A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 25 December to Sunday 31 December 2023.
Monday, 25 December 2023
My favorite things: iOS apps
Caribbean – Before considering the iOS apps you might find useful, it’s important to consider how third party software works in the Apple ecosystem… more
‘Super apps’ seen as ideal route to support financial inclusion
Jamaica – Investing in super apps can support financial inclusion, promote transparency and accountability, enhance tax collection, as well as enable companies, large and small, to increase their global reach, says Strycen Williams, product manager at MC Systems… more
Tuesday, 26 December 2023
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Wednesday, 27 December 2023
BTC blames most of its network failures on electricity suppliers
Bahamas – Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) blamed the vast majority of its unplanned outages on power failures caused by electricity service (ES) providers, including Bahamas Power and Light (BPL)… more
SunCash leading the way on transactions of Sand Dollars
Bahamas – A digital payments provider is proud to tout they are processing 80 percent of all Sand Dollar transactions as it leads the way to more business accounts for 2024… more
TRC launches survey on satellite comms
British Virgin Islands – To assess the territory’s interest in using satellite technology for communication services, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission last week invited the public to give feedback via a survey that is accessible until Jan. 11… more
Jamaican innovation shines: StarApple’s Adrian Dunkley clinches Data and AI Business Founder of the Year for the Caribbean Award
Jamaica – Adrian Dunkley, CEO of StarApple AI, has been honoured with the Data and AI Business Founder of the Year Award for the Caribbean by Global CEO… more
New regulations coming for digital asset traders, providers
Jamaica – The Financial Services Commission, FSC, is currently conducting a risk assessment on virtual assets service providers, or VASPs, which deal in digital currencies or cryptocurrencies and tokens… more
NIB closes offices after cyber attack
Trinidad and Tobago – The National Insurance Board (NIB) has announced the temporary closure of all its offices from December 27–29 owing to a cyber attack… more
NIBTT closed to assess Boxing Day ransomware attack
Trinidad and Tobago – The National Insurance Board issued a public statement acknowledging a ransomware attack on the state agency’s digital infrastructure… more
Thursday, 28 December 2023
Online sales thriving – but in-store down on last year
Bahamas – Bahamian retailers are reporting a mixed Christmas sales period, but online platforms showed strong performance… more
New talent management system to transform public service
British Virgin Islands – The Department of Human Resources is expected to soon launch an innovative talent management system which is set to modernise the government’s onboarding and employee management processes… more
5 social media practices to leave behind in 2023
Caribbean – In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, staying abreast of emerging trends and practices is not just beneficial – it’s essential… more
Ethical implications of AI: Navigating the new frontier
Caribbean – Today’s rapidly advancing digital landscape is largely characterised by technological innovation… more
Safety Tips For Cashless Transactions
Cayman Islands – During an address, Deputy Commissioner of Police Cromwell Henry said it is important to pay attention to debit and credit card transactions as it is a time when consumers are most vulnerable… more
BPO sector to create 15,000 new job opportunities in Region Five
Guyana – Over 15,000 jobs in the BPO sector are expected to be created in Region Five with the construction of two call-centres… more
Tropical Battery now on Amazon platform
Jamaica – As Tropical Battery continues to roll out its North American expansion, the Jamaica-based motor vehicle battery company’s products are now available on the Amazon platform… more
Ethical implications of AI: Navigating the new frontier
Trinidad and Tobago – Today’s rapidly advancing digital landscape is largely characterised by technological innovation… more
Paray: Urgent need to protect digital future after NIBTT cyber attack
Trinidad and Tobago – MP for Mayaro Rushton Paray is calling for urgent action against the numerous cyber security breaches taking place… more
Friday, 29 December 2023
Digitalizing indentured servants’ records preserves and celebrates their diverse contributions to Guyana
Guyana – Dear Editor, Almost 5 years ago I had the privilege of visiting Guyana, completing a multi-city lecture tour. Since then, I have kept abreast of current events there… more
Saturday, 30 December 2023
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Sunday, 31 December 2023
Banks eye more robust systems to tackle Internet fraud in 2024
Jamaica – Amid wide public outrage over a “significant” increase in Internet scams and millions of dollars in losses, Jamaican commercial banks are getting ready to implement “tough” and “more robust” measures for some transactions… more
Cybersecurity horrors of 2023
Trinidad and Tobago – While year-end reviews often focus on crimes generally and murder specifically, the greatest number of victims in 2023 were the thousands of citizens whose personally-identifiable information was released during this year’s annus horribilis of cybercrime… more
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