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  • Premier Brantley Champions Caribbean Digital Transformation at Amplify Summit

    Premier Brantley Champions Caribbean Digital Transformation at Amplify Summit

    In mid-May 2026, regional heads of government and international tech innovators gathered in Miami, Florida, for the second annual Liberty Caribbean Amplify Summit, a leading forum dedicated to shaping the digital future of Caribbean nations. The 2026 summit, convened under the central theme “Elevating the Caribbean’s Digital Future,” brought together cross-sector stakeholders to explore pathways for accelerating digital adoption, strengthening regional economic resilience, and leveraging cutting-edge innovation to drive inclusive, sustainable growth across the Caribbean basin.

    Among the key speakers was the Honorable Mark Brantley, Premier of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis’ island of Nevis, who framed his participation in the summit as a landmark opportunity to elevate Nevis’ and the wider Caribbean’s priorities in the global digital transition. Brantley noted that the gathering offered an unparalleled space to connect with leading regional thinkers and chart a collective approach to emerging technological shifts. “It was great to interact with some of the brightest minds in the region. It is always a privilege to represent our beloved Nevis. Thank you to Liberty for the invitation,” he stated in remarks following his panel participation.

    On May 14, Brantley took the stage for a high-profile panel focused on integrating artificial intelligence into the Caribbean’s critical hospitality sector — one of the region’s largest sources of employment and foreign revenue. During the discussion, he outlined both the transformative potential of AI for Caribbean tourism and the urgent risks that demand proactive policy action. A core priority Brantley highlighted was the immediate need for large-scale workforce reskilling and upskilling programs across the region, to offset projected job displacement as AI tools become more widespread in hotels, resorts, and travel services. He also emphasized that Caribbean nations must retain full ownership of their regional data to prevent external exploitation and support home-grown innovation. Most notably, Brantley called for a sweeping public education campaign to familiarize Caribbean communities with AI’s rapid evolution, stressing that “the technology does not leave our people behind.”

    Beyond the AI and hospitality discussion, the 2026 Amplify Summit tackled a broad range of issues tied to the Caribbean’s digital transition, from mapping emerging risks to unlocking untapped opportunities for growth. Attendees aligned on the need to embed long-term resilience into regional digital infrastructure and operations, ensuring that digital development strategies align with global economic and technological shifts while advancing local and regional growth priorities. The summit also centered cross-border collaboration as a core driver of progress, highlighting how coordinated action can expand connectivity and unlock new economic opportunities across all Caribbean island nations. Through supplementary initiatives such as the Amplify Fundraiser, the summit focused on advancing digital inclusion, broadening access to digital tools for underserved communities, and investing in local capacity to support long-term sustainable progress. Panel discussions throughout the event explored actionable strategies to strengthen the Caribbean’s digital ecosystem, including targeted talent development initiatives, harmonized regional digital policies, attracting private and public investment, and leveraging expanding connectivity to boost broad-based economic growth and systemic resilience.

  • Government engages seniors in EID sensitisation sessions

    Government engages seniors in EID sensitisation sessions

    In a forward-thinking move to ensure inclusive digital transition, the government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has kicked off public outreach for its upcoming national electronic identification (eID) program by engaging older adults first, a demographic often overlooked in digital transformation initiatives.

    The first sensitization session launched on May 11, 2026, at the Earle Clarke Community Centre in Newtown, hosted for participants of the island’s Seniors’ Day Programme. The event brought together senior leadership from Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Digital Transformation Unit (DTU), the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, and project partners from the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) to walk attendees through the core design, benefits, and security features of the new digital identity system.

    Leading the presentations were Nigel Carty, the government’s Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Lyncia Dore, Change Manager for the initiative, and Eric Haynes, DTU Programme Manager, alongside Edward Chen, Taiwan ICDF’s Project Manager for the collaboration. Speakers outlined that the eID project forms a core pillar of the national digital transformation strategy, which seeks to streamline both public and private sector services across the Federation, cutting red tape and improving operational efficiency for all residents.

    Unlike legacy physical identification documents, the new eID card leverages advanced cryptographic technology to encrypt and protect holders’ personal data, addressing common privacy concerns associated with digital identity systems. Once fully rolled out, the card will serve as a single, universally accepted verification tool for a wide range of daily transactions and government services, from tax filing and voting to welfare benefit applications and other official processes.

    Attending older adults demonstrated high levels of engagement throughout the session, raising thoughtful questions across key topics including accessibility for older users, data security protocols, integration with passport services, and support for digital payments. Many attendees expressed open enthusiasm for the initiative, praising the government’s decision to include seniors in the earliest stages of public outreach.

    Christopher Roberts, a 62-year-old attendee who frequently travels and conducts personal business across the island, commended officials for prioritizing early engagement with older communities. “We want an ID that everywhere you go in the country is accepted, and there are no questions asked,” he shared. “I support this because I travel a lot and I do a lot of business, and I don’t like needing this lot of IDs. I’m very satisfied with this new system, and I hope that we can have continued follow-up of this type of programme.”

    Sixty-nine-year-old Marilyn Cotton echoed that approval, describing the workshop as a genuinely informative experience that filled critical knowledge gaps for older adults unused to digital services. She urged her peers and other community members to take advantage of upcoming information sessions to learn more about the program ahead of its official rollout.

  • Digital ID Debate Gains Limited Public Buy-In

    Digital ID Debate Gains Limited Public Buy-In

    As Central American nation Belize moves forward with plans to roll out a unified national digital identification system, the initiative has failed to win broad public support, with lingering questions over data security and personal privacy overshadowing government promises of more secure digital transactions.

    Planned public engagement sessions held last month in two major population centers — Belize City and Orange Walk — drew low in-person attendance, though government organizers noted that hundreds of residents followed the debate via online streaming platforms. The proposal, led by the country’s Ministry of E-Governance, frames the new digital ID as a long-overdue upgrade to the country’s patchwork current identification framework, which relies on Social Security cards and passports as de facto national ID documents.

    José Urbina, chief executive officer of the E-Governance body, explained that the core mission of the new system is to eliminate the widespread unregulated sharing of personal identification data that has become standard practice across Belize’s public and private sectors. Under the current system, residents are routinely required to leave physical or digital copies of their Social Security cards and passport biography pages with banks, telecommunications providers, employers and dozens of other service entities. Urbina pointed out that this practice leaves personal sensitive data vulnerable to misuse, even when the original collection of documents is for legitimate purposes. “At least 15 entities already hold copies of my Social Security card and passport bio page,” Urbina noted in public consultations, adding that most Belizeans have no way of tracking how their stored personal information is used or shared within these organizations.

    The new digital ID system would address this gap by replacing the open sharing of ID numbers and physical document copies with a secure QR code-based verification system. Each user’s unique national ID number would remain confidential, linked to encrypted biometric data stored in a centralized government system, rather than being shared broadly with third-party service providers. Verification for both in-person and online transactions would happen through a secure QR scan, eliminating the need to share full identification details or document copies.

    Despite these proposed privacy improvements, many Belizeans remain unconvinced of the plan’s benefits. Common criticisms range from calls to simply upgrade the existing Social Security card system rather than rolling out an entirely new framework, to fundamental concerns about how the centralized digital ID system will collect, store and protect residents’ personal and biometric data. Urbina acknowledged the public skepticism surrounding the initiative, noting that many residents do not recognize the security risks already present in the current unregulated system.

    To address information gaps, the E-Governance office has already published the full draft legislation and regulatory framework for the digital ID system on public online platforms. Urbina encouraged all Belizeans to review the documents directly as the government continues holding public consultation sessions across all regions of the country, with the goal of incorporating public feedback before moving forward with legislative approval and implementation.

  • Digital literacy needed to fight AI misinformation, says BCJ head

    Digital literacy needed to fight AI misinformation, says BCJ head

    As artificial intelligence continues its accelerating transformation of global information consumption patterns, Jamaica is facing a critical gap in public digital preparedness, with a groundbreaking national survey showing just 30 percent of Jamaican adults have any working familiarity with deepfakes and AI-driven misinformation. The findings have prompted immediate calls from top industry and academic stakeholders for widespread investment in improving the nation’s digital literacy rates.

    The peer-reviewed study was conducted by a team of social science researchers from the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES) at The University of the West Indies, Mona. To ensure a representative snapshot of public knowledge across the country, the research team surveyed 1,072 respondents across all 14 of Jamaica’s parishes between October and December 2025.

    At the official report launch held Tuesday, Cordel Green, Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ), joined lead researchers and industry stakeholders for a panel discussion on the study’s implications. During the conversation, Green emphasized that growing global digitization has left populations far more exposed to the harms of unchecked misinformation, particularly as AI tools become more accessible to bad actors.

    Responding to a question from SALISES Director Professor Lloyd Waller on how Jamaicans can build resilience against malicious AI misuse, Green outlined the BCJ’s long-standing policy position on digital harm: For nearly 20 years, the Commission has rejected top-down, paternalistic regulatory approaches as the primary solution to digital risks. Instead, Green argued that the most effective regulatory tool for the digital age is widespread public digital media and information literacy.

    Professor Waller highlighted additional alarming findings from the survey: Beyond low public awareness of deepfakes, only six percent of the Jamaican population has received any formal training in how AI technologies operate. While the study did not find evidence that Jamaica’s current cybersecurity infrastructure is facing widespread AI-driven attacks, Waller noted the research confirms the nation’s population remains highly vulnerable to AI-fueled scams, deepfake disinformation, and online hoaxes.

    Green further noted that the rapid pace of AI innovation creates unique ongoing challenges for policymakers and educators. “We are even now talking about artificial intelligence and it is developing so rapidly that we have to put our hubris in check because the AI we are talking about today is not the AI we are going to talk about in another five years,” he explained. Looking ahead, he pointed to emerging convergence between neuroscience and AI as what he called the “mother of all transformation,” a shift that poses unprecedented challenges to personal autonomy. He cautioned that much global attention is currently focused on visible AI innovations, a focus that benefits high-profile tech leaders like Elon Musk, who are simultaneously advancing neurotechnology that could encroach on what Green called “the last bastion of human freedom.”

    Green stressed that both the Jamaican government and the general public must prioritize expanding digital literacy to protect human integrity amid rapid technological change. Aligning with Green’s recommendations, the SALISES study includes multiple policy proposals to close the literacy gap. First, it calls on the government to launch nationwide public literacy campaigns, and integrate formal AI education into national school curricula through trusted existing agencies such as HEART Trust/NSTA. This training would equip the public with the skills needed to identify algorithmic manipulation and disinformation.

    The study also recommends establishing dedicated national AI learning hubs, which would serve as free community resources for low-income and rural Jamaicans who are currently at highest risk of being excluded from critical digital safety education. Beyond public education, the survey captures clear public support for targeted government action: 81 percent of respondents back strict government regulation and oversight of AI as a necessary deterrent against malicious misuse for identity theft and disinformation campaigns.

    Finally, the study emphasizes a core priority for Jamaican consumers: 81 percent of respondents support maintaining human accountability as the foundation for decision-making, with AI restricted to a supplementary role. This framework ensures all critical decisions and public information claims are subject to human verification to prevent preventable harmful errors.

  • Education Minister Daryll Matthew Attends Global AI Education Conference in China

    Education Minister Daryll Matthew Attends Global AI Education Conference in China

    From May 11 to 13, the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou has become the global hub for conversations reshaping the future of learning, playing host to the 2026 World Digital Education Conference. This year’s landmark gathering, centered on the theme “AI+Education: Transformation, Development, Governance,” draws together cabinet-level education officials, pioneering tech innovators, veteran educators and cross-sector leaders from every corner of the globe, united by a shared goal of exploring artificial intelligence’s evolving role in reimagining 21st-century education.

    Among the high-level delegates in attendance is Daryll Matthew, Education Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, who traveled to China to take part in the collaborative dialogue. In his remarks during the conference, Matthew offered substantial praise for China’s decades-long trajectory of technological progress and breakthrough innovation. He emphasized that over the past 30 to 40 years, China has cemented its position as a worldwide leader across key technology spaces, including machine learning, large-scale problem solving, and iterative development of cutting-edge technological solutions.

    “China has emerged over the last three or four decades as a global leader in technology, in problem solving, in machine learning and in thinking, in thought development,” Matthew stated publicly during the event.

    For small island developing states like Antigua and Barbuda, the conference serves as a critical opportunity to access cutting-edge insights and scalable models for digital education. Matthew made clear that his nation intends to leverage the ideas and innovative frameworks showcased at the gathering to strengthen its own education ecosystem over the coming years. “And I’m hoping that we can over time adopt in my country of Antigua and Barbuda,” he added, highlighting the long-term ambition for knowledge-sharing and policy adoption.

    Beyond individual national partnerships, the conference is structured to advance global collective action: participating stakeholders are working collaboratively to map out how AI can modernize outdated education systems, elevate student learning results, and contribute to the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. At the same time, delegates are actively debating and building consensus around frameworks for inclusive, responsible governance that ensures AI integration in education is equitable, secure, and accessible to learners across all income and regional groups.

  • Cyber Threats Grow in Belize; Are We Ready for AI-Powered Hacks?

    Cyber Threats Grow in Belize; Are We Ready for AI-Powered Hacks?

    As digital adoption surges across Central America’s Caribbean nation of Belize, local officials have issued an urgent warning about the evolving risk of AI-fueled cybercrime, bringing together domestic stakeholders and international partners from the U.S. and Taiwan to map out a coordinated strategy for strengthening the country’s online defenses.

    From compromised social media profiles to sophisticated financial scams and mass theft of personal identifiable information, cyber threats have been rising steadily across the globe. But the spread of artificial intelligence tools has drastically lowered the barrier for malicious actors to launch more convincing, large-scale and damaging attacks, a shift that has caught the attention of Belize’s digital governance leadership.

    Speaking at a collaborative gathering focused on addressing this new security landscape, Jose Urbina, CEO of Belize’s Ministry of E-Governance, outlined the dual challenge the country faces: defending against AI-enhanced cyberattacks while also leveraging AI’s capabilities to build more robust domestic security systems. He noted that bad actors are rapidly adopting AI tools to expand their attack surface and penetrate digital networks that Belize uses for everything from consumer banking to government services.

    Urbina also highlighted a longstanding cultural barrier holding back Belize’s digital sector: a widespread lack of confidence in homegrown tech talent and products. “We have excellent developers and outstanding digital solutions right here in the country, but many Belizeans automatically discount local products in favor of offerings from international companies,” he explained. “We need to shift this mindset, embrace our domestic expertise and invest in the capacity we already have at home.”

    The collaborative workshop, made possible through partnerships with the U.S. and Taiwanese governments, brought in leading international cybersecurity and AI experts to share cutting-edge knowledge with local stakeholders. Urbina emphasized that building strategic international relationships with countries that have already navigated emerging cyber threats is critical for Belize to close knowledge gaps and prepare for evolving risks.

    Beyond confidence gaps and knowledge gaps, Belize also faces a major brain drain challenge that undermines its cybersecurity capacity. Urbina confirmed that while domestic interest in cybersecurity careers is growing, a steady outflow of skilled talent remains a persistent problem: many Belizean students who pursue advanced tech training abroad choose to stay in other countries for better career opportunities. To build a sustainable, resilient digital security ecosystem, Urbina said, the Belizean government must prioritize creating attractive local professional opportunities to retain skilled workers and lay the groundwork for a stronger digital future.

    With more Belizeans moving their daily lives online—from remote work and social connection to digital banking and government services—Urbina stressed that investing in cybersecurity capacity and skills is no longer a discretionary priority for the country, but an essential foundation for protecting citizens and supporting continued digital growth.

  • Harassment is a crime

    Harassment is a crime

    A new regional cybersecurity resource aimed at building safer digital environments for Caribbean communities has been launched, accessible at https://cardtpconnect.org/safercyberspaces. The initiative is tied to the Caribbean Digital Transformation Project (CARDT P), a regional development effort backed by the World Bank that works alongside key Caribbean blocs including the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to advance digital safety across the region.

    This project focuses on addressing growing cybersecurity threats that impact individuals, businesses and public institutions across Caribbean nations. Key priorities of the safer cyberspaces initiative include educating users on core protective practices, such as creating secure passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA), and recognizing common cyber threats including phishing fraud, hacking, and online harassment. The effort also works to strengthen the capacity of regional Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRT) to coordinate responses to cyberattacks and criminal activity.

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    As digital adoption accelerates across the Caribbean, driven by broader digital transformation efforts, regional stakeholders have prioritized closing cybersecurity knowledge gaps to protect users from rising cybercrime rates. This new resource is designed to centralize guidance and tools for individuals and organizations to build more resilient digital practices, supporting the region’s goal of inclusive and secure digital growth.

  • High awareness, low understanding

    High awareness, low understanding

    A landmark national study mapping Jamaica’s readiness for the artificial intelligence revolution has delivered a stark warning: just 6 percent of the island’s population has received any formal training to work with AI tools, leaving the country at risk of falling further behind in the fast-evolving global digital economy.

    The research, carried out by a team of analysts from the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES) at The University of the West Indies Mona campus, gathered responses from 1,072 Jamaicans across all 14 of the country’s parishes between October and December 2025, making it one of the most comprehensive national AI attitude surveys ever conducted in the Caribbean.

    Lead researcher and SALISES research fellow Dr. Stephen Johnson, who presented the findings at the study’s official launch held at The UWI Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Tuesday, outlined a key paradox at the heart of the results: while most Jamaicans have heard of artificial intelligence, their actual technical understanding of how the technology works remains extremely limited.

    The study’s data breaks down stark inequities in access to AI skills: the small share of Jamaicans that have received training are overwhelmingly concentrated in high-income households, holders of postgraduate degrees, and residents of suburban areas. Even accounting for these disparities, Johnson emphasized that the national average of 6 percent trained confirms Jamaica is currently falling behind global benchmarks for AI preparedness.

    On a 100-point scale measuring public AI awareness, Jamaica scored a relatively strong 76, with most respondents able to identify common AI applications in everyday sectors including customer service, digital communication, and education. But Johnson explained that this surface-level awareness is often shaped by popular media depictions of sentient “science fiction style machines”, rather than a concrete, conceptual grasp of core AI functions like algorithmic operation and decision-making.

    “Many respondents lack understanding of how AI actually works; struggle to distinguish AI from general technology; have low awareness of algorithmic decision making, weak risk literacy; limited understanding of deep fakes misinformation systems. AI knowledge remains shallow rather than deep, experience based rather than conceptual,” Johnson told attendees at the launch.

    Despite the skills gap, the survey uncovered significant untapped public demand for AI education: 62 percent of respondents said they were interested in accessing AI training programs. The research team warned that failing to expand affordable, accessible training opportunities across the country would only widen the existing socioeconomic gap between high-income and low-income Jamaicans, as those with existing privilege lock in access to the high-value skills AI brings to the modern workforce.

    Public trust in AI remains another major barrier to wider adoption, the study found. On a 10-point trust scale, Jamaicans rated their confidence in the technology at just 5.45. An overwhelming 81 percent of respondents backed calls for moderate to strict government regulation of AI systems, a result that Johnson says links directly to low public trust. He noted that building stronger public confidence in AI would encourage more widespread, innovative use of the technology across all sectors of the economy.

    To address the gaps in AI skills and trust, the study put forward a series of actionable policy recommendations. These include launching a national public AI literacy campaign to deepen public understanding beyond surface-level awareness, expanding heavily subsidized AI skills training through existing national institutions like the HEART/NSTA Trust, providing targeted support for small businesses to integrate AI tools into their operations, and embedding AI education into primary and secondary school curricula to build AI skills from an early age.

    When asked whether Jamaica is overall prepared to harness the full potential of generative AI, Johnson said the study shows the country has strong foundational potential, but needs to move far beyond the basic consumer use of AI tools that is currently common. He emphasized that regulation is a key, achievable step to boost readiness: “We’re ready for regulation. As you can see persons are aware of it, they are willing to use it but trust is a major factor. One of the factors that will drive trust is having necessary regulations in place to build that confidence. So when we say readiness that’s what we mean. Older persons, persons in the lower-income bracket, they are ready for training.”

    Speaking during a post-launch panel discussion that included lead researchers and industry stakeholders, Christopher Reckford, chairman of Jamaica’s National AI Task-Force, echoed the call for urgent action. Reckford urged Jamaicans across all demographic groups to seize the economic opportunity presented by generative AI, noting that the technology has the unique potential to narrow long-standing digital and economic inequalities if access to skills is expanded broadly.

  • Dominican Republic launches Caribbean’s first AI travel planning platform

    Dominican Republic launches Caribbean’s first AI travel planning platform

    In a landmark move that blends tourism innovation with cutting-edge digital technology, the Dominican Republic has introduced the first artificial intelligence trip-planning platform exclusively built for personalized travel in the Caribbean, launching the tool during an event in Miami.

    This new AI travel assistant reimagines how travelers organize their getaways, building fully customized itineraries around each user’s unique hobbies, tastes, and financial parameters. It covers all of the country’s most sought-after tourist spots, from the iconic resort hub of Punta Cana and the lush coastal region of Samaná to the historic capital city of Santo Domingo, the adventure-focused spots of Puerto Plata, La Romana, Miches, and Cabarete. Across all these destinations, the tool delivers curated suggestions for every component of a trip: accommodations, local dining spots, scenic beaches, guided off-site excursions, evening entertainment, and recreational activities.

    What sets this launch apart is that it makes the Dominican Republic the first Caribbean travel destination to roll out an AI platform dedicated solely to simplifying and personalizing the entire vacation planning process. Speaking on the initiative, Dominican Republic Tourism Minister David Collado emphasized that the new platform is a core pillar of the nation’s long-term tourism innovation strategy. The overarching goal of the project, Collado explained, is to shift the focus of travel planning directly to the visitor, leveraging smart technology to put control and customization in travelers’ hands. Unlike generic travel planning tools that serve multiple regions, this platform is built exclusively around the Dominican Republic’s travel offerings, ensuring recommendations are rooted in deep local knowledge. The interface is designed to cut down on planning time, eliminate the hassle of sorting through hundreds of unfiltered options, and create a more engaging, interactive experience for anyone considering a trip to the island nation.

  • Visa launches tap-based identity verification with Fidelity Bank Bahamas

    Visa launches tap-based identity verification with Fidelity Bank Bahamas

    Global payment leader Visa has partnered with fintech firm Keyno and Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) to roll out an innovative tap-powered identity verification solution, eliminating the need for traditional passwords and one-time passcodes for card setup and user authentication.

    Dubbed Tap to Confirm and Tap to Activate, the new system leverages the embedded EMV chip on every Visa card, paired with the company’s proprietary Chip Authenticate service, to complete identity checks directly through banking mobile applications. The first deployment of the technology is already live on Fidelity Bank (Bahamas)’s mobile platform, FIDSECURE, marking the first real-world adoption of this new authentication method.

    The core design goal of the solution is to cut the finance industry’s long-standing dependence on vulnerable SMS verification codes, time-consuming call centre authentication checks, and clunky manual card activation workflows. As digital commerce continues to expand rapidly across the globe, reliable, user-friendly identity verification has become one of the most pressing pain points for retail banks and payment providers, Visa noted in its official launch announcement. The system turns every physical Visa card into a trusted digital identity credential, requiring only a simple tap of the card against a user’s mobile device to complete verification within the bank’s app.

    Beyond new card activation, the tap-based system can also be deployed to secure higher-risk account actions, including password resets, changes to registered mailing addresses, large-value fund transfers, and adjustments to personal account spending limits. Visa emphasizes that the solution delivers robust EMV-level security, widely regarded as one of the most secure card authentication standards globally, while cutting down on the unnecessary friction that frustrates users during traditional verification processes.

    Mike Romero, head of digital solutions for Visa’s Latin America and Caribbean division, explained that the company built the new tool by leveraging its existing global payment infrastructure to make identity checks both more convenient and more secure for consumers and financial institutions alike. “With tap authentication, Visa is transforming the card in your wallet into a secure, intuitive identity credential,” Romero said.

    Robert J Steinman, chief executive officer of Keyno, added that the cross-industry collaboration between the three partners is focused on reimagining digital banking as a more accessible, secure, and trusted experience that only requires a single tap to work. Following the successful initial launch with Fidelity Bank Bahamas, Visa plans to roll out the tap-based verification system to more partner financial institutions globally starting in 2026.