mMoney: What\u2019s in Your Wallet?<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 In a country where about half the population doesn\u2019t have bank accounts, and bank fees can be almost punitive, the principals behind a digitized version of the Barbados dollar are hoping to change the money game\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Brief: Indotel teams up on telecoms conflict resolution<\/h4>\nDominican Republic<\/em> \u2013 The Dominican Republic’s telecoms regulator Indotel has signed an agreement with the Santo Domingo chamber of commerce (CRC) to improve conflict … more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 12 February 2018<\/h3>\nEDITORIAL : A radio celebration<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Guess what everyone?!?\u00a0 It is World Radio Day! Yippee! \u00a0So, pop the champagne and celebrate that you live in a country that has radio and that it is accessible by all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL : A radio celebration<\/h4>\n
Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Guess what everyone?!?\u00a0 It is World Radio Day! Yippee! \u00a0So, pop the champagne and celebrate that you live in a country that has radio and that it is accessible by all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cayman Islands to emerge as key strategic hub for subsea cable sector<\/h4>\nCayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 OfReg is working with other government departments to open up the Cayman Island’s subsea sector to international investors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
We need more internet providers and strong regulations<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, When the PPP\/C government started an ICT fibre optic cable from Brazil, Guyanese were elated. I think it was recognized that Gtt seemed incapable of delivering fit and proper internet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Haitians Living Abroad Get Discounted Calls to Haiti and International Calling Credit Prize Around Valentine’s Day from SalutHaiti.com<\/h4>\nHaiti <\/em>\u2013 SalutHaiti.com, the platform serving Haitian expats worldwide, offers 10% off on Voice Credit orders for calls to Haiti on February 14, 2018, using coupon VDAY18, plus it launches a $10 Voice Credit prize within the Haitian Facebook community called I love Haiti, between February 13-18, 2018\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaican LTE network Caricel sold to South Africa’s Involution<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Symbiote Investments has announced the sale of its Jamaican LTE-only network Caricel to South Africa-based investment group Involution Limited for an undisclosed sum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Digicel spending $15 million on network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 D<\/strong>igicel is spending $15 million to repair and improve its telecommunications infrastructure, 94 per cent of which was damaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 14 February 2018<\/h3>\nCable Bahamas Mobile Build-Out Stalls Profits<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Telecoms company Cable Bahamas Limited posted a net loss of Bah$15 million for its first quarter ended September, quadrupling the bleed reported in the comparative period in 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Better Modems, Faster Speeds \u2013 GTT begins free modem change in Berbice<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Customers in the New Amsterdam and Rose Hall, Corentyne will soon begin experiencing significantly better online experiences, more stable and stronger internet connections, along with better technical support as a result of GTT\u2019s project to change their current modems to new ones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT boasts readiness to support oil and gas boom<\/h4>\nGuyana<\/em> \u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) has assured investors in the oil and gas sector that the country is unlikely to experience disruptions to international connectivity with the rest of the world because the submarine fibre-optic cable has a back-up system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT frustrates potential customer<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 A pregnant customer of Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company is in state of bewilderment over to a lack of urgency and haphazard service offered to her by GTT\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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apacity building for smart cities<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Throughout\u00a0most of history, the majority of the world’s population lived in rural areas and only a small proportion lived in urban areas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Inner-city residents taught how to earn online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Over\u00a0a dozen inner-city residents in various volatile communities are now earning online through training provided by Internet Income Jamaica (IIJ) in the Alternative Livelihood Skills Development (ALSD) Programme run by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean TV Subscribers Take Control of their Viewing Experience with Flow Evo14 February, 2018<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 \u201c\u2018YOU run the show!\u2019 is what we\u2019re telling our Flow TV customers,\u201d according to Shuja Khan, Chief Commercial Officer, C&W Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Claro Caribbean sales down another 9% in Q4 on Puerto Rico impact<\/h4>\nPuerto Rico <\/em>\u2013 America Movil\u2019s Claro units in the Caribbean reported fourth-quarter revenues down 9.0 percent year on year to USD 448 million following a similar 9.4 percent annual decline in Q3, as the extraordinary costs resulting from Hurricane Maria\u2019s impact on Puerto Rico continued to bite\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean TV Subscribers Take Control of their Viewing Experience with Flow Evo<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 YOU run the show!\u2019 is what we\u2019re telling our Flow TV customers,\u201d according to Shuja Khan, Chief Commercial Officer, C&W Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Team Unity to launch National ICT Centre as part of anniversary celebration<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The Team Unity government, through the Ministry of Communications, will officially launch the state-of-the-art National ICT Centre as part of the week-long activities around its historic three-year anniversary celebrations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 15 February 2018<\/h3>\nNew telephone system for BRA Treasury location<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Barbados Revenue Authority is in the process of transitioning to a new telephone system at its Treasury Building location… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Could Cable Operators Be Forced to Pull The Plug On Your HBO?<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Cable television as you know it might be coming to an end – and that\u2019s because – after years of avoidance – copyright compliance could be imposed upon Belize soon\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drones to improve the Sugar Industry<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 For the next 30 days, the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI) will be working with a South African consulting firm to implement phase 1 of a drainage master plan for the sugar belt, which spans the Orange Walk and Corozal Districts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
HBO Demands Copyright Compliance from Cable Operator<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Ready to pay more for basic cable? It could happen as issues of copyright compliance come to Belize\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT technician thrown from post after coming in contact with transformer<\/h4>\nGuyana<\/em> \u2013 A technician of the Guyana Telephone and Telephone Company (GTT) is now hospitalized after reportedly coming in contact with a pole-mounted distribution transformer yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Our radio practitioners should strive to perform professionally<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, On February 13, 2018, World Radio Day was celebrated… more<\/a><\/p>\n
USF\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme Gets Under Way<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) is gathering momentum with the recent staging of an orientation session for participants in the island-wide programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow launches enhanced TV service in Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Flow brand of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) has announced the launch of an enhanced TV service throughout the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Reports Preliminary 2017 Results\u00b9<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications\u00a0Limited (“C&W”) is a leading telecommunications operator in its consumer markets, which are predominantly located in the Caribbean and Latin America, providing entertainment, information and communication services to 3.4 million mobile, 0.6 million internet, 0.6 million fixed-line telephony and 0.4 million video subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Cloud Carib Achieves Record Growth as Caribbean and Latin American Businesses and Government Agencies Pursue Digital Transformation<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cloud Carib, a provider of managed cloud and ICT services to businesses and governments in the Caribbean and Latin American region, completed its most successful year to date in December\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel partners with SportsMax to cover Winter Olympics<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Barbadians will have the opportunity to see Winter Olympic coverage from its official sponsor\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America Q4 revenue down 10% to USD 850 mln on hurricane impact<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America, the newly split-off unit of Liberty Global focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, reported revenues down 10 percent year on year to USD 850 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as strong growth at Chilean unit VTR failed to offset hurricane-related declines at Caribbean unit Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and, above all, in Puerto Rico\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mike Antonius of Telesur Elected to CANTO\u2019s Board<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Mike Antonius is the newest member on the CANTO Board of Directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Another milestone reached as the National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Another significant achievement was realized on Thursday, February 15, 2018, when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, which also marked another milestone for the Government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contents released of PM\u2019s message at opening of ICT Centre<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The following contains the original remarks of the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris, prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, at the\u00a0official opening of the ICT Centre, Feb. 15, 2018… more<\/a><\/p>\n
National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Another significant achievement was realized Feb. 15 when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, marking another milestone for the government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Living through the digital revolution<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 What was once considered science fiction in Hollywood movies of old, has now, in some respects, become reality in the world of information technology and the digital age… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Trinidad launches investigation into wifi in prisons<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 An investigation has been launched into the use of internet in correctional institutions across Trinidad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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It\u2019s Not TV, It\u2019s HBO: Cable Will Cost You More<\/h4>\n
Belize<\/em> \u2013 The pressure is building on Belizeans in the creative industries \u2013 broadcasting, both radio and television, and music and the arts \u2013 to begin recognizing copyright and intellectual property and pay the requisite fees to satisfy rights holders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New online application system for Immigration<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Immigration Department is implementing an online application process for entry permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulator Body starts monitoring TV, radio stations for abuse, breaches<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The country\u2019s regulator for radio and television operations has started monitoring and recording programmes for possible abuse and breaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Students to Receive Tablet Computers<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government is to spend $700 million to increase learning opportunities to students by providing them with more access to tablet computers and other information and communications technology (ICT)-based equipment, under the e-Learning Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Research Department to Be Established at eGov Jamaica Limited<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC sales down 1% to USD 585 mln in Q4, adds 30,000 RGUs<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s newly split-off Liberty Latin America unit, reported revenues of USD 584.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, down 1.0 percent year on year due to the negative impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean region, offset by growth in revenue generating units (RGUs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to spend USD 15 mln on Caribbean network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is investing USD 15 million to repair and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Dominica, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, reports the Turks & Caicos Sun, citing the company\u2019s newly-appointed COO Addison Stoddard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Internet Entrepreneurship Centre To Hold Its First Event In The Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A new initiative is being launched this month to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the digital space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juvo and Cable & Wireless Identity Scoring<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Dominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, When the PPP\/C government started an ICT fibre optic cable from Brazil, Guyanese were elated. I think it was recognized that Gtt seemed incapable of delivering fit and proper internet service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Haitians Living Abroad Get Discounted Calls to Haiti and International Calling Credit Prize Around Valentine’s Day from SalutHaiti.com<\/h4>\nHaiti <\/em>\u2013 SalutHaiti.com, the platform serving Haitian expats worldwide, offers 10% off on Voice Credit orders for calls to Haiti on February 14, 2018, using coupon VDAY18, plus it launches a $10 Voice Credit prize within the Haitian Facebook community called I love Haiti, between February 13-18, 2018\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaican LTE network Caricel sold to South Africa’s Involution<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Symbiote Investments has announced the sale of its Jamaican LTE-only network Caricel to South Africa-based investment group Involution Limited for an undisclosed sum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel spending $15 million on network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 D<\/strong>igicel is spending $15 million to repair and improve its telecommunications infrastructure, 94 per cent of which was damaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 14 February 2018<\/h3>\nCable Bahamas Mobile Build-Out Stalls Profits<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Telecoms company Cable Bahamas Limited posted a net loss of Bah$15 million for its first quarter ended September, quadrupling the bleed reported in the comparative period in 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Better Modems, Faster Speeds \u2013 GTT begins free modem change in Berbice<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Customers in the New Amsterdam and Rose Hall, Corentyne will soon begin experiencing significantly better online experiences, more stable and stronger internet connections, along with better technical support as a result of GTT\u2019s project to change their current modems to new ones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT boasts readiness to support oil and gas boom<\/h4>\nGuyana<\/em> \u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) has assured investors in the oil and gas sector that the country is unlikely to experience disruptions to international connectivity with the rest of the world because the submarine fibre-optic cable has a back-up system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT frustrates potential customer<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 A pregnant customer of Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company is in state of bewilderment over to a lack of urgency and haphazard service offered to her by GTT\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Capacity building for smart cities<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Throughout\u00a0most of history, the majority of the world’s population lived in rural areas and only a small proportion lived in urban areas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Inner-city residents taught how to earn online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Over\u00a0a dozen inner-city residents in various volatile communities are now earning online through training provided by Internet Income Jamaica (IIJ) in the Alternative Livelihood Skills Development (ALSD) Programme run by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean TV Subscribers Take Control of their Viewing Experience with Flow Evo14 February, 2018<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 \u201c\u2018YOU run the show!\u2019 is what we\u2019re telling our Flow TV customers,\u201d according to Shuja Khan, Chief Commercial Officer, C&W Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Claro Caribbean sales down another 9% in Q4 on Puerto Rico impact<\/h4>\nPuerto Rico <\/em>\u2013 America Movil\u2019s Claro units in the Caribbean reported fourth-quarter revenues down 9.0 percent year on year to USD 448 million following a similar 9.4 percent annual decline in Q3, as the extraordinary costs resulting from Hurricane Maria\u2019s impact on Puerto Rico continued to bite\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean TV Subscribers Take Control of their Viewing Experience with Flow Evo<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 YOU run the show!\u2019 is what we\u2019re telling our Flow TV customers,\u201d according to Shuja Khan, Chief Commercial Officer, C&W Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Team Unity to launch National ICT Centre as part of anniversary celebration<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The Team Unity government, through the Ministry of Communications, will officially launch the state-of-the-art National ICT Centre as part of the week-long activities around its historic three-year anniversary celebrations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 15 February 2018<\/h3>\nNew telephone system for BRA Treasury location<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Barbados Revenue Authority is in the process of transitioning to a new telephone system at its Treasury Building location… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Could Cable Operators Be Forced to Pull The Plug On Your HBO?<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Cable television as you know it might be coming to an end – and that\u2019s because – after years of avoidance – copyright compliance could be imposed upon Belize soon\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drones to improve the Sugar Industry<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 For the next 30 days, the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI) will be working with a South African consulting firm to implement phase 1 of a drainage master plan for the sugar belt, which spans the Orange Walk and Corozal Districts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
HBO Demands Copyright Compliance from Cable Operator<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Ready to pay more for basic cable? It could happen as issues of copyright compliance come to Belize\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT technician thrown from post after coming in contact with transformer<\/h4>\nGuyana<\/em> \u2013 A technician of the Guyana Telephone and Telephone Company (GTT) is now hospitalized after reportedly coming in contact with a pole-mounted distribution transformer yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Our radio practitioners should strive to perform professionally<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, On February 13, 2018, World Radio Day was celebrated… more<\/a><\/p>\n
USF\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme Gets Under Way<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) is gathering momentum with the recent staging of an orientation session for participants in the island-wide programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow launches enhanced TV service in Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Flow brand of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) has announced the launch of an enhanced TV service throughout the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Reports Preliminary 2017 Results\u00b9<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications\u00a0Limited (“C&W”) is a leading telecommunications operator in its consumer markets, which are predominantly located in the Caribbean and Latin America, providing entertainment, information and communication services to 3.4 million mobile, 0.6 million internet, 0.6 million fixed-line telephony and 0.4 million video subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cloud Carib Achieves Record Growth as Caribbean and Latin American Businesses and Government Agencies Pursue Digital Transformation<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cloud Carib, a provider of managed cloud and ICT services to businesses and governments in the Caribbean and Latin American region, completed its most successful year to date in December\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel partners with SportsMax to cover Winter Olympics<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Barbadians will have the opportunity to see Winter Olympic coverage from its official sponsor\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America Q4 revenue down 10% to USD 850 mln on hurricane impact<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America, the newly split-off unit of Liberty Global focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, reported revenues down 10 percent year on year to USD 850 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as strong growth at Chilean unit VTR failed to offset hurricane-related declines at Caribbean unit Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and, above all, in Puerto Rico\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mike Antonius of Telesur Elected to CANTO\u2019s Board<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Mike Antonius is the newest member on the CANTO Board of Directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Another milestone reached as the National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Another significant achievement was realized on Thursday, February 15, 2018, when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, which also marked another milestone for the Government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contents released of PM\u2019s message at opening of ICT Centre<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The following contains the original remarks of the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris, prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, at the\u00a0official opening of the ICT Centre, Feb. 15, 2018… more<\/a><\/p>\n
National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Another significant achievement was realized Feb. 15 when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, marking another milestone for the government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Living through the digital revolution<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 What was once considered science fiction in Hollywood movies of old, has now, in some respects, become reality in the world of information technology and the digital age… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Trinidad launches investigation into wifi in prisons<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 An investigation has been launched into the use of internet in correctional institutions across Trinidad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 16 February 2018<\/h3>\nIt\u2019s Not TV, It\u2019s HBO: Cable Will Cost You More<\/h4>\n
Belize<\/em> \u2013 The pressure is building on Belizeans in the creative industries \u2013 broadcasting, both radio and television, and music and the arts \u2013 to begin recognizing copyright and intellectual property and pay the requisite fees to satisfy rights holders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New online application system for Immigration<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Immigration Department is implementing an online application process for entry permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulator Body starts monitoring TV, radio stations for abuse, breaches<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The country\u2019s regulator for radio and television operations has started monitoring and recording programmes for possible abuse and breaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Students to Receive Tablet Computers<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government is to spend $700 million to increase learning opportunities to students by providing them with more access to tablet computers and other information and communications technology (ICT)-based equipment, under the e-Learning Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Research Department to Be Established at eGov Jamaica Limited<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC sales down 1% to USD 585 mln in Q4, adds 30,000 RGUs<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s newly split-off Liberty Latin America unit, reported revenues of USD 584.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, down 1.0 percent year on year due to the negative impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean region, offset by growth in revenue generating units (RGUs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to spend USD 15 mln on Caribbean network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is investing USD 15 million to repair and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Dominica, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, reports the Turks & Caicos Sun, citing the company\u2019s newly-appointed COO Addison Stoddard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Internet Entrepreneurship Centre To Hold Its First Event In The Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A new initiative is being launched this month to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the digital space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juvo and Cable & Wireless Identity Scoring<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Symbiote Investments has announced the sale of its Jamaican LTE-only network Caricel to South Africa-based investment group Involution Limited for an undisclosed sum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel spending $15 million on network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 D<\/strong>igicel is spending $15 million to repair and improve its telecommunications infrastructure, 94 per cent of which was damaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 14 February 2018<\/h3>\nCable Bahamas Mobile Build-Out Stalls Profits<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Telecoms company Cable Bahamas Limited posted a net loss of Bah$15 million for its first quarter ended September, quadrupling the bleed reported in the comparative period in 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable Bahamas Mobile Build-Out Stalls Profits<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Telecoms company Cable Bahamas Limited posted a net loss of Bah$15 million for its first quarter ended September, quadrupling the bleed reported in the comparative period in 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Better Modems, Faster Speeds \u2013 GTT begins free modem change in Berbice<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Customers in the New Amsterdam and Rose Hall, Corentyne will soon begin experiencing significantly better online experiences, more stable and stronger internet connections, along with better technical support as a result of GTT\u2019s project to change their current modems to new ones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT boasts readiness to support oil and gas boom<\/h4>\nGuyana<\/em> \u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) has assured investors in the oil and gas sector that the country is unlikely to experience disruptions to international connectivity with the rest of the world because the submarine fibre-optic cable has a back-up system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT frustrates potential customer<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 A pregnant customer of Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company is in state of bewilderment over to a lack of urgency and haphazard service offered to her by GTT\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Capacity building for smart cities<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Throughout\u00a0most of history, the majority of the world’s population lived in rural areas and only a small proportion lived in urban areas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Inner-city residents taught how to earn online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Over\u00a0a dozen inner-city residents in various volatile communities are now earning online through training provided by Internet Income Jamaica (IIJ) in the Alternative Livelihood Skills Development (ALSD) Programme run by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean TV Subscribers Take Control of their Viewing Experience with Flow Evo14 February, 2018<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 \u201c\u2018YOU run the show!\u2019 is what we\u2019re telling our Flow TV customers,\u201d according to Shuja Khan, Chief Commercial Officer, C&W Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Claro Caribbean sales down another 9% in Q4 on Puerto Rico impact<\/h4>\nPuerto Rico <\/em>\u2013 America Movil\u2019s Claro units in the Caribbean reported fourth-quarter revenues down 9.0 percent year on year to USD 448 million following a similar 9.4 percent annual decline in Q3, as the extraordinary costs resulting from Hurricane Maria\u2019s impact on Puerto Rico continued to bite\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean TV Subscribers Take Control of their Viewing Experience with Flow Evo<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 YOU run the show!\u2019 is what we\u2019re telling our Flow TV customers,\u201d according to Shuja Khan, Chief Commercial Officer, C&W Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Team Unity to launch National ICT Centre as part of anniversary celebration<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The Team Unity government, through the Ministry of Communications, will officially launch the state-of-the-art National ICT Centre as part of the week-long activities around its historic three-year anniversary celebrations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 15 February 2018<\/h3>\nNew telephone system for BRA Treasury location<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Barbados Revenue Authority is in the process of transitioning to a new telephone system at its Treasury Building location… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Could Cable Operators Be Forced to Pull The Plug On Your HBO?<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Cable television as you know it might be coming to an end – and that\u2019s because – after years of avoidance – copyright compliance could be imposed upon Belize soon\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drones to improve the Sugar Industry<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 For the next 30 days, the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI) will be working with a South African consulting firm to implement phase 1 of a drainage master plan for the sugar belt, which spans the Orange Walk and Corozal Districts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
HBO Demands Copyright Compliance from Cable Operator<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Ready to pay more for basic cable? It could happen as issues of copyright compliance come to Belize\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT technician thrown from post after coming in contact with transformer<\/h4>\nGuyana<\/em> \u2013 A technician of the Guyana Telephone and Telephone Company (GTT) is now hospitalized after reportedly coming in contact with a pole-mounted distribution transformer yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Our radio practitioners should strive to perform professionally<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, On February 13, 2018, World Radio Day was celebrated… more<\/a><\/p>\n
USF\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme Gets Under Way<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) is gathering momentum with the recent staging of an orientation session for participants in the island-wide programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow launches enhanced TV service in Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Flow brand of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) has announced the launch of an enhanced TV service throughout the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Reports Preliminary 2017 Results\u00b9<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications\u00a0Limited (“C&W”) is a leading telecommunications operator in its consumer markets, which are predominantly located in the Caribbean and Latin America, providing entertainment, information and communication services to 3.4 million mobile, 0.6 million internet, 0.6 million fixed-line telephony and 0.4 million video subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cloud Carib Achieves Record Growth as Caribbean and Latin American Businesses and Government Agencies Pursue Digital Transformation<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cloud Carib, a provider of managed cloud and ICT services to businesses and governments in the Caribbean and Latin American region, completed its most successful year to date in December\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel partners with SportsMax to cover Winter Olympics<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Barbadians will have the opportunity to see Winter Olympic coverage from its official sponsor\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America Q4 revenue down 10% to USD 850 mln on hurricane impact<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America, the newly split-off unit of Liberty Global focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, reported revenues down 10 percent year on year to USD 850 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as strong growth at Chilean unit VTR failed to offset hurricane-related declines at Caribbean unit Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and, above all, in Puerto Rico\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mike Antonius of Telesur Elected to CANTO\u2019s Board<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Mike Antonius is the newest member on the CANTO Board of Directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Another milestone reached as the National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Another significant achievement was realized on Thursday, February 15, 2018, when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, which also marked another milestone for the Government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contents released of PM\u2019s message at opening of ICT Centre<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The following contains the original remarks of the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris, prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, at the\u00a0official opening of the ICT Centre, Feb. 15, 2018… more<\/a><\/p>\n
National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Another significant achievement was realized Feb. 15 when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, marking another milestone for the government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Living through the digital revolution<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 What was once considered science fiction in Hollywood movies of old, has now, in some respects, become reality in the world of information technology and the digital age… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Trinidad launches investigation into wifi in prisons<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 An investigation has been launched into the use of internet in correctional institutions across Trinidad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 16 February 2018<\/h3>\nIt\u2019s Not TV, It\u2019s HBO: Cable Will Cost You More<\/h4>\n
Belize<\/em> \u2013 The pressure is building on Belizeans in the creative industries \u2013 broadcasting, both radio and television, and music and the arts \u2013 to begin recognizing copyright and intellectual property and pay the requisite fees to satisfy rights holders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New online application system for Immigration<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Immigration Department is implementing an online application process for entry permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulator Body starts monitoring TV, radio stations for abuse, breaches<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The country\u2019s regulator for radio and television operations has started monitoring and recording programmes for possible abuse and breaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Students to Receive Tablet Computers<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government is to spend $700 million to increase learning opportunities to students by providing them with more access to tablet computers and other information and communications technology (ICT)-based equipment, under the e-Learning Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Research Department to Be Established at eGov Jamaica Limited<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC sales down 1% to USD 585 mln in Q4, adds 30,000 RGUs<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s newly split-off Liberty Latin America unit, reported revenues of USD 584.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, down 1.0 percent year on year due to the negative impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean region, offset by growth in revenue generating units (RGUs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to spend USD 15 mln on Caribbean network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is investing USD 15 million to repair and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Dominica, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, reports the Turks & Caicos Sun, citing the company\u2019s newly-appointed COO Addison Stoddard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Internet Entrepreneurship Centre To Hold Its First Event In The Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A new initiative is being launched this month to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the digital space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juvo and Cable & Wireless Identity Scoring<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Guyana<\/em> \u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) has assured investors in the oil and gas sector that the country is unlikely to experience disruptions to international connectivity with the rest of the world because the submarine fibre-optic cable has a back-up system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT frustrates potential customer<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 A pregnant customer of Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company is in state of bewilderment over to a lack of urgency and haphazard service offered to her by GTT\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Capacity building for smart cities<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Throughout\u00a0most of history, the majority of the world’s population lived in rural areas and only a small proportion lived in urban areas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Inner-city residents taught how to earn online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Over\u00a0a dozen inner-city residents in various volatile communities are now earning online through training provided by Internet Income Jamaica (IIJ) in the Alternative Livelihood Skills Development (ALSD) Programme run by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean TV Subscribers Take Control of their Viewing Experience with Flow Evo14 February, 2018<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 \u201c\u2018YOU run the show!\u2019 is what we\u2019re telling our Flow TV customers,\u201d according to Shuja Khan, Chief Commercial Officer, C&W Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Claro Caribbean sales down another 9% in Q4 on Puerto Rico impact<\/h4>\nPuerto Rico <\/em>\u2013 America Movil\u2019s Claro units in the Caribbean reported fourth-quarter revenues down 9.0 percent year on year to USD 448 million following a similar 9.4 percent annual decline in Q3, as the extraordinary costs resulting from Hurricane Maria\u2019s impact on Puerto Rico continued to bite\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean TV Subscribers Take Control of their Viewing Experience with Flow Evo<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 YOU run the show!\u2019 is what we\u2019re telling our Flow TV customers,\u201d according to Shuja Khan, Chief Commercial Officer, C&W Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Team Unity to launch National ICT Centre as part of anniversary celebration<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The Team Unity government, through the Ministry of Communications, will officially launch the state-of-the-art National ICT Centre as part of the week-long activities around its historic three-year anniversary celebrations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 15 February 2018<\/h3>\nNew telephone system for BRA Treasury location<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Barbados Revenue Authority is in the process of transitioning to a new telephone system at its Treasury Building location… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Could Cable Operators Be Forced to Pull The Plug On Your HBO?<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Cable television as you know it might be coming to an end – and that\u2019s because – after years of avoidance – copyright compliance could be imposed upon Belize soon\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drones to improve the Sugar Industry<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 For the next 30 days, the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI) will be working with a South African consulting firm to implement phase 1 of a drainage master plan for the sugar belt, which spans the Orange Walk and Corozal Districts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
HBO Demands Copyright Compliance from Cable Operator<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Ready to pay more for basic cable? It could happen as issues of copyright compliance come to Belize\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT technician thrown from post after coming in contact with transformer<\/h4>\nGuyana<\/em> \u2013 A technician of the Guyana Telephone and Telephone Company (GTT) is now hospitalized after reportedly coming in contact with a pole-mounted distribution transformer yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Our radio practitioners should strive to perform professionally<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, On February 13, 2018, World Radio Day was celebrated… more<\/a><\/p>\n
USF\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme Gets Under Way<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) is gathering momentum with the recent staging of an orientation session for participants in the island-wide programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow launches enhanced TV service in Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Flow brand of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) has announced the launch of an enhanced TV service throughout the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Reports Preliminary 2017 Results\u00b9<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications\u00a0Limited (“C&W”) is a leading telecommunications operator in its consumer markets, which are predominantly located in the Caribbean and Latin America, providing entertainment, information and communication services to 3.4 million mobile, 0.6 million internet, 0.6 million fixed-line telephony and 0.4 million video subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cloud Carib Achieves Record Growth as Caribbean and Latin American Businesses and Government Agencies Pursue Digital Transformation<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cloud Carib, a provider of managed cloud and ICT services to businesses and governments in the Caribbean and Latin American region, completed its most successful year to date in December\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel partners with SportsMax to cover Winter Olympics<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Barbadians will have the opportunity to see Winter Olympic coverage from its official sponsor\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America Q4 revenue down 10% to USD 850 mln on hurricane impact<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America, the newly split-off unit of Liberty Global focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, reported revenues down 10 percent year on year to USD 850 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as strong growth at Chilean unit VTR failed to offset hurricane-related declines at Caribbean unit Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and, above all, in Puerto Rico\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mike Antonius of Telesur Elected to CANTO\u2019s Board<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Mike Antonius is the newest member on the CANTO Board of Directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Another milestone reached as the National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Another significant achievement was realized on Thursday, February 15, 2018, when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, which also marked another milestone for the Government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contents released of PM\u2019s message at opening of ICT Centre<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The following contains the original remarks of the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris, prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, at the\u00a0official opening of the ICT Centre, Feb. 15, 2018… more<\/a><\/p>\n
National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Another significant achievement was realized Feb. 15 when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, marking another milestone for the government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Living through the digital revolution<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 What was once considered science fiction in Hollywood movies of old, has now, in some respects, become reality in the world of information technology and the digital age… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Trinidad launches investigation into wifi in prisons<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 An investigation has been launched into the use of internet in correctional institutions across Trinidad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 16 February 2018<\/h3>\nIt\u2019s Not TV, It\u2019s HBO: Cable Will Cost You More<\/h4>\n
Belize<\/em> \u2013 The pressure is building on Belizeans in the creative industries \u2013 broadcasting, both radio and television, and music and the arts \u2013 to begin recognizing copyright and intellectual property and pay the requisite fees to satisfy rights holders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New online application system for Immigration<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Immigration Department is implementing an online application process for entry permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulator Body starts monitoring TV, radio stations for abuse, breaches<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The country\u2019s regulator for radio and television operations has started monitoring and recording programmes for possible abuse and breaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Students to Receive Tablet Computers<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government is to spend $700 million to increase learning opportunities to students by providing them with more access to tablet computers and other information and communications technology (ICT)-based equipment, under the e-Learning Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Research Department to Be Established at eGov Jamaica Limited<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC sales down 1% to USD 585 mln in Q4, adds 30,000 RGUs<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s newly split-off Liberty Latin America unit, reported revenues of USD 584.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, down 1.0 percent year on year due to the negative impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean region, offset by growth in revenue generating units (RGUs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to spend USD 15 mln on Caribbean network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is investing USD 15 million to repair and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Dominica, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, reports the Turks & Caicos Sun, citing the company\u2019s newly-appointed COO Addison Stoddard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Internet Entrepreneurship Centre To Hold Its First Event In The Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A new initiative is being launched this month to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the digital space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juvo and Cable & Wireless Identity Scoring<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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apacity building for smart cities<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Throughout\u00a0most of history, the majority of the world’s population lived in rural areas and only a small proportion lived in urban areas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Inner-city residents taught how to earn online<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Over\u00a0a dozen inner-city residents in various volatile communities are now earning online through training provided by Internet Income Jamaica (IIJ) in the Alternative Livelihood Skills Development (ALSD) Programme run by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean TV Subscribers Take Control of their Viewing Experience with Flow Evo14 February, 2018<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 \u201c\u2018YOU run the show!\u2019 is what we\u2019re telling our Flow TV customers,\u201d according to Shuja Khan, Chief Commercial Officer, C&W Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Claro Caribbean sales down another 9% in Q4 on Puerto Rico impact<\/h4>\nPuerto Rico <\/em>\u2013 America Movil\u2019s Claro units in the Caribbean reported fourth-quarter revenues down 9.0 percent year on year to USD 448 million following a similar 9.4 percent annual decline in Q3, as the extraordinary costs resulting from Hurricane Maria\u2019s impact on Puerto Rico continued to bite\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean TV Subscribers Take Control of their Viewing Experience with Flow Evo<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 YOU run the show!\u2019 is what we\u2019re telling our Flow TV customers,\u201d according to Shuja Khan, Chief Commercial Officer, C&W Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Team Unity to launch National ICT Centre as part of anniversary celebration<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The Team Unity government, through the Ministry of Communications, will officially launch the state-of-the-art National ICT Centre as part of the week-long activities around its historic three-year anniversary celebrations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 15 February 2018<\/h3>\nNew telephone system for BRA Treasury location<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Barbados Revenue Authority is in the process of transitioning to a new telephone system at its Treasury Building location… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Could Cable Operators Be Forced to Pull The Plug On Your HBO?<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Cable television as you know it might be coming to an end – and that\u2019s because – after years of avoidance – copyright compliance could be imposed upon Belize soon\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drones to improve the Sugar Industry<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 For the next 30 days, the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI) will be working with a South African consulting firm to implement phase 1 of a drainage master plan for the sugar belt, which spans the Orange Walk and Corozal Districts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
HBO Demands Copyright Compliance from Cable Operator<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Ready to pay more for basic cable? It could happen as issues of copyright compliance come to Belize\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT technician thrown from post after coming in contact with transformer<\/h4>\nGuyana<\/em> \u2013 A technician of the Guyana Telephone and Telephone Company (GTT) is now hospitalized after reportedly coming in contact with a pole-mounted distribution transformer yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Our radio practitioners should strive to perform professionally<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, On February 13, 2018, World Radio Day was celebrated… more<\/a><\/p>\n
USF\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme Gets Under Way<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) is gathering momentum with the recent staging of an orientation session for participants in the island-wide programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow launches enhanced TV service in Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Flow brand of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) has announced the launch of an enhanced TV service throughout the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Reports Preliminary 2017 Results\u00b9<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications\u00a0Limited (“C&W”) is a leading telecommunications operator in its consumer markets, which are predominantly located in the Caribbean and Latin America, providing entertainment, information and communication services to 3.4 million mobile, 0.6 million internet, 0.6 million fixed-line telephony and 0.4 million video subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cloud Carib Achieves Record Growth as Caribbean and Latin American Businesses and Government Agencies Pursue Digital Transformation<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cloud Carib, a provider of managed cloud and ICT services to businesses and governments in the Caribbean and Latin American region, completed its most successful year to date in December\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel partners with SportsMax to cover Winter Olympics<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Barbadians will have the opportunity to see Winter Olympic coverage from its official sponsor\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America Q4 revenue down 10% to USD 850 mln on hurricane impact<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America, the newly split-off unit of Liberty Global focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, reported revenues down 10 percent year on year to USD 850 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as strong growth at Chilean unit VTR failed to offset hurricane-related declines at Caribbean unit Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and, above all, in Puerto Rico\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mike Antonius of Telesur Elected to CANTO\u2019s Board<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Mike Antonius is the newest member on the CANTO Board of Directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Another milestone reached as the National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Another significant achievement was realized on Thursday, February 15, 2018, when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, which also marked another milestone for the Government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contents released of PM\u2019s message at opening of ICT Centre<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The following contains the original remarks of the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris, prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, at the\u00a0official opening of the ICT Centre, Feb. 15, 2018… more<\/a><\/p>\n
National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Another significant achievement was realized Feb. 15 when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, marking another milestone for the government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Living through the digital revolution<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 What was once considered science fiction in Hollywood movies of old, has now, in some respects, become reality in the world of information technology and the digital age… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Trinidad launches investigation into wifi in prisons<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 An investigation has been launched into the use of internet in correctional institutions across Trinidad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 16 February 2018<\/h3>\nIt\u2019s Not TV, It\u2019s HBO: Cable Will Cost You More<\/h4>\n
Belize<\/em> \u2013 The pressure is building on Belizeans in the creative industries \u2013 broadcasting, both radio and television, and music and the arts \u2013 to begin recognizing copyright and intellectual property and pay the requisite fees to satisfy rights holders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New online application system for Immigration<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Immigration Department is implementing an online application process for entry permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulator Body starts monitoring TV, radio stations for abuse, breaches<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The country\u2019s regulator for radio and television operations has started monitoring and recording programmes for possible abuse and breaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Students to Receive Tablet Computers<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government is to spend $700 million to increase learning opportunities to students by providing them with more access to tablet computers and other information and communications technology (ICT)-based equipment, under the e-Learning Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Research Department to Be Established at eGov Jamaica Limited<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC sales down 1% to USD 585 mln in Q4, adds 30,000 RGUs<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s newly split-off Liberty Latin America unit, reported revenues of USD 584.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, down 1.0 percent year on year due to the negative impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean region, offset by growth in revenue generating units (RGUs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to spend USD 15 mln on Caribbean network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is investing USD 15 million to repair and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Dominica, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, reports the Turks & Caicos Sun, citing the company\u2019s newly-appointed COO Addison Stoddard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Internet Entrepreneurship Centre To Hold Its First Event In The Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A new initiative is being launched this month to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the digital space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juvo and Cable & Wireless Identity Scoring<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 \u201c\u2018YOU run the show!\u2019 is what we\u2019re telling our Flow TV customers,\u201d according to Shuja Khan, Chief Commercial Officer, C&W Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Claro Caribbean sales down another 9% in Q4 on Puerto Rico impact<\/h4>\nPuerto Rico <\/em>\u2013 America Movil\u2019s Claro units in the Caribbean reported fourth-quarter revenues down 9.0 percent year on year to USD 448 million following a similar 9.4 percent annual decline in Q3, as the extraordinary costs resulting from Hurricane Maria\u2019s impact on Puerto Rico continued to bite\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean TV Subscribers Take Control of their Viewing Experience with Flow Evo<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 YOU run the show!\u2019 is what we\u2019re telling our Flow TV customers,\u201d according to Shuja Khan, Chief Commercial Officer, C&W Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Team Unity to launch National ICT Centre as part of anniversary celebration<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The Team Unity government, through the Ministry of Communications, will officially launch the state-of-the-art National ICT Centre as part of the week-long activities around its historic three-year anniversary celebrations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 15 February 2018<\/h3>\nNew telephone system for BRA Treasury location<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Barbados Revenue Authority is in the process of transitioning to a new telephone system at its Treasury Building location… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Could Cable Operators Be Forced to Pull The Plug On Your HBO?<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Cable television as you know it might be coming to an end – and that\u2019s because – after years of avoidance – copyright compliance could be imposed upon Belize soon\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drones to improve the Sugar Industry<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 For the next 30 days, the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI) will be working with a South African consulting firm to implement phase 1 of a drainage master plan for the sugar belt, which spans the Orange Walk and Corozal Districts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
HBO Demands Copyright Compliance from Cable Operator<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Ready to pay more for basic cable? It could happen as issues of copyright compliance come to Belize\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT technician thrown from post after coming in contact with transformer<\/h4>\nGuyana<\/em> \u2013 A technician of the Guyana Telephone and Telephone Company (GTT) is now hospitalized after reportedly coming in contact with a pole-mounted distribution transformer yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Our radio practitioners should strive to perform professionally<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, On February 13, 2018, World Radio Day was celebrated… more<\/a><\/p>\n
USF\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme Gets Under Way<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) is gathering momentum with the recent staging of an orientation session for participants in the island-wide programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow launches enhanced TV service in Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Flow brand of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) has announced the launch of an enhanced TV service throughout the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Reports Preliminary 2017 Results\u00b9<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications\u00a0Limited (“C&W”) is a leading telecommunications operator in its consumer markets, which are predominantly located in the Caribbean and Latin America, providing entertainment, information and communication services to 3.4 million mobile, 0.6 million internet, 0.6 million fixed-line telephony and 0.4 million video subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cloud Carib Achieves Record Growth as Caribbean and Latin American Businesses and Government Agencies Pursue Digital Transformation<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cloud Carib, a provider of managed cloud and ICT services to businesses and governments in the Caribbean and Latin American region, completed its most successful year to date in December\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel partners with SportsMax to cover Winter Olympics<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Barbadians will have the opportunity to see Winter Olympic coverage from its official sponsor\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America Q4 revenue down 10% to USD 850 mln on hurricane impact<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America, the newly split-off unit of Liberty Global focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, reported revenues down 10 percent year on year to USD 850 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as strong growth at Chilean unit VTR failed to offset hurricane-related declines at Caribbean unit Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and, above all, in Puerto Rico\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mike Antonius of Telesur Elected to CANTO\u2019s Board<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Mike Antonius is the newest member on the CANTO Board of Directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Another milestone reached as the National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Another significant achievement was realized on Thursday, February 15, 2018, when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, which also marked another milestone for the Government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contents released of PM\u2019s message at opening of ICT Centre<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The following contains the original remarks of the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris, prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, at the\u00a0official opening of the ICT Centre, Feb. 15, 2018… more<\/a><\/p>\n
National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Another significant achievement was realized Feb. 15 when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, marking another milestone for the government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Living through the digital revolution<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 What was once considered science fiction in Hollywood movies of old, has now, in some respects, become reality in the world of information technology and the digital age… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Trinidad launches investigation into wifi in prisons<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 An investigation has been launched into the use of internet in correctional institutions across Trinidad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 16 February 2018<\/h3>\nIt\u2019s Not TV, It\u2019s HBO: Cable Will Cost You More<\/h4>\n
Belize<\/em> \u2013 The pressure is building on Belizeans in the creative industries \u2013 broadcasting, both radio and television, and music and the arts \u2013 to begin recognizing copyright and intellectual property and pay the requisite fees to satisfy rights holders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New online application system for Immigration<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Immigration Department is implementing an online application process for entry permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulator Body starts monitoring TV, radio stations for abuse, breaches<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The country\u2019s regulator for radio and television operations has started monitoring and recording programmes for possible abuse and breaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Students to Receive Tablet Computers<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government is to spend $700 million to increase learning opportunities to students by providing them with more access to tablet computers and other information and communications technology (ICT)-based equipment, under the e-Learning Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Research Department to Be Established at eGov Jamaica Limited<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC sales down 1% to USD 585 mln in Q4, adds 30,000 RGUs<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s newly split-off Liberty Latin America unit, reported revenues of USD 584.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, down 1.0 percent year on year due to the negative impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean region, offset by growth in revenue generating units (RGUs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to spend USD 15 mln on Caribbean network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is investing USD 15 million to repair and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Dominica, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, reports the Turks & Caicos Sun, citing the company\u2019s newly-appointed COO Addison Stoddard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Internet Entrepreneurship Centre To Hold Its First Event In The Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A new initiative is being launched this month to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the digital space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juvo and Cable & Wireless Identity Scoring<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits:\u00a0 Brands of the World<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikimedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Facebook<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Twitter<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 YOU run the show!\u2019 is what we\u2019re telling our Flow TV customers,\u201d according to Shuja Khan, Chief Commercial Officer, C&W Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Team Unity to launch National ICT Centre as part of anniversary celebration<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The Team Unity government, through the Ministry of Communications, will officially launch the state-of-the-art National ICT Centre as part of the week-long activities around its historic three-year anniversary celebrations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 15 February 2018<\/h3>\nNew telephone system for BRA Treasury location<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Barbados Revenue Authority is in the process of transitioning to a new telephone system at its Treasury Building location… more<\/a><\/p>\n
New telephone system for BRA Treasury location<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Barbados Revenue Authority is in the process of transitioning to a new telephone system at its Treasury Building location… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Could Cable Operators Be Forced to Pull The Plug On Your HBO?<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Cable television as you know it might be coming to an end – and that\u2019s because – after years of avoidance – copyright compliance could be imposed upon Belize soon\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drones to improve the Sugar Industry<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 For the next 30 days, the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI) will be working with a South African consulting firm to implement phase 1 of a drainage master plan for the sugar belt, which spans the Orange Walk and Corozal Districts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
HBO Demands Copyright Compliance from Cable Operator<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Ready to pay more for basic cable? It could happen as issues of copyright compliance come to Belize\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT technician thrown from post after coming in contact with transformer<\/h4>\nGuyana<\/em> \u2013 A technician of the Guyana Telephone and Telephone Company (GTT) is now hospitalized after reportedly coming in contact with a pole-mounted distribution transformer yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Our radio practitioners should strive to perform professionally<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, On February 13, 2018, World Radio Day was celebrated… more<\/a><\/p>\n
USF\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme Gets Under Way<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) is gathering momentum with the recent staging of an orientation session for participants in the island-wide programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow launches enhanced TV service in Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Flow brand of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) has announced the launch of an enhanced TV service throughout the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Reports Preliminary 2017 Results\u00b9<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications\u00a0Limited (“C&W”) is a leading telecommunications operator in its consumer markets, which are predominantly located in the Caribbean and Latin America, providing entertainment, information and communication services to 3.4 million mobile, 0.6 million internet, 0.6 million fixed-line telephony and 0.4 million video subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cloud Carib Achieves Record Growth as Caribbean and Latin American Businesses and Government Agencies Pursue Digital Transformation<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cloud Carib, a provider of managed cloud and ICT services to businesses and governments in the Caribbean and Latin American region, completed its most successful year to date in December\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel partners with SportsMax to cover Winter Olympics<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Barbadians will have the opportunity to see Winter Olympic coverage from its official sponsor\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America Q4 revenue down 10% to USD 850 mln on hurricane impact<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America, the newly split-off unit of Liberty Global focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, reported revenues down 10 percent year on year to USD 850 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as strong growth at Chilean unit VTR failed to offset hurricane-related declines at Caribbean unit Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and, above all, in Puerto Rico\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mike Antonius of Telesur Elected to CANTO\u2019s Board<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Mike Antonius is the newest member on the CANTO Board of Directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Another milestone reached as the National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Another significant achievement was realized on Thursday, February 15, 2018, when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, which also marked another milestone for the Government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contents released of PM\u2019s message at opening of ICT Centre<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The following contains the original remarks of the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris, prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, at the\u00a0official opening of the ICT Centre, Feb. 15, 2018… more<\/a><\/p>\n
National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Another significant achievement was realized Feb. 15 when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, marking another milestone for the government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Living through the digital revolution<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 What was once considered science fiction in Hollywood movies of old, has now, in some respects, become reality in the world of information technology and the digital age… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Trinidad launches investigation into wifi in prisons<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 An investigation has been launched into the use of internet in correctional institutions across Trinidad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 16 February 2018<\/h3>\nIt\u2019s Not TV, It\u2019s HBO: Cable Will Cost You More<\/h4>\n
Belize<\/em> \u2013 The pressure is building on Belizeans in the creative industries \u2013 broadcasting, both radio and television, and music and the arts \u2013 to begin recognizing copyright and intellectual property and pay the requisite fees to satisfy rights holders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New online application system for Immigration<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Immigration Department is implementing an online application process for entry permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulator Body starts monitoring TV, radio stations for abuse, breaches<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The country\u2019s regulator for radio and television operations has started monitoring and recording programmes for possible abuse and breaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Students to Receive Tablet Computers<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government is to spend $700 million to increase learning opportunities to students by providing them with more access to tablet computers and other information and communications technology (ICT)-based equipment, under the e-Learning Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Research Department to Be Established at eGov Jamaica Limited<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC sales down 1% to USD 585 mln in Q4, adds 30,000 RGUs<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s newly split-off Liberty Latin America unit, reported revenues of USD 584.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, down 1.0 percent year on year due to the negative impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean region, offset by growth in revenue generating units (RGUs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to spend USD 15 mln on Caribbean network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is investing USD 15 million to repair and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Dominica, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, reports the Turks & Caicos Sun, citing the company\u2019s newly-appointed COO Addison Stoddard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Internet Entrepreneurship Centre To Hold Its First Event In The Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A new initiative is being launched this month to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the digital space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juvo and Cable & Wireless Identity Scoring<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Belize <\/em>\u2013 For the next 30 days, the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI) will be working with a South African consulting firm to implement phase 1 of a drainage master plan for the sugar belt, which spans the Orange Walk and Corozal Districts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
HBO Demands Copyright Compliance from Cable Operator<\/h4>\nBelize <\/em>\u2013 Ready to pay more for basic cable? It could happen as issues of copyright compliance come to Belize\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT technician thrown from post after coming in contact with transformer<\/h4>\nGuyana<\/em> \u2013 A technician of the Guyana Telephone and Telephone Company (GTT) is now hospitalized after reportedly coming in contact with a pole-mounted distribution transformer yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Our radio practitioners should strive to perform professionally<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, On February 13, 2018, World Radio Day was celebrated… more<\/a><\/p>\n
USF\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme Gets Under Way<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) is gathering momentum with the recent staging of an orientation session for participants in the island-wide programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow launches enhanced TV service in Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Flow brand of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) has announced the launch of an enhanced TV service throughout the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Reports Preliminary 2017 Results\u00b9<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications\u00a0Limited (“C&W”) is a leading telecommunications operator in its consumer markets, which are predominantly located in the Caribbean and Latin America, providing entertainment, information and communication services to 3.4 million mobile, 0.6 million internet, 0.6 million fixed-line telephony and 0.4 million video subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cloud Carib Achieves Record Growth as Caribbean and Latin American Businesses and Government Agencies Pursue Digital Transformation<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cloud Carib, a provider of managed cloud and ICT services to businesses and governments in the Caribbean and Latin American region, completed its most successful year to date in December\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel partners with SportsMax to cover Winter Olympics<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Barbadians will have the opportunity to see Winter Olympic coverage from its official sponsor\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America Q4 revenue down 10% to USD 850 mln on hurricane impact<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America, the newly split-off unit of Liberty Global focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, reported revenues down 10 percent year on year to USD 850 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as strong growth at Chilean unit VTR failed to offset hurricane-related declines at Caribbean unit Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and, above all, in Puerto Rico\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mike Antonius of Telesur Elected to CANTO\u2019s Board<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Mike Antonius is the newest member on the CANTO Board of Directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Another milestone reached as the National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Another significant achievement was realized on Thursday, February 15, 2018, when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, which also marked another milestone for the Government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contents released of PM\u2019s message at opening of ICT Centre<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The following contains the original remarks of the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris, prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, at the\u00a0official opening of the ICT Centre, Feb. 15, 2018… more<\/a><\/p>\n
National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Another significant achievement was realized Feb. 15 when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, marking another milestone for the government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Living through the digital revolution<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 What was once considered science fiction in Hollywood movies of old, has now, in some respects, become reality in the world of information technology and the digital age… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Trinidad launches investigation into wifi in prisons<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 An investigation has been launched into the use of internet in correctional institutions across Trinidad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 16 February 2018<\/h3>\nIt\u2019s Not TV, It\u2019s HBO: Cable Will Cost You More<\/h4>\n
Belize<\/em> \u2013 The pressure is building on Belizeans in the creative industries \u2013 broadcasting, both radio and television, and music and the arts \u2013 to begin recognizing copyright and intellectual property and pay the requisite fees to satisfy rights holders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New online application system for Immigration<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Immigration Department is implementing an online application process for entry permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulator Body starts monitoring TV, radio stations for abuse, breaches<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The country\u2019s regulator for radio and television operations has started monitoring and recording programmes for possible abuse and breaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Students to Receive Tablet Computers<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government is to spend $700 million to increase learning opportunities to students by providing them with more access to tablet computers and other information and communications technology (ICT)-based equipment, under the e-Learning Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Research Department to Be Established at eGov Jamaica Limited<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC sales down 1% to USD 585 mln in Q4, adds 30,000 RGUs<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s newly split-off Liberty Latin America unit, reported revenues of USD 584.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, down 1.0 percent year on year due to the negative impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean region, offset by growth in revenue generating units (RGUs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to spend USD 15 mln on Caribbean network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is investing USD 15 million to repair and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Dominica, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, reports the Turks & Caicos Sun, citing the company\u2019s newly-appointed COO Addison Stoddard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Internet Entrepreneurship Centre To Hold Its First Event In The Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A new initiative is being launched this month to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the digital space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juvo and Cable & Wireless Identity Scoring<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Guyana<\/em> \u2013 A technician of the Guyana Telephone and Telephone Company (GTT) is now hospitalized after reportedly coming in contact with a pole-mounted distribution transformer yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Our radio practitioners should strive to perform professionally<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, On February 13, 2018, World Radio Day was celebrated… more<\/a><\/p>\n
USF\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme Gets Under Way<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) is gathering momentum with the recent staging of an orientation session for participants in the island-wide programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow launches enhanced TV service in Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Flow brand of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) has announced the launch of an enhanced TV service throughout the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Reports Preliminary 2017 Results\u00b9<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications\u00a0Limited (“C&W”) is a leading telecommunications operator in its consumer markets, which are predominantly located in the Caribbean and Latin America, providing entertainment, information and communication services to 3.4 million mobile, 0.6 million internet, 0.6 million fixed-line telephony and 0.4 million video subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cloud Carib Achieves Record Growth as Caribbean and Latin American Businesses and Government Agencies Pursue Digital Transformation<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cloud Carib, a provider of managed cloud and ICT services to businesses and governments in the Caribbean and Latin American region, completed its most successful year to date in December\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel partners with SportsMax to cover Winter Olympics<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Barbadians will have the opportunity to see Winter Olympic coverage from its official sponsor\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America Q4 revenue down 10% to USD 850 mln on hurricane impact<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America, the newly split-off unit of Liberty Global focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, reported revenues down 10 percent year on year to USD 850 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as strong growth at Chilean unit VTR failed to offset hurricane-related declines at Caribbean unit Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and, above all, in Puerto Rico\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mike Antonius of Telesur Elected to CANTO\u2019s Board<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Mike Antonius is the newest member on the CANTO Board of Directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Another milestone reached as the National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Another significant achievement was realized on Thursday, February 15, 2018, when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, which also marked another milestone for the Government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contents released of PM\u2019s message at opening of ICT Centre<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The following contains the original remarks of the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris, prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, at the\u00a0official opening of the ICT Centre, Feb. 15, 2018… more<\/a><\/p>\n
National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Another significant achievement was realized Feb. 15 when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, marking another milestone for the government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Living through the digital revolution<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 What was once considered science fiction in Hollywood movies of old, has now, in some respects, become reality in the world of information technology and the digital age… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Trinidad launches investigation into wifi in prisons<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 An investigation has been launched into the use of internet in correctional institutions across Trinidad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 16 February 2018<\/h3>\nIt\u2019s Not TV, It\u2019s HBO: Cable Will Cost You More<\/h4>\n
Belize<\/em> \u2013 The pressure is building on Belizeans in the creative industries \u2013 broadcasting, both radio and television, and music and the arts \u2013 to begin recognizing copyright and intellectual property and pay the requisite fees to satisfy rights holders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New online application system for Immigration<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Immigration Department is implementing an online application process for entry permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulator Body starts monitoring TV, radio stations for abuse, breaches<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The country\u2019s regulator for radio and television operations has started monitoring and recording programmes for possible abuse and breaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Students to Receive Tablet Computers<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government is to spend $700 million to increase learning opportunities to students by providing them with more access to tablet computers and other information and communications technology (ICT)-based equipment, under the e-Learning Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Research Department to Be Established at eGov Jamaica Limited<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC sales down 1% to USD 585 mln in Q4, adds 30,000 RGUs<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s newly split-off Liberty Latin America unit, reported revenues of USD 584.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, down 1.0 percent year on year due to the negative impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean region, offset by growth in revenue generating units (RGUs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to spend USD 15 mln on Caribbean network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is investing USD 15 million to repair and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Dominica, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, reports the Turks & Caicos Sun, citing the company\u2019s newly-appointed COO Addison Stoddard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Internet Entrepreneurship Centre To Hold Its First Event In The Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A new initiative is being launched this month to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the digital space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juvo and Cable & Wireless Identity Scoring<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits:\u00a0 Brands of the World<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikimedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Facebook<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Twitter<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government\u2019s Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) is gathering momentum with the recent staging of an orientation session for participants in the island-wide programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow launches enhanced TV service in Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Flow brand of Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) has announced the launch of an enhanced TV service throughout the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cable & Wireless Reports Preliminary 2017 Results\u00b9<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications\u00a0Limited (“C&W”) is a leading telecommunications operator in its consumer markets, which are predominantly located in the Caribbean and Latin America, providing entertainment, information and communication services to 3.4 million mobile, 0.6 million internet, 0.6 million fixed-line telephony and 0.4 million video subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cloud Carib Achieves Record Growth as Caribbean and Latin American Businesses and Government Agencies Pursue Digital Transformation<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cloud Carib, a provider of managed cloud and ICT services to businesses and governments in the Caribbean and Latin American region, completed its most successful year to date in December\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel partners with SportsMax to cover Winter Olympics<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Barbadians will have the opportunity to see Winter Olympic coverage from its official sponsor\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America Q4 revenue down 10% to USD 850 mln on hurricane impact<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America, the newly split-off unit of Liberty Global focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, reported revenues down 10 percent year on year to USD 850 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as strong growth at Chilean unit VTR failed to offset hurricane-related declines at Caribbean unit Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and, above all, in Puerto Rico\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mike Antonius of Telesur Elected to CANTO\u2019s Board<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Mike Antonius is the newest member on the CANTO Board of Directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Another milestone reached as the National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Another significant achievement was realized on Thursday, February 15, 2018, when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, which also marked another milestone for the Government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contents released of PM\u2019s message at opening of ICT Centre<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The following contains the original remarks of the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris, prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, at the\u00a0official opening of the ICT Centre, Feb. 15, 2018… more<\/a><\/p>\n
National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Another significant achievement was realized Feb. 15 when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, marking another milestone for the government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Living through the digital revolution<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 What was once considered science fiction in Hollywood movies of old, has now, in some respects, become reality in the world of information technology and the digital age… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Trinidad launches investigation into wifi in prisons<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 An investigation has been launched into the use of internet in correctional institutions across Trinidad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 16 February 2018<\/h3>\nIt\u2019s Not TV, It\u2019s HBO: Cable Will Cost You More<\/h4>\n
Belize<\/em> \u2013 The pressure is building on Belizeans in the creative industries \u2013 broadcasting, both radio and television, and music and the arts \u2013 to begin recognizing copyright and intellectual property and pay the requisite fees to satisfy rights holders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New online application system for Immigration<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Immigration Department is implementing an online application process for entry permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulator Body starts monitoring TV, radio stations for abuse, breaches<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The country\u2019s regulator for radio and television operations has started monitoring and recording programmes for possible abuse and breaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Students to Receive Tablet Computers<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government is to spend $700 million to increase learning opportunities to students by providing them with more access to tablet computers and other information and communications technology (ICT)-based equipment, under the e-Learning Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Research Department to Be Established at eGov Jamaica Limited<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC sales down 1% to USD 585 mln in Q4, adds 30,000 RGUs<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s newly split-off Liberty Latin America unit, reported revenues of USD 584.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, down 1.0 percent year on year due to the negative impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean region, offset by growth in revenue generating units (RGUs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to spend USD 15 mln on Caribbean network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is investing USD 15 million to repair and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Dominica, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, reports the Turks & Caicos Sun, citing the company\u2019s newly-appointed COO Addison Stoddard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Internet Entrepreneurship Centre To Hold Its First Event In The Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A new initiative is being launched this month to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the digital space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juvo and Cable & Wireless Identity Scoring<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits:\u00a0 Brands of the World<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikimedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Facebook<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Twitter<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Regional<\/em> \u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications\u00a0Limited (“C&W”) is a leading telecommunications operator in its consumer markets, which are predominantly located in the Caribbean and Latin America, providing entertainment, information and communication services to 3.4 million mobile, 0.6 million internet, 0.6 million fixed-line telephony and 0.4 million video subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cloud Carib Achieves Record Growth as Caribbean and Latin American Businesses and Government Agencies Pursue Digital Transformation<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cloud Carib, a provider of managed cloud and ICT services to businesses and governments in the Caribbean and Latin American region, completed its most successful year to date in December\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel partners with SportsMax to cover Winter Olympics<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Barbadians will have the opportunity to see Winter Olympic coverage from its official sponsor\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America Q4 revenue down 10% to USD 850 mln on hurricane impact<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America, the newly split-off unit of Liberty Global focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, reported revenues down 10 percent year on year to USD 850 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as strong growth at Chilean unit VTR failed to offset hurricane-related declines at Caribbean unit Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and, above all, in Puerto Rico\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mike Antonius of Telesur Elected to CANTO\u2019s Board<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Mike Antonius is the newest member on the CANTO Board of Directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Another milestone reached as the National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Another significant achievement was realized on Thursday, February 15, 2018, when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, which also marked another milestone for the Government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contents released of PM\u2019s message at opening of ICT Centre<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The following contains the original remarks of the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris, prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, at the\u00a0official opening of the ICT Centre, Feb. 15, 2018… more<\/a><\/p>\n
National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Another significant achievement was realized Feb. 15 when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, marking another milestone for the government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Living through the digital revolution<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 What was once considered science fiction in Hollywood movies of old, has now, in some respects, become reality in the world of information technology and the digital age… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Trinidad launches investigation into wifi in prisons<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 An investigation has been launched into the use of internet in correctional institutions across Trinidad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 16 February 2018<\/h3>\nIt\u2019s Not TV, It\u2019s HBO: Cable Will Cost You More<\/h4>\n
Belize<\/em> \u2013 The pressure is building on Belizeans in the creative industries \u2013 broadcasting, both radio and television, and music and the arts \u2013 to begin recognizing copyright and intellectual property and pay the requisite fees to satisfy rights holders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New online application system for Immigration<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Immigration Department is implementing an online application process for entry permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulator Body starts monitoring TV, radio stations for abuse, breaches<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The country\u2019s regulator for radio and television operations has started monitoring and recording programmes for possible abuse and breaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Students to Receive Tablet Computers<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government is to spend $700 million to increase learning opportunities to students by providing them with more access to tablet computers and other information and communications technology (ICT)-based equipment, under the e-Learning Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Research Department to Be Established at eGov Jamaica Limited<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC sales down 1% to USD 585 mln in Q4, adds 30,000 RGUs<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s newly split-off Liberty Latin America unit, reported revenues of USD 584.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, down 1.0 percent year on year due to the negative impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean region, offset by growth in revenue generating units (RGUs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to spend USD 15 mln on Caribbean network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is investing USD 15 million to repair and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Dominica, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, reports the Turks & Caicos Sun, citing the company\u2019s newly-appointed COO Addison Stoddard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Internet Entrepreneurship Centre To Hold Its First Event In The Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A new initiative is being launched this month to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the digital space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juvo and Cable & Wireless Identity Scoring<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits:\u00a0 Brands of the World<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikimedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Facebook<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Twitter<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 Barbadians will have the opportunity to see Winter Olympic coverage from its official sponsor\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America Q4 revenue down 10% to USD 850 mln on hurricane impact<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America, the newly split-off unit of Liberty Global focused on Latin America and the Caribbean, reported revenues down 10 percent year on year to USD 850 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, as strong growth at Chilean unit VTR failed to offset hurricane-related declines at Caribbean unit Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) and, above all, in Puerto Rico\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Mike Antonius of Telesur Elected to CANTO\u2019s Board<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Mike Antonius is the newest member on the CANTO Board of Directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Another milestone reached as the National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Another significant achievement was realized on Thursday, February 15, 2018, when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, which also marked another milestone for the Government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contents released of PM\u2019s message at opening of ICT Centre<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The following contains the original remarks of the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris, prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, at the\u00a0official opening of the ICT Centre, Feb. 15, 2018… more<\/a><\/p>\n
National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Another significant achievement was realized Feb. 15 when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, marking another milestone for the government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Living through the digital revolution<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 What was once considered science fiction in Hollywood movies of old, has now, in some respects, become reality in the world of information technology and the digital age… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Trinidad launches investigation into wifi in prisons<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 An investigation has been launched into the use of internet in correctional institutions across Trinidad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 16 February 2018<\/h3>\nIt\u2019s Not TV, It\u2019s HBO: Cable Will Cost You More<\/h4>\n
Belize<\/em> \u2013 The pressure is building on Belizeans in the creative industries \u2013 broadcasting, both radio and television, and music and the arts \u2013 to begin recognizing copyright and intellectual property and pay the requisite fees to satisfy rights holders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New online application system for Immigration<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Immigration Department is implementing an online application process for entry permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulator Body starts monitoring TV, radio stations for abuse, breaches<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The country\u2019s regulator for radio and television operations has started monitoring and recording programmes for possible abuse and breaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Students to Receive Tablet Computers<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government is to spend $700 million to increase learning opportunities to students by providing them with more access to tablet computers and other information and communications technology (ICT)-based equipment, under the e-Learning Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Research Department to Be Established at eGov Jamaica Limited<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC sales down 1% to USD 585 mln in Q4, adds 30,000 RGUs<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s newly split-off Liberty Latin America unit, reported revenues of USD 584.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, down 1.0 percent year on year due to the negative impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean region, offset by growth in revenue generating units (RGUs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to spend USD 15 mln on Caribbean network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is investing USD 15 million to repair and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Dominica, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, reports the Turks & Caicos Sun, citing the company\u2019s newly-appointed COO Addison Stoddard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Internet Entrepreneurship Centre To Hold Its First Event In The Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A new initiative is being launched this month to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the digital space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juvo and Cable & Wireless Identity Scoring<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Mike Antonius is the newest member on the CANTO Board of Directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Another milestone reached as the National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Another significant achievement was realized on Thursday, February 15, 2018, when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, which also marked another milestone for the Government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Contents released of PM\u2019s message at opening of ICT Centre<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The following contains the original remarks of the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris, prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, at the\u00a0official opening of the ICT Centre, Feb. 15, 2018… more<\/a><\/p>\n
National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Another significant achievement was realized Feb. 15 when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, marking another milestone for the government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Living through the digital revolution<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 What was once considered science fiction in Hollywood movies of old, has now, in some respects, become reality in the world of information technology and the digital age… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Trinidad launches investigation into wifi in prisons<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 An investigation has been launched into the use of internet in correctional institutions across Trinidad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 16 February 2018<\/h3>\nIt\u2019s Not TV, It\u2019s HBO: Cable Will Cost You More<\/h4>\n
Belize<\/em> \u2013 The pressure is building on Belizeans in the creative industries \u2013 broadcasting, both radio and television, and music and the arts \u2013 to begin recognizing copyright and intellectual property and pay the requisite fees to satisfy rights holders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New online application system for Immigration<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Immigration Department is implementing an online application process for entry permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulator Body starts monitoring TV, radio stations for abuse, breaches<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The country\u2019s regulator for radio and television operations has started monitoring and recording programmes for possible abuse and breaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Students to Receive Tablet Computers<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government is to spend $700 million to increase learning opportunities to students by providing them with more access to tablet computers and other information and communications technology (ICT)-based equipment, under the e-Learning Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Research Department to Be Established at eGov Jamaica Limited<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC sales down 1% to USD 585 mln in Q4, adds 30,000 RGUs<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s newly split-off Liberty Latin America unit, reported revenues of USD 584.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, down 1.0 percent year on year due to the negative impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean region, offset by growth in revenue generating units (RGUs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to spend USD 15 mln on Caribbean network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is investing USD 15 million to repair and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Dominica, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, reports the Turks & Caicos Sun, citing the company\u2019s newly-appointed COO Addison Stoddard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Internet Entrepreneurship Centre To Hold Its First Event In The Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A new initiative is being launched this month to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the digital space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juvo and Cable & Wireless Identity Scoring<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits:\u00a0 Brands of the World<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikimedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Facebook<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Twitter<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The following contains the original remarks of the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris, prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, at the\u00a0official opening of the ICT Centre, Feb. 15, 2018… more<\/a><\/p>\n
National ICT Centre reopens in St. Kitts<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Another significant achievement was realized Feb. 15 when the National ICT Centre in St. Kitts reopened, marking another milestone for the government of National Unity as they celebrate three years in office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Living through the digital revolution<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 What was once considered science fiction in Hollywood movies of old, has now, in some respects, become reality in the world of information technology and the digital age… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Trinidad launches investigation into wifi in prisons<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 An investigation has been launched into the use of internet in correctional institutions across Trinidad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 16 February 2018<\/h3>\nIt\u2019s Not TV, It\u2019s HBO: Cable Will Cost You More<\/h4>\n
Belize<\/em> \u2013 The pressure is building on Belizeans in the creative industries \u2013 broadcasting, both radio and television, and music and the arts \u2013 to begin recognizing copyright and intellectual property and pay the requisite fees to satisfy rights holders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New online application system for Immigration<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Immigration Department is implementing an online application process for entry permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulator Body starts monitoring TV, radio stations for abuse, breaches<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The country\u2019s regulator for radio and television operations has started monitoring and recording programmes for possible abuse and breaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Students to Receive Tablet Computers<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government is to spend $700 million to increase learning opportunities to students by providing them with more access to tablet computers and other information and communications technology (ICT)-based equipment, under the e-Learning Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Research Department to Be Established at eGov Jamaica Limited<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC sales down 1% to USD 585 mln in Q4, adds 30,000 RGUs<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s newly split-off Liberty Latin America unit, reported revenues of USD 584.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, down 1.0 percent year on year due to the negative impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean region, offset by growth in revenue generating units (RGUs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to spend USD 15 mln on Caribbean network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is investing USD 15 million to repair and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Dominica, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, reports the Turks & Caicos Sun, citing the company\u2019s newly-appointed COO Addison Stoddard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Internet Entrepreneurship Centre To Hold Its First Event In The Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A new initiative is being launched this month to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the digital space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juvo and Cable & Wireless Identity Scoring<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits:\u00a0 Brands of the World<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikimedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Facebook<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Twitter<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 What was once considered science fiction in Hollywood movies of old, has now, in some respects, become reality in the world of information technology and the digital age… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Trinidad launches investigation into wifi in prisons<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 An investigation has been launched into the use of internet in correctional institutions across Trinidad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 16 February 2018<\/h3>\nIt\u2019s Not TV, It\u2019s HBO: Cable Will Cost You More<\/h4>\n
Belize<\/em> \u2013 The pressure is building on Belizeans in the creative industries \u2013 broadcasting, both radio and television, and music and the arts \u2013 to begin recognizing copyright and intellectual property and pay the requisite fees to satisfy rights holders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
It\u2019s Not TV, It\u2019s HBO: Cable Will Cost You More<\/h4>\n
Belize<\/em> \u2013 The pressure is building on Belizeans in the creative industries \u2013 broadcasting, both radio and television, and music and the arts \u2013 to begin recognizing copyright and intellectual property and pay the requisite fees to satisfy rights holders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
New online application system for Immigration<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Immigration Department is implementing an online application process for entry permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regulator Body starts monitoring TV, radio stations for abuse, breaches<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The country\u2019s regulator for radio and television operations has started monitoring and recording programmes for possible abuse and breaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Students to Receive Tablet Computers<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government is to spend $700 million to increase learning opportunities to students by providing them with more access to tablet computers and other information and communications technology (ICT)-based equipment, under the e-Learning Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Research Department to Be Established at eGov Jamaica Limited<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC sales down 1% to USD 585 mln in Q4, adds 30,000 RGUs<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s newly split-off Liberty Latin America unit, reported revenues of USD 584.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, down 1.0 percent year on year due to the negative impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean region, offset by growth in revenue generating units (RGUs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to spend USD 15 mln on Caribbean network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is investing USD 15 million to repair and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Dominica, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, reports the Turks & Caicos Sun, citing the company\u2019s newly-appointed COO Addison Stoddard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Internet Entrepreneurship Centre To Hold Its First Event In The Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A new initiative is being launched this month to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the digital space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juvo and Cable & Wireless Identity Scoring<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits:\u00a0 Brands of the World<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikimedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Facebook<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Twitter<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The country\u2019s regulator for radio and television operations has started monitoring and recording programmes for possible abuse and breaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
More Students to Receive Tablet Computers<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government is to spend $700 million to increase learning opportunities to students by providing them with more access to tablet computers and other information and communications technology (ICT)-based equipment, under the e-Learning Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Research Department to Be Established at eGov Jamaica Limited<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC sales down 1% to USD 585 mln in Q4, adds 30,000 RGUs<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s newly split-off Liberty Latin America unit, reported revenues of USD 584.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, down 1.0 percent year on year due to the negative impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean region, offset by growth in revenue generating units (RGUs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to spend USD 15 mln on Caribbean network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is investing USD 15 million to repair and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Dominica, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, reports the Turks & Caicos Sun, citing the company\u2019s newly-appointed COO Addison Stoddard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Internet Entrepreneurship Centre To Hold Its First Event In The Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A new initiative is being launched this month to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the digital space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juvo and Cable & Wireless Identity Scoring<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits:\u00a0 Brands of the World<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikimedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Facebook<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Twitter<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Research, Innovation and Product Development Department is be established at eGov Jamaica Limited to explore new technologies and methodologies for e-government services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CWC sales down 1% to USD 585 mln in Q4, adds 30,000 RGUs<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC), part of Liberty Global\u2019s newly split-off Liberty Latin America unit, reported revenues of USD 584.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017, down 1.0 percent year on year due to the negative impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean region, offset by growth in revenue generating units (RGUs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel to spend USD 15 mln on Caribbean network upgrade<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is investing USD 15 million to repair and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Dominica, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, reports the Turks & Caicos Sun, citing the company\u2019s newly-appointed COO Addison Stoddard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Internet Entrepreneurship Centre To Hold Its First Event In The Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A new initiative is being launched this month to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the digital space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juvo and Cable & Wireless Identity Scoring<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits:\u00a0 Brands of the World<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikimedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Facebook<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Twitter<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is investing USD 15 million to repair and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), Dominica, British Virgin Islands and Anguilla, reports the Turks & Caicos Sun, citing the company\u2019s newly-appointed COO Addison Stoddard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Internet Entrepreneurship Centre To Hold Its First Event In The Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A new initiative is being launched this month to help Caribbean professionals get more out of the digital space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Juvo and Cable & Wireless Identity Scoring<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits:\u00a0 Brands of the World<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikimedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Facebook<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Twitter<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Regional <\/em>\u2013 Juvo partners with mobile operators to establish a financial identity and provide access to financial services for unbanked prepaid mobile users around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Liberty Latin America kicks off with losses<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has published its first report, showing pay-TV losses across almost every market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow meets media practitioners<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Representatives of the senior leadership team of the island\u2019s leading telecommunications service provider met recently with members of the news fraternity recently, as the Flow management team sat with the Media Association of Saint Lucia at the company\u2019s Corinth headquarters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyber Crime Act: A Living Instrument<\/h4>\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Acting Commissioner of Police Colin John has described this country\u2019s first conviction under the Cyber Crime Act 2016, on Monday, as a historic development which proves that the Act is working\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Facing Facebook reality<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits:\u00a0 Brands of the World<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikimedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Facebook<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Twitter<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WE SHOULD all click \u201cLike\u201d on Justice Frank Seepersad\u2019s latest ruling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
RBC opens a world of business opportunity through E-commerce<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE FUTURE direction of local and international trade was demonstrated to a diverse group of business clients when RBC Royal Bank hosted an electronic commerce (e-commerce) workshop at Achievor\u2019s Banquet Hall, Duncan Village, San Fernando last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Social media is publishing, Seepersad rules<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHEN JUSTICE Frank Seepersad delivered his ruling on case CV 2016-02974, he did so in the clear understanding that this was a document that would guide the next generation of local libel cases, which will increasingly come from the electronic aether, not from traditional media channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech programme launched on \u2018Safer Internet Day\u2019*<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With Internet safety now prime global concern, it was a very timely intervention by the Digicel Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago, when they partnered with the non-governmental organisation \u201cRestore a Sense of I Can\u201d (RSC) to launch the implementation of four Tech Clubs in secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 17 February 2018<\/h3>\nCyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Cyberattacks<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals are seizing vital computer data from companies and individuals in Barbados and extorting money for its return\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$1.25 Billion Allocated to Commence Implementation of NIDS<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.25 billion to commence implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) during the 2018\/19 fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bitt and Montserrat Gov\u2019t Sign MOU to Create Digital Payments Ecosystem<\/h4>\nMontserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits:\u00a0 Brands of the World<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikimedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Facebook<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Twitter<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Montserrat <\/em>\u2013 Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Barbados-based financial technology company Bitt Inc., to create a Digital Payments Ecosystem in Montserrat\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis train on use of Amazon web services<\/h4>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>A number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) personnel in St. Kitts and Nevis explored the use of Amazon Web Services through a two-day official technical training workshop this weekend at the newly reopened National ICT Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Drone used in arrest of 3<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EDITORIAL: THE CYBERCRIME OF DEFAMATION<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits:\u00a0 Brands of the World<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikimedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Facebook<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0 Twitter<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DRONE technology deployed by the police\u2019s Air Support Unit, played a pivotal role in helping Northern Eastern Division Task Force officers in the pursuit and subsequent arrest of three suspects during an anti-crime exercise, in the Las Cuevas district, on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 18 February 2018<\/h3>\nDominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\n
Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 \u201cHow KLKViral tricked users into giving up their passwords,\u201d outlet theverge.com reports on the attack it affirms is associated with the Dominican Republic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Dominican Republic linked to attack on 50,000+ Snapchat users<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em> \u2013 A report in yesterday\u2019s [Saturday] edition of the Barbados Advocate informed of a change of heart by a defendant in St Vincent & the Grenadines who had previously pleaded guilty to four counts of libel by electronic communication against her own sister under the Cybercrime Act in that jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Get ready for dialling change<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 In light of the impending 10-digit dialling system which becomes reality on May 31, the Office of the Utilities Regulation (OUR), along with telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel, is appealing to businesses and other stakeholders to prepare themselves adequately and their customers for the switch from the usual seven-digit dialling\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Massive public education about 10-digit regime<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
MoBay’s Henry wants special label for BPO industry<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 President of the Business Process Industry (BPI) of Jamaica Gloria Henry is calling for the Business Process Outsourcing industry to be categorised separately from other sectors in the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA’S major telecommunications providers FLOW and Digicel are ramping up activities to launch a massive public awareness campaign at the end of this month, to familiarise Jamaicans with the 10-digit dialling regime which takes effect here on May 31\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n