A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 24 December to Sunday 30 December 2018.
Monday, 24 December 2018
‘Push’ For URCA To Take Over GB Power Regulation
Bahamas – A public advocacy group is targeting 1,000 letters of support as it intensifies its campaign to end Grand Bahama Power Company’s (GBPC) long-standing energy monopoly… more
The LTE experience with DIGICEL
Grenada– With the aim of integrating technological advancement into the everyday living of its customers, Digicel is now offering a “Live the Experience”, “Love the Experience” LTE Network… more
Protect personal data from cybercrimes during holiday season, expert warns
Jamaica – Dr. Moniphia Hewling, head of the Cyber Incidence Response Team (CIRT), has urged Jamaicans to be extra careful in protecting their personal and financial information during the festive season… more
Kirk-Anthony Hamilton, Gets Innovative With Caribbean Ecosystem, Technology
Regional– In May 2015, President Obama invited him to the White House as a part of his Global Entrepreneurship initiative, and Jamaica-born Kirk-Anthony Hamilton was accorded the singular honour of being recognised as one of 75 emerging global entrepreneurs… more
Trinidad: Police testing messaging system
Trinidad and Tobago – Anyone who recently received a text message on their cellular phone from the TT Police Service can rest assured that it is not spam but a test of a messaging system… more
Tuesday, 25 December 2018
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Wednesday, 26 December 2018
Technology In Focus | IT Certification To Become Part Of Licensing Requirement For Teachers
Jamaica – In an effort to strengthen the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in the teaching and learning process, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, through the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica, is piloting a training programme for teachers to improve their competencies in the use of ICT to deliver lessons… more
Technology In Focus | Not Enough Teachers Embracing ICT
Jamaica – Although several public schools are now connected to the Internet, researcher Dr Paul Golding maintains that most educators are still not leveraging the use of Information and communications technology (ICT) to aid learning in the classroom… more
Technology In Focus | Use The Internet To Improve Access To Tertiary Education
Jamaica – Colin McGann, assistant general manager for Business Development and Research at technology company MC Systems, has pointed to education as a good launching point for Jamaica to exploit the use of the Internet… more
Update: Digicel Settles For Less
Regional – Telecommunications provider Digicel Group disclosed a new deal that has been largely accepted by irate bondholders, which includes concessions on a better interest rate for one bond and for the other, reducing the amount of debt set for extension… more
Thursday, 27 December 2018
Latin America Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Size, Growth, Analysis, Drivers and Challenges – 2018
Belize – The report provides key information about the mobile operators in Latin America. Topics covered include… more
bmobile’s Code Challenge competition
Trinidad and Tobago – Bmobile has issued a call for technology innovators, start-up entrepreneurs and SMEs to apply to its Code Challenge competition, entries for which close tomorrow (December 28)… more
Friday, 28 December 2018
What is Dominican Republic’s Mobile Services Market growth factors with top key players like Orange, Claro, Tricom, Viva, Aerolíneas Mas and Aeronaves Dominicanas?
Dominican Republic – The Research Insights has recently added a new survey Dominican Republic’s Mobile Services Market report to their vivid and dynamic database… more
Digicel’s chief executive dies suddenly in native Germany
Regional– The chief executive of Denis O’Brien’s Digicel telecommunications group, Alex Matuschka von Greiffenclau, has died suddenly while holidaying with his family in his native Germany… more
Saturday, 29 December 2018
O’Brien Takes Over As Digicel Group CEO
Regional – Chairman of the Digicel Group, Denis O’Brien has temporarily taken over the role of chief executive officer (CEO) of the telecommunications conglomerate… more
Sunday, 30 December 2018
Flow Files Lawsuit Against ECTEL
Grenada– THE telecommunications company FLOW has filed a lawsuit against the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL), in a bid to revoke the 700 MHz spectrum license granted to the Irish-based company, Digicel… more
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