A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 28 August to Sunday 3 September 2023.
Monday, 28 August 2023
Summit explores multiple financial technology uses
Bahamas – Future opportunities for financial technology were debated last week as executives from government and financial services gathered in Nassau for MasterCard’s first Fintech summit in the Caribbean… more
Symmonds: Be prepared for AI
Barbados – Barbados is lapsing in a major area where it can ill afford to do, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds… more
Digicel pays US$10 million to use Denis O’Brien’s private jet
Caribbean – Jamaica-based regional telecoms group, Digicel, has reportedly paid more than US$10 million (€9.3 million) in rental charges in the year up to March 2023 to use a jet owned by a company controlled by Irish businessman and Digicel founder, Denis O’Brien… more
NCB Capital Markets gives One Great Studio IPO buy recommendation
Jamaica – NCB Capital Markets has given a buy recommendation to One Great Studio Company Limited (1GS) J$338.6 million initial public offering (IPO), which opens today (August 28)… more
White hats on the darknet
Trinidad and Tobago – Calibra Solutions hosted a webinar on Thursday about the tools it brings to bear on improving cybersecurity, with a particular emphasis on threat intelligence… more
Tuesday, 29 August 2023
FTX Bahamas liquidators told: It’s only ‘a wrist slap’
Bahamas – A Delaware judge has warned FTX’s Bahamian liquidators that he is unlikely to sanction their US adversary, or dismiss the legal action he has brought against them, on the basis that the two sides’ co-operation deal was violated… more
Caribbean Internet Governance Forum Examines Governance of Artificial Intelligence
Caribbean – The 19th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF) and 2nd Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum (CYIGF) convened their annual meetings from 22nd to 24th August to address critical issues surrounding the governance of the global digital landscape, under the theme, “Evolving Caribbean Internet Governance Priorities for Sustainable Development… more
Broadband Connection for Over 770 Schools by Year End
Jamaica – Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is committed to delivering on its promise to provide broadband connectivity to all Jamaican schools… more
Coding building bridges to a brighter future
Jamaica – As Jamaica continues to evolve into a digitally savvy society, individuals strong in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects will be in high demand… more
Digital Library at Jessie Ripoll Primary School
Jamaica – The Jessie Ripoll Primary School Alumni Association and the school’s Parent-Teacher Association have collaborated to establish a digital library at the institution, to increase learning resources for students… more
Wednesday, 30 August 2023
‘Creolizing one digital destiny’—Dr Curtis Charles speaks on upcoming AI conference
Antigua and Barbuda – As the world continues to explore the possibilities of artificial intelligence compatibility in different industries, the Director of Academic Affairs at the University of the West Indies Five Islands previewed a research conference he has been planning for next year… more
Regulator’s warning on digital assets exchange
Bahamas – Bahamian regulators yesterday issued a warning about an unregistered digital assets exchange purported to be operating from this nation illegally… more
Slight improvements in Digicel’s July quarter performance
Caribbean – Jamaica-based regional telecoms giant, Digicel, has seen some improvements in its July quarterly performance… more
C&W Business pushes for telehealth services
Jamaica – Regional telecoms provider C&W Business is flexing its muscles as it campaigns for advancement in the delivery of telehealth services in the Caribbean… more
Jam-Dex drive
Jamaica – TRANSPORT operators say they are ready to embrace the Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ) central bank digital currency Jam-Dex, and could do so in time for the new year if things fall in place quickly… more
One Great Studio celebrates oversubscribed IPO
Jamaica – Jamaican digital marketing agency, One Great Studio Company Limited, has announced the successful closure of its initial public offering (IPO)… more
Private doctors — it is time to go digital
Jamaica – PRIVATE medical practitioners are being encouraged to lead the charge into medical technology integration… more
Thursday, 31 August 2023
Digital Connect Center launched in San Pedro
Belize – On Wednesday, August 30th, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC), BELTRAIDE, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) gathered at the public library to officially unveil a project to assist island entrepreneurs with digital tools to improve their online presence… more
Role of a content marketing specialist
Caribbean – The number one form of marketing today is content marketing!… more
Digicel, UNICEF give voice to Jamaica’s young people
Jamaica – A partnership between Digicel and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is setting the stage for a new era in youth empowerment and development in Jamaica… more
Education Ministry Encourages Students to Use e-Books
Jamaica – The Ministry of Education and Youth is to have sensitisation sessions with students to encourage the use of electronic books (e-books)… more
Jamaica switches to digital travel declaration
Jamaica – The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority has switched to an online paperless travel declaration system, and from Friday, it will be mandatory for all passengers travelling to the island, including Jamaican nationals, to use the Online Passenger Declaration Form instead of the paper C5 form… more
HSSE must embrace digital change
Trinidad and Tobago – Digital transformation must be included in the creation of a Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) culture in every organisation… more
Friday, 1 September 2023
Cryptocurrency Tether partners with Bahamas based bank Britannia
Bahamas – Tether has tied itself to Bahamas-based bank Britannia, according to an article on Crypto News… more
UB and Smarter Bahamas launch subsidized data analytics course
Bahamas – A partnership announced yesterday between the University of The Bahamas (UB) and Smarter Bahamas will prepare students to join the workforce with technical competence in the area of data analytics… more
Denis O’Brien could lift his Digicel stake to 20% post reorganization
Caribbean – Digicel founder, Denis O’Brien, could lift his stake in the Jamaica based regional telecoms giant that he formed from scratch in April 2001 from 10 per cent to 20 per cent post reorganisation… more
Saturday, 2 September 2023
Program to eliminate disused cables to be initiated
Dominican Republic – It was initiated by the City Council of the National District, is now managed by Indotel, and will be extended to the Santo Domingo and Santiago provinces… more
Finance Minister presents 1215 tablets to toshaos
Guyana – On the final day of the 2023 National Toshaos Council Conference yesterday, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh presented 1215 tablets to the Toshaos, to be distributed in their villages… more
Suspended iCreate commits to full compliance by next month-end
Jamaica – Suspended creative company, iCreate Limited, is committing to overcoming its reporting regulatory hurdle by next month-end, which would put it in full compliance of rules of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE)… more
Ignore cybersecurity at your peril
Trinidad and Tobago – Protecting critical national and regional infrastructure from the imminent threat of cyberattacks is of paramount importance… more
Sunday, 3 September 2023
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