A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 21 May to Sunday 27 May 2018.
Monday, 21 May 2018
JAMAICA WILL PURCHASE FROM ISRAEL CYBERTRANCER TO CREATE THE ACADEMY OF CYBERSECURITY
Jamaica – The Jamaican government should in the coming days to approve the initiative of the Ministry of science, energy and technology of the country the acquisition of Israel’s cybertrancer production of the concern “Aviation industry”… more
Spike In Cyber Attacks On Regional Companies And Organization
Regional – With cyber attacks on the rise across the Caribbean, Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Israel Centre for Cyber Defense (CICCD), Andre Thomas, has recommended that authorities in Barbados and the region make provision for enhanced legislation and law enforcement capacity, to counter the issue… more
12th Annual WTISD Video Finalists
Regional – Winners… more
Tuesday, 22 May 2018
$70m Aliv Exit Delay On Cabinet Queries
Bahamas – The Government’s exit from its $70m majority ownership of Aliv has been delayed by the Cabinet’s desire for “clarity and comfort” on the chosen route… more
Enterprise City hosts second cryptocurrency conference this year
Cayman Islands – Cayman Enterprise City welcomed more than 100 world leaders in cryptocurrency, government, capital markets, and technology to the World Tokenomic Forum’s Annual Summit from May 8 to May 10… more
Haiti could miss the ICT train
Haiti – As part of the “World Telecommunication and Information Society Day” celebrated around the theme “Towards a positive use of artificial intelligence for social well-being” Ing. Jean David Rodney Director General of the National Council of Telecommunications (CONATEL) surrounded by several senior staff of the Council, first placed the event in its global context with regard to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as defined by the UN before talking about his record… more
Haiti – Digicel Foundation : Launch of the 2nd Competition «Konbit Pou Chanjman»
Haiti – On Monday, the Digicel Foundation launched the 2nd Edition of the “Konbit Pou Chanjman” Competition to reiterate its commitment to Haitian communities… more
Towards a Cybersecurity Warning Center
Haiti – A delegation from the Latin American and Caribbean Internet Branch Registry (LACNIC), the regional entity that manages critical Internet resources for the Latin America and Caribbean region, met with ing. Jean-David Rodney Director General of the National Council of Telecommunication (CONATEL) to discuss the areas of cooperation between the two entities… more
TTech Open To Mergers Or Acquisitions
Jamaica – Technology service provider tTech Limited wants to acquire or partner with entities in order to grow… more
Digicel plans LTE rollout
Trinidad and Tobago – Digicel is preparing for the introduction of superfast LTE mobile data technology by this summer, following recent successful efforts to fine tune its network, the regional communications and entertainment provider said on Monday… more
Wednesday, 23 May 2018
Social media factored heavily in 2018 election, Inniss says
Barbados – The man who is seeking to retain the St James South seat for the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) says social media has had a great impact on this year’s election campaign… more
tTech net profit up 50%
Jamaica – Managed IT services and consulting company tTech Limited has reported net profit growth of close to 50 per cent for its first quarter ended March 2018… more
Wi-Fi Zone begins implementation in Canaries
Saint Lucia – The Government of Saint Lucia through the Department of Public Service in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) recently launched the Government Islandwide Network (GINet) Project—Canaries Wi-Fi Zone…more
State ordered to pay software firm for TT Smart Card
Trinidad and Tobago – A LOCAL software company has won its claim against the State for $16 million which it said was owed for hosting and managing the TT Smart Card system on its platforms… more
Thursday, 24 May 2018
Why the govt’s crypto-currency exchange may be a longshot
Antigua and Barbuda – The Democratic National Alliance’s spokesman on Telecommunication, broadcasting, information and science, Louis Rivera says the government may find it difficult to establish a successful crypto-currency exchange… more
Bahamas government delays sale of 52% Aliv stake
Bahamas – The government of the Bahamas has had to delay the sale of its 51.75 percent stake in mobile operator Aliv due to last-minute requests for clarification, reports local news site Tribune 242, citing adviser Gowon Bowe… more
RBC Unveils ‘Contactless’ Payment Technology Plan
Bahamas – Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) yesteday unveiled plans to launch contactless payment technology for merchants across The Bahamas and the Caribbean… more
‘Explore Dominica’ mobile app launched
Dominica – A mobile application, which is designed to give visitors a firsthand view of Dominica before they arrive here, has been launched… more
Ahead of high level meeting with GT&T… Greenidge non-committal on possible auction of lucrative telecoms spectrum
Guyana – The Government is preparing for high-level talks with US-controlled Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) early next month on liberalization of the sector… more
Black Bush starts receiving free WiFi
Guyana – In what is being described as a major development, sections of Black Bush Polder, Corentyne, Berbice, are now receiving free WiFi… more
Hat Trick for Belize in WTISD Video Competition
Regional – Jamal Witty is the winner of CANTO’s 12th Annual World Telecommunications Information Society Video Competition. A regional video competition targeting students in CANTO member countries on different ICT based topics… more
RBC becomes the first bank to launch contactless payment technology for merchants across the Caribbean
Regional – RBC contactless-enabled point-of-sale devices across the Caribbean will allow merchants to accept contactless-enabled payment cards, enhancing the overall point-of-sale experience for their customers… more
GINet Project Reaches Canaries
Saint Lucia – THE Government of Saint Lucia, through the Department of the Public Service in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), is now in the implementation stage of the Canaries component of the Government Island-wide Network (GINet) Project… more
Digicel to roll out LTE services in Trinidad & Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago – Digicel is preparing to activate LTE services in Trinidad & Tobago’s after upgrading systems throughout the twin-island nation, reports local daily Trinidad Guardian… more
Friday, 25 May 2018
Bahamas Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference Set for June in Grand Bahama
Bahamas – The Bahamas Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference was officially announced by Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson during a press conference at Pelican Bay on Thursday, May 24, 2018… more
Blockchain Summit Targets 500 Firms
Bahamas – The Government is targeting 500 international companies with next month’s Blockchain and cryptocurrency conference, the next step in its drive to establish Grand Bahama as a “technology hub”… more
Tech Firms Set For Bahamas Blockchain And Cryptocurrency Conference
Bahamas – Hundreds of tech companies are expected to attend The Bahamas Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference (BBCC) in Grand Bahama next month… more
Computer Glitch was Difference Between Pass and Fail
Guyana – According to Smith, the disqualification of so many students was the result of a miscalculation in the school’s electronic tallying system… more
Haitians Abroad Get 10% OFF for Their Calls and the Chance to Top Up a Mobile in Haiti with the Latest Offers from SalutHaiti.com
Haiti – SalutHaiti.com, the platform supporting Haitians abroad with calling credit and mobile top-ups for relatives and friends, launches a website calling credit offer and a new Facebook challenge… more
EU Data Caution – Opposition Spokesman Urges Focus On New Rules That Take Effect Today
Jamaica – Tough, new rules to protect the personal data of residents of the European Union (EU) take effect today, and Julian Robinson, the opposition spokesman on science and technology, is urging Jamaicans to pay serious attention to the issue… more
TelEm Group Outside Plant carrying out underground cable repairs this weekend.
Sint Maarten – TelEm Group Outside Plant (OSP) technicians are informing the general public of plans to repair and upgrade underground cables in several areas this weekend… more
TelEm Fiber team announce fiber cable network upgrades in Lowlands, other areas, Sunday.
Sint Maarten – TelEm Group’s TelEm Fiber team will be carrying out essential upgrade works on their underground fiber cable network in the Lowlands and surrounding areas Sunday, affecting regular service to customers in these areas… more
Saturday, 26 May 2018
Opposition calls for urgent review of Patent Act
Jamaica – OPPOSITION spokesman on science and technology Julian Robinson has called on the Government to review and update legislation governing patents in Jamaica, saying innovators are losing out in areas where their counterparts in the region have been able to monetise their ideas… more
Warranty Grouse With Digicel
Jamaica – THE EDITOR, Sir:On October 28, 2017, I bought a Samsung Galaxy A7 cellular phone from the Digicel outlet in Tropical Plaza, Constant Spring Road… more
STEM to Smart Kids
Trinidad and Tobago – Sara Bernard, a 39-year-old former engineer with Atlantic LNG, hopes to achieve her dream of changing the future through science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)… more
Sunday, 27 May 2018
Online Inequality: NET NEUTRALITY IN THE CARIBBEAN
Regional – Net neutrality (NN) is a hot button issue within the global tech community at present. In fact, to many it’s the hot button issue…. more
Trio shares the secret to online success in real estate
Trinidad and Tobago – It took just a week for entrepreneurs Ryan and Sarah Rajpaulsingh and their business partner Ryan Olton to gain social media traction for their online real estate business, My Bunch of Keys Realty Limited… more
UWI students in China for Huawei’s programme
Trinidad and Tobago – Five undergraduate students of The University of the West Indies (UWI) St Augustine are in China for Telecom Seeds for the Future 2018, a two-week work-study programme sponsored by the Chinese information and communication technology (ICT) giant Huawei… more
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