A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 6 May to Sunday 12 May 2024.
Monday, 6 May 2024
FTX chief’s Albany handover to preserve $200m recovery
Bahamas – The head of FTX’s Bahamian subsidiary is handing over his Albany home to local liquidators to ensure the recovery of “more than $200m” from selling-off the crypto exchange’s real estate is not endangered… more
FTX’s Salame hands $200m Albany home to liquidators
Bahamas – THE head of FTX’s Bahamian subsidiary is handing over his Albany home to local liquidators to ensure the recovery of “more than $200m” from selling-off the crypto exchange’s real estate is not endangered… more
RF: ‘No impact’ from core software dispute
Bahamas – RF Bank & Trust yesterday asserted that a dispute with its core software provider will “not in any way impact customer funds or overall operations” as it bids to resolve their differences… more
C&W Business to revolutionise Jamaican hospitality industry with cutting-edge partnership
Jamaica – C&W Business has teamed up with Smart Content Solutions USA Inc. to introduce hospitality software solutions to the Jamaican market, courtesy of European-based developer At-Visions GmbH… more
Tuesday, 7 May 2024
Cleric fears cybercrime law could threaten rights
Barbados – A critic of the government’s controversial cybercrime legislation has suggested it could infringe on fundamental freedoms, including free speech and expression… more
Cyberlies cannot go unchecked
Barbados – I am all for the use of technology. As a young person, I am as much invested in, and aware of, the beneficial uses of all the modern forms of communicating, generally under the umbrella of social media. I have also seen and supported the enhancement of democracy utilising technology… more
Expert says Cybercrime Bill not in touch with progressive jurisprudence
Barbados – Some sections of the Cybercrime Bill 2024 are outdated, redundant and not in step with current technological developments or progressive jurisprudence, cybersecurity expert Niel Harper told Monday’s meeting of the Joint Select Standing Committee examining the Cybercrime Bill and the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (Amendment) Bill… more
Fintech Roundtable: Executive Summary
Barbados – The fintech ecosystem and industry in Barbados has a tremendous opportunity to collectively grow and become a leader in digital transformation in this important region of the world… more
Radio manager ties support for Cybercrime Bill to FOI laws
Barbados – A media manager has told lawmakers he believes that the government could garner more support for its Cybercrime Bill if it would pass freedom of information (FOI) laws… more
Sagicor’s data privacy leadership in financial services
Barbados – On March 20, 2024, a significant seminar on the Data Protection Act and its impact on financial services was held at the Hilton Barbados Resort under the topic Compliance Beyond Borders: Insights from Financial Regulators… more
Digi celebrates record Dividend Payments, Elevating Belize’s Economic Landscape
Belize – Dіgі, thе Nаtіоnаl Теlесоm, аnnоunсеd а mоnumеntаl ѕtrіdе іn іtѕ соmmіtmеnt tо ѕtаkеhоldеrѕ wіth ѕubѕtаntіаl dіvіdеnd рауmеntѕ tо bоth thе Gоvеrnmеnt оf Веlіzе (GОВ) аnd thе Ѕосіаl Ѕесurіtу Воаrd (ЅЅВ)… more
Leopoldo Gutierrez Joins Digicel as Group Chief Financial Officer
Caribbean – Digicel Group revealed the appointment of Leopoldo Gutierrez as Group Chief Financial Officer, effective 1st May 2024… more
Toronto Metropolitan University partners with Government of Guyana to provide full stack developer training to Guyanese learners
Guyana – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is partnering with the Government of Guyana to implement the country’s ‘One Guyana Digital’ initiative that aims to equip Guyanese students with the essential skills needed for a career in the technology sector… more
CIA: The 3 pillars for strong cybersecurity
Jamaica – Global Information Communication Technology (ICT) manufacturing company Huawei hosted a private media seminar at its local office on Wednesday, April 25 in Kingston… more
Jamaican Farmers Could Use More Drones, Says Expert.
Jamaica – Jamaica’s 4-H Clubs Executive Director Peter Thompson, is calling on Jamaican farmers to invest more in drone technology for more efficient farming… more
Taiwan is helping St Kitts and Nevis build its digital ID architecture
Saint Kitts and Nevis – Some progress has been reported on a project currently being implemented in the Caribbean nation of St Kitts and Nevis to build digital public infrastructure. Taiwan is using its IT and digital governance experience to implement the project, according to the project summary… more
Wednesday, 8 May 2024
St Lucia PM cautions on banks going cashless
Caribbean – St Lucia Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre says he will seek regional support against moves by banks operating in the Caribbean to establish cashless transactions… more
MyCash’s new CEO looks to capitalise on ABM woes
Jamaica – NEWLY appointed CEO of MyCash, Eleonora Gabaldon is looking to capitalise on inefficiencies in the banks’ automated banking machines (ABM) network to accelerate user growth of the digital payment solution jointly operated by Digicel Financial Services and Paymaster… more
TTIFC: 25% of citizens have no access to bank accounts
Trinidad and Tobago – IN 2024, roughly a quarter of Trinidad and Tobago’s adult population lacks access to a basic transaction account, according to a recent survey by the TT International Financial Centre and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)… more
Thursday, 9 May 2024
BTC bids to seize yacht over $1.5m cable break
Bahamas – The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has launched legal action in New York to seize a high-end yacht it accuses of causing $1.5m in damage to its undersea cable network… more
New app developed to improve quarry operations
Jamaica – Operators in the quarry sector have a new application to help calculate costs, price products, and determine profit margins… more
Friday, 10 May 2024
Cable: Bahamians watch more Netflix than our TV
Bahamas – Cable Bahamas has admitted that household penetration of pay-TV services plunged by 21 percentage points in seven years because Bahamians now spend more time watching Netflix-type streaming services… more
Digicel group appoints new CEO, CFO
Caribbean – Digicel Group announced Marcelo Cataldo as its new Group Chief Executive, effective May 01 2024… more
Digital tracking of timber soon – EU Ambassador announces
Guyana – Through a forest co-operation agreement with Guyana, the European Union will assist in sourcing a digital tracking system for this country’s timber and the programme will be launched soon, EU Ambassador to Guyana René van Nes last evening announced… more
Amendments To The Virtual Asset Act Bring St. Kitts And Nevis Further In Line With The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Standards
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has again demonstrated its willingness and commitment to being a responsible member of the international community by passing several crucial amendments to the Virtual Asset Act during the Friday, May 10, 2024, Sitting of the National Assembly… more
Beware of “TT Post” phishing scheme
Trinidad and Tobago – An attempt to steal personally identifiable information has been underway in Trinidad and Tobago for the last fortnight… more
bmobile introduces new budget talk and data plans
Trinidad and Tobago – bmobile announces the launch of two prepaid plans designed to provide customers with unmatched value in the local market. The new plans, ‘Plain Talk’ and ‘Level Data,’ offer added affordability and flexibility specially tailored to customers who have very specific communications needs… more
HDC launches new payment methods for tenants
Trinidad and Tobago – The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) launched new payment methods for its clients on May 8 at the Government Campus auditorium in Port of Spain… more
Saturday, 11 May 2024
Another woman accuses Dharamlall of rape, cyberbullying
Guyana – A 28-year-old woman held a press conference on Friday detailing her alleged rape by former Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall… more
BSJ Hit by CYBERATTACK
Jamaica – The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is the latest state-run agency to be hit by a cyberattack that has affected some aspects of the entity’s service delivery… more
Registration of data controllers progressing smoothly
Jamaica – It has been smooth progress regarding the registration of data controllers, as mandated by the new Data Protection Act, which came into force in December 2023… more
Sunday, 12 May 2024
Opposition calls for effective action in response to cyber-attacks on Government agencies
Jamaica – The Opposition is recommending “swift and decisive action” in the face of a troubling surge in cyber-attacks on Government agencies… more
LinkTT to ‘bridge digital divide’ – Loans to buy electronics, internet
Trinidad and Tobago – GEORGE Pont Business and Financial Services seeks to “bridge the digital divide” in Trinidad and Tobago by partnering with Neal and Massy Credit Union to provide loans to citizens to be used to purchase a range of electronics… more
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