With the digital economy exploding globally, CARICOM nations are tapping into virtual services — from call centers and cloud computing to fintech and cybersecurity. Digital services are not limited by geography and could become the backbone of CARICOM’s export-led development.

Tech-Enabled Exporters:

  • Barbados & Jamaica: Leading in BPO and software development.

  • Trinidad & Tobago: Specialized in cybersecurity and digital forensics.

  • Guyana: Advancing fintech services to support oil sector logistics.

Digital Service Demands:

  • Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica: Need data infrastructure support.

  • Belize: Looking for regional cloud service partnerships.

Trade Strategy:Launch a CARICOM Virtual Services Network. Provide regional certification for digital workers. Harmonize data security policies to facilitate cross-border contracts.