A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 20 November to Sunday 26 November 2023.
Monday, 20 January 2023
e-Learning Jamaica Distributes Interactive Panels to High Schools
Jamaica – Fifty-nine interactive panels have been distributed to multiple high schools islandwide by e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited… more
CJ Archie alert to AI, cyber security risks
Trinidad and Tobago – CHIEF Justice Ivor Archie on Friday sounded a note of vigilance over the possible impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber attacks on the functioning of the TT judiciary… more
Debt of gratitude owed to Agard for her service
Trinidad and Tobago – THE EDITOR: Allow me to comment on the hacking of TSTT and the removal of its CEO, Lisa Agard. During the early 21st century, the telecommunications market was opened up, giving rise to much welcomed competition. TSTT could then fulfil its mission statement to be the service provider of choice… more
Insanity of PM’s cashless society
Trinidad and Tobago – EVEN THOUGH the Prime Minister is admittedly a technophobe, he suggests that the nation become a cashless society primarily to curb crime, increase productivity, and increase security… more
PM not consulted before change of TSTT CEO
Trinidad and Tobago – The Prime Minister has said he was not consulted before the Telecommunications Services of TT (TSTT) CEO was changed last week… more
The flagellation of TSTT
Trinidad and Tobago – NOW THAT the furore, at least in the media, about the TSTT hack has largely subsided, perhaps it’s time to think about why the incident loomed so large in the public consciousness… more
TSTT’s apology not good enough
Trinidad and Tobago – THE EDITOR: TSTT’s executive management and its former CEO should have been the first to warn the public and its customers of the astronomical breach of their data systems by cyberpirates in early October… more
TSTT cyberattack: Exposing cybersecurity challenges
Trinidad and Tobago – THE EDITOR: The recent cyberattack on Telecommunications Services of TT (TSTT) and the consequential data breach have not only exposed vulnerabilities in our corporate digital defences, but also cast a spotlight on the inadequacies of national cybersecurity policy under the Keith Rowley administration… more
TSTT cyber attack features in youth parliament
Trinidad and Tobago – THE October 9 cyber attack on the Telecommunication Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) came briefly to the fore during the inaugural sitting of the Couva South Youth Parliament… more
Tuesday, 21 January 2023
Digicel unveils “Wishmas is Here!” Campaign
Grenada – Digicel Grenada Limited, the forefront provider of Fastest LTE telecommunications in Grenada, is delighted to announce the eagerly anticipated “Wishmas is Here!” campaign, set to spread joy and grant wishes throughout the upcoming holiday season… more
Digicel says $50m up for grabs in Christmas promotion
Guyana – Digicel has launched its Christmas promotion, titled “D’Bess Christmas” and says a total of $50m can be won… more
Laptops for One-to-One Initiative to be distributed on Tuesday in St. Kitts
Saint Kitts and Nevis – Laptops for the One-to-One Initiative by the Ministry of Education will be distributed on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 in St. Kitts… more
Analysing the TSTT data breach
Trinidad and Tobago – THE recent data breach at the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) has brought to light significant vulnerabilities with the organisation’s digital infrastructure… more
Pesh Money launched
Trinidad and Tobago – Pesh Money introduced its inaugural service, the Pesh Money mobile app on November 21, 2023 at One Fintech Ave, at the International Waterfront Centre, Port of Spain… more
Wednesday, 22 January 2023
Aliv ‘set for success’ with $55m refinance
Bahamas – Cable Bahamas’ top executive yesterday asserted that an “up to” $55m refinancing package agreed with the Government will “set up Aliv for future success”… more
Deal’s ‘equal treatment’ for 53k FTX Bahamas claims
Bahamas – FTX’s Bahamian liquidators “are in the advanced stages” of negotiating a “global settlement” with their US counterpart that will ensure equal treatment for their near-53,000 creditors… more
Legal education must address responsible use of AI, says law school’s principal
Bahamas – Principal of Eugene Dupuch Law School Tonya Bastian-Galanis said yesterday that rapidly changing advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have alerted the institution to the need to “reshape legal education to address the effective and responsible use of AI in law practice”… more
GTT launches ‘Mission Christmas’ campaign to spread joy
Guyana – With the traditional holiday season fast approaching, the Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Company (GTT) is gearing up for yet another Christmas promotion where customers are given the opportunity to win cash and prizes… more
Beckles underscores need for data protection
Trinidad and Tobago – Minister of Planning and Development, Pennelope Beckles, said yesterday while data can be instrumental to growth and national development, there are negatives when data is mishandled or not effectively manage… more
Better Business TT launches app, website
Trinidad and Tobago – Citizens looking for a service provider who will not rip them off now have access to a platform similar to the successful Angi (formerly Angie’s List) online directory in the United States… more
Pesh Money launches mobile app
Trinidad and Tobago – Making person-to-person mobile payments just got easier in T&T, as Pesh Money Ltd launched its mobile app yesterday… more
‘T&T can use AI to fight crime’
Trinidad and Tobago – Integrating technology, specifically artificial intelligence (AI) and big data, can be used to tackle crime in the country… more
Thursday, 23 January 2023
Liquidators control 30% of FTX Bahamas cash
Bahamas – FTX’s Bahamian liquidators have to-date gained control of just 30 percent of the local subsidiary’s $255.2m cash assets despite locating fresh recoveries in Switzerland… more
Data-driven insights key for sustainable success
Caribbean – In the dynamic realm of business and technology, the role of data-driven decision-making stands out as a cornerstone for successful digital transformation. As industries adapt to the demands of the digital era, leveraging data strategically has become a crucial factor in gaining a competitive edge… more
Cyber risk is a business risk
Trinidad and Tobago – As organisations in TT embrace digital technologies, the truth is that implementing new technology introduces known and unknown risks… more
Friday, 24 January 2023
Bahamas has “room for improvement” in cybersecurity
Bahamas – The Bahamas has room for improvement in the field of cybersecurity, a Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) official has noted while emphasizing the importance of enhancing this nation’s cybersecurity posture as well as the need to finalize a comprehensive national cybersecurity strategy… more
Cable ‘well beyond half-way’ on fibre roll-out next month
Bahamas – Cable Bahamas’ top executive says it will likely be “well beyond the half-way point by December” in rolling-out its new fibre-to-the-home network infrastructure across New Providence… more
FTX’s Bahamian liquidators say meaningful progress being made in negotiations with US counterparts
Bahamas – FTX’s Bahamian liquidators have reported substantial headway in resolving outstanding disputes and claims with their US counterparts as they work towards a comprehensive global settlement… more
URCA actively investigating BTC, Aliv service outages
Bahamas – The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is actively investigating service outages by the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) and Aliv, and it is hoped the investigation will be completed in the next few months… more
B.T.L. Chairman Explains Two Directors’ Departure
Belize – Two members of B.T.L.’s Board of Directors, businessman Michael Bowen and attorney Denise Courtenay, have chosen to step down from their roles with the company. Chairman Mark Lizarraga explained that directors are appointed by shareholders and have the discretion to leave when they feel they have made their desired contributions… more
B.T.L. Chairman on Losing Accounts to Smart
Belize – Regarding the transition of various government departments and ministries from B.T.L. to SMART’s telephone service, Chairman Mark Lizarraga, assured that the loss of these accounts has not significantly impacted the company’s overall performance. Lizarraga views this shift as an opportunity for B.T.L. to enhance its competitiveness… more
B.T.L. Claims Stellar Performance for 2022-2023 Fiscal Year
Belize – Belize Telemedia Limited held its seventeenth annual general meeting today in Belize City. B.T.L.’s board of directors and management presented the company’s annual report for 2022-2023 under the theme “Leading Belize’s Digital Transformation”… more
BTL Reports $152M in Revenue, $21.6M in Profits
Belize – B.T.L.’s Chief Executive Officer, Ivan Tesucum that the company made one hundred and fifty million dollars in revenue with twenty one point six million is profits. Tesucum highlighted the company’s achievements, including a significant fifty-four percent increase in dividends, now at twenty cents per share compared to last year’s thirteen cents per share… more
DIGI to Offer 5G Service
Belize – DIGI became the first mobile operator to introduce the eSIMS to the local market. For the next fiscal year, BTL is looking toward artificial intelligence. It says that AI is another major trend in 2023, as it can detect network issues, perform self-repairs and safeguard networks from fraudulent activities… more
Saturday, 25 January 2023
Digicel Launches its “Gifting You More Than Ever Before” X-Mas Promotion
Saint Lucia –EAGER participants gathered at the Rodney Bay Marina, last Friday, in anticipation for the launch of the Digicel Christmas promotion… more
Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Education launches Digital Content in Education initiative
Saint Lucia – In a significant stride towards modernizing its education system, the Ministry of Education in Saint Lucia recently introduced the Digital Content in Education initiative… more
Sunday, 26 January 2023
Baramita Primary School to get 600 tablets, internet access
Guyana – President Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that students and teachers at the Baramita Primary School in Region One (Barima/ Waini), will receive 600 tablets along with internet connectivity… more
Amber Connect launches in Mideast via Dubai
Jamaica – Technology company Amber Connect has set up shop in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The office, with an initial staff of 10 and an investment of US$500,000, will act as regional headquarters from which Amber will target 19 countries… more
BOJ to roll out cybersecurity framework for financial sector
Jamaica – BANK fraud is on the decline, at least up to November 2022 when data on fraud activities were last published by the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ)… more
Accurate data, proper policies, regulations needed for…
Trinidad and Tobago – FOR the effective use of big data and artificial intelligence, accurate data is essential, and there is a need for implemented policy decisions and regulations… more
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