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Trini TechCast

Two Trinis talking about tech. Hosted by Andre Charles @makeITsimpleTT and co-hosted by Akeem Deare @redbit_tech Tune in each week as we take you on a journey through the world of technology, from the heart of Trinidad and Tobago to the rest of the globe. Our podcast is your one-stop-shop for all things tech, providing insightful and thought-provoking discussions on both local and international topics. Join us as we explore the latest trends in the tech industry, from groundbreaking innovations to

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01:08:59

EP152: Online departure forms! | T&T Laws to...

Trini TechCast ·

2026/03/18

It is about time Trinidad and Tobago joined the digital age by moving arrival and departure forms online, though one has to wonder if "at last" really means the end of those tiny pencils and crumpled papers. It is a solid step for efficiency, provided the system actually stays up and running when the planes land.Articles:

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01:09:20

EP151: Health Ministry approved drug database |...

Trini TechCast ·

2026/03/11

It’s interesting how this article highlights that while the public is finally getting a look at the drug database, the real challenge is whether the information is actually accessible enough for the average person to use. It sounds like a major step for transparency, though we have to wonder if it will just be another digital archive collecting dust instead of truly empowering patients.Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/public-gains-access-to-drug-database-6.2.2530200.c3c8821192So, while

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01:13:13

EP150: Who cares about what they upload? | Did Flava...

Trini TechCast ·

2026/03/04

It’s interesting how this article highlights that while the internet never forgets, our local laws are still catching up to the consequences of a single viral mistake. It really sounds like a wake-up call for creators to think twice before uploading, unless they want their digital footprint to become a permanent legal headache.Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/business/local/think-before-you-upload/article_d0fc24b5-2be9-4db0-ad0f-39f9e33635c5.htmlTrinidad and Tobago's street food scene is

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01:10:16

EP149: YouTube monetization in the Caribbean | St....

Trini TechCast ·

2026/02/26

So, we’re finally seeing some movement on YouTube monetization in the Caribbean, but the real question is whether local creators can actually navigate the complex tax and eligibility hurdles mentioned in the article. It’s a step forward for the digital economy, though it feels like creators are still jumping through a lot of hoops just to get their fair share of the ad revenue.Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/youtube-monetisation-in-the-caribbean-explained-2026-6.2.2519184.112b16d47dSo,

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01:01:52

EP 148: INTERVIEW EPISODE | Angeline Azeez | Abstract...

Trini TechCast ·

2026/02/18

Who is Angeline?We find out how she got into art, what her motivations and what shaped her.Digital Art with AngelineWe talk about how digital art is evolving and how much she dabbles in it.The AI and Art discussion with AngelineWe discuss the hot topic of AI art and how it affects artists.

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01:04:11

EP147: We saw the school laptops! | Public Servants...

Trini TechCast ·

2026/02/12

I mean, you'd think after all the fanfare, the distribution of these new AI-enabled laptops wouldn't have 60% of schools still waiting for devices well into the new term. And the bigger question remains: given the past failures of support and integration, has the Ministry finally figured out the whole "maintenance and teacher training" part of the plan this time around?Article:

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01:04:36

EP146: OpenAI government partnership | How do ban...

Trini TechCast ·

2026/01/28

Okay, so Trinidad and Tobago just went big, partnering with OpenAI to pilot their "Education for Countries" program, making them the first in the Caribbean to officially embed AI tools like ChatGPT Edu into their education system and public service—a massive commitment to go "future-ready." Of course, the big question is always job security, and the government's angle seems to be managing that transformation by emphasizing the need to retool and upskill their workers,

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01:00:03

EP145: FB Marketplace sting operation | TikTok...

Trini TechCast ·

2026/01/21

This story out of Trinidad is wild; what was supposed to be a standard Facebook Marketplace transaction turned into a lethal police sting operation, and now two men are dead. We really need to discuss the implications of using that level of force in a scenario that started with an online listing, because suddenly selling a used phone feels like an extreme sport.Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/police-kill-two-in-facebook-marketplace-sting-operation-6.2.2493519.a1d7c0e5a3Welcome back! It

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01:00:15

EP144 (Re-release): Newsday closing down | Licensing...

Trini TechCast ·

2026/01/16

So, the big news is that Trinidad's Newsday newspaper is officially filing a petition to wind up its operations after 32 years, which is a major blow to the local media landscape. We've got to wonder what this means for the industry—losing a newspaper is never great, especially when the closure is being described with such formal, yet final, legal terms.Article: https://newsday.co.tt/2026/01/09/newsday-to-close-after-32-years-files-petition-to-wind-up-2/The hosts dove into the Ministry of

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01:14:12

EP143: Finally online immigration form! | Google pay...

Trini TechCast ·

2026/01/07

Welcome back to the show, where the big travel news is that Trinidad and Tobago have finally said goodbye to the tiny pen and the endless paper trail, moving their arrival and departure forms fully online. Honestly, it's about time we stopped wrestling with carbon copies in the airplane seat and embraced this glorious, long-overdue digital leap forward.Article: https://newsday.co.tt/2025/12/21/trinidad-and-tobagos-arrival-departure-forms-go-online/So, the big news is First Citizens has finally

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00:39:39

EP 142 Predictions for 2026

Trini TechCast ·

2026/01/01

Intro: https://youtu.be/MZLfgk-_ROE?si=tj_8u2c_v_06cp8a&t=815Andre's 1st prediction: https://youtu.be/MZLfgk-_ROE?si=1ipo7PoRRgVCjFBC&t=877Andre's 2nd prediction:https://youtu.be/MZLfgk-_ROE?si=eICngbn9MK1T2g7k&t=964Akeem's 1st prediction:https://youtu.be/MZLfgk-_ROE?si=fct6ake_kWg2p5kG&t=1012Akeem's 2nd prediction:https://youtu.be/MZLfgk-_ROE?si=QOTARy8syE3AOrFv&t=1041Akeem's 3rd prediction:https://youtu.be/MZLfgk-_ROE?si=xhF_Lwei_wTT3Z0p&t=1124Andre's 3rd

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01:31:39

EP 141 We're closing off for the year

Trini TechCast ·

2025/12/17

Year in Recap

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01:17:46

EP140: Another MOU for AI | AI Deepfake laws in...

Trini TechCast ·

2025/11/28

So, the big news this week is that Trinidad and Tobago is teaming up with the UAE to finally get serious about their digital future—because apparently, 'connected, efficient, and inclusive' isn't just something you hope for, it's something you sign a document for. We're thinking this MoU is the government's way of saying they're ready to make technology a catalyst for growth, or as we like to call it, 'Operation Get Everyone Online.Article:

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00:57:14

EP139: Payment upgrade for customs | Apple pocket sock!

Trini TechCast ·

2025/11/20

Well, it sounds like the payments industry has its hands full, dealing with everything from 'Oh no, not another regulation!' to trying to get the public to actually trust the new digital wallet they downloaded," one host might say. "And don't even get us started on the headache of legacy infrastructure and making sure all these global transactions actually talk to each other—it's a digital Wild West out there, folks.Article:

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01:07:44

EP138: AI Enabled laptops? | Solar Power in the works...

Trini TechCast ·

2025/11/13

So, the big news this week is Education Minister Dr. Michael Dowlath's announcement that the government is finally rolling out those AI-enabled laptops for secondary students by the end of November—you know, the ones we've been hearing about forever." "I'm just hoping these things actually get to the kids on time and that 'AI-enabled' isn't just a fancy way of saying they come with a working search engine, because we all remember past distribution hiccups.Article:

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01:10:09

EP137: How much should we rely on social media | Why...

Trini TechCast ·

2025/11/06

So, Minister Alexander is basically telling everyone to put down their phones and stop getting their news from "a whole bunch of rubbish" on social media because it's apparently causing real panic and confusion. He's seriously urging citizens, and even the media, to think critically because if something big was going down, he and the Minister of Defense wouldn't just be chilling in Parliament.Article:

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01:22:07

EP136: Modernize classrooms again? | Fully online...

Trini TechCast ·

2025/10/29

So, our big story today, the government is dropping a cool $146 million on a digital education drive to modernize classrooms by January—talk about a last-minute tech upgrade! And you've got to wonder if this "ambitious" plan will actually deliver, or if it's just another shiny new toy for the classroom.Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/govt-launches-146m-digital-drive-to-modernise-classrooms-6.2.2423707.17de0b8bdfSo, Trinidad and Tobago is finally getting its act together

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00:53:43

EP135: CountmeinTT a simple tables game | How hard is...

Trini TechCast ·

2025/10/23

CountmeinTT a simple tables gameHow hard is it to build a website?How technology should be used in education

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01:14:04

EP134: Jamaica has AI legislation for court | We will...

Trini TechCast ·

2025/10/15

So, get this, Jamaica's out here making waves by actually putting some rules around how AI can be used in their courts—pretty wild, right? It's almost like they're saying, "Hey, we love our tech, but let's not let it go full Skynet on us in legal matters."Articles:

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01:23:05

EP133: What's wrong with the creator economy? | Open...

Trini TechCast ·

2025/10/08

So, it sounds like the Caribbean's really trying to get its 'creator economy' off the ground, aiming to turn all that talent and culture into actual money. But the hosts are probably wondering if they're actually going to monetize it, or if it's just going to be another good idea that gets talked about a lot but doesn't quite launch.Article:

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