A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 23 December to Sunday 29 December 2024.
Monday, 23 December 2024
URCA to open first regional satellite office in Grand Bahama in 2025, proposes 17 percent budget increase
Bahamas – URCA will open its first Regional Satellite Office in Grand Bahama in 2025, according to its draft annual plan, which also reveals a 17 percent increase in its proposed budget to support expansion and key initiatives… more
Gifts for the tech-obsessed
Caribbean – Pretty much everything on this list falls in the category of stocking stuffer, the kind of small gift that’s considerate and thoughtful but not overwhelmingly expensive or likely to create guilt if the giver didn’t actually get a gift… more
Creativity meets code: Can technology’s brushstrokes transform art in Guyana?
Guyana – Ackeem Thomas, a local creative, joined dozens of local artists at this year’s ‘Beyond the Brush: heartbeat of Heritage’ art exhibition organised by FineArt.gy at the end of November. His piece, a fusion of three-dimensional (3D) printing and traditional painting, was one of the pieces that intrigued many… more
JamaicaEye remedy
Jamaica – A Jamaica-based technology group has criticised the government’s execution of the procurement process which it says focuses on the lowest bids instead of those that are “value-driven”, following a revelation by National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang that the JamaicaEye surveillance network is facing maintenance struggles… more
Particular Presence Technologies empowers Caribbean businesses to harness AI for growth
Jamaica – Particular Presence Technologies (PPT) successfully hosted its groundbreaking AI to ROI Conference at S Hotel Kingston, bringing together industry experts, business leaders, and technology enthusiasts to explore the transformative potential of generative AI and Amazon Web Services (AWS) for businesses across the Caribbean… more
Tuesday, 24 December 2024
BankPro digital bank launches in The Bahamas
Bahamas – FxPro Group has launched a private digital bank for individuals and corporations regulated by The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) called BankPro, that will include investment and trading tools and capabilities, a statement on the launch explained… more
Wednesday, 25 December 2024
ACCA urges businesses to weigh up sustainability implications of AI investment
Caribbean – ACCOUNTANTS have a key role in driving organisations towards using artificial intelligence (AI) to hit sustainability goals, especially in the area of data quality and data governance… more
NEW CYBER VULNERABILITIES ON THE RISE
Jamaica – As attacks become more targeted and coordinated, director of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT) Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling has warned of some new cybersecurity vulnerabilities expected to become more visible in 2025… more
Thursday, 26 December 2024
Social media marketing strategies for 2025
Caribbean – As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what’s worked and what hasn’t in your business’s marketing strategy… more
Friday, 27 December 2024
Cable Bahamas’ revenue up 5% to $242M on the back of mobile sales
Bahamas – Cable Bahamas Limited in its 2024 annual report said that its revenue increased by five percent to $242 million on the back of a rise in demand for mobile services… more
Social media post offering lost parcels for sale ‘entirely false’, says BPS
Barbados – The Barbados Postal Service (BPS) is alerting members of the public to a fraudulent scheme circulating on various social media platforms. Posts purporting that the BPS is offering lost parcels for sale are entirely false and misleading… more
tTech directors recommend takeover bid to shareholders
Jamaica – Independent directors of tTech Limited have recommended that existing shareholders of the company accept Simply Secure Limited’s mandatory takeover bid of $2.20 per share, which is set to close on January 6… more
Saturday, 28 December 2024
Cable Bahamas Group marks key milestone with $70M ALIVFibr expansion
Bahamas – Cable Bahamas Group is marking its “most significant achievement” this year with the continued rollout of its ALIVFibr fibre-to-the-home service, which has now reached 88,000 homes, with $70 million of its planned $85 million investment already spent… more
Business chamber driving digital transformation for growth
Barbados – The Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) said Friday it is ramping up initiatives to equip local businesses with the tools and strategies needed to thrive in the digital age, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence and innovation… more
Sunday, 29 December 2024
Digital footprints
Caribbean – Can you imagine knowing what the inside of someone’s house looks like when you have never met them? … more
itel call centre workers received severance – sources
Guyana – Workers at the itel CX call centre in Guyana, which officially closed on November 30, 2024, have received their promised severance pay, according to multiple sources… more
CVM TV scores own goal
Jamaica – CVM TV has suffered a major defeat after the Supreme Court dismissed its attempt to challenge the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica’s (BCJ) decision to censure the station over “misleading advertisements” regarding the broadcast of English Premier League (EPL) football matches earlier this year… more
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