{"id":119457,"date":"2018-01-15T06:30:55","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T11:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=119457"},"modified":"2018-01-14T17:04:58","modified_gmt":"2018-01-14T22:04:58","slug":"roundup-week-14-january-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2018\/01\/roundup-week-14-january-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 14 January 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 8 January to Sunday 14 January 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Monday, 8 January 2018<\/h3>\n

CWJ to ‘vigorously oppose’ lawsuit by shareholder<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Jamaica Limited (CWJ), says it intends to \u201cvigorously oppose\u201d an application made by one of its shareholders seeking permission from the Supreme Court to file a derivative action in a court in Florida\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0DATA WARNING<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 CHAD Blackman, a Senior Partner and International Trade Advisor, wants Barbados and other Caribbean countries to become aware of new European Union regulations on data protection\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Happy New Year from Flow!<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia<\/em> \u2013 This week, Flow will be presenting the next five Christmas Comunity Cash prize winners. Each winner will be gifted two thousand dollars [$2,000.00] CASH in hand! Stay close to your phone, because YOU could be one of Flow\u2019s WINNERS! \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 9 January 2018<\/h3>\n

Shareholder in Jamaican unit sues Cable and Wireless<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 A shareholder in Cable and Wireless’s Jamaican arm has launched legal action against the firm, claiming financial transactions to its parent company have impacted the regional unit\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

C&W parent completes Caribbean split-off<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless parent company Liberty Global announced last week that it has completed the separation of its Latin American and Caribbean businesses \u2013 including the Cayman branch of Flow \u2013 into a separate entity called Liberty Latin America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 10 January 2018<\/h3>\n

\"\"Do online payments offer economic options?<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) remains a viable, little-understood tool to help pull the Caribbean out of its economic mess\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Social media \u2013 For better or for worse<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 2018 has started and usually at this time of the year one finds several organizations and institutions giving out awards for the year that has passed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Emergency alert system proposed<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Government is in discussions with cellphone providers over a new emergency alert system that will allow it to send instant messages to all smartphone users in the Cayman Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Post-hurricane Dominica (Part 4): Here is why we care about communications, as well as food<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 An outlandish big white ball stands out among the school, a church with a twisted cross and a dozen fishing boats in the community of Saint Sauveur\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Samsung shows big ambition at CES<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Samsung led big with its presentation at CES 2018, introducing the intimidatingly named The Wall, a massive 146 inch television sporting a list of new technologies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel customsers start new year on a winning note<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The new year is looking bright for Digicel customer, Mack Martie, grand prize winner of $10,000 in the recently concluded \u2018Gift of Christmas\u2019 promotion. Martie, a painter, was a picture of colourful delight after hearing the news on local media\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TATT writes TTPBA again: Shal, TUCO react<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 For the second time in less than a month, Dr John Prince, CEO of the Telecommunications Authority (TATT), has written to Daren Lee Sing, president of the TT Publishers and Broadcasters Association (TTPBA), about its concerns about another song released for the Carnival season\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TSTT retail stores ready for customers; Massy renamed Amplia<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 State telecoms company, TSTT, says even though it has closed its nine retail outlets, it has partnered with over 85 dealers who are now equipped to provide the full suite of services to customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 11 January 2018<\/h3>\n

URCA Eases Sebas\u2019s Radio Delay \u2018Hardship\u2019<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Regulators have moved to ease \u201cthe hardship suffered\u201d by Sebas Bastian after the Island Luck chief\u2019s radio launch was blocked by an ongoing court dispute\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Gov’t to acquire system to recover stolen cell phones<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Security Minister, Robert Montague has announced that a system to aid in the recovery of stolen cellular phones is being acquired for use by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Telecoms company wants Data Protection Act implemented over 30-month period<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 TELECOMMUNICATIONS company, Digicel, is suggesting that the Government phase in the implementation of the proposed Data Protection Act within a 30-month period\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWU: TSTT fired four workers<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Communications Workers Union (CWU) is calling on TSTT to immediately fire its executive vice president of human resources, industrial relations and corporate services, Carol David, after she sent dismissal letters to four workers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 12 January 2018<\/h3>\n

Bahamas government to sell 52% Aliv stake sale by April<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government of the Bahamas is looking to finalise the sale of its 51.75 percent stake in mobile operator Aliv by April, reports local news site\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamaican Conglomerate Enters Bahamas’ Money Transmission Business<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A publicly-traded Jamaican conglomerate has expanded its Western Union partnership into the Bahamas and pledged to open multiple money transfer locations in 2018\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Next-generation 911 call centre coming next month<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The British Virgin Islands is rolling out state-of-the-art, next-generation 9-1-1 technology for its new emergency call centre which will become operational early next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Guyana\u2019s Telecommunications \u201c100-metre dash\u201d Begins This Year<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana\u2019s journey to becoming a technologically advanced nation will be mainstreamed this year, Minister of Public Telecommunications Catherine Hughes says\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"The use of blockchain could prevent voter fraud<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, If you\u2019ve heard of Bitcoin, you know of cryptocurrency. Bitcoin has started a revolution so great that it threatens the very existence of how our current system of government, finance and business is done\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Making Amends To Customer<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir:\u00a0 In response to the letter from Digicel customer Safiya Gordon published in\u00a0The Gleaner\u00a0on January 11, 2018\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Play – Slowest And Worst Customer Service<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir:\u00a0 I signed up for a Play Big package on October 4, 2017, for my home\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow shares $20,000 among Christmas winners<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Flow has lived up to its promise to reward at least one customer from every district on island, coming out of the telecommunications company\u2019s 2017 Christmas promotion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Going After Cellular Thieves – Police To Get Equipment To Trace Stolen Phones<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of National Security is to spend US$45,000 to provide the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) with technology to allow the police to go after persons who steal cellular phones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ICD acquires minority interest in Intcomex<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 ICD Investments Ltd has acquired minority shareholding in Intcomex Global Investments Holdings, SL, a leading go-to market platform of value-added solutions and technology products in Latin America and the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

JCF to Use Technology in the Recovery of Cell Phones<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says that technology valued at US$45,000 is being procured to aid in the recovery of stolen cellular phones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Social media is everybody’s<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 It’s just the beginning of the year, and there have already been a slew of public relations issues for businesses that have either started, played out or been sustained on social media\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Samsung Note 8 Now Powered By Flow LTE<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia<\/em> \u2013 The latest, most exciting, next-generation handset from the world\u2019s leading manufacturer is now available in Saint Lucia, on the island\u2019s fastest mobile data network, and at all of its retail outlets islandwide\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Emails Defaming Prominent Vincentians Making Rounds On Social Media<\/h4>\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 Two email messages currently making the rounds on social media, which accuse certain prominent Vincentians of extramarital affairs, kinky sex and being HIV positive, among other things, have inflamed some persons here\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 13 January 2018<\/h3>\n

\"\"Estonia and Georgia share their e-governance expertise with the Caribbean<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 When it comes to the Caribbean\u2019s vision for 21st Century Government, Estonia is an excellent example of the possibilities for transforming governments and countries\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

National CCTV system to get additional funding<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 SECURITY Minister Robert Montague says nearly $3 billion will be needed over the next two years for the full roll out of the national Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System, dubbed JamaicaEye\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Travellers to Jamaica will soon be able to complete landing form online<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Passport, Citizen and Immigration Agency (PICA), in conjunction with the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) will be launching an online version of the Immigration and Customs Declaration form (C5) to facilitate a speedier processing of passengers and their baggage at the island’s international airports\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 14 January 2018<\/h3>\n

Data Disquiet! – Proposed Powerful Information Commissioner Sparks Concerns<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The proposals surrounding the creation of an office of an Information Commissioner have raised the first red flag in the Data Protection Act now being considered by a Joint Select Committee (JSC) of Parliament\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel says Data Act may impact proposed Caricom Single ICT Space<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister\u00a0of Science, Energy and Technology Dr Andrew Wheatley says every effort is being made to ensure that Jamaica’s Caricom partners are not disadvantaged by the provisions of the new Data Protection Bill, currently before Parliament\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW fixes landline after six months<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dear Claudienne, We live in Mandeville, and my husband’s FLOW landline has not worked for the past six months. He has made numerous complaints to FLOW’S customer service to no avail\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

The Future of Blockchain in the Caribbean<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Recent days have seen the cryptocurrency Ripple rise fast. Like the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, it\u2019s underpinned by blockchain technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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