A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 7 October to Sunday 13 October 2019.
Monday, 7 October 2019
$1.2M upgrade for Cayman’s communications tower
Cayman Islands – Cayman’s 27-year-old communications tower at Northward will be getting a makeover… more
Tech takes centre stage
Trinidad and Tobago – “WHAT are its functions? What can it do?” a young boy asked, as he peered intently at the robot in front of him… more
Tuesday, 8 October 2019
Tech firms launch missing persons database in aftermath of Dorian
Bahamas – Bahamas-based blockchain startup Bluestone Technologies has partnered with computer vision technology company Trueface, to launch a website to help find missing persons in the wake of Hurricane Dorian… more
Come to blockchain
Barbados – The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (MIST) is onto a good thing in raising and putting its “army” of digital natives to work… more
Strengthening the human firewall against cyber attacks
Cayman Islands – An estimated 97% of cyber-attacks originate from or involve email… more
First Lady opens ICT workshop for Mahdia residents
Guyana – First Lady, Sandra Granger yesterday opened an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) workshop for 30 residents of Mahdia, Potaro-Siparuni (Region Eight)… more
Holness Stands Firm On Access To Information Claims
Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness has pushed back at statements made by Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips about private discussions they had about two controversial resolutions… more
Persons Urged To Employ Cyberthreat Safeguards
Jamaica – Jamaicans are being encouraged to be aware of and safeguard themselves against cyber-scams and other cyberthreats… more
Tech Entrepreneur To Represent Saint Lucia At World Event
Saint Lucia – Martin Hanna continues to make strides in the technological and entrepreneurial spheres as he has been selected to attend the Entrepreneurship World Cup in November 2019… more
Wednesday, 9 October 2019
Cable ‘Coming Right’ With 69% Loss Drop
Bahamas – Cable Bahamas top executive yesterday said the 69 percent reduction in fourth quarter losses showed its performance was “coming right” regardless of the $332.5m Summit Broadband sale… more
BVI targets digital asset space as key growth driver
British Virgin Islands – Q&A with Simon Gray, Head of Business Development & Marketing, BVI Finance… more
First-ever Virtual Island Summit continues
Jamaica – Three Jamaican entrepreneurs and professionals are participating in the first-ever Virtual Island Summit, which started on October 6th and runs until October 10th… more
ICT Authority Transition Team To Begin Work November
Jamaica – The transition team navigating the establishment of the new Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority will begin its work in November… more
Growth and Transformation of the Digital Economy Explored
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The public and private sectors and civil society convened at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on Tuesday to discuss the growth and transformation of the digital economy and its positive impact on business and society at the 2019 National Consultation on the Economy… more
Digicel, TSTT ready for natural disasters
Trinidad and Tobago – Since Digicel’s CEO Jabbor Kayumov has been in Trinidad, he has experienced a 6.9 earthquake, flooding, the effects of tropical storm Karen and Carnival… more
T&T Police To Begin Social Media Surveillance
Trinidad and Tobago – In 2020 the T&T Police Service (TTPS) will create a centre with the capacity to monitor and analyse social media activity via the use of surveillance systems, and the TTPS will also get the Armoured Personnel Carriers which Police Commissioner Gary Griffith had advocated since he was the National Security Minister under the People’s Partnership regime… more
Trinidad man killed over a cell phone
Trinidad and Tobago – Moruga labourer Christopher Moore was having an argument with a man over a cellphone when he was gunned down on Saturday… more
Thursday, 10 October 2019
Cable Bahamas Group reports strong performance in consecutive quarters
Bahamas – Cable Bahamas Group said yesterday it has seen a strong performance in consecutive quarters, with its top executive noting the company has been ‘laser focused’ on reducing cost and driving revenue growth… more
Cable ‘Steps Up’ Its Targeting Of Enterprise Niche
Bahamas – Cable Bahamas yesterday revealed it plans to “step up” its targeting of large-scale corporate and government clients with custom-made communications technology solutions… more
Rihanna Gets Her Jamaican Citizenship, Bajans React
Jamaica – Rihanna can now pick up her Jamaican citizenship documents in Kingston, at least according to folks on social media… more
Twitter studies show Rihanna is 100% Jamaican!
Jamaica – The internet is losing it! The #RihannaIsJamaican hashtag made its way to the top of the Trends last evening and hours later we’re still in stitches… more
ECCB Testing Digital EC Currency and App
Regional – The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank has launched a programme meant to transform the Caribbean economy into a digital economy with the use of a DXCD App and a new digital EC currency… more
REGIONAL CENTRAL BANKS TO CONDUCT SURVEY
Regional – WITH the wide variety of payment options available to consumers, it is important for regional central banks to understand how and why people choose the payment methods they use to pay for goods and services… more
Federation Can Continue to Lead with Strong Digital Economy
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The Ministry of Finance hosted the 2019 National Consultation on the Economy Tuesday at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort as the government of St. Kitts and Nevis forges ahead with pursuing a digital economy and introducing new, innovative technologies that will help to ensure that the twin island Federation continues to play a leading role in the Caribbean and globally… more
SMILE launches Event App
Sint Maarten – es Industries Link-Up event (SMILE) launched an event App for its 2nd Edition this 25th/26th of October… more
Davyn wins Microsoft partner of the year
Trinidad and Tobago – DAVYN, a local technology firm, was awarded the international Microsoft Partner of the year award for 2019… more
Friday, 11 October 2019
New technology used to conduct building damage assessments after hurricane in Bahamas
Bahamas – New technology is being used to conduct building damage assessments across the islands of The Bahamas that were affected by Hurricane Dorian…more
Cayman Islands Data Protection Law – Obligations For Cayman Islands Businesses
Cayman Islands – The Cayman Islands Data Protection Law is in force as of 30 September 2019. This article provides a summary of the main provisions of the Data Protection Law and highlights some important obligations and compliance steps… more
OECS farmers, stakeholders trained in ICTs for climate-smart agriculture
Regional – Farmers, students, and agriculture stakeholders from seven OECS member states were recently trained in crop scheduling and water use efficiency for climate change by the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Saint Lucia… more
Republic Bank unveils Caribbean’s first Wearable Payment solution at CPL Final
Trinidad and Tobago – Republic Bank Limited (RBL), the official banking partner of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20, will unveil its pioneering wearable payment platform at tomorrow’s CPL final at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba… more
Saturday, 12 October 2019
Online CSEC exams coming
Regional – WITHIN the next five years, it is expected that the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination will be written online… more
Sunday, 13 October 2019
Work begins to bury GPL’s submarine cable in Demerara River
Guyana – More than four months after the country’s critical power cable across the Demerara River was damaged, repairs have begun… more
Waves War out of control
Haiti – In a note, the General Directorate of the National Council of Telecommunications (CONATEL) notes a climate of “Waves War” in which operators of legal broadcasting services where pirate radios… more
Spectrum Management Authority to lobby for new legislation
Jamaica – The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) will be lobbying for new legislation to advance the digital industry… more
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