{"id":131451,"date":"2018-05-28T06:45:35","date_gmt":"2018-05-28T11:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=131451"},"modified":"2018-05-27T14:21:53","modified_gmt":"2018-05-27T19:21:53","slug":"roundup-week-27-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2018\/05\/roundup-week-27-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 27 May 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 21 May to Sunday 27 May 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Monday, 21 May 2018<\/h3>\n

JAMAICA WILL PURCHASE FROM ISRAEL CYBERTRANCER TO CREATE THE ACADEMY OF CYBERSECURITY<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaican government should in the coming days to approve the initiative of the Ministry of science, energy and technology of the country the acquisition of Israel\u2019s cybertrancer production of the concern \u201cAviation industry\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Spike In Cyber Attacks On Regional Companies And Organization<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 With cyber attacks on the rise across the Caribbean, Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Israel Centre for Cyber Defense (CICCD), Andre Thomas, has recommended that authorities in Barbados and the region make provision for enhanced legislation and law enforcement capacity, to counter the issue\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

12th Annual WTISD Video Finalists<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Winners\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 22 May 2018<\/h3>\n

$70m Aliv Exit Delay On Cabinet Queries<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Government\u2019s exit from its $70m majority ownership of Aliv has been delayed by the Cabinet\u2019s desire for \u201cclarity and comfort\u201d on the chosen route\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Enterprise City hosts second cryptocurrency conference this year<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Cayman Enterprise City welcomed more than 100 world leaders in cryptocurrency, government, capital markets, and technology to the World Tokenomic Forum\u2019s Annual Summit from May 8 to May 10\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Haiti could miss the ICT train<\/h4>\n

Haiti\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 As part of the “World Telecommunication and Information Society Day” celebrated around the theme “Towards a positive use of artificial intelligence for social well-being” Ing. Jean David Rodney Director General of the National Council of Telecommunications (CONATEL) surrounded by several senior staff of the Council, first placed the event in its global context with regard to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as defined by the UN before talking about his record\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Haiti – Digicel Foundation : Launch of the 2nd Competition \u00abKonbit Pou Chanjman\u00bb<\/h4>\n

Haiti\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 On Monday, the Digicel Foundation launched the 2nd Edition of the “Konbit Pou Chanjman” Competition to reiterate its commitment to Haitian communities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Towards a Cybersecurity Warning Center<\/h4>\n

Haiti\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 A delegation from the Latin American and Caribbean Internet Branch Registry (LACNIC), the regional entity that manages critical Internet resources for the Latin America and Caribbean region, met with ing. Jean-David Rodney Director General of the National Council of Telecommunication (CONATEL) to discuss the areas of cooperation between the two entities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TTech Open To Mergers Or Acquisitions<\/h4>\n

Jamaica\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Technology service provider tTech Limited wants to acquire or partner with entities in order to grow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Digicel plans LTE rollout<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is preparing for the introduction of superfast LTE mobile data technology by this summer, following recent successful efforts to fine tune its network, the regional communications and entertainment provider said on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 23 May 2018<\/h3>\n

Social media factored heavily in 2018 election, Inniss says<\/h4>\n

Barbados\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 The man who is seeking to retain the St James South seat for the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) says social media has had a great impact on this year\u2019s election campaign\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

tTech net profit up 50%<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Managed\u00a0IT services and consulting company tTech Limited has reported net profit growth of close to 50 per cent for its first quarter ended March 2018\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wi-Fi Zone begins implementation in Canaries<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Saint Lucia through the Department of Public Service in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) recently launched the Government Islandwide Network (GINet) Project\u2014Canaries Wi-Fi Zone\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n

State ordered to pay software firm for TT Smart Card<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 A LOCAL software company has won its claim against the State for $16 million which it said was owed for hosting and managing the TT Smart Card system on its platforms\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 24 May 2018<\/h3>\n

\"\"Why the govt\u2019s crypto-currency exchange may be a longshot<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 The Democratic National Alliance\u2019s spokesman on Telecommunication, broadcasting, information and science, Louis Rivera says the government may find it difficult to establish a successful crypto-currency exchange\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bahamas government delays sale of 52% Aliv stake<\/h4>\n

Bahamas\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 The government of the Bahamas has had to delay the sale of its 51.75 percent stake in mobile operator Aliv due to last-minute requests for clarification, reports local news site Tribune 242, citing adviser Gowon Bowe\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

RBC Unveils\u00a0‘Contactless’ Payment Technology Plan<\/h4>\n

Bahamas\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) yesteday unveiled plans to launch contactless payment technology for merchants across The Bahamas and the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018Explore Dominica\u2019 mobile app launched<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 A mobile application, which is designed to give visitors a firsthand view of Dominica before they arrive here, has been launched\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Ahead of high level meeting with GT&T\u2026 Greenidge non-committal on possible auction of lucrative telecoms spectrum<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Government is preparing for high-level talks with US-controlled Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) early next month on liberalization of the sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Black Bush starts receiving free WiFi<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 In what is being described as a major development, sections of Black Bush Polder, Corentyne, Berbice, are now receiving free WiFi\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Hat Trick for Belize in WTISD Video Competition<\/h4>\n

Regional\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Jamal Witty is the winner of CANTO\u2019s 12th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual World Telecommunications Information Society Video Competition. \u00a0A regional video competition targeting students in CANTO member countries on different ICT based topics\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

RBC becomes the first bank to launch contactless payment technology for merchants across the Caribbean<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 RBC contactless-enabled point-of-sale devices across the Caribbean will allow merchants to accept contactless-enabled payment cards, enhancing the overall point-of-sale experience for their customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GINet Project Reaches Canaries<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 THE Government of Saint Lucia, through the Department of the Public Service in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), is now in the implementation stage of the Canaries component of the Government Island-wide Network (GINet) Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel to roll out LTE services in Trinidad & Tobago<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is preparing to activate LTE services in Trinidad & Tobago’s after upgrading systems throughout the twin-island nation, reports local daily Trinidad Guardian\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 25 May 2018<\/h3>\n

\"\"Bahamas Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference Set for June in Grand Bahama<\/h4>\n

Bahamas\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference was officially announced by Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson during a press conference at Pelican Bay on Thursday, May 24, 2018\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Blockchain Summit Targets 500 Firms<\/h4>\n

Bahamas\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 The Government is targeting 500 international companies with next month’s Blockchain and cryptocurrency conference, the next step in its drive to establish Grand Bahama as a “technology hub”\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tech Firms Set For Bahamas Blockchain And Cryptocurrency Conference<\/h4>\n

Bahamas\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Hundreds of tech companies are expected to attend The Bahamas Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference (BBCC) in Grand Bahama next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Computer Glitch was Difference Between Pass and Fail<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 According to Smith, the disqualification of so many students was the result of a miscalculation in the school\u2019s electronic tallying system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Haitians Abroad Get 10% OFF for Their Calls and the Chance to Top Up a Mobile in Haiti with the Latest Offers from SalutHaiti.com<\/h4>\n

Haiti\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 SalutHaiti.com, the platform supporting Haitians abroad with calling credit and mobile top-ups for relatives and friends, launches a website calling credit offer and a new Facebook challenge\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

EU Data Caution – Opposition Spokesman Urges Focus On New Rules That Take Effect Today<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Tough, new rules to protect the personal data of residents of the European Union (EU) take effect today, and Julian Robinson, the opposition spokesman on science and technology, is urging Jamaicans to pay serious attention to the issue\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TelEm Group Outside Plant carrying out underground cable repairs this weekend.<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group Outside Plant (OSP) technicians are informing the general public of plans to repair and upgrade underground cables in several areas this weekend\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TelEm Fiber team announce fiber cable network upgrades in Lowlands, other areas, Sunday.<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group\u2019s TelEm Fiber team will be carrying out essential upgrade works on their underground fiber cable network in the Lowlands and surrounding areas Sunday, affecting regular service to customers in these areas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 26 May 2018<\/h3>\n

\"\"Opposition calls for urgent review of Patent Act<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 OPPOSITION spokesman on science and technology Julian Robinson has called on the Government to review and update legislation governing patents in Jamaica, saying innovators are losing out in areas where their counterparts in the region have been able to monetise their ideas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Warranty Grouse With Digicel<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir:On October 28, 2017, I bought a Samsung Galaxy A7 cellular phone from the Digicel outlet in Tropical Plaza, Constant Spring Road\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

STEM to Smart Kids<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Sara Bernard, a 39-year-old former engineer with Atlantic LNG, hopes to achieve her dream of changing the future through science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 27 May 2018<\/h3>\n

Online Inequality: NET NEUTRALITY IN THE CARIBBEAN<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Net neutrality (NN) is a hot button issue within the global tech community at present. In fact, to many it\u2019s\u00a0the<\/em>\u00a0hot button issue\u2026. more<\/a><\/p>\n

Trio shares the secret to online success in real estate<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 It took just a week for entrepreneurs Ryan and Sarah Rajpaulsingh and their business partner Ryan Olton to gain social media traction for their online real estate business, My Bunch of Keys Realty Limited\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

UWI students in China for Huawei\u2019s programme<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Five undergraduate students of The University of the West Indies (UWI) St Augustine are in China for Telecom Seeds for the Future 2018, a two-week work-study programme sponsored by the Chinese information and communication technology (ICT) giant Huawei… more<\/a><\/p>\n

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