A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 12 February to Sunday 18 February 2024.
Monday, 12 February 2024
BTC to give 300 consumers one month’s credit on outage
Bahamas – The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) will give the 300 customers impacted by an eastern New Providence network outage a credit equal to one month’s service fee… more
BTC to issue credit to 300 customers due to service disruption
Bahamas – Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has informed the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) that it will compensate some 300 fiber customers whose services were affected by a severed fiber trunk last week, an URCA press statement explained… more
Fort George Gets New Digital Connect Center
Belize – The Fort George Constituency in Belize City has a new digital connect center. Established through a partnership with the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Government of Belize, the center will provide a space for students and residents to access digital devices, and high-speed internet… more
NCB ‘tech up’ fraud fight
Jamaica – NATIONAL Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) said it is deploying more technology to fight fraud, signalling to its customers that it is addressing their concerns about skulduggery that has left the bank with a black eye. The bank also said its recent decision to reduce the daily transaction limits will have no impact on the majority of its customers… more
The issues arising from new cybercrime laws
Trinidad and Tobago – The last meeting of the OAS discussions between government level experts on cybercrime took place in December 2016… more
Tuesday, 13 February 2024
BTC and RBPF partner to address cyberbullying
Bahamas – THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company awarded completion certificates to ninety high school students who can now boast that they are much more knowledgeable about internet safety and the consequences of cyberbullying… more
Beltraide organizes Call Center/BPO Job preparedness training
Belize – The free training will be held from March 4 to 15, 2024 at the Santa Elena Library… more
BVI Finance hosts crypto forums
British Virgin Islands – Virtual assets offer various opportunities for the Virgin Islands financial services industry, but they also bring risks and regulatory complications, panellists said last week during the second of two related webinars hosted by BVI Finance… more
AI used for good and bad
Caribbean – ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) can now effectively aid surveillance and crime-fighting by recording, real-time reporting, and locating vehicles involved in criminal activities… more
STEMGuyana equips future leaders with STEM Club Certification Training
Guyana – In an effort to foster innovation and prepare youths for the demands of a technology-driven world, STEMGuyana hosted its inaugural quarterly training programme for prospective STEM club leaders on Sunday, February 11… more
Wednesday, 14 February 2024
BTC focuses on next-gen leaders through sponsorship of ‘The Platform’
Bahamas – BTC was proud to serve as a title sponsor of The Platform, a recent event held in Grand Bahama on January 27, which focused on fostering the growth of next-generation leaders with a special focus on high school students… more
Closing the tech literacy gap
Caribbean – As the digital age accelerates, bringing with it revolutionary changes to the way we live, work and connect, the Caribbean finds itself at a pivotal crossroads… more
Thursday, 15 February 2024
Downtown set to receive smart city infrastructure
Bahamas – The Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation; and telecommunications company Aliv, signed a three-year agreement yesterday to transform Nassau’s cruise port and downtown through the launch of revolutionary smart city infrastructure, that promises a digital renaissance offering residents and visitors an immersive and connected experience… more
Govt announces partnership for downtown WiFi coverage
Bahamas – A WiFi zone that runs from Arawak Cay to the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge is on the way through a partnership between Aliv, the Department of Information and Communications Technology and the Ministry of Tourism, officials announced yesterday… more
Smart City” infrastructure comes to Nassau Cruise Port and Downtown
Bahamas – Tourism officials have inked a three-year agreement with Aliv/Cable Bahamas and the Department of Information and Communications Technology to inaugurate a “Smart Cruise Port.”… more
Free app offers tips for tourists
British Virgin islands – A free smartphone application designed to help tourists navigate the territory’s attractions was launched this month through a partnership between the BVI Chamber of Commerce and the publisher of its official magazine… more
CANTO and Caribbean Telcos Aim to Use Technology to Impact UN SDG Initiatives
Caribbean – The CANTO Connect & 40th Annual General Meeting Celebration brought leaders in telecommunications, technology services, artificial intelligence and fintech together with business leaders at the Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain recently. The AGM has become a hub for networking and thought leadership not only for Caribbean companies but those in Latin America as well… more
Friday, 16 February 2024
Gov’t in talks with high-speed internet Starlink
Antigua and Barbuda – Talks are underway between the government and Starlink bosses over granting the high-speed internet provider a licence to operate in Antigua and Barbuda… more
FTX Bahamas creditors to have first meet March 15
Bahamas – FTX’s Bahamian subsidiary will hold its first creditors meeting on March 15 at Baha Mar’s convention centre as its liquidators ramp-up efforts to return assets to their rightful owners… more
KM² Solutions Grenada in High Demand
Grenada – KM2 Solutions launched its newest site in St George’s, Grenada, in June of 2023 to complement its existing site in Grenville, which launched in 2010… more
GTT increases Internet speeds
Guyana – On the heels of record successes for Fibre in 2023, Guyana’s largest, fastest and most reliable network, GTT, on Friday announced new rewards for its customers; and said Guyanese can look forward to an even more exciting future… more
JMMB launches Moneyline App
Jamaica – JMMB Group, during its recent investor briefing (February 15), announced that its Moneyline app is now available for clients to download from the Google Play and Apple stores… more
Flow relocates corporate offices to Arnos Vale
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Telecommunications provider Flow, has opened its newly remodelled corporate offices at Arnos Vale which was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and recognition of employees… more
Saturday, 17 February 2024
Starr Computers Empowers Berbice Community with Smart Labs Donation
Guyana – In a significant boost to educational resources within the Berbice community, Starr Computers has announced the donation of Smart Labs to two key institutions: the Guyana Police Force Academy Berbice Campus and the New Amsterdam Technical Institute… more
Sint Maarten Tax Administration Unveils New Website: Tax.sx
Sint Maarten – Minister of Finance, Mr. Ardwell Irion, proudly announces the official launch of the Sint Maarten Tax Administration’s new website, tax.sx, effective today. The website is designed to provide comprehensive information to individuals and businesses seeking detailed knowledge regarding taxation on Sint Maarten… more
Sunday, 19 February 2024
Deepfake victims could find relief in Cybercrimes Act
Jamaica – As Jamaican lawmakers ponder the possibility of regulation or legal sanction for people who use artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content to create mischief, a senior prosecutor has offered that there is room for relief in the Cybercrimes Act… more
Flow woes sorted
Jamaica – Dear Claudienne, Since September 2023 an amount of $6,997.03 appeared suddenly on my telephone bill as an overdue balance, which I have not paid because I know I have paid all my bills and Flow is yet to prove that I have an overdue balance… more
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