A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 24 April to Sunday 30 April 2023.
Monday, 24 April 2023
A New Digital Connect Center is Opened in Bullet Tree
Belize – On Friday, the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics and e-Governance officially opened a Digital Connect Center in Bullet Tree Falls, Cayo District… more
Choosing the best internet plan
Caribbean – In today’s high-speed world, having a reliable Internet connection is essential for both work and play. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the plan that’s right for you confidently. Don’t stress; we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to find top-notch advice as we break down the process of determining the perfect Internet package for your needs… more
ANNOUNCEMENT: Career Opportunity – Manager Information Technology
Dominica – The National Bank of Dominica Ltd is a leading indigenous bank in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). We are seeking a dynamic and progressive individual with the relevant skills and competencies to assume the position of Manager, Information Technology… more
Google executive to participate in FLOW’s Girls in ICT Day Expo
Jamaica – Senior Product Manager of Google, Natalie Bennett, will participate at FLOW’s Girls in ICT Day Expo next week… more
Tuesday, 25 April 2023
B.T.L. Introduces 4 G L.T.E. Advanced Mobile Site at Jaguar Paw
Belize – If you go hiking often in the Jaguar Paw area and have a Digicell phone, well now you’ll be in touch anytime, all day while there… more
Cyber security threats on the rise
Caribbean – Companies are being encouraged to boost their cyber security framework, in a bid to reduce losses and possibly save on costs… more
TSTT expects more procurement business
Trinidad and Tobago – With the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property (Amendment) coming into effect today, more widespread use of the TSTT e-Tender platform is expected, according to majority state-owned TSTT… more
Wednesday, 26 April 2023
Commission unveils DARE overhaul – no FTX mention
Bahamas – The Securities Commission last night unveiled its long-awaited overhaul of The Bahamas’ digital assets regulatory regime although there was no mention of, or reference to, the recent FTX implosion… more
Digital payments co-founder to join PM at UK receptions
Bahamas – A Bahamian-headquartered digital payments provider yesterday said its co-founder and chairman will speak alongside Prime Minister Philip Davis KC at several upcoming London events… more
Securities Commission unveils digital assets legislation overhaul
Bahamas – The Securities Commission of The Bahamas has published its revised Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges (DARE) Bill 2023 for consultation, expanding the definition and list of digital asset business activities… more
17 components of a digital strategy
Caribbean – In today’s world, everybody and everything is digital. We are spending more time on internet-connected screens than ever before in 2023. According to DataReportal.com, the latest available data is showing that globally, the average person spends six hours and 58 minutes a day on screens that are connected to the internet… more
Fortinet skills gap report uncovers lack of cybersecurity skills
Caribbean – New Fortinet research reveals escalating cyber risks due to the ongoing talent shortage. The report revealed that organisations in Latin America and the Caribbean experienced an average of three breaches last year… more
New strategic initiatives to drive One on One revenue
Jamaica – One on One Educational Services Limited CEO Ricardo Allen said the company continues to implement strategic initiatives, including launching proprietary technologies, geared toward generating “sustainable medium- to long-term revenues” that will drive shareholder value… more
Thursday, 27 April 2023
Show not spooked by FTX through DARE-ing reforms
Bahamas – Reforms to The Bahamas’ digital assets regulatory regime must send a “strong message” that this nation remains open to innovation and has not been spooked by FTX’s collapse, an industry entrepreneur urged yesterday… more
Belize Broadcasting Authority hosts stakeholder consultation on Modernization of the Broadcasting Framework
Belize – Today, the Belize Broadcasting Authority is hosting a stakeholder consultation on Modernization of the Broadcasting Framework… more
Gov’t launches app for reporting public space issues
British Virgin Islands – The government has launched a mobile application that enables people to report non-emergency issues they observe in public infrastructure or in public spaces… more
CARICOM to mark Girls in ICT Day 2023 on Apr 27
Caribbean – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will join hands with the world to organise an event to appreciate the participation of girls in the sector of Information and Communications Technology. As per the latest update, “Girls in ICT Day” 2023 will be celebrated internationally on Thursday, April 27 2023, under the ITU theme of “Digital Skills for Life”… more
Digital divide hits women harder in poor countries: UN
Caribbean – SOME 90 per cent of young women and teenage girls in the world’s poorest countries have no access to the internet, a United Nations report published Wednesday said… more
Girls in ICT Day 2023: Digital Skills for Life
Caribbean – Today, 27 April, people across the world are marking Girls in ICT Day with the theme “Digital skills for life”. This day was created to encourage and empower girls and young women to become users and creators in the digital world… more
GTT, WANSAT launch satellite internet service
Guyana – GTT Inc. (GTT) and WANSAT Networks Inc. (WANSAT), a Guyanese-owned Internet Service Provider with a focus on providing satellite broadband connectivity to rural and hinterland areas yesterday announced the launch of their partnership “Connectivity Anywhere”, a new satellite internet service… more
Carolyn Ferguson | Utility companies offer benefits in the use of technology for customer care … but there are challenges
Jamaica – EVEN BEFORE the advent of smartphones, the liberalisation of the telecoms industry promised ease of access to people and businesses. In February 2008, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) held a symposium on Basic Telecom Agreements in Geneva Switzerland… more
Science teacher bats for ICT programmes specifically designed for women
Jamaica – There is a school of thought that believes that economically empowered women lead to more peaceful societies. In Jamaica, more women are creating businesses with impact from their homes using digital platforms… more
Friday, 28 April 2023
HURTING COMMERCE: Businesses bemoan First Caribbean’s online banking outages
Bahamas – CIBC First Caribbean International Bank (FCIB) said yesterday that it is working to address ‘intermittent’ issues across its online banking platform, mobile app and corporate online services, with businesses branding the disruption as a “serious issue” which is “hurting commerce.” … more
Digital Skills for Life!
Belize – Yesterday marked the annual Girls in I.C.T. Day, a global initiative to encourage young girls and women to consider careers in information and communication technology (I.C.T.)… more
Digicel seeks US$100-m bridge loan
Caribbean – Digicel has reached out to bondholders of US$925 million of overdue debt asking them for consent to borrow more money which it intends to use as a bridge facility… more
Progress reports on sub-sea cables, public transport and a park
Cayman Islands – Updates on sub-sea communications cables, a promised public transport report and progress on the Eddie Sanchez Memorial Park were all given in Parliament this week… more
Flow reports service outage in Carriacou due to Grenlec power outage
Grenada – Flow Grenada is assessing a service outage currently impacting customers in Carriacou. The outage was caused by a fire at the Grenada Electricity Services (Grenlec) power station, which resulted in a power outage that impacted Flow’s services on the island… more
GTT partners with WANSat Networks to provide high-speed satellite internet service across Guyana
Guyana – Soon persons living in the rural and hinterland areas would have the same internet connectivity as those living in coastal areas, as the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) Company partnered with WANSAT Network to provide high-speed satellite internet service across the country… more
Girls in ICT Day expo sparks career interest for youngsters
Jamaica – Up to 200 teenage girls from across the country were eager to learn about the opportunities to be attained from pursuing careers in the field of information and communication technology (ICT) on Thursday… more
Hundreds come together for ‘powerful’ Girls in ICT conference
Jamaica – It was Kimona Bowen’s first encounter being immersed in virtual reality (VR), an experience she initially found to be very frightening. But soon after, the engagement with the technology piqued her interest, serving as further motivation to pursue her passion to work in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)… more
Leon-Issa loses battle with cops over phone access
Jamaica – Amoi Leon-Issa, the mother of nine-year-old Gabriel King, has lost her battle in the Supreme Court to quash an order from the St James Parish Court that she should grant sleuths probing her son’s January 13, 2022 murder access to her cellular phone… more
Saturday, 29 April 2023
E-payment bill to be laid in National Assembly soon
Guyana – The Electronic Communications and Transaction Bill will be tabled at the next sitting of the National Assembly, as part of its continued implementation of legislation to reflect Guyana’s rapidly advancing and expanding economy, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC said on Friday… more
Sunday, 30 April 2023
Mastercard launches crypto credential, bringing more trust to blockchain ecosystem
Caribbean – MASTERCARD on Friday announced the introduction of Mastercard Crypto Credential, a set of common standards and infrastructure that will help verify interactions among consumers and businesses using blockchain networks… more
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