As we are in the throes of the 2021 hurricane season, infrastructure resilience has been gaining attention, particularly that used to deliver telecoms services, especially since we have become increasingly dependent on mobile/cellular and Internet services over the years.
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The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is in the process of piloting DCash, the Central Bank Digital Currency for the countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Sharmyn Powell Chief Risk Officer of the ECCB discusses DCash, along with the plans the Bank has for the currency in the future, and key trends that have been emerging in the OECS fintech space.
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A roundup of the latest ICT/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 5 July to Sunday 11 July 2021.
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Senior citizens are often overlooked in conversations on digital literacy. Here we outline five reasons why digital literacy programmes should be developed for senior citizens.
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Gender-based violence is not only prevalent, it is also highly pervasive in many Caribbean countries. Ronelle King, Founder and Director of Life in Leggings discusses how this organisation is leveraging technology to reduce the rape culture and the occurrence of gender-based violence in the region, along with the challenges of balancing sustainability as a non-profit.
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