346: DAOs and the surprising parallels between DAOs and regional collaboration efforts 1:08:20

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Decentralised autonomous organisations or DAOs are one of the fastest-growing segments of the blockchain space. In this episode we are revisiting an oldie but goodie: our 2022 conversation with Donald O’Brian Porter, the Founder of CaribDAO, who explains, among other things, * how DAOs work; * the parallels between DAOs and the informal cooperative…

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ICTP 345: Can CaribCoin be a digital catalyst for Caribbean prosperity? 45:40

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Following up on a 2022 conversation we had about digital currencies in the Caribbean region, Dr. Jan Schröder of CaribCoin, and Rodney Taylor of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union are back to provide an update on CaribCoin, a regional stablecoin backed by Caribbean assets that will provide a faster and more cost-effective alternative for region…

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Sound Prints 03232025 – The DC Leadership Seminar Experience 57:14

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KCB Representatives who attended the 2025 DC Leadership Conference in Alexandria VA describe their experiences attending the NLS tour, ACB Board Meeting, President's Meeting, Legislative Seminar and Hill Visits. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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ICTP 344: Digital sovereignty versus digital agency in the Caribbean region, with Matthew Cowen 1:09:28

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Digital sovereignty has been a hot topic over the past several weeks, with data sovereignty and AI sovereignty being the subjects of such conversations. However, how does digital agency fit into the mix? With IT Specialist, Researcher and Digital Analyst, Matthew Cowen, we discuss digital sovereignty and digital agency, including: * Could digital s…

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ICTP 343: Leveraging tech in the global economy, youth development and inclusion and e-money problems 1:10:12

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In our March 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Tariq Mohammed, a PhD candidate and the Chair of the Caribbean ICT Youth Network who is based in Trinidad and Tobago, and Chad Fraser, the Founder and CEO of Sonover, headquartered in Grenada, the panel discusses the following three topics: * how Caribbean businesse…

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Sound Prints 03162025 – ChatGpt and Meta Glasses 55:44

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The many uses for Chat GPT by a blind person; meet the Meta Ray-ban and the Envision glasses; three updates to the Meta Ray-Bans

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ICTP 342: 2025 Expert Insight update on cyber threats and security in the Caribbean, with Sean Slattery 1:22:01

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In the first instalment in our Expert Insights series on cyber threats and security for 2025, and one again with Sean Slattery of Caribbean Solutions Lab, he discusses, among other things: * the changes in the threat landscape that occurred in 2024; * the changing threat and impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation in the security spac…

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ICTP 341: Delving into the policy recommendations for AI in Jamaica with Christopher Reckord 58:21

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In February 2025, the Government of Jamaica made publicly available the National Artificial Intelligence Policy Recommendations prepared by the National Artificial Intelligence Task Force. We are joined by the Chairman of the Task Force, Christopher Reckord, to discuss the policy recommendations made, including: * the unique, Jamaica-specific consi…

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Sound Prints 03022025 – ACB Families Presents the Blind Kitchen 58:18

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Chef Deborah Erickson, owner of the Blind Kitchen, shares tips, tricks and gadgets for cooking safely and easily with little or no vision

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ICTP 340: Microfluidics to increase crop yield and wealth creation for farmers, with Dr Yvane Agard-Abbot 40:59

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Without a doubt, Caribbean farming is fraught with a broad range of challenges. Chief among them is that most of the farms are smallholdings, often in difficult locations and with relatively poor soil, which can affect yield, quality, sustainability and profitability. In our conversation with Dr Yvane Agard-Abbot, the Founder of HydroFluidics, a De…

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ICTP 339: e-Commerce and AI, AI and real-time weather, and cashless fraud 1:02:10

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In our February 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Kira Mohammed, an e-Commerce Strategist based in Trinidad and Tobago, and Mark Codling, a PhD Candidate in GeoInformatics from Jamaica, the panel discusses the following three topics: * ways AI is transforming e-commerce; * AI and real-time weather; and * cashles…

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Sound Prints 02192025 -Update on Scams, the APH Dot Experience, and the Future of AM Radio 56:35

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Protect Yourself from Scams, The New APH Museum, and the Future of AM/FM Radio

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ICTP 338: Boosting data-driven intelligence for Caribbean financial markets, with Raquel Seville of Dataffluent 59:13

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The Caribbean region ranks lowest in statistical performance compared to other regions, and studies have estimated the value of Open Data alone could contribute between 1% and 2% to the national GDP of Caribbean countries. The ‘Data Queen’ herself, Raquel Seville, is back to discuss her new start-up, Dataffluent, which is offering financial and inv…

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Sound Prints 02092025 – New Low Vision Clinic in Louisville and Rehab Update 57:09

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From the 2024 KCB convention – new low vision clinic open in Louisville and update from the Kentucky Division of Blind Services

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ICTP 337: Turbocharging Trinidad and Tobago’s ICT exports sector via D’Hub, with Devindra Ramnarine 54:27

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In response to the goal of doubling the ICT sector’s contribution to Trinidad and Tobago’s GDP, the Developers Hub, more commonly known as D’Hub, offers training, access to tools, as well as income and networking opportunities to local developers and citizens interested in ICT. With Devindra Ramnarine, a Digital Transformation Adviser at the Minist…

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ICTP 336: Social media and mental health, data residency, and big tech versus developing countries 1:00:22

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In our January 2025 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, Esmeralda Levens-Wijngaarde of Blyce in Curaçao, and Niko Kluyver also of Curaçao and CyberVade, the panel discusses: * the impact of social media on mental health in the Caribbean; * data residency in the Caribbean; and * big tech and developing countries: can th…