As 2025 comes to a close, Women in Tech Caribbean (WITC) reflects on a powerful year defined by innovation, leadership, and collective progress. Across the Caribbean diaspora, our members continued to break barriers, build impactful solutions, and uplift one another through technology, entrepreneurship, and community. This year reaffirmed what…

Cathrice Williams, born and raised in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), distinguishes herself as a team-spirited, value-driven individual with a deep-rooted passion for selfless service. As a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in the industry, she serves as the Director of Information Technology at the TCI Financial Services Commission. Initially…

Welcome back to the Women in Tech Caribbean’s Spotlight Saturday series, where we share the stories of our multifaceted members. Today’s spotlight is on Juronel Smalling, a lawyer and certified information privacy manager (IAPP).  As a proud Jamaican who has also lived in various Eastern Caribbean countries, Smalling embodies a rich blend of Caribbean legal expertise and cultural…

One of the current hot topics covering several sectors in Jamaica is the implementation of the Jamaica Data Protection Act (“JDPA”). In December 2023, the office of the Information Commissioner announced a 6 months grace period for companies to register. With the June 01, 2024 deadline being around the corner, one of the benefits of the implementation of …