A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 26 March to Sunday 1 April 2018.
Monday, 26 March 2018
Bahamas Trained on Caribbean Climate Online Risk and Adaptation Tool
Bahamas – The Bahamas Environment, Science and Technology (BEST) Commission, representing the Ministry of Finance and the Office of the Prime Minister, in collaboration with the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (5Cs) facilitated the final meeting of the Caribbean Climate Online Risk and Adaptation Tool (C-CORAL) technical working groups on March 22-23, 2018 in Nassau, Bahamas… more
The Billion-Dollar Case for B.T.L.
Belize – Late Friday evening, Prime Minister Dean Barrow wrapped up a marathon two days of debate over the 2018-2019 General Revenue and Appropriation Bill in the National Assembly… more
Albouystown gets ICT hub
Guyana – Fourteen internet-ready computers are now available for use, free of cost, to residents of Albouystown, following the official opening of another Information and Communications Technology (ICT) hub by the Government… more
GTT Innov8 Cosplay competition draws largest crowd
Guyana – The Cosplay Competition at the Guyana Telephone and Telegram Innov8 Summit and Exhibition, which was held yesterday at the Guyana Marriot Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown, drew the largest crowd since its launch last Saturday… more
Tuesday, 27 March 2018
US Urges ‘Full Safeguards’ On Gaming Sector
Bahamas – THE US government has identified “gaming” as a popular money laundering mechanism in the Bahamas, urging this nation to “emphasise enforcement” in its fight against financial crime… more
Cable Operators Ask For Data Tax Ease, But Is It Too Late?
Belize – Local cable and internet service providers are in a pickle tonight, as they collectively face several issues that will affect what subscribers pay for internet… more
Telecommunications Minister supports establishment of a Government Emergency Network
Dominica – Minister Responsible for Science, Information, Telecommunications and Technology Kelver Darroux who at a ceremony where ECTEL handed over two cheques totaling $350, 000 to the government and NTRC said the Dominican government has made it known that it intends to transform the island into the world’s first climate resilient nation… more
Access to Information Unit Launches Booklet
Jamaica – The Access to Information Unit launched its youth information booklet titled, ‘Abby and Friends ATI Adventure’, on March 26, at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library, Tom Redcam Drive, in Kingston… more
Digicel T&T CEO John Delves bids farewell after ten years
Trinidad and Tobago – Total communications and entertainment provider, Digicel, today announced that its CEO for Trinidad and Tobago, John Delves, has decided to leave the business after ten years… more
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
Entrepreneurs Urged To Bring Technological Revolution
Bahamas – ASPIRING entrepreneurs were yesterday challenged to present creative indigenous projects with the potential to bring technological advancements to the country for the fourth edition of the OWN Bahamas entrepreneurship initiative… more
Cable operators warn PM about applying GST on Internet
Belize – The Belize Cable Television Operators Association (BCTOA) have written to Prime Minister Dean Barrow urging him to reconsider government’s proposal to apply GST on data and Internet services, citing concerns over the potential negative impact on commerce and business in Belize… more
2 days to go | CARIFTA team gets phones from Flow
British Virgin Islands – The 12-member team that will be representing the BVI at this year’s CARIFTA Games has received smartphones from telecommunications giant, Flow… more
BATV bats for the Caribbean
Jamaica – Business Access Television (BATV) has secured a contract with telecommunications provider FLOW to send the BATV signal to 13 countries across the region by May… more
Digicel Forcing Purchases Even When You’ve Got Credit
Jamaica – THE EDITOR, Sir: In early February, I purchased Digicel credit in the amount of $1,000… more
Have No Fear! – JUTC Wi-Fi Network Won’t Collect Personal Data
Jamaica – Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s (JUTC) passengers are just a couple months away from travelling with free Wi-Fi at their disposal… more
JAMPRO’s BPO career fair for MoBay today
Jamaica – JAMAICA Promotions Corporation’s (JAMPRO’s) BPO Career Fair is set for the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James today… more
Wheatley set to revoke Caricel’s licence
Jamaica – The controversy surrounding telecommunications, Symbiote, deepened on Tuesday when Technology Minister, Dr Andrew Wheatley, said the company’s licence will be revoked… more
Digicel restructures management team
Regional – Two years into the Digicel 2030 global transformation programme, newly appointed Group Chief Executive Officer Alexander Matuschka has restructured the senior management team… more
Cambridge Analytica monitored internet browsing in T&T
Trinidad and Tobago – Cambridge Analytica whistle-blower Christoper Wylie is alleging that AggregateIQ (AIQ), a company set up alongside Cambridge Analytica worked on a project in T&T for a former minister, which involved attempting to harvest the data of this country’s population… more
Thursday, 29 March 2018
BTC Goes Platinum, Company Partners with URCA for Girls in ICT
Bahamas – On April 26th, BTC will partner with the regulator, URCA as it hosts the annual Girls in ICT Event… more
Cloud Carib Expands Managed Cloud and ICT Services Business to Ecuador
Bahamas – Cloud Carib, a provider of managed cloud and ICT services, announces its expansion into Latin America with the opening of a new CaribPod, or data centre, in Ecuador… more
‘Radio Sebas’ Broadcasts For Week Without Licence
Bahamas – Sebas Bastian’s radio station has been broadcasting for more than a week without a licence, industry regulators admitted yesterday, after its temporary permission expired on March 21… more
Advanced Integrated Systems Adding Business Lines, Partnerships – But Stock Market Listing Still Three Years Away
Jamaica – CEO and company founder Douglas Halsall is indicating that it will be another three years before Advanced Integrated Systems Limited, AIS, proceeds with plans to list on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, but is laying the groundwork for the expansion of the company in the interim… more
Call For Uniform Definition Of Minor In Proposed Data Protection Act
Jamaica – A call has been made for a uniformed definition of the term “minor” during submissions to the joint select committee on the proposed Data Protection Act (DPA) 2017 this week… more
Government Proceeding with Revocation of Symbiote’s Licence
Jamaica – The Government has commenced the process to revoke the licence issued to telecommunications firm, Symbiote, which operates as Caricel Jamaica… more
Jamaican Expats Celebrate Easter with Bonus Gifts for International Calls Offered by TelephoneJamaica.com
Jamaica – Jamaicans are well-known for being open and quite generous speakers… more
Welcome, Commissioner, you’ll need tech support
Jamaica – Violent crime has had a negative impact on every aspect of life in Jamaica — from anaemic economic growth to traumatised lives… more
Caribbean ICT collaboration forum discusses elimination of roaming charges
Regional – The third Caribbean ICT Collaboration Forum, held on March 21, was convened to consider the reports of the collaboration working groups on connectivity, convergence and consumer issues. These areas are important elements for the CARICOM Single ICT Space, the enabling digital layer for the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, which would provide opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship… more
Flow CARIFTA Games Go Mobile
Regional – The 2018 Flow CARIFTA Games have gone mobile, paving the way for all Flow customers to view unprecedented live coverage of the world’s best junior track and field meet via the Flow Sports Mobile App… more
Audit Ordered in Trinidad and Tobago As Country Named in Global Data Mining Scandal
Trinidad and Tobago – Trinidad and Tobago’s Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi has ordered an audit into all government agencies and state entities on the heels of claims that a government minister in a previous administration hired a British-based consultancy firm to illegally harvest data of the twin-island republic’s citizens… more
Friday, 30 March 2018
Innov8 Summit and Expo… New technological revolution will disrupt human lifestyle
Guyana – The new technological revolution has started, and, it is changing the way people live, work and relate to each other… more
Telecommunications Appeal Tribunal dismisses Flow’s case against OUR
Jamaica – The Telecommunications Appeal Tribunal has dismissed an appeal brought by Cable and Wireless Jamaica Limited (CWJ), to have the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) delay the implementation of new termination rates for fixed (landline) services… more
Should He Stay or Should He Go?-Douglas, Dirty Tricks & Cambridge Analytica
Saint Kitts and Nevis – Pressure on the Opposition Labour Party Leader Dr. Denzil Douglas to resign from Federation politics is sure to grow after new allegations of his enlisting the now diseputable Cambridge Analytica’s parent company, the SCL Group, to help him win an election in 2010 by any means necessary… more
Team Unity modernizing ZIZ TV with new technologies
Saint Kitts and Nevis – State-owned media ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) is being brought into the modern technological age as the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris-led Team Unity government of St. Kitts and Nevis is leading a comprehensive overhaul of the organization, resulting in greater efficiency and the delivery of higher quality programming to its viewing and listening audience… more
ETeck to get new president
Trinidad and Tobago – Evolving Technologies and Enterprise Development Company (eTecK) will have a new president from Wednesday. Steve De Las, an executive professional with more than 30 years’ experience in both public and private multinational corporations, will take over from acting president and vice-president, corporate services Maureen Singh… more
ICT Week- Parents Workshop Friday, 23 March, 2018 – NEWS784
Trinidad and Tobago – LOCAL telecom provider TSTT is sending a strong warning to those involved in the theft and illegal sale of its cell site batteries that they will be found and prosecuted… more
Saturday, 31 March 2018
Internet expert calls for stronger Caribbean network resilience
Regional – The threat of climate-driven natural disaster and the struggle to keep pace with the global digital economy are among the key factors driving the need for Caribbean Internet stakeholders to strengthen the resilience of the region’s communications networks… more
Internet orgs team up to curb climate impact on Caribbean networks
Regional – A new initiative to make Caribbean Internet infrastructure less vulnerable to the impact of climate change and natural disasters is gaining momentum across the region… more
Sunday, 1 April 2018
Haitians Abroad Get Extra International Calling Minutes from SalutHaiti.com as An Easter Gift
Haiti – SalutHaiti.com, the platform serving Haitian expats worldwide, offers an Easter gift at the end of March… more
Imani Duncan-Price | Singapore Lessons: Jamaica’s Growth Beyond BPOs
Jamaica – Do you ever wonder why Jamaica seems stuck in a low-wage, low-growth rut? … more
COP: No involvement with Cambridge Analytica, but there were talks
Trinidad and Tobago – Leader of the Congress of the People (COP) Carolyn Seepersad-Bachan is denying that the party had any connection with the data mining company, Cambridge Analytica (CA)… more
Who’s accountable for Cambridge Analytica scandal?
Trinidad and Tobago – “To be continued”, I wrote at the end of my column last week, because I intended to return to the Cambridge Analytica/Strategic Communications Laboratory Group (CA/SCL) scandal which is now holding Government and media attention on both sides of the Atlantic, even reaching down-under in Australia… more
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