Artificial intelligence (AI) policy in the Caribbean varies and remains at an early stage. Some countries are developing strategies, institutions and readiness assessments, while others have no specific AI policy.

Key takeaways

• Only Cuba and the Dominican Republic have adopted national AI strategies
• Many countries appointed organisations or officers to coordinate AI efforts
• Readiness assessments show countries in the region should adopt AI-specific regulatory frameworks and create implementation mechanisms for AI policy goals

Why it matters

National AI strategies can help countries implement policy goals to maximise the benefits AI can offer citizens and to promote economic growth. In addition, UNESCO recommends enacting AI-specific regulatory frameworks to ensure ethical principles are promoted in AI development and adoption.

Background

Caribbean countries are gradually incorporating AI into their digital transformation and development policies. However, none of the 13 countries covered has adopted an AI-specific regulatory framework. National approaches are currently based mainly on non-binding strategies and readiness assessments. UNESCO’s 2021 Recommendation on the Ethics of AI provides an international policy framework for developing ethical and responsible AI governance.

Cullen International’s new benchmark covers AI policy and regulation across 13 countries in the Caribbean, including AI strategies and readiness.

Scope

Region: Americas
Countries covered: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago
Policy area: Artificial intelligence
Last updated: September 2026

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