A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 22 April to Sunday 28 April 2024.
Monday, 22 April 2024
Sand Dollar approaching $3 mil. in circulation
Bahamas – The Central Bank of The Bahamas’s Sand Dollar, the country’s digital currency, is steadily approaching $3 million in circulation and will launch a new wallet app soon… more
Belize joins CARICOM in celebrating girls in ICT Day 2024
Belize – Веlіzе wіll рrоudlу раrtісіраtе іn а lаndmаrk rеgіоnаl еvеnt аѕ thе Саrіbbеаn Соmmunіtу (САRІСОМ) сеlеbrаtеѕ Іntеrnаtіоnаl Gіrlѕ іn ІСТ Dау оn Арrіl 25th, 2024. Тhіѕ уеаr’ѕ hуbrіd сеlеbrаtіоn, аnсhоrеd іn Gеоrgеtоwn, Guуаnа, wіll ѕее thе САRІСОМ Gіrlѕ іn ІСТ Раrtnеrѕhір tеаm uр wіth thе Rеѕtоrе а Ѕеnѕе оf І Саn (RЅС) оrgаnіzаtіоn undеr thе іnѕріrіng thеmе ‘Іnѕріrіng Yоuth Іnnоvаtіоn, Lеаdіng Сhаngе іn САRІСОМ.’… more
Digicel appoints Marcelo Cataldo as Group CEO
Caribbean – Digicel Group announced Marcelo Cataldo as its new Group Chief Executive, effective 1st May 2024… more
Invitation to participate in Virtual Regional Cyber Security Consultation
Caribbean – An invitation is extended to all IT stakeholders and the public to attend a virtual consultation on cyber security resilience in Grenada and the Caribbean, on Tuesday, 23 April from 10 am to 1 pm… more
Reaching the youth media audience
Caribbean – FT Strategies’ next generation news report found six areas of engagement where traditional media organisations might make inroads with a youthful news audience… more
AI expert Joel Dean shares strategies for small business start-ups and scale-ups at RevUP meet-up
Jamaica – RevUP, the premier Caribbean start-up incubator, recently hosted an engaging meet-up at the residence of RevUP’s managing director, Sandra Glasgow… more
Don’t be afraid to push the envelope on use of AI, says expert
Jamaica – Chief executive officer of digital media firm Adtelligent, Craig Powe is encouraging realtors to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and not be daunted by the possibility of breaking undefined rules… more
Flow drives innovation and workforce development through AI integration
Jamaica – Flow Jamaica is heralding the infusion of artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations as a major driver of improved operational efficiency… more
IGT offers technology for children on the autism spectrum
Trinidad and Tobago – Smart devices have changed the face of learning at the Immortelle Centre for Special Needs in St Anns. IGT first partnered with the school in 2015 when it donated advanced technology as part of the IGT After School Advantage (ASA) programme. Since then,, the school has received several technology donations from IGT – including smart TVs, tablets, desktops and learning apps – bringing significant benefits to the classroom… more
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
USA & Regional Security System Host Cybersecurity Seminar for Caribbean Nations
Barbados – The William J. Perry Center at the National Defense University in the United States, in collaboration with the Regional Security System (RSS) and the United States Department of Defense Southern Command, organized a three-day seminar focused on cybersecurity issues from April 9-11, 2024, at the RSS facility in Bridgetown, Barbados… more
C&W Direct Dialling integrates with Microsoft’s Teams
Caribbean – C&W Communications (CWC), operator of the C&W Business brand, has announced the integration of its direct dialing feature with Microsoft Teams Direct Routing… more
Grenada accedes to the Convention on Cybercrime
Grenada – On 22 April 2024, Grenada deposited the instrument of accession to the Convention on Cybercrime (ETS 185)… more
Work progressing to have a Digital Single Window for land and property Transactions
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – The Caribbean Digital Transformation Project (CARDTP) will this week be advancing efforts to implement a Digital single window for land and property transactions… more
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Social media “celebrity” jailed for six months
Barbados – The “fans” of Dwayne Anderson Hutchinson will miss him for the next six months, as he has been sentenced to spend that amount of time at Dodds… more
“Leadership:” International Girls in ICT Day!
Belize – Тhіѕ уеаr’ѕ thеmе fоr thе Gіrlѕ іn ІСТ dау сеlеbrаtіоnѕ іѕ “Lеаdеrѕhір“, tо undеrѕсоrе thе сrіtісаl nееd fоr ѕtrоng fеmаlе rоlе mоdеlѕ іn ѕсіеnсе, tесhnоlоgу, еngіnееrіng, аnd mаthеmаtісѕ (ЅТЕМ) саrееrѕ… more
Ministry of Economic Development launches Digital Innovation and Sustainable and Inclusive Belize project
Belize – Оn Арrіl 23, 2024, thе Міnіѕtrу оf Есоnоmіс Dеvеlорmеnt hоѕtеd а ѕіgnіfісаnt сеrеmоnу tо lаunсh twо kеу рrојесtѕ: “Dіgіtаl Іnnоvаtіоn fоr Веlіzе’ѕ Есоnоmіс Dеvеlорmеnt” (ВL-L1039) аnd “Ѕuѕtаіnаblе аnd Іnсluѕіvе Веlіzе” (ВL-L1041), fіnаnсеd bу thе Іntеr-Аmеrісаn Dеvеlорmеnt Ваnk (ІDВ)… more
Ministry of Economic Development Promotes Sustainable Growth and Digital Transformation in Belize
Belize – The Central Executing Unit of the Ministry of Economic Development held a joint handing-over ceremony on April 23, for two specific projects… more
Leveraging AI in your job search and education future
Caribbean – In the dynamic landscape of today’s job market, artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a tool for automation but a pivotal ally in career development and job searching. Whether you’re a student setting the stage for a future career, a professional contemplating a career shift, or a job seeker aiming to stand out, AI can significantly enhance your approach… more
Measuring success on social media
Caribbean – In today’s digital landscape, social media success is a multifaceted concept that transcends mere popularity or visibility online… more
Should the Caribbean be worried about possible US ban on TikTok?
Caribbean – Content creators in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean are being told to brace for the possible US ban on social media platform TikTok… more
“With the enactment of EC Bill we could see even higher levels of investment”, says ECTEL’s Managing Director
Caribbean – The 97th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) was held on April 17 to 18 in Saint Lucia. Some alternates, heads of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commissions (NTRCs), NTRC Commissioners and observers attended virtually… more
Launching of Stem Girls Club
Dominica – The Stem Girls Club will be officially launched during a ceremony at the Mahaut Primary School on April 25, 2024, at 4:30p.m. April 25, 2024, is recognized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) as Girls in ICT Day… more
Saint Lucia hosts successful 97th meeting of ECTEL’s board of directors
Caribbean – The 97th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) was held on April 17 to 18, 2024, in Saint Lucia. Some alternates, heads of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commissions (NTRCs), NTRC Commissioners and Observers attended virtually… more
E Field, Sophia residents complete ICT training programme
Guyana – Approximately 40 residents from E Field Sophia and surrounding areas completed the Office of the Prime Minister’s Industry and Innovation Unit’s Basic ICT Community Training Programme… more
E-Learning Jamaica nearing target of disbursing 26,000 electronic vouchers to educators
Jamaica – Approximately 25,700 electronic vouchers (e-vouchers) have been issued to educators in public schools islandwide under the ongoing ‘Own Your Own Device’ initiative… more
JDF cops all-female cybersecurity competition
Jamaica – The Jamaica Defence Force has emerged the overall winner of the inaugural ‘SheSecures Jamaica’ National Cybersecurity Competition… more
Mastercard exec pitches potential tourism markets for Jamaica
Jamaica – amaican-born director at the Mastercard Economics Institute Roiana Reid said that she would readily recommend potential tourism markets that the Jamaica Tourist Board should target based on data gathered about the spending habits and the income levels of credit and debit card users across several jurisdictions across the world… more
Spotlight on cybersecurity at ‘Think Like a Hacker’ lecture
Jamaica – Cybersecurity takes the spotlight at the fourth annual Rickert Allen Memorial Lecture on Wednesday… more
Can AI effectively predict flooding?
Trinidad and Tobago – Artificial intelligence (AI) subtly yet significantly influences our daily digital interactions. From the tailored news feeds on our social media platforms to the eerily accurate friend suggestions and targeted advertisements, AI’s footprint is undeniable… more
Thursday, 25 April 2024
Cable ‘not rolling over and playing dead’ over Starlink
Bahamas – A senior Cable Bahamas executive pledged the group is “not rolling over and playing dead” as she was forced to defend its ability to compete with Elon Musk’s upstart Starlink satellite Internet service… more
Small businesses slow to adopt technology
Barbados – Studies are still being done on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business. One glaring effect has been the influence of technology on the way business is done… more
Henrik Von Scheel: Future of work requires changes in leadership
Caribbean – HENRIK Von Scheel, the futurist who originated the term “fourth industrial revolution,” said the future of work will be surrounded by the changing organisational structure of businesses and how they operate… more
Trans Americas completes marine survey for TAM-1 cable
Caribbean – Submarine cable company Trans Americas Fiber System completed the marine survey stage for its flagship TAM-1 system in the Caribbean, according to a statement… more
Friday, 26 April 2024
Social media influencer shares her experiences as A&B celebrates Girls in ICT Day
Antigua and Barbuda – Yesterday, people and institutions across the globe took the time to recognise and praise the great strides that women and girls have made in the ICT space and to call for greater opportunities for women leaders in ICT… more
No shields from abuse of Cybercrime Bill
Barbados – It is fair to suggest that Barbadians have become more socially and politically engaged, but the form of that engagement is shifting away from the traditional indicators such as mass meetings and face-to-face interaction… more
Huawei, CTU sign MoU to go fully digital
Caribbean – Huawei TT Ltd, part of the Huawei global information and communication technology (ICT) powerhouse, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) to strengthen the region’s capacity to go fully digital… more
TikTok: The Rise of a Marketing Phenomenon
Caribbean – Ѕосіаl mеdіа gіаnt, ТіkТоk hаѕ еmеrgеd аѕ а сulturаl јuggеrnаut, сарtіvаtіng mіllіоnѕ оf uѕеrѕ wоrldwіdе wіth іtѕ ѕhоrt-fоrm vіdеоѕ аnd іnnоvаtіvе соntеnt… more
Pepper Advertising appoints first AI specialist
Trinidad and Tobago – PEPPER Advertising Ltd has announced the appointment of Liliana Ragbir-Sookaran as its first artificial intelligence (AI) specialist… more
Tobago fibre break a disaster
Trinidad and Tobago – Chairman of the Tobago arm of the T&T Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Curtis Williams, is calling for measures to be put in place to prevent the recurrence of Tuesday’s incident in which a telecommunications outage caused the island to be completely cut off… more
Saturday, 27 April 2024
‘Leadership:’ International Girls in ICT Day celebrated in Belize
Belize – On April 26, 2024, Belize celebrated International Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day… more
CAGE E-Wallet Unveils Enhanced Cross-Country, MultiCurrency Support for Seamless Gaming Experience
Caribbean – For the modern traveller and gaming enthusiast, CAGE E-Wallet announces its latest innovation, delivering unparalleled convenience and accessibility across borders in the Caribbean Community and South America… more
Mastercard partners with latest AI tech to fight back against scammers
Caribbean – Now more than ever, scammers are taking advantage of the latest technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) to deceive unsuspecting people… more
New Plans for Improved Cybersecurity in the OECS with Caribbean Digital Transformation Project
Caribbean – To strengthen the region’s digital security, the Caribbean Digital Transformation Project (CARDTP) implemented by the OECS Commission and funded by the World Bank, hosted a consultation workshop to establish national Computer Incident Response Teams (CIRTs) for participating member states. The workshop was a hybrid activity hosted by Saint Lucia from April 15 to 17… more
Government to build STEM innovation and teaching centre in Kingston
Jamaica – The Government is planning to establish a STEMS [Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics] innovation teaching centre at National Heroes Circle in Kingston… more
JamaicaEye aids police in denting motor vehicle thefts in Spanish Town
Jamaica – The police have significantly dented the incidence of motor vehicle thefts at shopping centres in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, with the aid of the JamaicaEye closed circuit television (CCTV) surveillance system… more
Sunday, 28 April 2024
Celebrating Girls in ICT Day With Lead Like a Girl
Belize – International Girls in ICT Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in April. The day aims to create awareness on the need for more girls and women in the information and communications technology sector… more
Huawei reps recommend cybersecurity strategies
Caribbean – The deputy chief cybersecurity and data protection officer for Huawei Central America & the Caribbean Gabriel Núñez is recommending that companies take a more proactive approach to cybersecurity through proper preparation for cyberattacks, end user education, and employing the confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA) triad… more
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