A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 3 July to Sunday 9 July 2023.
Monday, 3 July 2023
PIOJ launches one-stop shop for tracking Vision 2030
Jamaica – The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) now has centralised data on the island’s national development progress with the recent launch of the ‘Data 4 Development Online Monitoring Platform’… more
The importance of policy and digital transformation
Jamaica – Dear Editor, Policy-making is necessary for any society that is going through a transformation process. The transformation that I refer to is a digital one. As a society, we must understand that technology increases daily; hence, proper policy and legislation are necessary to govern the change… more
TSTT delivers future insights at AMCHAM’s Tech Hub Islands Summit
Trinidad and Tobago – The AMCHAM Tech Hub Islands Summit (THIS) returned on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th June, 2023 presenting an innovative hybrid summit designed to foster meaningful discussion in the tech space and help promote Trinidad and Tobago as an innovation hub… more
Tuesday, 4 July 2023
CBS Bahamas turns to AI to enhance customer experience
Bahamas – CBS Bahamas has turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the customer experience on the company’s newly redesigned online store… more
Calling all tech entrepreneurs | Kingston BETA partners with Techstars to continue monthly investment opportunity event
Jamaica – Kingston BETA, the leading tech community in Jamaica, in partnership with global tech investment business Techstars will be providing tech entrepreneurs with valuable insights at an upcoming event this Thursday (July 6), at the AC Hotel Kingston… more
bmobile joins YBTT to shine light on young entrepreneurial graduates
Trinidad and Tobago – The Youth Business Trinidad and Tobago (YBTT) JumpSTART Incubator Programme celebrated entrepreneurial graduates of the virtual two-month programme with a ceremony featuring past graduands, mentors, and corporate sponsors. The event was held at the TSTT Hospitality Suite at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain recently… more
Free ICT workshop to empower young men
Trinidad and Tobago – The Telecommunications Authority (TATT) will host an inaugural online workshop titled Empowering Men with Digital Skills: Unlock Your Potential!… more
Wednesday, 5 July 2023
Call for businesses to use IT more to cater to disabled
Barbados – Companies and governments in the region are being encouraged to incorporate technology in their operations to cater to members of the disabled community… more
Bahamian retailer in AI site upgrade
Bahamas – A Bahamian retailer says its newly-launched online shopping platform now features a chat services powered by artificial intelligence (AI) in a bid to improve customer service… more
5 reasons why businesses struggle with digital marketing
Caribbean – DIGITAL marketing continues to be an area in which many businesses struggle with figuring out just how to leverage it to help them grow their business and build a community… more
EduFocal goes after training opportunities in Africa
Jamaica – EDUCATION technology firm EduFocal Limited, through its latest expansion to Lagos, Nigeria, is looking to take advantage of emerging teacher training opportunities which have presented themselves in the African country… more
UTech, Sagicor develop Swifpay mobile wallet
Jamaica – The University of Technology Jamaica and Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited are partnering on a mobile wallet that’s first to be tested on the university campus… more
Wolmer’s Girls hosts final Safer Internet School project
Jamaica – The Connected and Protected Safer Internet School Grant (SISG) made its final stop at Wolmer’s Girls’ School on Monday, June 26 as the Flow Foundation wrapped up its online safety sessions for the school year… more
TelEm Group welcomes new CFO Randell Hato, focus on securing company’s future success.
Sint Maarten – TelEm Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Randell Hato as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO)… more
Thursday, 6 July 2023
Scotiabank continues modernization to allow for more personal service
Bahamas – Scotiabank is continuing to give customers real-time access to their funds through a big investment in smart automated teller machines (ATMs) that allow the same transactions in real time that can be done in person inside of the bank, the bank’s Vice President and District Head for the Caribbean Roger Archer told Guardian Business… more
C&W returns as headline sponsor of CANTO 2023
Caribbean – Improving the Caribbean’s ability to access connectivity and data will take centre stage at CANTO’s 38th annual trade exhibition and conference in Miami, Florida, from July 16 to 20… more
225 Region One residents to benefit from ICT hubs
Guyana – The construction of three information and communications technology (ICT) hubs is proceeding well and is expected to benefit some 225 residents in Kariako, Kokerite, and Chinese Landing along the Barama River, Region One… more
Free Wi-Fi Breaking Out All Over In Jamaica.
Jamaica – All 14 parish capitals in Jamaica now have free public Wi-Fi access as the Government continues to expand public Internet access as part of the drive towards digital government services… more
Bmobile joins YBTT
Trinidad and Tobago – The Youth Business TT (YBTT) Jump Start Incubator Programme celebrated its entrepreneurial graduates of the virtual two-month programme with a ceremony featuring past graduands, mentors and corporate sponsors. The event was held at the TSTT Hospitality Suite at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain recently, a release from TSTT said… more
Financial centre takes Trinidad and Tobago one step closer to a cashless society
Trinidad and Tobago – The TT Financial Centre (TTIFC) is taking the country one step closer to a cashless society with the launch of its innovation centre One FinTech Avenue… more
Friday, 7 July 2023
BTC teams up with the Government to power Clifford Park with free Wi-Fi for Independence celebrations
Bahamas – As thousands will flock to Clifford Park for the 50th anniversary of Independence celebrations on July 9th, they all will be able to tap into the free Wi-Fi, courtesy of a joint partnership with the Government’s “ParkConnect” initiative and BTC… more
Despite slow adopters, telemedicine gaining traction
Jamaica – There is still resistance from traditional doctors and pharmacists and cultural leanings to overcome, but telehealth and telemedicine have been gaining traction in Jamaica, and new investors are entering the market with web-based solutions… more
Education needs AI revamping
Jamaica – ARTIFICIAL isntelligence (AI) needs to be incorporated within the curriculum at all levels for Jamaica to become competitive in the global workspace, according to one university professor… more
Lynk targets transport sector
Jamaica – MOBILE wallet provider Lynk has onboarded three gasoline service stations to its merchant platform, LynkBiz, as part of its campaign pushing the adoption of central bank digital currency across various sectors in Jamaica… more
Cyberattack on AG’s office, Legal Affairs Ministry
Trinidad and Tobago – Following a notice to lawyers and legal personnel about a disruption of its online services, the Office of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Legal Affairs have acknowledged that there was a cyberattack on its network… more
Saturday, 8 July 2023
Antigua & Barbuda establishes relations with Joseon Cybernation
Antigua and Barbuda – The Prime Minister’s Office takes great pleasure in announcing that Antigua and Barbuda has established diplomatic relations with the Joseon Cybernation effective this date, following intense discussion and the unanimous decision of the Cabinet… more
Fourteen new services added to MyGateway platform
Bahamas – Fourteen new services have been added to MyGateway, further expanding a growing roster of government solutions on the digital platform… more
Revenue from fixed and mobile calls drop by $.5b
Trinidad and Tobago – IT is no shocker that the way we communicate has been rapidly evolving, with fewer individuals relying on landlines and mobile devices for making traditional phone calls… more
Sunday, 9 July 2023
Evolution of remote care tech industry
Caribbean – With the growth of telehealth, the remote care technology market has boomed as people begin to demand – and doctors begin to see the benefits of – more patient involvement in their care… more
Cyber Crime Division backlog impacting teenager’s murder case
Jamaica – An outstanding statement from the police force’s Communications Forensic and Cybercrime Division (CFCD) was among the reasons cited for the need to push back the murder trial of a man accused of killing a teenager when the case came up for mention on Thursday… more
Licensing to roll out innovations
Trinidad and Tobago – Last week’s launch of One Fintech Avenue–a platform that provides e-services such as payments–will further pave the way for a more efficient Licensing Division throughout Trinidad and Tobago as the entity seeks to roll out several new facilities to the public… more
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