A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 10 June to Sunday 16 June 2024.
Monday, 10 June 2024
Cloud Carib recruits former Digicel CEO
Bahamas – Nassau-based Cloud Carib Limited has hired former Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Group Victor Kovacs to serve as the cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation company’s new chief operating officer, a statement on Kavac’s appointment explains… more
Going virtual with medical diagnosis
Trinidad and Tobago – A small group of medical professionals gathered at the Dalai Lama space at One Woodbrook Place on May 26 to discuss the state of digital health solutions… more
Online payment now available for US visas
Trinidad and Tobago – THE public can now pay online for non-immigrant visas, the United States Embassy said on June 10… more
Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Managers union meeting with BTC today on industrial agreement concerns
Bahamas – The Bahamas Communications and Public Managers Union (BCPMU) is set to meet with Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) executives today about concerns related to a new industrial agreement (IA)… more
A NOTICE TO OUR READERS
Barbados – It has come to our attention that a fraudulent article imitating the Barbados Today website, including our branding, colours, and logo, is being circulated. This fake article mentions local businessmen Ralph “Bizzy” Williams, Vic Fernandes and the Central Bank of Barbados… more
Innovative Technologies Redefining the Building Industry
Barbados – About 15 years ago, one of my companies landed our biggest outsourced IT-managed services customer, a regional construction player with staff in Barbados and St. Vincent… more
Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Kanoo eyeing greater Africa expansion
Bahamas – While Kanoo Pays is already in the African market, helping the Bank of Ghana to roll out a central bank digital currency (CBDC), the mobile wallet company and fintech firm is hoping to further expand its presence on the continent, as it takes part in this week’s Afreximbank 31st Annual Meetings and the third AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum, in conjunction with the International Trade Center (ITC), Chairman of Kanoo Nicholas Rees told Guardian Business yesterday… more
Kanoo highlights ‘astronomical’ local growth potential as presence expands across West Africa and the Caribbean
Bahamas – A digital payment solutions provider is touting ‘astronomical’ growth potential locally through enhanced education on digital payment technologies as it expands and advances its presence in West Africa and the Caribbean… more
Govt’s tech education leads to innovation, progress
Barbados – Education has been the bedrock of Barbados. Even so, anyone in my generation will tell you that the very best thing any government can do is to invest in the education and training of its people… more
RBC named Best Digital Banking Service in the region
Caribbean – RBC Financial (Caribbean) Ltd has been awarded the Best Digital Banking Services (Caribbean) 2024 award by Capital Finance International (CFI)… more
BOJ unveils digital KYC repository
Jamaica – Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has announced plans to establish a central digital depository for know your customer (KYC) information. It’s aimed at addressing the challenges consumers face when switching banks and is just one of the other tools the BOJ intends to introduce to tackle inflation… more
Caymanas goes tech with Gmax
Jamaica – In this fast-paced and dynamic world, companies, individuals and organisations have to remain relevant by engaging the latest in software and hardware development… more
Cybersecurity lab to be built at UTT
Trinidad and Tobago – PRECISION Cybertechnologies and Digital Solutions Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) to build a cybersecurity lab at the John S Donaldson Campus, with the goal of advancing cybersecurity education, research, and innovation in Trinidad and Tobago… more
Thursday, 13 June 2024
Central Bank governor highlights importance of faster digital transactions
Bahamas – Central Bank Governor John Rolle said the next step in the bank’s Live Digital initiative – created to empower and encourage greater use of digital options for financial transactions – will be to ensure that there is “tangible improvement” in how fast consumers get paid via digital transactions… more
CARICOM pilot of shared currency system ‘soon’
Caribbean – The pilot of a potentially ground-breaking scheme to allow CARICOM nations to trade using each other’s currencies without a third-party currency is to start “soon”, Central Bank of Barbados governor Kevin Greenidge has revealed… more
DIGICEL’S DEEP BLUE ONE SUBSEA FIBRE CABLE IS LIVE
Caribbean – Digicel Group is thrilled to announce the activation of its subsea fibre cable, Deep Blue One. This significant investment in international submarine capacity will supercharge connectivity across the Caribbean and South America, particularly benefiting French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago… more
Region still cash intensive
Caribbean – E-commerce platforms are growing as many businesses are now making it easier for their customers to transact business online and one such company is First Atlantic Commerce… more
bmobile Business champions Innovation at TT Chamber Awards
Trinidad and Tobago – We are proud to help honour those who embrace innovation in business, those who have the vision to break new ground, those who have the ambition to lead the way,” affirmed Darryl Duke, Assistant General Manager of Business Sales, TSTT at the official launch of this year’s Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce’s Champions of Business Awards. Duke was delivering remarks on behalf of bmobile Business, a gold sponsor for this year’s event and a longstanding Chamber partner… more
Local Government Ministry launches app to help access services
Trinidad and Tobago – In today’s world, the only commodity more valuable than oil is data… more
Tech company partners with UTT to open cybersecurity lab
Trinidad and Tobago – PRECISION Cybertechnologies and Digital Solutions Ltd, a cybersecurity and digital solutions company, signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) on June 12 to build a cybersecurity lab at the John S Donaldson campus… more
Friday, 14 June 2024
Regulator tells local banks to do better!
British Virgin Islands – The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) has stated that local banks have been given a directive to follow global trends in digital banking to improve the customer service offered to the territory… more
Caricom central banks explore cross-border payments
Caribbean – Modernisation of the region’s payment systems is crucial to ensure efficient and easy access to financial services… more
Coke-Hamilton: Digital money transfers key to trade with Africa
Caribbean – The ability to carry out digital money transfers while facilitating trade between African countries and the Caribbean will be “critical” to the success of the cooperation between the two regions, Executive Director of the International Trade Center (ITC) Pamela Coke-Hamilton told Guardian Business yesterday, on the sidelines of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum… more
Dyslexia meets the digital age
Caribbean – In today’s rapidly evolving world, literacy has expanded beyond focusing on traditional reading, writing and numeracy skills. It now encompasses a broader, more inclusive concept that includes engaging with information, digital skills, media literacy, education for sustainable development and developing job-specific skills… more
Capex high but 4DX technology another silver lining for Palace
Jamaica – EVEN as expenditure to onboard the new 4DX technology continues to mount, director and marketing manager at Palace Amusement Company Limited Melanie Graham believes it’s worth the multimillion-dollar investment, which she hopes will bring more patrons and revenue to the cinema… more
bmobile supports movement to end period poverty
Trinidad and Tobago – Globally, it is estimated that 500 million women and girls lack adequate facilities for menstrual hygiene management. In Trinidad and Tobago, access to affordable menstrual products is still a major challenge for many women, especially those in rural and underserved communities… more
Saturday, 15 June 2024
The Afreximbank’s payment system presents several significant international economic challenges
Caribbean – Dear Editor, I am writing to express my views on Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s endorsement of the Afreximbank’s payment system, which allows countries across the continent to trade using their local currencies… more
Caribbean employers must navigate the Data Protection Act
Jamaica – The Caribbean Society for Human Resource Professionals (CSHRP) says the Data Protection Act carries significant implications for leaders that will improve how Jamaican employers recruit candidates… more
Excelsior Community College unfurls STEM Robotics Centre at Eureka Road location
Jamaica – Excelsior Community College, the institution which caters to the most of students enrolled in the Government’s Sixth-Form Pathways Programme, has opened a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Robotics Centre to better help underserved youth to get more access to that field of study… more
Proposed ban on ride-sharing apps stalled due to limited telecom support
Jamaica – The proposed ban on ride-sharing apps locally by Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has hit a brick wall, as only one telecommunications provider has responded to a letter from Vaz to restrict access to the applications… more
Sunday, 16 June 2024
Bill payment error
Jamaica – Dear Claudienne, I need your help to sort out a situation with Flow (Cable & Wireless). Although I am no longer a customer of Flow, the company was still listed on the online payments for my Scotia account… more
Cedric Stephens | Ridesharing disrupting transport and motor insurance sectors
Jamaica – Uber, other overseas and local ridesharing companies, and local private interests are disrupting Jamaica’s transportation sector. These developments are also affecting the island’s $25 billion motor insurance segment… more
Data protection law brings lucrative opportunity for tTech
Jamaica – Provider of managed technology services tTech Limited says the introduction of the Data Protection Act, DPA, provides an opportunity to earn from assisting companies of all sizes in preventing security breaches and becoming compliant with the law… more
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