A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 8 July and 14 July 2024.
Monday, 8 July 2024
Digicel Foundation continues to invest in panyard technology centres
Trinidad and Tobago – The Digicel Foundation launched the third year of its Technology in Education (TIE) programme on July 04. This year’s initiative returns in partnership with PanTrinbago, focusing on integrating technology into traditional steelpan yards to foster community engagement, preserve cultural traditions, and provide development opportunities… more
Digicel Foundation launches Technology in Education programme
Trinidad and Tobago – The Digicel Foundation launched the third year of its Technology in Education (TIE) programme on July 4. This year’s initiative returns in partnership with PanTrinbago, focusing on integrating technology into traditional steelpan yards to foster community engagement, preserve cultural traditions, and provide development opportunities… more
Putting data to work to improve perception
Trinidad and Tobago – At Thursday’s seminar hosted by Media Insite, the local media monitoring company, the underpinnings of data analytics were explored as a key tool in building brand perception… more
Tuesday, 9 July 2024
On cusp of AI conference, CXC CEO says reducing physical exam papers may lessen security breaches
Caribbean – The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr Wayne Wesley said that the regional body has been looking into ways to reduce security breaches experienced over the years with its CSEC and CAPE subjects as he gears up for the multi-day conference in Antigua on artificial intelligence… more
Robots at Work: The New Frontier of Productivity in T&T
Trinidad and Tobago – IT is likely that images and videos of humanoid robots, robots that resemble and mimic human form and movement, may have made their way onto your social media feed… more
Wednesday, 10 July 2024
City Council to develop app for payment of municipal taxes and fees
Belize – Whіlе ѕtіll thе grеаtеѕt ѕоurсе оf rеvеnuе fоr thе Веlіzе Сіtу Соunсіl, munісіраl-rеlаtеd tахеѕ аnd lеvіеѕ, frоm рrореrtу tо trаdе tо lіquоr lісеnѕе tо drіvеr’ѕ lісеnѕе, hаvе bееn hаrdеr tо соllесt іn thе роѕt-раndеmіс еrа… more
ACCA and CISI join forces to enhance accountants’ ethical AI skills
Caribbean – The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and leading global accountancy body ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) are working together to help the accountancy profession enhance its understanding of ethical issues when deploying AI… more
Are digital marketing careers viable?
Caribbean – In today’s digital landscape, marketing professionals are faced with a complex and demanding environment that requires them to master an array of skills across multiple disciplines… more
Business skills in high demand for 2024
Caribbean – AS the global job market continues to evolve, professionals in the Caribbean are increasingly looking for skills that not only make them attractive to international employers but also open doors to a wealth of opportunities beyond their local markets… more
C&W Communications committed to rebuilding after storms
Caribbean – As the region continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, leading telecoms provider C&W Communications has reaffirmed its commitment to work alongside impacted communities… more
Data breaches could trigger lawsuits
Caribbean – Barbadian cybersecurity expert Edward Millington is happy that financial sector regulators and financial institutions are focused on boosting their security in the face of increased cyberattacks… more
‘Not just about cards anymore’…
Caribbean – More than half a century in the global market offering payments on plastic, Mastercard remains bullish on plans to stay ahead of the industry as it connects customers to newer and more immersive technologically driven products and solutions… more
Smartphone distraction
Caribbean – Every year there are new inventions. Some disappear as soon as they are patented since there isn’t a need for them, or they are too expensive to produce at the time, some take time to seep into everyday life, while others permanently change our lifestyles… more
Telecoms, climate change take centre stage at CANTO
Caribbean – In the wake of Hurricane Beryl’s devastating impact on the Caribbean, the critical importance of robust telecommunications infrastructure and reliable data access was highlighted at the opening of CANTO’s 39th Annual Trade Exhibition and Conference in Miami… more
Social media data not being maximized
Trinidad and Tobago – Many local brands are misusing data to promote products, brands and services to target audiences on social media… more
TT Chamber: Innovation, technology key to energy efficiency
Trinidad and Tobago – Energy efficiency is the practice of using less energy to provide the same amount of useful output from a service, such as heating water, lighting a room or cooling a fridge… more
Thursday, 11 July 2024
Over a dozen crypto firms waiting to be regulated under DARE Act, says AG
Bahamas – The Bahamas continues to attract cryptocurrency firms, with more than a dozen waiting to be regulated under the country’s Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act (DARE), Attorney General Ryan Pinder told Financial News London (FN) recently, the news service reported on its website… more
PM urges ‘robust’ regulation for AI
Bahamas – THE Prime Minister says the inability to “fully leverage” technology is “the biggest missed opportunity” that The Bahamas and wider region face as he called for “robust” artificial intelligence (AI) regulation… more
Be proactive on the cyber security threat
Caribbean – AS BUSINESSES continue to deepen their digital footprints, cyber security remains a critical concern. The evolution of cyber threats has made it that no business, regardless of size or industry, is evident immune to attacks. The landscape of cyber security is constantly shifting, prompting businesses to adopt advanced security measures to protect their data and maintain consumer trust… more
Sagicor Investments unveils upgraded e-Invest platform ahead of RA Williams IPO
Jamaica – Sagicor Investments officially re-launched an enhanced version of its online investment platform, Sagicor eInvest… more
Friday, 12 July 2024
Bahamas praised for strength of regulations on crypto staking
Bahamas – The Bahamas is being recognized for its thorough regulation of the cryptocurrency technology tool known as staking, in its newly revised Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act… more
Bahamians using Prospuh app to invest in AI companies
Bahamas – Bahamians are using the Prospuh app to invest in the stocks of companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI), and are also using AI to create their investment portfolios, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Prospuh N’Nhyn O’Cof told Guardian Business yesterday… more
Mastercard champions digital remittance push across LAC
Caribbean – In what is shaping up to become a digital remittance revolution, payments technology company Mastercard said it continues to build out more solutions that aim to accelerate the flow of funds to unbanked and underbanked populations across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)… more
Simply Secure acquires 49.1% stake in tTech
Jamaica – Managed security services provider Simply Secure Limited is looking to take over local Junior Market information technology services provider, tTech… more
tTech takeover?
Jamaica – There appears to be a change of guard to be announced at tTech Limited following Thursday’s stock market trade in which 49.07 per cent of the company’s shares changed hands… more
Saturday, 13 July 2024
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Sunday, 14 July 2024
What Constitutes Cybercrime?
Belize – There has been a cybercrime legislation in place since October seventh, 2020. It covers a broad spectrum of offences and deals with any kind of electronic data that one transmits through a computer or electronic device, including cell phones… more
Triangulation’ fraud on the rise, online shoppers beware, says expert
Jamaica – Having investigated electronic banking fraud in all its forms for years, Dane Nicholson is predicting another type of fraud by cyberscammers, referred to as “triangulation”, saying it will grow in significance in Jamaica as more persons are shopping online… more
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