{"id":101156,"date":"2017-07-10T06:30:37","date_gmt":"2017-07-10T11:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=101156"},"modified":"2017-07-09T17:09:31","modified_gmt":"2017-07-09T22:09:31","slug":"roundup-week-9-july-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2017\/07\/roundup-week-9-july-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 9 July 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 3 July 2017 to Sunday 9 July 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Monday, 3 July 2017<\/h3>\n

New Network Means New Smartphones<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Ozone\u2019s Technical Device Expert,\u00a0Davis Brathwaite, says due to the type of 4G service they offer, older devices such a Nokia 3310 or 5125 wouldn\u2019t function since only more recent units have the correct bandwidth to send and receive data\u2026\u00a0more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTB launches new and innovative Virtual Trade Expo<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), unveiled it first ever live Virtual Trade Expo at the Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel last Thursday, which saw the participation of a host of local travel agents and international buyers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Moratorium on the granting of FM radio frequencies<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 The General Directorate of the Executive Body of the National Telecommunications Council (CONATEL) informs the interested parties that due to the saturation of the frequency band allocated to FM broadcasting and harmful radio interference, which interferes in particular with aeronautical communications, the following measures are adopted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Estonia helps Jamaica set up its first digital identity<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica wants to establish the first fully-digitised government system in the region with help from digitally-advanced Estonia, it was announced\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow Cautions Customers Against Wangiri Scam<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Flow Jamaica said it is aware of the latest phone scam which is targeting telecommunications customers in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW Monitoring One-Ring Scam<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Flow says it is aware of the latest phone scam targeting telecommunications customers in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamaican firm introduces cutting edge technology to regional airports<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 PRODUCTIVE Business Solutions (PBS), a member of the Jamaican-based Mussons Group, has positioned itself as the region’s leading scanner provider, executing several airport projects in Honduras, Antigua, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Jamaica postpones rate cuts after Flow complaint<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica\u2019s Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has decided to delay a major reduction in termination rates for fixed line calls following a complaint from Flow Jamaica, the local brand of Cable & Wireless Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OCID Partners With INTERPOL, EUROPOL To Probe Wangiri Or One-Ring Scam<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 A high level probe has been launched into the Wangiri or one-ring scam that has affected some mobile subscribers to the Digicel network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Phone scam hits Jamaica<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA is the latest country to have been affected by the \u2018Wangiri Scam\u2019, which resulted in hundreds of phone customers receiving missed calls from the +48 area code, originating in Poland, over the weekend\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Marketing Strategies Today: How to build a social media sales funnel for all your company’s needs<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 If you have a blog for business there is no way that you do not want to be able to grow your company in a way that is going to move all of your clients through the sales cycle\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 4 July 2017<\/h3>\n

BTC\u00a0introduces Flow Kids<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has announced that it plans to launch its brand new app \u201cFlow Kids\u201d this summer… more<\/a><\/p>\n

E-Commerce Entrepreneur ‘Bridges Out Island Divide’<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The founder of a Bahamian e-commerce portal yesterday said he hopes to “bridge the divide” between Family island economies with the launch of an APP that will bring “new school innovation” to the mailboat system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cyber Security For Internet Service Providers<\/h4>\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 On this newscast, we’ve told you a lot about cyber security and the efforts of the Public Utilities Commission in raising public awareness\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GOB and Ashcroft clash in court<\/h4>\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 The government of Belize and lawyers representing the Michael Ashcroft are set to face off for another round of battle in the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) over a US $92 million legal cost claim from Ashcroft over the 2015\u00a0settlement\u00a0of the Belize Telemedia Ltd. nationalization\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

App launched to help fight high prices in BVI<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 In light of the frequent complaints about relatively high cost of goods in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Jhon Samuel is seeking to empower consumers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

The state of 4G in Guyana<\/h4>\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Two years ago, the Government of Guyana announced that it would be allowing both Digicel and the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) to provide 4G connectivity to subscribers of the respective companies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Interpol To Assist Ja With One-Ring Scam<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 As public interest heightens over the one-ring scam that some cell-phone users were exposed to on the weekend, Jamaican authorities have sought the assistance of international partners to investigate the matter\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Elie Hanna to lead Ericsson\u2019s business in Mexico, Central America and Caribbean<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Ericsson appoints Elie Hanna as President Ericsson Mexico, Central Am\u00e9rica & Caribbean, effective June 01, 2017\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 5 July 2017<\/h3>\n

ALIV Family Island Expansion Continues<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 ALIV, The Bahamas\u2019 newest mobile network, is pleased to announce that it will be launching in three more Family Islands before the end of the summer. By the end of August, ALIV will be live in Andros, Bimini and Exuma\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Bahamas ‘Uniquely Positioned’ On ICT<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas is “uniquely positioned” to enhance its status as a centre for information and communications technology (ITC), sector regulators said yesterday, adding that their goal was to enhance its economic role\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC\u00a0launches \u2018Roam like you\u2019re home\u2019 campaign<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Summer is typically the time for family vacations, and Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has introduced its new Roam Like You\u2019re Home Independence Day Campaign for all mobile customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTVI to Offer Online Courses This Fall<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 This Fall, the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) will offer new programmes and online courses in the Information Technology (IT) Department\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

URCA\u00a0to review code for broadcasters<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 There could be changes to the rules and regulations media houses have to follow as the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is set to review its current rules for broadcasters, formally known as URCA\u2019s Code of Practice, as well as explore the role social media plays in the current media landscape, said URCA CEO Stephen Bereaux yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ICT training centre opens in St James<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Residents of one St James community will be added to the thousands of Barbadians who have benefitted from information and communication technology (ICT) training right in their communities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cybersecurity 101: 2017 edition<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 You would have to be stuck on an island with no internet connection to not be aware of cybersecurity issues in the news. But just in case, here is a recap of what is noteworthy \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Ransomware wars<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 It begins much like any other day at the office: you are working away on your computer when you receive an email informing you that an invoice has arrived\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sophisticated ransomware attack sends warning to Cayman companies<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 With the Caribbean\u2019s hurricane season under way, businesses have a clear reminder to re-evaluate their storm response and recovery plans\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Small island marketers go global with digital media<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 In a once-unlikely David and Goliath-type scenario, geographically isolated nations like the Cayman Islands sit poised to take on global marketing giants and shake up the world of digital media\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CACU wants Digicel to reverse ‘punitive’ prepaid fee<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Consumer Advisory Committee on Utilities (CACU), an independent advocacy group whose operations are facilitated by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), has called on telecommunications company Digicel to reverse its newly implemented prepaid maintenance fee (PMF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

J.E.T.S Eyes Mobile Money Space For Expansion<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 J.E.T.S Limited, operator of the Multilink electronic cash system owned by local banks, is knitting together an interface between the Multilink electronic cash system and mobile money and other e-payment products offered by its shareholders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Regional ICT issues to be discussed at CANTO conference Laura Dowrich-Phillips<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Technology and Communications Ministers around the region as well as telecom executives and other ICT experts will gather in Punto Cana, Dominican Republic for CANTO\u2019s\u00a033rd<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Draft National ICT plan launched<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The new Draft National ICT plan will soon be available for public consultations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 6 July 2017<\/h3>\n

Belize, Cyprus, and Philippines Open 60-Meter Bands<\/h4>\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 Radio amateurs in Belize, Cyprus, and the Philippines now have access to contiguous 60-meter bands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Belize Telemedia Limited to debut DIGINET in San Pedro Town<\/h4>\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) CEO Rochus Schreiber and his team paid a visit to La Isla Bonita on Friday, June 23rd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Consumer Advocacy Group Wants Digicel To Withdraw Maintenance Fee<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Consumer Advisory Committee on Utilities (CACU) is calling for telecommunication company Digicel Jamaica to withdraw the maintenance fee it imposed on prepaid customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

bmobile and PAVI promote smartphone accessibility for persons with visual impairment<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Most people today cannot comprehend life without their devices as more and more daily routines depend on the connection to the world of digital information while \u201con the go\u201d by way of smartphones and other mobile devices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 7 July 2017<\/h3>\n

Aliv\u00a0continues expansion to more Family Islands<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Aliv, The Bahamas\u2019 newest mobile network, is pleased to announce that it will be launching in three more Family Islands before the end of the summer. By the end of August, Aliv will be live in Andros, Bimini and Exuma\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tasker to take charge of Digicel\u2019s local operations<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Former Commercial Director Alex Tasker is due to make his return to Digicel (Barbados) Limited as Chief Executive Officer, as Conor Looney, the current CEO, is promoted to the post of Hub Chief Executive Officer for the Irish telecommunications company\u2019s Caribbean and Central American operations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Web Shop: Players \u2018Gaming The System\u2019<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A web shop operator yesterday said it had detected fraud by players \u2018gaming the system\u2019, hitting back at accusations it was refusing to pay out winnings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Belize Immigration Systems Meet International Standards<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The UN Migration Agency sent out a release this week saying that an important upgrade to Belize’s Border management system is complete\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Suspends New Maintenance Fee<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) said telecommunications provider Digicel yesterday advised that it has indefinitely halted the recent levy of a prepaid maintenance fee to customers whose monthly spend is less than J$50\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Does Digicel Have A Big Data Switch?<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir: I need your help to investigate a problem I had with Digicel over the course of a few weeks. I am a prepaid customer and I normally spend very little on phone credit each month – maybe $500 on average\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

New Digicel prepaid fee ‘indefinitely halted’<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) said it was informed by Digicel yesterday that the recent charge of a prepaid maintenance fee (PMF) to customers whose monthly spend falls below $50 has been \u201cindefinitely halted\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Carpif Forum St. Maarten, Internet Forum concluded<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 On July 6th, 2017, the last session of the 3rd annual Caribbean Peering Forum, under the theme \u201cExpanding the Caribbean Internet\u201d \u2013 took place\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cloud Carib expands data centre presence across Caribbean and Latin America<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Cloud Carib has announced plans to build several new data centers, expanding the company\u2019s services across the Caribbean and Latin America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Independent tests say FLOW is the leading C’bean network<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0International independent benchmark testing agency, P3, says that FLOW customers in at least six markets, including Jamaica, have the best quality network and service levels in the region as measured against competitors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Intelsat 35e Launches Successfully<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), operator of the world\u2019s first Globalized Network and leader in integrated satellite communications, announced the successful launch of the Intelsat 35e satellite, the fourth of the Intelsat EpicNG<\/sup>\u00a0high throughput satellites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TelEm heats up debate at CarPIF conference<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Assuring a fair return for millions of dollars of investment into a brand new island-wide fibre optic network for St. Maarten and the possible sharing of that network with competing carriers was a \u201chot talking point\u201d at the opening of the Caribbean Peering and Interconnection Forum (CarPIF) Conference at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino, Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"URCA to host 17th Annual Global Regulators Symposium<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA), is set to host the 17th Annual Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-17) organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Nassau, from 11 to 14 July 2017, under the theme \u201cLiving in a World of Digital Opportunities\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 8 July 2017<\/h3>\n

Alex Tasker is Digicel CEO<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Barbados today announced the return of Alex Tasker as he becomes the country\u2019s leading communications and entertainment provider\u2019s new Chief Executive Officer… more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Halts Fee – Telecoms Company Admits Customers Were Not Given Sufficient Notice<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications provider Digicel has indefinitely halted a controversial levy of a prepaid maintenance fee to customers whose monthly spend is less than $50\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Gov’t undertakes feasibility study for establishment of technology park<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Biojam Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Global Inc to undertake a feasibility study for the creation of a science and technology park in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

$.6m in cellphones stolen from mall<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Police probing yesterday\u2019s $600,000 phone heist at Gulf City Mall, La Romaine are investigating whether the suspects had inside help\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Technology can open doors<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Public Administration and Communications Maxie Cuffie says the National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Plan will bring sustainable jobs and a strengthened economy, where business competitiveness will be at an all time high\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 9 July 2017<\/h3>\n

Alex Tasker appointed CEO of Digicel Barbados<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Barbados today announced the return of Alex Tasker to its business, as he becomes the country\u2019s new Chief Executive Officer, effective 17th July 2017\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Taxi app Drop eases out of market<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Mobile application taxi service Drop has decided to pull out of the market as it said operating here is not feasible due to difficulties in encouraging a cultural shift\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CCTVs to be installed in secondary schools<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Education, Youth and Information Minister Senator Ruel Reid says the Government will be installing closed circuit television (CCTV) systems in secondary institutions shortly as part of a programme aimed at improving school safety and security\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digital Switchover Sooner Rather Than Later, Says Green – Broadcasting Commission Says 2021 Only An Indicative Date For Change<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 High costs coupled with the possibility of adopting technology that could become obsolete in quick time are among the factors slowing Jamaica’s plan to complete the analogue\/digital switchover\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TELL Claudienne<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dear Claudienne, I am writing to you regarding an issue that I have with FLOW. My original complaint was tendered on April 6, 2016, but to date (3\/3\/2017) I have had no response from that company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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