A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 31 October to Sunday 6 November 2022.
Monday, 31 October 2021
STEMGuyana honours learning pods students
Guyana – STEMGuyana on Saturday honoured a number of its students from the various learning pods across the country. The event was held at the Marriott Hotel and saw in attendance US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah Ann Lynch and Country Representative of the Inter-American Development Bank, Lorena Salazar… more
Tuesday, 1 November 2021
‘Stable footing’: Ban on new payment providers removed
Bahamas – The Central Bank’s governor yesterday disclosed it is lifting the near three-year bar on new entrants to the money transmission and digital payments business with the market now on “a stable footing” post-COVID… more
STABLE FOOTING: Central Bank lifts moratorium on payment service providers
Bahamas – The Central Bank is lifting the moratorium on new applications for money transmission and payment services providers, with Central Bank Governor John Rolle noting that the sub-sector is in a better position to establish a stable footing with pandemic conditions having now abated… more
Flow Foundation Connects with Rose Town Foundation
Jamaica – The Rose Town Foundation (RTF) for the past 12 years has been creating opportunities for the residents of the central Kingston community by collaborating on development programmes that aim to enhance the community and the lives of the residents… more
MP Terrelonge wants Portmore to become technological hub
Jamaica – Member of Parliament for St Catherine East Central, Alando Terrelonge, wants the community of Portmore to be developed as a technological hub that would be home to a central youth innovation centre focusing on high-tech skills, training and innovation, which he said is crucial in developing Jamaica’s global competitiveness as a modern economy… more
SVG passes bill to better respond to new telecoms issues
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is the second Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) member state to introduce new legislation governing the telecommunications sector… more
Wednesday, 2 November 2021
High-tech aerial mapping of country launched
Guyana – The Guyana Lands & Survey Commission (GLSC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) yesterday announce the start of aerial surveying and mapping across the country using LIDAR Technologies… more
BOJ targets integration before going digital regionally
Jamaica – THE Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) says if a single Caribbean settlement network for payments, as proposed by WiPay Caribbean, a fintech company, is to work, it will require a Caricom level arrangement for a regional system to regulate and facilitate such a region-wide mobile wallet transfer and settlement system… more
Larkland Morley, Jamaican in Google Cloud
Jamaica – Clarendon native Larkland Morley, now technical programme manager – cloud infrastructure strategy at Google, recounts that his first interactions with technology started as a child, thanks to his father, a tradesman who built toys… more
Bank of Nevis International Partners with Mastercard Launching Pioneer Cross-Border Payment Services
Saint Kitts and Nevis – Bank of Nevis International Ltd. (BONI), a leading provider of holistic wealth management, portfolio management, and fintech services for clients from around the world, has partnered with the global technology company, Mastercard, to allow secure and seamless cross-border payments… more
Thursday, 3 November 2021
OKX secures registration, opens regional hub in Nassau
Bahamas – Leading crypto exchange and web3 platform OKX today announced its registration as a DigitalAsset Business in The Bahamas under the newly adopted Digital Assets and RegisteredExchanges (DARE) Act… more
Samsung leads in fresh form factor with Z Flip 4, Z Fold 4
Caribbean – SAMSUNG users can look forward to an improved experience, increased efficiency and seamless integration, whether as part of an ecosystem or not… more
Keron Bruce cybercrime trial set for next week
Guyana – The trial of photographer Keron Bruce who was earlier in this year charged with a cybercrime against a reporter is scheduled to commence on November 7 at the Diamond/Grove Magistrate’s Court… more
CPS Reminds Public & Healthcare Providers to Participate in Digital Survey.
Sint Maarten – According to the World Health Organization (WHO), antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness, and death… more
Digicel sponsors homework centre in La Horquetta
Trinidad and Tobago – Children and families in La Horquetta will soon benefit from the opening of a homework centre at the La Horquetta Village Plaza… more
Friday, 4 November 2021
OKX crypto exchange registers under DARE Act, sets up subsidiary
Bahamas – Promising the creation of up to 100 jobs within the next three to five years for Bahamians in the digital assets space, OKX, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange, yesterday announced its registration as a digital assets business in The Bahamas under the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges (DARE) Act… more
Click claiming liability against PriceSmart over Aeropost cyberattack
Caribbean – Click USA Inc is claiming that PriceSmart Inc breached certain provisions of a stock purchase agreement surrounding the sale of Aeropost Inc, which suffered a massive cybersecurity breach around April 23… more
FLOW InKnowvation Series: A Successful Return
Caribbean – The spotlight once again shone on Caribbean start-ups and entrepreneurs as leading telecoms provider Flow Business hosted the third edition in its series of free InKnowvation virtual conferences, live-streamed from The Bahamas on October 28… more
tTech reports less profit for third quarter
Jamaica – Technology company tTech raked in less profit in its third quarter ended September… more
Saturday, 5 November 2022
Smart service in Cayo expected to be restored today
Belize – Smart customers in Cayo have been experiencing an interruption in Smart services due to Hurricane Lisa which slammed Belize on Wednesday… more
Huawei: Digital Talent Gap hurting region
Caribbean – A human resource gap is creating a complication in the region’s push towards digitisation… more
Digicel opens flagship store downtown amidst crime concerns
Trinidad and Tobago – Managing Director of the Excellent Group of Companies Franco Siu Chong says more can be done better to fight crime… more
Digicel opens its biggest store, in downtown Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago – DIGICEL CEO Abraham Smith said the company’s new flagship store in Excellent City Centre, Port of Spain, was a move to get closer to its customers, speaking at the gala launch of the outlet on Thursday. The event featured performances by parang group Voces de Promesa and soca singer Rome, plus hosting by the Digicel girls… more
Sunday, 6 November 2022
Pricesmart online sales in Jamaica trending at record levels
Jamaica – PriceSmart Inc, the operator of a membership shopping retail chain across the Americas, announced that its online sales in Jamaica are growing at double-digit levels but said it still accounted for a small portion of total sales… more
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