A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 12 September to Sunday 18 September 2022.
Monday, 12 September 2021
NAD turns to tech to make LPIA operations more efficient
Bahamas – The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) has turned to technology to assist it in managing its operations, by entering a three-year contract with AeroCloud Systems to provide flight information display systems (FIDS) and gate management systems (GMS) at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA), NAD said in a statement… more
‘Technology allows for every person to have opportunity,’ Minister Wilchcombe points out
Bahamas – Technology is the equalizer for all citizens of the world, and especially for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Obadiah H. Wilchcombe, said Friday… more
DEREK SMITH: Take data privacy in all its forms seriously
Caribbean – FINANCIAL institutions are facing a growing level of scrutiny from regulators, and this looks set to continue. And, when a financial institution conducts operations in more than one jurisdiction, complying with ever-evolving data privacy regulations can be challenging… more
7 optical fibers cut in 5 days, update on the situation
Haiti – On Sunday, September 11, 2022, Digicel informed that between 4:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m., “the company lost its international connection because its fiber optic network was cut on Sunday at: Canaan, Croix-des-Missions, Gonaïves and Dondon. “[…] these cuts meant that several services such as the Internet, SMS and international calls could not be made throughout the national territory…” more
MusicTT and COTT push for music tagging using ISRC codes
Trinidad and Tobago – Trinidad and Tobago began distributing its own, country specific International Standard Recording codes (ISRC) in September 2020… more
Tuesday, 13 September 2021
TechCayman presents at Clifton Hunter’s first assembly of school year
Cayman Islands – TechCayman’s Richard Parchment was invited to speak at the opening assemblies of Clifton Hunter School as they kicked off the 2022-2023 school year… more
75% of Guyanese homes will have GTT Fibre available by 2024
Guyana – Superior high-speed internet experience and growing economies are linked to the reliability of connectivity, both at home and in the office, GTT said it understands this and is focused on reliably connecting its customers by rapidly rolling out GTT Fibre to as many communities as possible… more
GTT continues to disappoint
Guyana – Dear Editor, I have two situations with GTT: 1. I applied online to update my Fibre 100 to 200 since 2nd August, 2022 and to date nothing has been done… more
GTT ramping up Fibre rollout
Guyana – GTT announced yesterday it will now accelerate its GTT Fibre rollout to achieve a new goal of 75% of homes passed by 2024, the communications company said in a press release… more
GTT’s fibre now available to thousands in 36 communities
Guyana – The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) says it has increased the availability of fibre connectivity to 25,000 homes in 26 communities over the past year, and plans to fast-track that availability figure to 75 percent… more
Thank you GTT for responding quickly and effectively
Guyana – Dear Editor, Thank you for publishing my complaint on Friday Sept 9, 2022. GTT responded the same day. By today, Monday Sept 12, everything was fixed: I opted to retain my land line and recovered it; my fibre line was recovered with the original number; and I recovered the 9 GB data I lost… more
Three confess to roles in Giftland GTT robbery – sources
Guyana – As the police investigation into Friday’s multi-million dollar robbery at Giftland’s GTT outlet widens, several suspects including a cleaner attached to the business have been arrested, over $2.6 million in cash recovered and the suspected getaway vehicle impounded… more
Digicel : Demonstrations responsible for optical fiber cuts
Haiti – In a press release, the telephone company Digicel informs the population in general and its customers in particular, “[…] that the situation in Haiti has a major impact on its operations. Due to the difficulty of moving across the country, operations such as the maintenance and repair of antennas and fiber optics and all other operational activities have become more difficult… more
Mona High student empowered through digital connectivity
Jamaica – In today’s world, digital access creates opportunities for all demographics of society. Children can remove geographical limitations to immerse themselves in a foreign culture; the elderly can reconnect with old friends and revel in a bit of nostalgia… more
Mona School of Business launches new website
Jamaica – The Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) has launched a newly designed website as part of its digital transformation agenda… more
Wednesday, 14 September 2021
CARPHA Spotlights Digital Health at its First Hybrid Research Conference
Caribbean – Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital health has been used to transform, connect, and inform public health, with mobile apps used for contact tracing; online learning platforms for schools and universities normalised, and CARPHA, as well as a range of businesses implementing teleworking for employees… more
Cryptocurrency property sale overseen by CIMA
Cayman Islands – A real estate agent raised eyebrows across the community after conducting the first-ever sale of property where a buyer used cryptocurrency… more
Cuba passes privacy law
Cuba – Cuba’s National Assembly has passed Ley 149/2022 “De Protección de Datos Personales” (Law 149/2022 “On the Protection of Personal Data” or, simply “LPDP” ) on Thursday August 25, 2022… more
Digicel complains that situation in Haiti affecting its services
Haiti – Telecommunication company, Digicel, on Wednesday said the ongoing political situation in Haiti is having a “major impact” on its operations with many of its optical fibres being badly damaged… more
Digital transformation is not for all, but…
Jamaica – Similar to everything in life, leadership has evolved over the years. Stacy Hines recounts her leadership philosophy growing from being in C-suite corporate, where she led from within a company, to leading a group of companies, and now leading her own company… more
Simone Chin — Scrum master and technology mentor
Jamaica – Simone Chin, people manager at RealDecoy, has been in the industry for 10 years. She reminisced on having her start at RealDecoy eight years ago as a technical consultant and working through the ranks of the company to become one of the people managers of the organisation… more
Vector 18 edges out B.A.D. Squad in Sagicor Data Heptathlon Challenge
Jamaica – Team Vector 18 edged out the B.A.D. Squad in Sagicor Data Heptathlon Challenge, a series of competitive events to increase data literacy among its team members… more
Thursday, 15 September 2021
AG: Success of cannabis, digital assets industries hinge on banks’ acceptance
Bahamas – Attorney General Ryan Pinder yesterday said that banks need to demonstrate less resistance to the digital asset and cannabis industries, noting that they play a key role in the survivability of those industries… more
Bahamas in ‘better place’ for digital asset regulation
Bahamas – A FORMER Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) chief executive yesterday asserted this nation had “no choice” but to regulate the digital assets industry and was now in a “better place” for doing so… more
Governor targets 1m Sand Dollar issuance
Bahamas – THE CENTRAL Bank’s governor yesterday said “steps” are being taken to draft legislation for the creation of the proposed movable collateral asset registry… more
Registrar General’s digital ‘pilot’ in early 2023 launch
Bahamas – THE ATTORNEY General yesterday said the Registrar General’s Department will launch a “pilot” digital platform by the 2023 first quarter with the agency possibly being split into two separate sections… more
How edtech boosts career development
Caribbean – The latest research from ACCA and edX (a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc (Nasdaq: TWOU)) explores the post-pandemic role of educational technology, or edtech, and identifies tips and trends for users… more
LinkedIn content creator shares why sales is a career, not a job
Caribbean – Antonio Prescott, a LinkedIn content creator, says there are many benefits to joining the entrepreneurial and sales sector, such as having the opportunity to help people spend wisely and even be able to earn more income for a comfortable life… more
GTT launches faster internet speeds for businesses
Guyana – Hundreds of businesses have received a doubling of their internet speeds if they subscribe to conneX, the market leading fibre internet plans that also include voice minutes to call locally and to USA/Canada… more
5 content creation tips with Jules
Trinidad and Tobago – Content is the name of the game in today’s digital world. Regardless of what platform you decide to use or what medium you decide to create with (audio, written, video) learning how to create content is a major key to success… more
Friday, 16 September 2021
Cloud Carib supports C’bean Single ICT Space
Caribbean – THE Bahamas-based cloud services provider Cloud Carib has thrown its support behind the Caribbean Single ICT Space initiative… more
Six charged for $13.4M heist at GTT’s Giftland store
Guyana – Six persons who are accused of carting off with $13.4million in cash and $6 million in cheques from the GTT store at the Giftland Mall on September 8, were on Thursday charged and remanded to prison for the crime… more
Flow introduces eSIM service to Jamaica
Jamaica – FLOW has introduced one of the latest in innovative mobile technology with the launch of its eSIM service… more
QuickCart delivers in Trinidad
Jamaica – TRANSPORTATION, logistics, supply chain and storage provider QuickCart has entered the Trinidad and Tobago market… more
NTRC Icode784 Competition Launched
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – The 10th edition of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission’s (NTRC) ‘icode784’ Competition officially got underway on September 14… more
Saturday, 17 September 2022
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Sunday, 18 September 2022
Dolla, Innovative Systems partner on tech loans for customers
Jamaica – Microfinance company Dolla Financial has partnered with Innovative Systems on a financial agreement that will allow the tech product retailer’s customers looking to make purchases on credit… more
Sagicor Group puts focus on tech in management shuffle
Jamaica – Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited has created a new position for a head of group technology and redefined the jobs of three other top executives – changes that focus in the main on the financial conglomerate’s flagship insurance business… more
Digicel SVG empowers the future generation of Vincentian women
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Digicel SVG gave seven young women the opportunity of a lifetime when they were selected to intern with the company for the summer… more
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