A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 1 February to Sunday 7 February 2021.

Monday, 1 February 2021

Scotiabank: Cashless banking is the new normal for financial industry

Bahamas – In a recent statement, Scotiabank Bahamas suggested that with the introduction of cutting-edge banking technology and constant improvement of existing technologies, “the Caribbean is likely to see faster, more transparent and more secure cashless payments than ever before”… more

Government working to improve access to its services

Dominica – The Dominica government is moving to provide the public with adequate access to the services which it provides… more

Caribbean streaming service launched for regional films

Regional – Caribbean films and television shows will now be accessible to the world through a new Caribbean streaming platform, FILMCO2Go… more

Tuesday, 2 February 2021

BUSINESS BYTE: Flow offers tablet deal with bundles sign-up

Dominica – Faster internet speeds, world-class television content and reliable landline services are now being delivered to Dominicans… more

Technology is the answer to Jamaica’s crime issues

Jamaica – Dear Editor, Recently, I was driving to work and listening to Emily Shields on Radio Jamaica’s programme Hotline… more

Bridging the digital gap

Trinidad and Tobago – Telecommunications provider b-mobile has partnered with RAMPS Logistics to help bridge the digital gap for pupils in Trinidad and Tobago who will now benefit from devices and connectivity for their online classes… more

Wednesday, 3 February 2021

Govt at beta launch phase of online service portal; full availability expected next month

Bahamas – The government has announced it is at the beta launch phase of its online service portal that will allow individuals to renew their driver’s license and obtain copies of other government documents online… more

Online Government Services Pilot Programme expands to public

Bahamas – The Government of The Bahamas through its Digital Transformation Unit announced the expansion of My (Pilot) Services to the public on 3 February 2021.. more

Telehealth, concierge medical services now offered in Guyana

Guyana – A modern and new healthcare service that will eliminate patients having to leave their homes is being introduced in Guyana by OnCall Medical Solutions Inc… more

Digital health passport on horizon, Bartlett predicts

Jamaica – Spurred by concerns arising from the coronavirus pandemic, travellers criss-crossing the global might require a digital health passport to enter foreign ports, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has forecast… more

iCreate appoints Shanan Smart as general manager

Jamaica – Creative training institute iCreate Limited has appointed Shanan Smart as its general manager… more

More tech tools for the police

Jamaica – WE listened this weekend to a government agency’s latest move to make it easier to apply for a gun licence… more

Social media and protecting one’s trademarks

Jamaica – ENTITIES are using social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter more frequently to promote their goods and services… more

CANTO chairman outlines strategies needed to bridge digital divide

Regional – The novel coronavirus pandemic has illuminated the already stark digital inequities between those with access to reliable high-speed Internet and those without it in the Caribbean… more

Digitalisation: The SME key to acceleration

Regional – Digitalisation is essential to business acceleration, particularly with the surge in reliance on the digital spaces to promote business continuity… more

Enterprise: Considering new business models and platforms

Regional – IN the last issue we looked at disruptive technology enablers to understand what capabilities exist to support your transformation… more

Thursday, 4 February 2021

Aliv Set To Double Cable ‘Contribution’

Bahamas – Aliv is on track to double last year’s $8m “contribution” to Cable Bahamas’ results, its top executive revealed yesterday, while reiterating it was “never a quick dash to the finish line” on net profitability… more

Flow keeps on giving and improving service

Barbados – Delivering value for customers remains a priority for Barbados’ leading telecommunications provider amid the COVID-19 pandemic… more

High-tech identity card ‘rolls out by end of March’

Barbados – A hybrid national identification card to be introduced in Barbados in a matter of weeks will have a mobile application version, and there is the possibility of citizens being able to use it for travel, officials said Wednesday… more

Friday, 5 February 2021

Aliv Gains Network ‘Ownership’ Through $24m Loan Payback

Bahamas – Aliv has gained “ownership” of its mobile network equipment by paying off a $24m loan with the proceeds from long-term debt advanced by its controlling shareholder, its top executive has revealed… more

Ce’Cile guides students in Digicel’s safer internet sessions

Jamaica – Digicel co-opted entertainer Ce’Cile to guide students at Petersfield Primary and Buff Bay High schools on proper online use and etiquette in a Takeover Virtual Pep Talk session on Wednesday… more

Government’s new social media setup to provide more effective communication

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – The government’s social media set-up will be restructured so that important messages are more effectively communicated to the public… more

Young: TSTT working to ensure CCTV cameras functional

Trinidad and Tobago – Non-functional CCTV cameras are being removed across T&T, while those that are usable are being repaired to ensure they’re operational as part of crime-fighting measures… more

Global Sun donates tablets to Girls’ Brigade Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands

Turks and Caicos Islands – Representatives and members of the Girls’ Brigade Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands received a generous gift from Global Sun Integration Management in the form of data-ready tablets to assist students with their online learning… more

Saturday, 6 February 2021

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Sunday, 7 February 2021