A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 24 February to Sunday 1 March 2020.
Monday, 24 February 2020
Bahamas ranks high in mobile connectivity, report finds
Bahamas – The Bahamas ranks six in mobile connectivity among Commonwealth countries, according to a recent Digital Connectivity Report… more
Report: Bahamas internet penetration at 90 percent
Bahamas – The Bahamas is fourth in the Commonwealth in regards to internet penetration, according to a report by the London-based Commonwealth Secretariat on the “State of the Digital Economy in the Commonwealth”… more
Barbados Telecommunications Strategic Analysis and Outlook to 2025- Analysis of Barbados Mobile, Fixed Telephone and Broadband Markets
Barbados – Barbados Telecom outlook report is a comprehensive analytical research on the Barbados’s cellular, fixed telephone and fixed broadband segments. Through detailed analysis of the current market conditions and industry trends, the report analyzes the Barbados telecommunications sector… more
Ministry of Education investing in robotics, schools to get wifi
Barbados – A major investment in robotics and wifi connectivity in schools were among the initiatives announced by Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training Santia Bradshaw… more
Cornwall Regional Hospital To Receive ICT Devices
Jamaica – The Universal Service Fund (USF) is providing the Cornwall Regional Hospital with Information Communication Technology (ICT) devices and tools to improve the management of health information at that facility… more
FUTURE OF JAMAICA TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET 2020-2025 TRENDS, OUTLOOK AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES OF MOBILE, FIXED LANDLINE AND BROADBAND MARKETS
Jamaica – The Jamaica Telecommunications Market report – 8th series from provides a complete view of the Jamaica telecom ecosystem along with trends and growth factors shaping the future of the market… more
Primary Schools Benefit from Integration of Technology in the Classroom
Saint Kitts and Nevis – Minister of Agriculture and Community Development et al., and Parliamentary Representative for Constituency #8, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, shared at a town hall meeting on Feb. 20 that the Cayon Primary School as well as the Dean Glasford Primary School in St. Peter’s were outfitted with brand new computers in 2019… more
Digicel provides More value to customers with new 5-day plan
Saint Lucia – The introduction of a new plan to facilitate customers buying habits has been rolled out by Digicel St Lucia… more
GoZone WiFi and TSTT Partner to Bring Guest WiFi Intelligence and Engagement to Trinidad and Tobago Venues
Trinidad and Tobago – GoZone WiFi (GoZone) today announced their partnership with Trinidad and Tobago’s leading full-service communications solutions provider, Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT)… more
TCI joins region in testing emergency communications
Turks and Caicos Islands – THE DEPARTMENT of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) has tested the territory’s emergency communication systems as part of a regional exercise… more
Tuesday, 25 February 2020
Bank of the Bahamas Selects Newgen Software to Automate Retail Lending and Account Opening Processes
Bahamas – Newgen Software Inc., a global provider of low code automation platform managing content, processes, and communication, announced that Bank of the Bahamas (BOB) has selected its retail lending and account opening applications for streamlining their banking processes… more
Three Charged With Copper Theft At BTC
Bahamas – THREE men have been charged in the Freeport Magistrates’ Court in connection with copper theft at the Bahamas Telecommunication Company in Grand Bahama… more
Tourist Board introducing Wireless Network Strategic Plan in BVI
British Virgin Islands – The BVI Tourist Board is planning to introduce a Wireless Network Strategic Plan in the British Virgin Islands… more
Cayman Islands Telecommunications Strategic Analysis and Outlook to 2025- Analysis of Cayman Islands Mobile, Fixed Telephone and Broadband Markets
Cayman Islands – Cayman Islands Telecom outlook report is a comprehensive analytical research on the Cayman Islands’s cellular, fixed telephone and fixed broadband segments. Through detailed analysis of the current market conditions and industry trends, the report analyzes the Cayman Islands telecommunications sector… more
Caricel raided for failing to shutdown operations, says Technology Minister
Jamaica – Technology Minister Fayval Williams has said a decision was made to conduct a raid at telecoms firm Caricel after the company failed to adhere to cease and desist letters from the Spectrum Management Authority… more
Smart Maths Lab Established At Tarrant High
Jamaica – The much anticipated smart mathematics laboratory, the first of its kind in a Jamaican high school, is now operational at the Tarrant High School in St. Andrew… more
Digicel’s earnings rise in December quarter
Regional – Digicel Group’s earnings rose in the December quarter, providing some comfort to its debt investors ahead of a critical refinancing of US$1.3 billion of bonds that fall due early next year… more
ICT equipment distributed to six schools under Taiwan-Saint Lucia “ICT in Education” Project
Saint Lucia – The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and sustainable Development and Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) are pleased to announce the distribution of ICT equipment such as laptops, projectors, projector screens and mobile charging carts to both primary and secondary schools on 21 February 2020… more
Police use drones for Carnival
Trinidad and Tobago – REAL-time information provided to the police service’s operational command centres has resulted in the successful suppression of crime in Carnival epicentres this year… more
Wednesday, 26 February 2020
Bank of the Bahamas Picks Newgen Software for Automation
Bahamas – Newgen Software, Inc is Bank of the Bahamas’ (BOB) choice for automating retail lending and account opening, said PR Newswire. This move seeks to streamline the banking process through the software company’s automation platform… more
Digicel hits Sweet 16, focuses on Digital Strategy with DO1440 event
Barbados – Digicel Barbados is taking it to the next level digitally… more
‘VIP gov’t will never silence media’, says Premier after controversial Cybercrime law amendment
British Virgin Islands – Premier Andrew Fahie has denounced allegations which suggests that the recently assented-to Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Act of 2019 is geared towards stifling freedom of speech in the territory… more
New app for bus passengers
Cayman Islands – A new smartphone app is making it possible for some passengers to check the location of their bus. Set up by a group of public transport drivers, the K-Bus app has been launched, initially with nine buses… more
How to avoid a personal data
Jamaica – The recent inadvertent disclosure of personal data at some major financial institutions in Jamaica has signalled the need for organisations to take a very robust approach to the way in which they handle the personal data of customers… more
PSOJ Point Man Bullish On NIDS – New PSOJ Tech Team To Push Digital Transformation For Development
Jamaica – The roll-out of the controversial national identification system, NIDS, is receiving strong support from the umbrella private sector group, the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, PSOJ… more
What role can technology play in empowering economic criminals
Regional – Economic growth has relied for hundreds of years on technology to allow the aggregation of capital and labour and exploitation of knowledge at a distance, through developments such as movable type, the limited liability company, and the telegraph… more
Thursday, 27 February 2020
2020 FUTURE OF DOMINICA TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET-TRENDS, OUTLOOK AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES OF MOBILE, FIXED LANDLINE AND BROADBAND MARKETS
Dominica – The Dominica Telecommunications report – 8th series from OGAnalysis provides a complete view of the Dominica telecom ecosystem along with trends and growth factors shaping the future of the market… more
Dominican Republic: first in the Caribbean to use technology for maps of coastal marine habitats
Dominican Republic – Several entities managed to enhance the conservation of coral reefs in the Dominican Republic by using cutting-edge technology to develop maps that allow visualization of coastal marine habitats… more
Guyana launches 2020 Hackathon
Guyana – The Ministry of Public Telecommunications announced the launch of its 2020 Hackathon which will be held from March 13 to 15, partnering with the Guyana Geology Mines Commission (GGMC) to host the event… more
Women to be guaranteed a spot on each Hackathon team
Guyana – The Ministry of Public Telecommunications (MoPT) in collaboration with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) will be hosting this year’s Hackathon and each team will have at least one woman… more
Cyber security a major concern for Jamaica, says Fitz Jackson
Jamaica – People’s National Party (PNP) Shadow Minister of National Security, Fitz Jackson says the issue of cyber security must be treated as a major concern especially for small island states, which are often targeted by money launderers, scammers and narcotics traffickers… more
Digicel set to share D’Music at Jamaica Rum Festival
Jamaica – Digicel is inviting Jamaica Rum Festival patrons to pick a playlist, put on a headphone, sip their favourite cocktail and join the silent party at the D’Music Experience booth this Saturday and Sunday… more
Marks laments region’s underperformance in technology, science
Jamaica – JAMAICA’S permanent representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) Audrey Marks has lamented the underperformance of Latin America and the Caribbean when it comes to harnessing the power of technology to move their economies forward… more
CANTO welcomes deeper consultation on regional roaming rates
Regional – CANTO, a trade association that represents 25 CARICOM-based telecom operators and 20 non-CARICOM-based operators who also operate in the Caribbean says it is working with Governments to address reform of roaming rates… more
JOIE Innovative Learning Solutions opens new virtual reality learning hub
Saint Lucia – JOIE Innovative Learning Solutions, a new educational technology (ed-tech) business officially opens its doors to students and the general public… more
ICT Programme Provides Educational Equipment to Schools
Saint Lucia – THE Republic of China (Taiwan) last Friday held a ‘School Equipment Establishment Ceremony at Auberge Seraphine to commemorate the distribution of educational equipment to six primary and secondary schools on the islands… more
Friday, 28 February 2020
Digital Classroom Initiative Launched For Bahamas’ Schools
Bahamas – THE Ministry of Education has officially launched a digital mobile classroom initiative for public primary schools supported by the Organization of American States… more
Bitt CEO exits company
Barbados – Bitt announced that Senator the Honourable Rawdon Adams has moved on from his role as Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados-based group of financial technology companies, effective February 17, 2020… more
Warning against malicious use of technology
Barbados – As the world becomes more technologically advanced, upcoming generations must not use smart technology for meaningless or potentially harmful purposes but to build their communities and help others… more
Falsely circulating photo of alleged coronavirus carrier is why BVI needs Cyber Crime amendment
British Virgin Islands – Premier Andrew Fahie has again come to the defence of his government’s controversial Cyber Crime Amendment Act; this time pointing to an individual who has been publicly singled out by some members of the public as a person suspected of carrying the coronavirus in the BVI.… more
Lewis, Wattley appointed new heads of TRC Board | Tasked to fix BVI’s internet issues
British Virgin Islands – Government has appointed Vance Lewis and Vincent Wattley as the new respective Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Board… more
Haiti Mobile Market, 2020-2024 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
Haiti – The “Haiti Mobile Market 2020-2024” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The mobile market is constantly changing, due to a combination of effects from the development of new technologies, new smartphones and increasing competition with social apps… more
Digicel plots network-sharing deal amid ‘tight’ cash levels
Regional – Businessman Denis O’Brien’s Digicel telecoms group is in talks to form a network-sharing partnership with a rival in one of its markets in order to reboot cash levels as it deals with ongoing interest payments on its almost $7 billion debt… more
Mobile Market in Trinidad & Tobago, 2020-2024 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
Trinidad and Tobago – The “Trinidad & Tobago Mobile Market 2020-2024” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The mobile market is constantly changing, due to a combination of effects from the development of new technologies, new smartphones and increasing competition with social apps… more
Saturday, 29 February 2020
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Sunday, 1 March 2020
NCB Foundation to launch digital lab for at-risk youth
Jamaica – At-risk youth come April are set to benefit from entrepreneurial and digital training to through the development of a digital lab funded by the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation, in partnership with The Trust for the Americas… more
Stacey Hines elected President of the Jamaica Computer Society (JCS)
Jamaica – Stacey Hines, group strategic planner of the ICD Group is the new president of the Jamaica Computer Society (JCS)… more
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