KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, May 24, CMC – Business leaders in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are urging Caribbean countries to accelerate workforce training in artificial intelligence as industries across the region prepare for rapid technological change and increased global competition.
The call comes as US-based DeVry University expands its AI-focused Bridge to Brilliance education initiative across the Caribbean.
In St Vincent and the Grenadines, the university has strengthened collaboration with the private sector through partnerships with the business community, including the chamber of commerce.
Executive Director of the chamber, Tony Regisford, said artificial intelligence has the potential to transform several key Caribbean industries.
“AI in the Caribbean has the potential to be transformational,” Regisford said, pointing to opportunities in tourism, agriculture, manufacturing and services.
DeVry says the programme is designed to help Caribbean students and professionals develop AI literacy and practical technology skills needed to remain competitive in an increasingly digital global economy.
The university plans to integrate AI learning into every course by the end of 2026.
According to DeVry, the initiative also aims to expand access to affordable, high-quality education while supporting workforce development across the region.
“As AI continues to reshape the global workforce at an unprecedented pace, the gap between current skills and emerging industry demands is widening,” said Scarlett Howery, vice president of strategic partnerships at DeVry University.
Regional leaders say Caribbean economies must move quickly to avoid falling behind as
artificial intelligence increasingly reshapes industries worldwide.
Meanwhile, Sonia Edwards, president of the St. Kitts and Nevis Association of Human Resource Professionals, described investment in AI training as critical for the region’s future competitiveness.
The Bridge to Brilliance initiative also offers scholarships for qualifying students and has already enrolled learners from several Caribbean countries while building partnerships with educational institutions and employer organizations throughout the region.
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