A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 20 January to Sunday 26 January 2020.
Monday, 20 January 2020
Aliv opens store at Shoppes of Cable Beach
Bahamas – Telecommunications company Aliv officially opened its newest store at the Shoppes of Cable Beach on Friday, one day after Chief Aliv Officer Damian Blackburn announced that the company could be part of a pilot program that would use satellites for emergency data communication… more
Aliv suffers ‘manageable’ Dorian shortfall
Bahamas – Aliv suffered a ‘manageable shortfall’ as a result of Hurricane Dorian, according to its top executive Damian Blackburn, who noted that the monster storm caused roughly $6 million in network equipment… more
AG Finalizing Legal Advice on B.T.L.’s Tax Woes
Belize – Belize Telemedia Limited owes millions of dollars in taxes to the Government of Belize – that’s the position of the Belize Tax Service… more
Former OfReg boss passes
Cayman Islands – J. Paul Morgan, the former chief executive officer of the Utility Regulation and Competition Office (OfReg), has died… more
Former OUR Director-General, JP Morgan, has died
Jamaica – Former Director-General of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), J Paul Morgan, has died… more
Revealed: Three financial sector tech trends to watch for 2020
Regional – It’s hard to believe, but we’re already two decades into the 21st century, and although there are things that may not be as we predicted, there are many that have surprised us… more
Tuesday, 21 January 2020
2020 Future Of Anguilla Telecommunications Market- Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities of Mobile, Fixed Landline and Broadband Markets
Anguilla – The future value proposition for telecommunications market in Anguilla to 2025 is detailed in the report. It also provides imperatives for gaining market share in highly competitive telecom industry… more
Antigua and Barbuda Telecommunications Market 2020 Strategic Analysis and Outlook to 2025-Analysis of Antigua and Barbuda Mobile, Fixed Telephone and Broadband Markets
Antigua and Barbuda – Antigua & Barbuda Telecom outlook report is a comprehensive analytical research on the Antigua & Barbuda’s cellular, fixed telephone and fixed broadband segments… more
2020 Future Of Belize Telecommunications Market- Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities of Mobile, Fixed Landline and Broadband Markets
Belize – The future value proposition for telecommunications market in Belize to 2025 is detailed in the report. It also provides imperatives for gaining market share in highly competitive telecom industry… more
Cayman Enterprise City invests big in Cayman’s tech future
Cayman Islands – Cayman Enterprise City (CEC), through its technology-focused special economic zone, Cayman Tech City, has announced a five-year founding sponsorship commitment to the Digital Cayman not-for-profit initiative valued at $250,000… more
How the Sale of .ORG Could Hurt Non-Profits IRL
Regional – Private equity firm Ethos Capital’s attempt to take control of .org, the Internet domain that’s home to most of the world’s non-profit and public-benefit organizations, has triggered an interesting crisis in Internet governance… more
Wednesday, 22 January 2020
Body, Dash Cams for Police
Bahamas – National Security Minister Marvin Dames says the Government is serious in its commitment to reduce crime in the Bahamas as it signed an agreement with the Trinidad- based AE Tactical, for body and dash cams for police officers… more
Future Of Grenada Telecommunications Market to 2025-Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities of Mobile, Fixed Landline and Broadband Markets
Grenada – The Grenada Telecommunications report – 8th series from OGAnalysis provides a complete view of the Grenada telecom ecosystem along with trends and growth factors shaping the future of the market… more
Mastercard launches ‘Smart Island’s programme
Regional – A new programme has been launched to help Caribbean countries go cashless, financial technology giant Mastercard has announced, optimistic that it will boost tourism’s earning potential and help Governments pay citizens directly through smart identification cards… more
Future Of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Telecommunications Market to 2025-Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities of Mobile, Fixed Landline and Broadband Market
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Telecommunications report – 8th series from OGAnalysis provides a complete view of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines telecom ecosystem along with trends and growth factors shaping the future of the market… more
Future Of Trinidad and Tobago Telecommunications Market to 2025-Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities of Mobile, Fixed Landline and Broadband Markets
Trinidad and Tobago – The Trinidad & Tobago Telecommunications report – 8th series from OGAnalysis provides a complete view of the Trinidad & Tobago telecom ecosystem along with trends and growth factors shaping the future of the market… more
Thursday, 23 January 2020
Cable Gets $31m Less For Us Exit
Bahamas – Cable Bahamas’ top executive yesterday conceded the $31m drop in the price received for exiting the US was “warranted”, but said: “It’s still a massive return for investors… more
Drone delivery service takes flight
Bahamas – A Bahamian drone delivery service is rolling out its last-mile delivery service in the first quarter of this year with its inter-island offering expected within 12-15 months.. more
CWC maintains corporate family rating with stable outlook
Bahamas – The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s immediate parent Cable and Wireless Communication (CWC) has maintained its Ba3 corporate family rating with a stable outlook… more
CXC creating electronic testing platform | Quicker results promised
British Virgin Islands – Local students who plan to enrol in United States colleges are being promised a quicker timeline to receive their Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) exam results now that the regional body is creating an Electronic testing platform for students… more
CAYMAN ISLANDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET 2020– TRENDS, OUTLOOK AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES OF MOBILE, FIXED LANDLINE AND BROADBAND MARKETS
Cayman Islands – The Cayman Islands Telecommunications report – 8th series from OGAnalysis provides a complete view of the Cayman Islands telecom ecosystem along with trends and growth factors shaping the future of the market… more
Inauguration of the MIDAS computer system at the border crossing of Malpasse
Haiti – Wednesday 22 January in the presence in particular of Amos Zephiri, Director General of the Ministry of the Interior, Michèle J. Sison, the American Ambassador accredited to Haiti, Joseph Cianciulli, Director of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) and Giuseppe Loprete Head of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM-Haiti) was inaugurated the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS) at the office of the DIE in Malpasse… more
Jamaica ePassport for part of Pica transformation: Gov
Jamaica – Jamaicans are on the cusp of receiving ePassports, as part of the transformation process taking place at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), reports state news agency JIS… more
E-Government: A Step Towards A More Citizen-Centered Caribbean
Regional – Politicians love to promise a better and brighter future. They tend to say little about the day to day experience their citizens have of the services they provide… more
Friday, 24 January 2020
Bahamas awards TTEK contract for border modernisation
Bahamas – TTEK announced in December a contract with the Bahamas Ministry of Finance and Customs Department (Bahamas Customs) to support their efforts to modernize border processes and increase revenue collection… more
Cryptocurrency regulations outlined in DARE Bill
Bahamas – After months of review, the Digital Assets and Registered Exchange Bill, 2020 (DARE Bill) – which would pave the way for the issuance and trading of cryptocurrency in The Bahamas – has been completed… more
To Pay or Not To Pay – SMART and P.U.C. to Settle Money Matters before C.C.J.
Belize – This morning in the Court of Appeal, Speednet Telecommunications Limited, the parent company for SMART, filed a leave to appeal to the Caribbean Court of Justice… more
CCTV cameras to finally return to bolster local policing
British Virgin Islands – Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) cameras are expected to arrive in the British Virgin Islands in the coming weeks and will assist the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in policing the territory… more
CEC sponsors Digital Cayman
Cayman islands – Cayman Enterprise City has made a five-year $250,000 founding sponsorship commitment to the Digital Cayman not-for-profit initiative… more
GTT warns customers again about scammers
Guyana – The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) today urged customers to be more vigilant and seek verification of promotions as the company has seen an increase in fraud reports during 2019… more
Williams Reports Progress On Digital Jamaica Initiative
Jamaica – Of the 361 services offered by the Jamaica Government, only 30, or eight per cent, can be started and completed online… more
UK diplomat: ‘Shape up or ship out to news technology’
Regional – As technology continues to transform how people get and share news, journalists and communication specialists were today told to keep up or be left behind… more
FLOW gives away cash in ‘Bag Ah Money’ promotion
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Telecommunications Giant FLOW is giving away $30,000 cash! The “Bag ‘Ah Money” promotion was officially launched on Friday, January 17… more
bmobile outfits Logos Hope with free WiFi
Trinidad and Tobago – In line with TSTT’s vision to become the standard bearer in Trinidad and Tobago for leading edge communications solutions and services that will enrich the lives of citizens, businesses and visitors, bmobile has provided free WiFi on the Logos Hope… more
Saturday, 25 January 2020
Cyber stains
Guyana – The release and wide distribution of videos involving sexual activity on social media has become somewhat of a norm in Guyana… more
GTT records increase in fraud complaints
Guyana – The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) is urging customers to be more vigilant and to seek verification of promotions. Recently, the company has seen an increase in fraud reports during 2019… more
Why Tech Beach in Jamaica Brings You New Opportunities, Connections, and Entrepreneurs
Jamaica – When I recently traveled to Jamaica to speak at the Fourth Annual Tech Beach Conference in Montego Bay, I knew I’d be experiencing a warm and beautiful Caribbean resort. But I didn’t really know what else to expect with respect to its business culture… more
Caribbean Telecoms, Mobile And Broadband Market 2020- Global Analysis, Growth Trends, Demand, Revenue, Share And Forecast 2026
Regional – Explore latest research report titled Global Caribbean Telecoms, Mobile And Broadband Market with a comprehensive and strategic assessment of opportunities, top players, market size, revenue share and forecast analysis from 2020-2026… more
Sunday, 26 January 2020
Better Hope NDC Initiates ICT, Literacy, other programmes for residents
Guyana – Without Education there can be no development in a country. Realizing this, the Better Hhope Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) has taken upon itself to foster development in the Education Sector… more
OUR Offers Cash Prizes For New Logo Designs
Jamaica – Jamaicans here and abroad will get a chance to design the next logo for the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR). After 20 years of using the same logo, the OUR is moving to review its logo with a view to determine whether it is time to re-brand itself with a new, fresh logo that will connect with a newer generation of consumers and stakeholders… more
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the Caribbean Context
Saint Lucia – THE General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on May 25, 2018 across Europe and was designed to modernise law and protect the personal information of individuals and give control to individuals over their personal data… more
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