A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 10 February to Sunday 16 February 2025.
Monday, 10 February 2025
Cybersecurity expert: Complicated restoration process following UB ransomware attack
Bahamas – The recovery of the University of The Bahamas (UB) following a ransomware attack on February 2 that shut down its telecommunications systems, will be a “very complicated” process involving the isolation of infected devices, said a top cybersecurity expert… more
Belize Strengthens Public Health Resilience with e-SPAR
Belize – Belize stepped up its efforts to protect public health with a key new assessment that strengthens the country’s ability to respond to emergencies. By completing the 2024 e-SPAR under the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005), Belize has taken a big leap forward in ensuring its health security… more
UNDP Representative Urges Inclusive Digital Solutions for the Caribbean
Caribbean – Caribbean researchers, innovators, practitioners and policymakers are being urged to place resilience and inclusion at the center of homegrown solutions and frameworks related to drone technology… more
Number portability service available from today – PUC
Guyana – People who want to switch to another mobile network provider but keep their current numbers can now do so, as the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) yesterday announced that the number portability service is effective from today… more
Data breaches in Jamaica: Legal implications and best practices for businesses
Jamaica – As data breaches become more common, Jamaican businesses must ensure they are compliant with data protection laws and prepared to handle any breaches swiftly and legally… more
A local AI to meet the cyberbullying challenge
Trinidad and Tobago – THE MORNING session of the TT Internet Governance Forum (TTIGF) on January 31 was supposed to be an online discussion of cyberbullying, but it turned into something else entirely… more
Tuesday, 11 February 2025
How Cable TV Has Shaped Belizean Culture
Belize – Cable TV has had a huge impact on Belizean culture. From the early days of North American shows and ads shaping our choices, to today’s diverse programming, thanks to tech advancements… more
Sisters in Science: Spotlighting Caribbean Women in STEM
Caribbean – The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated annually on February 11 to advance the full and equal participation of women and girls in science… more
C&W Communications makes call for “Safer Internet”
Grenada – C&W Communications, the operators of Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business and BTC, is proud to join the global community in celebrating Safer Internet Day under the theme “Too Good to Be True? Protecting Yourself and Others from Scams Online.”… more
USF donates $5m in tech to Jamaica Fire Brigade
Jamaica – The Universal Service Fund (USF) has donated 20 desktop computers and two printers to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) to the tune of approximately $5.5 million… more
Saint Lucia Moves Toward An E-Land Registry For Greater Efficiency
Saint Lucia –The Government of Saint Lucia is advancing efforts to modernize land administration with the development of an e-Land Registry System… more
Bmobile, Neptune collab aims to provide nonstop broadband
Trinidad and Tobago – DOWNTIME is not just an inconvenience – it’s a direct threat to business operations, revenue and reputation. Whether it’s a bank unable to process transactions, an energy company losing visibility of its assets, or a manufacturing plant falling behind schedule, the impact is immediate and costly… more
Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Digital Transformation for Small Island Nations: Tackling distinctive obstacles with a fresh approach
Caribbean – Small Island Nations (SIDS), scattered across vast oceans, face a unique set of challenges, including isolation, limited resources, and the looming threat of climate change… more
IDB Lab partners with 19Labs to launch drone-delivered medical aid in Guyana
Guyana – IDB Lab, the innovation and venture arm of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), is partnering with19Labs to pilot the use of drone technology for delivering critical medical supplies to some of Guyana’s remote hinterland communities… more
tTech going private, applies for delisting from JSE
Jamaica – Publicly listed information technology company tTech Limited is going private having applied for delisting from the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s (JSE) junior market… more
CARDTP Advances Plans For National Government Datacenter And Governmental CIRT
Saint Lucia – The Caribbean Digital Transformation Project (CARDTP) is advancing two priority initiatives aimed at strengthening Saint Lucia’s digital infrastructure and cybersecurity framework… more
Digicel Suriname & Energiebedrijven Suriname Sign Landmark Pole Sharing Agreement
Suriname – Marking a major step forward in enhancing Suriname’s digital infrastructure, Digicel recently announced the signing of a landmark pole sharing agreement with EBS… more
Thursday, 13 February 2025
PSV operators seek cheaper tech as fare payment system hits cost barrier
Barbados – The planned cashless payment system for privately run public service vehicles (PSVs) has run into a roadblock owing to concerns over the cost of hardware, the operators’ representatives have revealed… more
Grenada’s Dionne Walker is “Cyber Heroine of the Year”
Grenada – The overall winner and runners-up have been announced in Get Safe Online’s international Cyber Heroine of the Year competition, which has been running since October in 25 countries across the globe… more
ibex announces new country manager for Jamaica
Jamaica – ibex, a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and AI-powered customer engagement technology solutions on Wednesday announced the appointment of Phil Taylor as senior Vice President and Country Manager for Jamaica… more
Cybernetica selected as Strategic Adviser for National Digital Identity Implementation in SKN
Saint Kitts and Nevis – The Federal Government has taken a significant step in advancing its e-government transformation by partnering with Cybernetica. Cybernetica is an Estonian IT company best known for development of Estonia’s e-Estonia X-Road and Internet voting system… more
WiPay Remittance expands cash payout services in Trinidad with plans for regional growth
Trinidad and Tobago – WiPay Remittance has launched cash payout locations in Trinidad and Tobago, marking the start of a phased expansion across the Caribbean… more
US$6M BPO facility launched in T&T
Trinidad and Tobago – Business process outsourcing (BPO) services company, Advensus, has announced the launch of its US$6 million delivery facility in Longdenville, Chaguanas… more
Young: Time to digitise Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago – Energy Minister Stuart Young says the Digital Transformation Ministry must move out of the “crib” stage as it is time for action… more
Young urges fast track for digital transformation
Trinidad and Tobago – Prime Minister in waiting, Stuart Young, is stressing the need for an immediate and significant push towards digitisation… more
Friday, 14 February 2025
Cybersecurity no longer a luxury, but a necessity, expert warns
Bahamas – An information security expert has warned that in today’s digital age, robust cybersecurity is no longer a luxury but a necessity for ensuring business resilience and growth, emphasizing that cyber threats are evolving rapidly and businesses must prioritize security to protect data, trust, and long-term success… more
BVI Telecoms Wants Opinions Of Residents.
British Virgin Islands – The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has started an Industry Review to see how the telecommunications sector in the Virgin Islands has changed since it was opened to competition in 2006… more
AI Here To Stay In Airport Technology Says Guyana Air Chief.
Guyana – The Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Egbert Field, is all in favor of artificial intelligence (AI) in Guyana’s aviation sector… more
Local consultancy GPSM inks ‘agreement with TT technology firm
Guyana – As regional and global investor interest in Guyana increases as word travels regarding the acceleration of the country’s oil-driven business portfolio, external business organizations, not least those located in the Caribbean continue to pay an interest in the potential which Guyana offers for partnership opportunities across a wide range of sectors… more
Siemens AI-assisted mammographic machine is a game changer in breast cancer early detection
Guyana – Dear Editor, According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 12 women worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent, life-threatening diseases to women worldwide… more
ICT consultant appointed as new TSTT chairman
Trinidad and Tobago – Information Communications Technology (ICT) consultant Anthony Peyson has been appointed the chairman of the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago… more
ICT consultant new TSTT chairman
Trinidad and Tobago – Information Communications Technology (ICT) consultant Anthony Peyson has been appointed the chairman of the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT)… more
Saturday, 15 February 2025
Antigua Computer Technology: First business in Antigua and Barbuda to join the UN Global compact as a participant
Antigua and Barbuda – Antigua Computer Technology (ACT) is proud to announce that it has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact, making history as the first business in Antigua and Barbuda to participate in the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative… more
AI in education: Embrace with caution, says college principal
Barbados – The official overseeing teacher training in Barbados has weighed on the role of artificial intelligence in education, calling for the technology to be embraced despite widespread concerns… more
One Communications increased my internet subscription without my knowledge
Guyana – Dear Editor, I have been a customer of One Communications, formerly Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) since they began internet service (Account # 22450552)… more
SMEs Struggle
Jamaica – Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are said to be among those businesses having a difficulty with meeting the requirements of the now enacted Data Protection Act (DPA) which regulates how entities process, manage and store customer data… more
TSTT gets new chairman
Trinidad and Tobago – Majority state-owned Telecommunication Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) has a new chairman, following the resignation of Sean Roach on January 15… more
Sunday, 16 February 2025
Digicel’s corporate reshuffle
Caribbean – Digicel Group is undergoing a significant restructuring that will see a shift in its corporate framework, with job losses confirmed across several markets, including Jamaica, Trinidad, Haiti, and the United States… more
Jamaica to operationalise national digital ID with new data exchange platform
Jamaica – Jamaica is pushing for the full rollout of its national digital identification (ID) with the development of its new Jamaica Data Exchange Platform this year… more
Senior citizen’s Flow nightmare ends
Jamaica – Dear Claudienne,
I have a contract with Flow for landline, cable & Internet service at my residence in Manchester. I was fully paid up to June 30, 2024… more
J’Ouvert in the world of AI
Trinidad and Tobago – In one of my addictive bouts of social media scrolling, I came across a post on the page Look into My Eyes, an account I had begun following a few months ago… more
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