A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 27 May to Sunday 2 June 2019.
Monday, 27 May 2019
Residents’ call to FLOW
Barbados– Residents of Atlantic Shores in Christ Church are sending a clear signal to FLOW. They want the telecommunications company’s equipment to be removed from the face of Gordon’s Lighthouse… more
TechStart: Building a Startup in 90 Days | The Idea
Dominica – Dominica has a crap-load of problems. But actually, this is not so much of a bad thing… more
Technology reporting workshop for journalists this weekend
Jamaica– Management Control Systems (MC Systems), the technology arm of the MCS Group, has partnered with the US Embassy in Jamaica, and the Caribbean School of Media and Communication (CARIMAC) to host a two-day technology reporting workshop for journalists, from June 1-2, 2019… more
Caribbean – Telecoms, Mobile, and Broadband – Statistics and Analyses
Regional – Given the relative lack of economic diversity within the Caribbean, the telecoms sector accounts for a higher proportion of GDP in most markets in the region than is common elsewhere… more
Curacao Wins Regional WTISD Video Competition
Regional – Curacao is not only known for its beautiful pastel-colored colonial architecture and floating bridge but also for its brilliant youth… more
Jessop: Huawei sanctions raise complex questions
Regional – Being a head of government or a foreign minister is a thankless task… more
Girls present innovative tech-based solutions to major development issues
Trinidad and Tobago– irls from across Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) showcased their own original technological solutions to gender-based violence and climate change at the T&T segment of the Caribbean.Girls.Hack competition last Friday, 24 May 2019… more
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
PM tells Flow and Digicel to comply
Antigua and Barbuda – Two of Antigua and Barbuda’s major telecommunication companies are suing the government to avoid sharing the digital spectrum with the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA), and the government is insisting that it is prepared for the legal fight… more
Update: GTT landline service restored
Guyana– The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph’s (GTT) landline service was restored after a more-than-one-hour outage that also affected mobile Internet data system, officials said… more
IGT donates software to assist persons living with autism
Jamaica – May is Child Month in Jamaica, and this month’s theme: “Encourage, Enable, Include ME!” very much aligns with IGT Jamaica’s ongoing drive toward assisting students living with Autism through technology… more
2019 Future Of Trinidad & Tobago Telecommunications Market- Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities of Mobile, Fixed Landline and Broadband Markets
Trinidad and Tobago– The Trinidad & Tobago Telecommunications report – 8th series from provides a complete view of the Trinidad & Tobago telecom ecosystem along with trends and growth factors… more
Wednesday, 29 May 2019
Central Bank to sign contract for digital currency system
Bahamas – The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) is moving closer toward an evolved payment structure to provide for the first digital currency in The Bahamas… more
Cyber risk management in finance
Regional – The nature of cyber risk is ever evolving. As technology changes, the nature of the attacks you face become more sophisticated… more
Eastern Caribbean Countries To Get Mobile Number Portability Next Month
Regional – The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority Tuesday announced it would be launching its mobile number portability throughout the sub-region on Monday… more
OAS, Telefónica and Fundación ProFuturo signs ICT agreements with Latin American and the Caribbean
Regional – The Inter-American Telecommunications Commission (CITEL) of the Organization of American States (OAS), Telefónica, and Fundación ProFuturo recently signed two agreements to promote digital inclusion and education in the region, as part of the commitments made in the framework of the TIC 2030 Alliance… more
The GDPR and why it matters
Regional – The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) was implemented by the European Union (EU) on May 25, 2018 for the purposes of protecting the personal data of EU citizens… more
TATT considers customer power
Trinidad and Tobago– LAST WEEK, the Telecommunications Authority of TT (TATT) held its 29th ICT Open Forum to consider public perspectives on Consumer Power in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors… more
Thursday, 30 May 2019
Bahamas central bank confirms national digital currency by 2020
Bahamas – The Central Bank of the Bahamas has confirmed it will launch a national digital currency by 2020, becoming the first country to issue a central currency on blockchain… more
Business Bites: Some Welcome Clarity From Cable Bahamas
Bahamas – In its quarterly financial report through March 31, 2019, Cable Bahamas for the first time has added management comments to the usual bare-bones figures —a practice that should become standard for all BISX-listed companies… more
Phone chats disclosed to court
Barbados – A forensics examiner today presented conversations that were “pulled” from a Barbados Defence Force (BDF) cellular phone assigned to Coast Guard Lieutenant David Harewood… more
Cyber amendments | Possible penalties for sharing videos of minors fighting, misbehaving
British Virgin Islands – Persons might soon be penalised for sharing videos of students or minors participating in mischief such as fighting… more
Carib Café hopes to bring life back to downtown
Cayman Islands – Among the law offices and shopping centres that dot downtown George Town, there is one location that offers an unexpected splash of colour… more
Cuba legalizes private Wi-Fi networks in bid to boost connectivity
Cuba – Cuba announced yesterday it would legalize private Wi-Fi networks to access the internet and connect computers, as well as allow imports of equipment like routers in another step toward expanding connectivity on the Communist-run island… more
Telecoms ministry web access training aims at persons with disabilities
Guyana – The Ministry of Public Telecommunications (MOPT) recently spearheaded a web accessibility training programme to create public awareness of the disability-friendly features built into modern devices… more
Subsea fiber optic cable connecting Grenada, St Lucia and SVG arrives at Kingstown
Regional – Fiber optic cable connecting Grenada, the Grenadines, St Vincent and St Lucia came ashore in Kingstown today… more
Future Of St. Kitts and Nevis Telecommunications Market 2019 – Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities of Mobile, Fixed Landline and Broadband Markets
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The St. Kitts and Nevis Telecommunications report – 8th series from provides a complete view of the St. Kitts and Nevis telecom ecosystem along with trends and growth factors shaping the future of the market… more
Friday, 31 May 2019
A&B to begin mobile number portability consultations next week
Antigua and Barbuda – Antigua and Barbuda’s move to mobile number portability will begin in earnest next week… more
Antigua: Digicel challenges spectrum confiscation in court
Antigua and Barbuda – In a bid to shield its customers in Antigua & Barbuda from significant service disruption and a negative impact on coverage, Digicel on Thursday secured a court order against the Government of Antigua & Barbuda… more
Digital currency project will first be rolled out in Exuma
Bahamas – The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) yesterday formally launched its engagement with NZIA Limited, putting the pilot project in action for Project Sand Dollar, the country’s first digital fiat currency… more
Provider For Digital B$ ‘Will Not Be Greedy’
Bahamas – The digital Bahamian dollar’s technology provider yesterday pledged to “open up” opportunities for local start-ups and financial operators, and promised: “We won’t be greedy… more
The Bahamas is about to have its first digital currency.
Bahamas – A few hours after the Central Bank of the Bahamas (CBOB) entered into an official agreement for the development of a digital fiat currency system, this was announced by the agency The Nassau Guardian… more
DigiNet goes Countrywide
Belize – DigiNet, known as the country’s fastest and most reliable broadband internet service, is now available in major cities and towns countrywide… more
BVI’s ‘unfavourable’ terrain makes internet more expensive, says telecoms providers
British Virgin Islands – Unfavourable terrain and the expensive cost of infrastructure have largely contributed to the cost of internet services in the territory, local telecommunications providers have said… more
BUSINESS BYTE: Flow welcomes local number portability
Dominica – Dominica’s leading full-service communications and entertainment provider, Flow, welcomes the implementation of Mobile Local Number Portability (LNP) in Dominica, stating that the new feature will be beneficial for all customers… more
Gov’t investing in technology to protect against cybercrime — PM
Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is investing in new technology to better protect the nation against cybercrime… more
Technology In Focus | Parenting In The Digital World
Jamaica – It is often difficult to talk to children about the digital world, especially as it relates to the dangers that exist, but there is good news as resources and protections are gradually becoming available in Jamaica… more
Kaan Terzioglu Appointed to Digicel Group Board
Regional – Kaan Terzioglu has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Digicel Group, it was announced today… more
Mobile Number Portability to be launched in Dominica, other ECTEL states, June 3rd
Regional – More benefits are coming to mobile telephone customers in the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines… more
Embassy of the USA hands over Satellite phones to SVG
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – The Embassy of the United States of America for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean handed over two Satellite phones to the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines yesterday, Thursday May 30… more
Saturday, 1 June 2019
GTT reports increase in Mobile Money scams – Customers advised to stay alert and secure pins
Guyana – The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) yesterday reported a hike in scamming reports from customers in the Mobile Money Department… more
GTT’s hiring of 72 contract workers breaches agreement with union
Guyana – Please allow me space to expose the continuous violations being committed by GTT+… more
Sunday, 2 June 2019
Committee to review Data Bill
Barbados – The Senate has referred the Data Protection Bill 2019 to a select committee for further consideration after several questions were raised about some of its provisions… more
Errol Miller | From The NIDS Failure To A Successful National ID Effort
Jamaica– A National Identification Card and Number represent official verification that a citizen has constitutional rights and privileges in a nation… more
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