A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 15 January to Sunday 21 January 2024.
Monday, 15 January 2024
bmobile, Nailah Blackman, Join Forces for Carnival and Beyond with Strategic Partnership
Trinidad and Tobago – It’s being celebrated as a big win for local talent, authenticity and indigenous music. This as national communications solutions provider, bmobile, has announced a strategic partnership with soca songstress Nailah Blackman which promises to ignite the spirit of Carnival and celebrate the vibrant culture of Trinidad and Tobago… more
The Judiciary’s big digital transformation
Trinidad and Tobago – In 2017, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) published a statement announcing the abolition of the system of preliminary inquiries… more
Tuesday, 16 January 2024
Belize Government Lotteries Limited seeks IT Technical Assistant for Belmopan Office
Belize – Веlіzе Gоvеrnmеnt Lоttеrіеѕ Lіmіtеd (ВGLL), thе оffісіаl bоdу fоr аdmіnіѕtеrіng, ѕеllіng, аnd рrоmоtіng gоvеrnmеnt lоttеrіеѕ іn Веlіzе, hаѕ аnnоunсеd іtѕ іnіtіаtіvе tо bооѕt rеvеnuеѕ frоm thе ѕаlе оf gоvеrnmеnt lоttеrіеѕ… more
Cyber security should be top priority for ‘paperless court’
Caribbean – The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) continues to push for a ‘paperless court’ post-Covid-19, and the accelerated adoption of digital technology within the courtroom has significantly improved the dispensation of justice… more
Ekiva Joins CANTO, Forging a Partnership for Innovation and Growth in Caribbean ICT
Caribbean – Ekiva, a leading player in transformative technologies for the ICT sector, is pleased to announce its membership in CANTO a non-profit association dedicated to advancing the telecommunications landscape in the Caribbean region… more
CAF, EU to assist with T&T’s digitization
Trinidad and Tobago – In a bid to improve digitalisation in Trinidad and Tobago, CAF (Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean) has approved 3 million euros, for a digital transformation programme that includes the development of electronic identity, a public data interoperability platform, and a government data centre… more
Will the Cybertruck join T&T’s booming EV market?
Trinidad and Tobago – THE CEO of electric car manufacturer Tesla, Elon Musk, seems convinced that his company’s much-hyped Cybertruck will revolutionise the popular automotive sector, pickup trucks… more
Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Commission ‘content’ to hand over $426m FTX digital assets
Bahamas – The Securities Commission plans to seek Supreme Court approval to transfer some $426m worth of digital assets it is safeguarding into the care of the liquidators for FTX’s Bahamian subsidiary… more
FTX Bahamas: ‘Best deal to avoid asset extinction’
Bahamas – FTX’s Bahamian liquidators are asserting the settlement with their US adversary “represents the best deal” possible given that lengthy legal battles would slash creditor recoveries “possibly to extinction”… more
FTX liquidators prevent $8m GoldWynn ‘forfeit’
Bahamas – FTX’s Bahamian liquidators prevented a near-$8m loss by completing the acquisition of eight condo units in the GoldWynn development at Goodman’s Bay, it has been revealed… more
Essential tech for your online business in 2024
Caribbean – THE beginning of the year is a good time to review our tech and address the tech you need for your online business in 2024… more
Innovation is the only way for SME success
Caribbean – AT the risk of stating the obvious, small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) are vital to the Caribbean economy. Figures from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) show that 99.5 per cent of the enterprises were SMEs employing fewer than 249 people. And the vast majority of those — 9 out of 10 — are classed as micro enterprises, meaning they employ up to nine people. So if the Caribbean economy is to prosper, it’s worth thinking about nurturing our SME sector… more
Digicel’s high-speed fibre optic cable lands
Guyana – Prime Minister Mark Phillips was on site for the landing of Digicel Guyana’s newest submarine fibre optic cable at the Marriott beachfront in Kingston… more
Performance of internet service providers in Haiti (Q4 2023)
Haiti – The Speedtest by Ookla market report for the Fourth Quarter (Q4) 2023 on the state of mobile and fixed internet networks in Haiti which has just been published… more
BOJ going all out for Jam-Dex success
Jamaica – he Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is currently working to modify the existing payment infrastructure to create a more accommodating environment for the acceptance of Jam-Dex (Jamaica Digital Exchange), Jamaica’s central bank digital currency (CBDC)… more
Telecoms worker says others could access computer without his knowledge
Jamaica – AN employee of telecommunications firm Flow testified in the murder trial of Everton “Beachy Stout” McDonald on Tuesday that employees other than himself could access his work computer which he used to retrieve call data records important to the case… more
Thursday, 18 January 2024
FTX Bahamas wind-up ‘halted’ if no Ray deal
Bahamas – FTX’s Bahamas wind- up “would be halted” without a deal with their US adversary, its liquidators have revealed, as they seek an extension to the legally-mandated 90-day deadline to hold a first creditor meeting… more
‘Caribbean companies must view AI as positive’
Caribbean – Banks are now using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to determine the creditworthiness of their customers. In some countries there are already trials for self-driving cars to do delivery for businesses and robots have now become a staple in production lines on factory floors… more
More Jamaicans encouraged to learn robotics
Jamaica – More Jamaicans are being encouraged to study robotics and related programmes. Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says more local businesses are integrating the technology to boost production… more
TELTV+ lands exclusive rights to live Pay-Per-View Festival di Tumba event.
Sint Maarten – TelEm Group is kicking off its latest TELTV+ Pay-Per-View service Monday, with exclusive rights to bring Curaçao’s hottest cultural musical event – Festival di Tumba 2024 – to St. Maarten homes… more
Friday, 19 January 2024
15 IDB recommendations for businesses to bolster cybersecurity
Jamaica – Benjamin Roseth, senior specialist in modernisation of the state at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), has given a comprehensive list of recommendations that businesses can implement to bolster their cybersecurity… more
tTech appoints Marsha Bucknor as new company secretary
Jamaica – Managed IT services provider tTech Limited has appointed Marsha Bucknor as its company secretary, effective January 8… more
Saturday, 20 January 2024
$10 000 Phone Bill
Barbados – If you are calling a Government department but unable to speak to someone, there will be a new call centre to pick up the slack… more
Smart tech early flood-warning system in the works
Cayman Islands – The Hazard Management Cayman Islands team has embarked on a pilot project to create a technology-based early detection warning system to alert the public about potential flooding in urban areas… more
Online attacks targeting Pandit Deodat Persaud raise concerns about the future of democracy in Guyana
Guyana – Dear Editor, In a democratic society, freedom of expression stands as one of the core pillars of progress and development. It allows individuals to voice their concerns, opinions, and ideas without fear of retribution or persecution… more
Sunday, 21 January 2024
Private equity takeover of Digicel by month’s end
Caribbean – Digicel Group and its affiliates issued legal documents showing that the change of majority ownership is to be completed before month-end… more
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