A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 26 August to Sunday 1 September 2024.
Monday, 26 August 2024
Work-related data increases by as much as 1000%
Caribbean – According to a representative of TRG Datacenters, “This evolution is not just about adding more features; it’s about enhancing the overall experience with richer content and stronger functionalities. Interestingly, while some apps have expanded significantly, others have focused on refining their efficiency, balancing growth with optimization… more
Digicel Grenada $3 million investment in Carriacou and Petite Martinique
Grenada – In the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Beryl, which severely impacted the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Digicel is proud to announce its commitment to restoring and enhancing internet connectivity across the region… more
Internet services are back in Carriacou: Flow announces new solution
Grenada – Flow is excited to announce the return of high-speed internet services to Carriacou and Petite Martinique… more
Phase one of gov’t’s satellite connectivity for hinterland completed – PM’s office
Guyana – The Office of the Prime Minister says that its facilitating agency, the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), has completed phase one of the Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) Satellite Connectivity project, which aims to benefit over 250 hinterland, remote, and riverain communities, by the end of this year… more
What’s needed to make e-Governance happen?
Trinidad and Tobago – At AmCham’s Tech Hub Islands Summit on July 02, e-Government was on the agenda and the discussion quickly turned to the essentials that must be in place to make that happen… more
Tuesday, 27 August 2024
Closing the digital gap in Jamaica’s business sector
Jamaica – Scrolling through the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s (JBDC) Things Jamaican e-commerce site, Amazon storefront or social media pages, you will see hundreds of Jamaican products made by local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) – a signal of the agency’s efforts to provide global market access for whom an e-commerce website is out of reach… more
JBDC to Host Digital Jamaica Summit on September 3
Jamaica – In a bid to propel Jamaica’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) into the digital age, the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) will be hosting the Digital Jamaica Summit and Showcase… more
BTP advises public on prohibition of Starlink antennas usage.
Sint Maarten – Bureau Telecommunications and Post Sint Maarten (BTP) is advising all resellers that the sale and distribution of Starlink antennas on the Dutch side of Sint Maarten is strictly prohibited. At present, Starlink, operated by SpaceX, is not authorized to provide telecommunication services through their antennas on the Dutch side of Sint Maarten. Therefore, any transmission of Starlink telecommunication services is unlawful… more
Wednesday, 28 August 2024
Hospital in major data overhaul ‘to enhance patient care’
Barbados – The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is to undergo a complete digital technology overhaul in a bid to improve its healthcare delivery, including telemedicine, QEH officials have announced… more
Belize Coast Guard Gets 110 Miles Range Drones
Belize – The Belize Coast Guard has been equipped with military-grade drones that will allow them to extend their patrol far beyond what the eyes can see. Two Skyfront Perimeter Eight Hybrid Drones were commissioned today at an opening ceremony at the Coast Guard’s headquarters just outside of Belize City… more
Police Department to Get High-flying, Long-distance Drones
Belize – The Belize Police Department is also in the process of acquiring its own unmanned aerial assets. Commissioner of Police Chester Williams confirmed that these drones for the Belize Police Department are on the way. Among the uses of the drones will be to assists in operations along Belize’s northern border… more
Top online schools to learn new skills
Caribbean – In today’s global job market, traditional university education no longer guarantees career success, especially in smaller regions like the Caribbean, where universities often lag behind in teaching the latest in-demand skills… more
Parag presents boats, talks up Digital Skills Initiative to transform education in Region 2
Guyana – Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, visited Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on Tuesday, highlighting a wave of transformative changes designed to upgrade education and infrastructure in the region… more
Digita Global CEO to highlight digital strategies for MSMEs
Jamaica – CEO of Digita Global Marketing (DGM) Kemal Brown plans to highlight the benefits of digital strategies needed to drive business growth for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) at the upcoming Digital Jamaica Summit & Showcase… more
Trust issues stymie cashless progress
Trinidad and Tobago – It’s been almost three years since Finance Minister Colm Imbert set a target of transitioning T&T to a cashless society by December 2022… more
Thursday, 29 August 2024
Customer interaction is now Augmented Reality
Bahamas – In the rapidly evolving world of technology, Augmented Reality (AR) has emerged as a revolutionary tool, transforming the landscape of marketing and sales. No longer just a futuristic concept, AR is now a mainstream technology, offering brands an innovative way to engage with customers, enhance their shopping experience and drive sales… more
Credit unions join forces with Sagicor Bank for new digital service
Barbados – The Barbados Co-operative & Credit Union League Limited (BCCULL) is set to transform financial access for credit unions and their members in a breakthrough partnership with Sagicor Bank (Barbados), and VENTI Global Inc… more
An Online Platform for Education on Belize’s Legacy
Belize – The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology has launched an online platform that brings Belize’s ever-evolving history at your fingertips… more
Bureau Telecommunications and Post Sint Maarten clarifies misleading statements in media.
Sint Maarten – Bureau Telecommunications and Post Sint Maarten (BTP) would like to address and correct the misleading statements that have recently circulated in the media… more
The digital nomad lifestyle – Why I’m moving to Thailand
Trinidad and Tobago – After spending the last ten years living in TT, I’ve decided to move to Thailand, and I couldn’t be more excited about this new chapter in my life… more
Friday, 30 August 2024
DIANE PHILLIPS: Who invented e-mail anyway?
Bahamas – I have 59,775 e-mails in my inbox, 5,532 unread, and I am not even an important person. Oops, make that 59,776 and climbing. Most of them are business-related, some are general – what’s on at an art gallery next month, entertainment line-up at a resort – and every now and then, a personal note slips through… more
IFC, Microsoft agree to drive digital transformation in LatAm and C’bean
Caribbean – The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Microsoft signed a strategic agreement to identify and enhance investment opportunities in digital transformation across Latin America and the Caribbean… more
Samsung eyes more AI roll-out in region
Caribbean – SAMSUNG is planning to expand AI features beyond its premium S series phones in the region as it expects the technology to drive growth in the smartphone market in coming months amidst improvements in regional consumer spending… more
Digicel and Flow say no usage charges for customers without service
Jamaica – Following customer complaints about the continued receipt of bills without service since Hurricane Beryl, the two major telecoms providers, Digicel and Flow, are moving to clarify that there is no usage charge for the period of interruption for those who remain without service… more
NIDS for rollout by year end, says Morris Dixon
Jamaica – Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, says the long-awaited National Identification System (NIDS) should be officially launched by the end of 2024… more
MyApp Summer Programme turns out enthusiasts in Robotics
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – After three weeks of training, a number of secondary school students have successfully graduated from the MyAPP Summer Programme which was facilitated by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC). It was held at two locations this year, including at Georgetown… more
Energy Chamber to use AI for safety certification
Trinidad and Tobago – THE Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago says it will soon begin using artificial intelligence (AI) to “significantly enhance the efficiency” of its Safe to Work (Stow) certification process… more
Saturday, 31 August 2024
C&W Business reaffirms commitment to First Angels Caribbean
Jamaica – C&W Business has pledged its continued support to First Angels Caribbean, a network of angel investors dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship across the region… more
Harnessing the Power of IoT: A game changer for businesses
Jamaica – As businesses across the region face increasing pressure to innovate and remain competitive, The Internet of Things (IoT) presents a unique opportunity to drive growth, boost efficiency, and optimize operations in ways previously unimaginable… more
Sunday, 1 September 2024
C&W Communications graduate programme continues to invest in Caribbean talent development
Jamaica – Three young professionals have been recruited to join C&W Communications’ highly competitive graduate programme… more
Online access carves market share off college texts, inspirational book sales
Jamaica – The sale of texts for tertiary education, as well as inspirational books, including Bibles, have plummeted by about 70 per cent over the last few years because of their availability online, according to the head of one of the largest booksellers in the country… more
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