A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 5 August to Sunday 11 August 2023.
Monday, 5 August 2023
Regulator orders satellite internet terminals removed from shelves
Cayman Islands – Cayman’s telecommunications regulator OfReg has served cease-and-desist notices to local businesses to block the sale of satellite internet terminals… more
bmobile Joins YBTT To Empower Young Entrepreneurs Through JumpSTART Program
Trinidad and Tobago – Twenty-one young future entrepreneurs are now equipped and ready to take on the business world, having graduated from the Youth Business Trinidad and Tobago’s (YBTT) JumpSTART Incubator program, sponsored by bmobile and other corporate entities… more
The consequences of careless code
Trinidad and Tobago – On July 19, cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike sent an automatic update to Microsoft Windows computers that was intended to upgrade the Falcon sensor security solution it sells to enterprise… more
Tuesday, 6 August 2023
CARICOM Heads of Government endorse digital resilience strategy, skills fund creation
Caribbean – Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have endorsed a strategy that will guide how the Region navigates the digital landscape… more
WiPay signs agreement with Government of Grenada
Grenada – Digital payment solutions provider WiPay has signed a multimillion-dollar, multi-year contract with the Government of Grenada to continue providing services through the GOVPAY Digital Payment Management System… more
More protection needed for online shoppers
Guyana – Dear Editor, I wish to highlight an online shopping experience I had with a company called Websourse Guyana Inc… more
Rice industry gets drone technology to improve efficiency
Guyana – Small rice farmers will be provided drone services by the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) to assist them in increasing and improving the quality of the grain, through assistance from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and China, officials said Tuesday… more
Ikonwork CEO Veda Samai calls for simpler job application process
Jamaica – CEO of Ikonwork Veda Samai highlighted the need for companies to implement simplified application processes at the recent staging of the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ) Conference & Awards held at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel… more
Digicel Suriname completed the transition to Deep Blue one submarine cable
Suriname – Digicel Suriname has completed the transition of its data traffic to the new Deep Blue One submarine cable… more
MSMEs urged to bolster cybersecurity, contingency plans
Trinidad and Tobago – MICRO, Small and Medium enterprises (MSMEs) must always stay vigilant with their cybersecurity measures, as they are more susceptible to attacks, said Shiva Bissessar, managing director and principal consultant of technological consulting firm Pinaka… more
Wednesday, 7 August 2023
Empowering Futures: Digital Transformation in the Eastern Caribbean
Caribbean – Nestled amid Saint Lucia’s lush greenery, the vibrantly colored classrooms of Vide Bouteille Primary School buzz with activity, hosting over 300 young learners from kindergarten to sixth grade… more
How to become a digital nomad
Caribbean – OVER the past few days, many of you have been sending me e-mail and DMs asking, “How do I become a digital nomad?” To help you transition your life and understand what you need, I’ve put together this guide on becoming a digital nomad… more
Thursday, 8 August 2023
Ministry of Education warns of ‘’illegitimate laptop scheme in circulation”
Barbados – It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training that there is a document in circulation advertising applications for a students’ laptop scheme… more
‘Smart cities’ promise comes with challenges
Caribbean – The concept of Smart Cities is revolutionising urban living, ushering in an era where technology and data are the cornerstones of efficient, sustainable and livable environments… more
Dominican student nabs ‘most likes’ in ECTEL social media competition
Dominica – Dominican Grammar School’s Kelly Huang emerged with ‘most likes’ for her submission in the 12-15 category of the ‘She’s ICT (My Information and Communication Technology) Champion’ Reel Contest, organized by the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL)… more
Grenada: WiPay does not need a licence to operate
Grenada – The Grenada Government says it will continue to engage the Trinidad-based WiPay Caribbean to provide cashless electronic transactions to recipients of the schoolbooks and uniform programme, although the island’s regulatory body for financial services has revoked the company’s license to operate in Grenada… more
ChatFlow Limited launches AI-driven customer experience platform for SMEs
Jamaica – Local technology company ChatFlow Limited is aiming to improve the customer experience in Jamaican small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) using artificial intelligence… more
Radio Jamaica Limited reports half-billion loss
Jamaica – Despite posting marginally higher revenue for the financial year (FY) 2023/24, Radio Jamaica Limited found itself in the red by more than a half-billion dollars in losses… more
Rob Mayo-Smith appointed Chief Operating Officer of tTech
Jamaica – Rob Mayo-Smith has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of information technology firm tTech… more
St. Kitts And Nevis Hosts Comprehensive Digital Identity Consultation
Saint Kitts And Nevis – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis hosted a comprehensive national consultation on the development of a secure and reliable digital identity authentication system at the National ICT Centre on Thursday, August 08, 2024, aimed at enhancing the country’s digital infrastructure and improving access to essential services for all citizens… more
Government Employees Build Capacity Through AI Training Workshop
Saint Lucia – Employees from various Government Ministries attended a one-day training workshop at the National ICT Centre in Castries on Friday, July 26, 2024, that underscored the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI)… more
Friday, 9 August 2023
FTX ordered to pay $12.7bn to victims of their fraudulent activities
Caribbean – THE Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced yesterday that a US District Court in New York has ordered FTX Trading Ltd. and Alameda Research LLC to pay $12.7 billion to their customers and victims of their fraudulent activities… more
Bogus CAL email is phishing scam
Cayman Islands – Cayman Airways Ltd says the airline has received reports of a phishing email being sent to customers claiming that their “account” has been “temporarily suspended”… more
Saturday, 10 August 2023
Acquity BPO expands to Belmopan; a thousand new employment opportunities
Belize – Вuѕіnеѕѕ рrосеѕѕ оutѕоurсіng соmраnу Асquіtу ВРО оffісіаllу ореnеd іtѕ оffісе оn thе Нummіngbіrd Ніghwау hеrе thіѕ mоrnіng, рrераrіng tо ѕрrіngbоаrd nеw орроrtunіtіеѕ fоr rеѕіdеntѕ оf thе саріtаl аnd ѕurrоundіng аrеаѕ… more
Ministry of E-Governance celebrate completion of Digital Inclusion Programme Phase One
Belize – Оn Аuguѕt 9, 2024, thе Fоrt Gеоrgе Dіgіtаl Соnnесt Сеntеr hоѕtеd а сеlеbrаtіоn mаrkіng thе ѕuссеѕѕful соmрlеtіоn оf thе fіrѕt рhаѕе оf Веlіzе’ѕ Dіgіtаl Іnсluѕіоn Рrоgrаmmе… more
QR Code and Nutritional Labeling Initiatives Officially Launched
Saint Lucia – On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, the official launch of the new QR code and nutritional labeling programmes was held at the Finance Administrative Centre at Pointe Seraphine, ushering in a major achievement in the island’s agricultural sector… more
Sunday, 11 August 2023
ECTEL’s Reel Contest Winners Revealed
Caribbean – The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is delighted to announce the winners of its ‘She’s My ICT Champion’ Reel Contest, held in observance of Girls in ICT 2024… more
Salada goes digital on advertising
Jamaica – Salada Foods Jamaica Limited has gone digital while heading downmarket for fresh revenue… more
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