Roundup: for the week ending 28 November 2021
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 22 November to Sunday 28 November 2021.
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Author: Michele Marius
The global chip shortage and its likely impact on Caribbean consumers
Over the past 18 months, there has been a shortage in semiconductor chips, which are essential in the manufacture of electronic equipment and devices. In this article, we outline the current situation and discuss the likely impact of this shortage on Caribbean consumers.
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ICTP 182: Promoting art and the artists with technology, with Sade Barrow-Browne of FineArt.gy
The Caribbean region is awash with art and artists. Sadly, most them have little or no visibility beyond their home country, and struggle to make a living solely from their art. Sade Barrow-Browne is the Founder of FineArt.gy, an online art gallery that is showcasing the work of Guyana’s artists and creatives. In our conversation with Sade, she discusses, among other things: the impetus behind creating FineArt.gy; how the platform is leveraging technology; the challenges of building an online art platform; and whether FineArt.gy intends to get into the NFT space in the future.
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Roundup: for the week ending 21 November 2021
A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 15 November to Sunday 21 November 2021.
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3 key considerations when addressing child online protection
With children spending considerably more time online, they are increasingly susceptible to a broad range of harms. We outline three critical issues countries, particularly those in the Caribbean region will need to address, in order to create a safer online environment for children.
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