A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 4 November to Sunday 10 November 2024.
Monday, 4 November 2024
Ministry of Information Communication Technologies issues alert on WhatsApp group hack
Antigua and Barbuda – The Ministry of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) has issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a sophisticated WhatsApp scam targeting group chat members… more
“Difficult Conversations – The End of Liberty” by Grenville Phillips II
Barbados – Barbados’ Cybercrime Bill should make those guilty of conventional cybercrimes like child pornography liable for serious penalties… more
Zorina Andall is AI-generated voice on Emvoice
Grenada – Grenadian-born singer Zorina Andall has officially transcended time and space… more
The cash grant app could have been developed while determining the procedures for its quantity and distribution
Guyana – Dear Editor, Just when I thought that SN’s equivalent of “60 Minutes”, its closely followed cost-of-living series, would have to be wrapped in cottonwool and mothballed, the PPP Government came and gave it an extension on life… more
BizTech 2024: Shaping the future of technology in Jamaica
Jamaica – The Jamaica Technology & Digital Alliance (JTDA) is announcing its flagship event, BizTech 2024, scheduled for November 20-21 at the Summit Hotel in Kingston… more
Close cybersecurity loopholes, says insurer
Jamaica – Cybercrime is projected to cost the world $9.5 trillion USD in 2024. Global cybercrime damage costs further are expected to grow by 15% per year over the next two years, reaching $10.5 trillion USD annually by 2025, according to Forbes’ projections… more
Particular Presence Technologies readies ‘AI to ROI’ conference
Jamaica – Technology & Software development and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Advanced partner, Particular Presence Technologies, readies to unveil AI to ROI, an interactive conference centred on leveraging AI tools to maximise profitability and enhance customer satisfaction for businesses… more
Tuesday, 5 November 2024
BVIEC’s online payment platform restored after cyber attack
British Virgin Islands – The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has announced that its online payment system is fully restored nearly three months after a cyberattack disrupted operations… more
Communications outage resolved ahead of storm
Cayman Islands – OfReg said that all communications services were restored at around 2:30am on Tuesday after an issue that mainly impacted Flow and Digicel’s business customers… more
Wednesday, 6 November 2024
Cybersecurity expert warns of malware embedded in QR codes
Bahamas – A cybersecurity expert said that there is a new threat emerging with QR codes that carry ransomware and other viruses… more
Thursday, 7 November 2024
Going bankless: How will cashless system help the unbanked
Trinidad and Tobago – For many countries, going cashless is the way of the future, where all people can be included in the benefits of the technology and infrastructure… more
Friday, 8 November 2024
Amazon free delivery move
Bahamas – Bahamian retailers, courier companies and freight forwarders were yesterday put on alert over a “seismic” competitive threat after Amazon confirmed it is offering ‘free international delivery’ to this nation… more
Bahamian business must rise to Amazon challenge
Bahamas – Many do not realise that the retail landscape in The Bahamas is on the verge of a seismic shift. Amazon has quietly introduced ‘Free International Delivery’ on orders of $49 or more – including to The Bahamas… more
Tech expert warns of ‘sextortion’ dangers facing BVI’s children
British Virgin Islands – A leading tech expert has sounded the alarm on the increasing risks of ‘sextortion’ targeting young people in the Virgin Islands, a growing issue that has psychological and sociological consequences… more
Jamaica’s Auditors Incorporating Artificial Intelligence To Identify Trends.
Jamaica – Jamaica’s Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Fayval Williams, says auditors will be using more artificial intelligence (AI) tools to carry out their duties… more
Saturday, 9 November 2024
Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association introduces mobile app
Belize – On Wednesday, November 6th, the Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association (TASA) launched its mobile app during an event in Belize City… more
Guyana rolls out digital readiness survey to address gaps
Guyana – Uncovering gaps in Guyana’s digital capacity is the focus of a recently-launched collaborative National Digital Readiness (DRA) Assessment survey aimed at advancing the country’s digital agenda… more
Smart classroom launched at Mahdia Primary
Guyana – The Ministry of Education recently commissioned a state-of-the-art Smart Class-room at Mahdia Primary School, equipped with cutting-edge technology aimed at transforming the learning experience for pupils… more
Sunday, 10 November 2024
How to stay safe from cyberscams
Caribbean – Cybersecurity Awareness Month was just celebrated in October, the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams… more
Flow Credits customer after prolonged billing dispute
Jamaica – Dear Claudienne, I am asking you kindly to assist me with resolving this Flow problem. I went to the Manor Park Flow office in St Andrew during the month of November last year to open a basic package for $8,500 per month… more
Combating cyberthreats
Trinidad and Tobago – CARICOM Central Bank governors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Group as a means of combating cyberthreats across the region’s central banks… more
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