Roundup: for the week ending 17 April 2022

A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 11 April to Sunday 17 April 2022.

Monday, 11 April 2022

CEO: Aliv’s 5G network will take some time to be developed

Bahamas – Aliv’s 5G network will still take “some time” to be developed, the company’s Chief Executive Officer John Gomez told Guardian Business on Thursday during the launch of Aliv’s newest mobile store and its release of the Samsung Galaxy S22… more

Cloud Carib named 2022 VMware Social Impact Partner

Bahamas – Cloud Carib has announced it was named VMware’s 2022 Social Impact Partner of the Year for Latin America as part of VMware’s annual Partner Achievement Awards… more

e-Gov’t initiative coming in five months to enhance gov’t services

British Virgin Islands – The government is expected to implement an e-Government initiative to enhance its services throughout the various departments… more

Digicel sees improvement in revenue

Caribbean – There was an improvement in the financial performance of Digicel’s business segments during the quarter ended December… more

COMMENTARY: Leveraging web 3.0 part 2: Digital infrastructure and potential risks

Dominica – In our first piece titled: Leveraging Web 3.0 to Boost Trade & Investment in the Orange Economy we explored how Web 3.0 developments like smart contracts, asset tokenization, and the metaverse can be leveraged in the orange economy… more

GTT unveils new internet, voice packages to boost businesses

Guyana – GTT Business Solutions says it is aiming to boost businesses by offering internet and voice solutions packages with its new conneX plans… more

Why you might need a cybersecurity strategy

Jamaica – As more Jamaican entrepreneurs turn to the Internet to maximise sales and grow their business, the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is encouraging businesses to also beef up their cybersecurity framework… more

bmobile partners with Fortinet, global leader in data networking and cyber security.

Trinidad and Tobago – Data networking and cyber security have become necessary to the functioning of modern society. And with the continued shift to Cloud-based applications and computing, the focus for many data providers is ensuring that their clients’ information is secure and accessible, 24/7… more

Digicel to expand services in T&T over next 6 months

Trinidad and Tobago – Over the next six months, Digicel+ will be expanding its services in Trinidad and Tobago… more

Tuesday, 12 April 2022

Business partners to expose Barbados to the world via internet community

Barbados – An up and coming e-commerce platform is introducing Barbadian businesses to the international market by offering local products for sale online and shipping them to key source markets… more

CANTO To Commission A New E-Market Platform For Regional Telecomm Operators

Caribbean – CANTO has unveiled a new cloud-based platform to aid telecommunications operators realise innovation and speed in their procurement processes. The e-Market was launched as part of CANTO’s 38th Annual General Meeting, held virtually on Friday 11th February 2022… more

Department of Commerce reports data breach

Cayman Islands – The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) is investigating a data breach that, on 5 April, involved the personal data of some licensees on its online portal… more

GTT Business Solutions to be champion for businesses in the local market

Guyana – Businesses in Guyana will now experience greater convenience as GTT Business Solutions aims to be the champion for businesses, offering internet and voice solutions packages with its new conneX plans… more

Four ways digital technology is changing retail

Trinidad and Tobago – Today, technology is indispensible to almost any business enterprise you can think of, and in fact is driving growth of retail in an unprecedented way, with an accelerated pace over the last two years… more

Wednesday, 13 April 2022

Cable Bahamas Group offers a closer look at their women in leadership

Bahamas – The Cable Bahamas Group continues to celebrate its Women in Leadership campaign, an initiative designed by the Cable Bahamas Group to celebrate 10 of its most senior female executives and expand the conversation about gender parity at every level in the workplace… more

Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Training in Digital Audio Recording of Court Proceedings

Caribbean – The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) through its Judicial Education Institute (JEI), in recognition of the importance of proper recording of court proceedings will host training sessions on the use of Digital Audio Recording of Court Proceedings for judicial officers and court staff… more

GTT providing internet service to Exxon offshore

Guyana – The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) Company recently achieved a milestone which it says other players in the region are yet to accomplish… more

Telemedicine trial to begin at new Nappi Village health post

Guyana – Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony along with several other key officials from the Ministry of Health, on Tuesday officially opened a $13.6 million health post in the village of Nappi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo.)… more

A ‘smart city’ at what price?

Jamaica – THE Bernard Lodge Farmers Group is making another appeal for the Government to halt its Greater Bernard Lodge Master Plan and consider the ramifications of their decision more closely… more

BOJ to widen wallet availability

Jamaica – THE Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is building out an ecosystem of digital wallet providers which will include both commercial banks and authorised payment service providers, the central bank indicates… more

Bmobile partners with California-based cyber security company

Trinidad and Tobago – Telecommunications provider bmobile has partnered with California-based data networking and cyber security company Fortinet… more

BPO firm Teleperformance expands to T&T

Trinidad and Tobago – Teleperformance, one of the world’s largest business process outsourcing (BPO) firms, is expanding its operations in the Caribbean and has started operations in Trinidad and Tobago… more

Thursday, 14 April 2022

Cable Bahamas selects Nokia for total upgrade to an XGS-PON network

Bahamas – Rev and Cable Bahamas Business Solutions customers can look forward to an enhanced network experience, as the Cable Bahamas Group heads into a widespread fiber deployment as part of a sweeping network upgrade exercise. The nation’s leader in connectivity has chosen to partner with Nokia for support as they seek to completely overhaul the Cable Bahamas network over the next four years… more

Digital ID good for banking, says CIBC

Barbados – CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank could be one of the first financial institutions out the blocks to allow customers the option of linking their national identification card to their bank accounts… more

Millions raised for blockchain tech

Barbados – Bridge Network, one of the first decentralised finance projects launched out of Barbados, has secured US$3.8 million (BDS$$7.6 million) in funding from major technology venture capitalists including FTX Ventures, MEXC Global, Grit Capital, Blockfinex, Master Ventures and Barbadian venture studio, the Abed Group… more

Spotlight Initiative Donates ICT Equipment to strengthen case management system

Belize – Тhе Міnіѕtrу оf Нumаn Dеvеlорmеnt, Fаmіlіеѕ, аnd Іndіgеnоuѕ Реорlеѕ’ Аffаіrѕ hаѕ bееn dоnаtеd іnfоrmаtіоn аnd соmmunісаtіоn tесhnоlоgу (ІСТ) еquірmеnt tо bеttеr соllесt, mаnаgе, hаrmоnіzе аnd аnаlуzе dаtа оn gеndеr-bаѕеd vіоlеnсе (GВV) іn Веlіzе… more

Regional central banks may launch digital currency

Caribbean – The future of money is digital. It is estimated that more than 80 per cent of central banks are considering launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) or have already done so. Caribbean Central Banks are among the top ten with legal digital-tender already in use in The Bahamas, while Jamaica and the Eastern Caribbean are expected to follow soon… more

Reduction in roaming charges will enhance trade in Eastern Caribbean

Caribbean – The director of Dominica’s telecommunications Bennet Thomas says a reduction in roaming charges will greatly enhanced trade within the member countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)… more

C3 Pure Fibre partners with Consuo Networks

Cayman Islands – C3 Pure Fibre has announced a partnership with Consuo Networks that will offer global network connectivity solutions to the Cayman market… more

Immortelle Beauty: a digital and physical sales experience

Trinidad and Tobago – When it comes to creating a great physical and digital experience, we do not have to many examples in TT that come to mind who do this well… more

Trinidad blocks CCTV contract to Digicel

Trinidad and Tobago – Cabinet has stopped the award of a contract for a national CCTV (closed-circuit television) network in Trinidad and Tobago to Irish-owned telecommunications provider Digicel, and referred the evaluation and its outcome to new Attorney General Reginald Armour… more

Friday, 15 April 2022

New electronic wallet technology launched

Barbados – Barbadians were on Wednesday introduced to the newest way of virtual banking… more

Saturday, 16 April 2022

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Sunday, 17 April 2022