From 21–24 June 2026, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association – United Kingdom Branch, in partnership with the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean and ParlAmericas, organized the Caribbean Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workshop in the island of Anguilla.
It was hosted by the Anguilla House of Assembly, in collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, Utilities, Housing, Information Technology and E-Government Services of Anguilla.
The landmark event brought together parliamentarians from nearly a dozen Caribbean countries and territories, along with key international partners, in order to explore issues such as AI governance, cybersecurity, misinformation, and the responsible use of AI in legislative work.
During the course of the workshop, participants engaged in a series of expert-led discussions, peer learning, and various practical exercises aimed at strengthening regional capacity to harness AI for sustainable development.
An Outcome Document was also prepared demonstrating shared commitment to supporting parliaments in developing ethical and human-centered AI.
The Caribbean must shape, rather than simply respond to, the future of this transformative technology. Small jurisdictions can drive big innovations.
The Honorable Tara K. Carter, Speaker of the Anguilla House of Assembly
In addition to leading the methodological design and facilitation of a dedicated technical session of the workshop, representatives from the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean presented the AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM), the Ethical Impact Assessment, and the Caribbean AI Policy Roadmap, highlighting ethical AI, governance frameworks, and regulatory approaches.
A key feature of the workshop was the introduction of UNESCO’s Truth Yard, a rapid-response fact-checking and data verification initiative launched last year in Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The initiative sought to counter post-disaster misinformation and fake donation scams.
UNESCO is advancing responsible AI governance and helping build a more informed, inclusive, and resilient Caribbean, while supporting countries in harnessing AI for sustainable development while ensuring that innovation benefits all.
read more: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-supports-caribbean-parliamentarians-advancing-responsible-ai-governance?hub=701
