{"id":142555,"date":"2018-11-19T06:15:15","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T11:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=142555"},"modified":"2018-11-18T16:55:16","modified_gmt":"2018-11-18T21:55:16","slug":"roundup-week-18-november-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2018\/11\/roundup-week-18-november-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 18 November 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 12 November to Sunday 18 November 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Monday, 12 November 2018<\/h3>\n

Bahamas Successful in Bid for Seat on ITU Council<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 When the new session of the Council of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), meets to begin its work for the next four years, The Bahamas will be seated as one of the Council\u2019s 48 member states\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Turning Grand Bahama into a Tech Hub<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 \u201cThe government has already begun implementing recommendations of the Steering Committee to make technology hub a reality,\u201d Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. Kwasi Thompson told participants at the recent first Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference, in Freeport\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wisroc community benefits from ICT hub<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Wisroc community at Wismar, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) is one of the most recent to benefit from an Information Communication Technology hub\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable & Wireless Reports Preliminary Q3 2018 Results1 Fixed and B2B Performance Drive 1% Rebased Revenue Growth Operating Income of $76 million; Net Loss of $3 million Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $232 million, 3% YoY Rebased Growth<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications Limited (“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 3.3 million mobile, 0.6 million internet, 0.6 million fixed-line telephony and 0.4 million video subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel launches island-wide Saint Lucia 4G network<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Saint Lucia announced that it’s become the first operator to offer 4G-LTE coverage across the whole of the island nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 13 November 2018<\/h3>\n

Anguilla represented at Open-source Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Workshop<\/h4>\n

Anguilla <\/em>\u2013 Anguilla participated in aint Luciathe recently concluded open-source Geographic Information Systems (GIS) workshop sponsored by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) in collaboration with the World Bank, from November 5th \u2013 9th, 2018 in Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BAHAMAS: Prime Minister to Open Second Annual GB Technology Summit<\/h4>\n

Bahamas\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Hubert Minnis is expected to be keynote speaker at the opening of the Second Annual Grand Bahama Technology Summit, November 14 to 16, 2018 at the Grand Lucayan\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC employees say \u2018no\u2019 to call center shutdown<\/h4>\n

Bahamas\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Nearly two dozen employees at The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), alongside union representatives, staged a lunchtime demonstration on Monday. The group is staunchly opposing the company\u2019s plans to right size by shutting down its call center in The Bahamas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cloud Carib Sponsors Grand Bahama Technology Summit<\/h4>\n

Bahamas\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas gears up to host its second annual technology summit this week in Grand Bahama, bringing global experts from tech companies and regional entities to the island of Grand Bahama to discuss digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Locally-based blockchain firm attracts four major clients<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Locally-based blockchain technology services company Unify Earth Systems, which invented Blockchain 3.0, has already found success, attracting four major clients focused on achieving the United Nation\u2019s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Union Fear Over BTC Downsizing<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em>\u2013 BTC unions yesterday protested further downsizing at the telecommunications company, namely the outsourcing of its call centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Business Process Outsourcing Revolution: Is Barbados ready?<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em>\u2013 Outsourcing of various non-core services started with multinational and large enterprise corporations, and emerged as a mainstream business in the mid-1990s\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tech Beach returns – building a technology and innovation ecosystem<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The global community will convene at the luxurious Iberostar Grand Rose Hall resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from November 29 to December 1, 2018 for the annual Tech Beach Retreat aimed at connecting wealth and resources with ideas and opportunity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 14 November 2018<\/h3>\n

Minister refuses to reveal more of tech hub deal<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 The minister of commerce has declined to reveal any more of the very heavily redacted deal he signed with TechCayman because, he said, it was a confidential agreement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable & Wireless To Cancel Shares Held By Minority Owners<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications provider Cable & Wireless Jamaica, C&WJ, which trades as Flow Jamaica, confirmed that its parent company aims to take 100 per cent control of outstanding shares\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamaican BPO Sector Plays Significant Role In Economy, Says PM … New Company Will Help To Grow Knowledge Process Outsourcing<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness is touting the importance of appreciating the value of the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector to the Jamaican economy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Fintech broadening its horizions<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 TECH Beach Retreat this year brings world-class keynote speakers, panel discussions, fireside chats, workshops, nightlife and live entertainment all surrounding an ecosystem of progressive conversations about critical technological entities of our era, such as artificial intelligence, and how it can be leveraged in different domains, including education\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

KPMG enters outsourcing industry<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 JAMAICA’S strategic location in relation to the United States has given rise to another business opportunity, this time between audit and accounting firm KPMG Jamaica and member firm, KPMG US\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Shaw urges community tourism stakeholders to embrace Airbnb<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Audley Shaw, has called for the increased integration of Airbnb operations into community tourism offerings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cryptocurrencies are proving a tough classification nut to crack<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The roller-coaster ride of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies has sparked the interest of many investors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Talks to delay Digicel debt repayments \u2018going well\u2019, O\u2019Brien says<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Businessman Denis O\u2019Brien has insisted that talks by his telecommunications group Digicel with bondholders on delaying the repayment of some $3 billion (\u20ac2.6 billion) of debt were \u201cgoing well\u201d, even though the company has had to repeatedly extended a deadline for the creditors to sign up to the plan\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TelEm Group getting all \u2018Wacky\u2019 for Nov. 23 Blowout Promotion.<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten<\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group\u2019s Marketing & Sales team are getting all \u201cWacky\u201d again with plans to turn St. Maarten\u2019s annual Black Friday sales into a \u201cWacky Telco Friday\u201d bonanza for customers and friends\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Suriname Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Outlook 2018 \u2013 Growth Drivers, Opportunities and Forecast Analysis 2023<\/h4>\n

Suriname<\/em>\u2013 Suriname\u2019s economy showing return to growth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Cisco, Digicel Foundation join forces in Digital Citizenship Programme<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In continuing its commitment to the Digital Citizenship Programme, the Digicel Foundation has partnered with the Cisco Networking Academy for the period 2018 -2020\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cryptocurrency education at Finance Week 2018<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 CRYPTOCURRENCY is one of the items on the agenda when the 2018 Financial Literacy breakfast meeting takes place today from 8am at the Penthouse of the Victor E Bruce Financial Complex\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

T&T Telecommunications Services sending home over 100 employees<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Over 100 work\u00aders are ex\u00adpect\u00aded to be sent home as the Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Ser\u00advices of Trinidad and To\u00adba\u00adgo (TSTT) be\u00adgins the im\u00adple\u00admen\u00adta\u00adtion of its \u201cnew struc\u00adture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 15 November 2018<\/h3>\n

Bahamas operator Aliv tops 125,000 customers<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em>\u2013 Bahamas mobile operator Aliv has reached a customer base of over 125,000 around 2 years after launching, reports local news site Tribune 242, citing company CEO Damian Blackburn\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GB Tech Summit attracts hundreds<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The second installment of the Grand Bahama Tech Summit kicked off in the nation\u2019s second city on Wednesday morning and according to Kwasi Thompson, Minister of State for Grand Bahama, the event attracted a larger number of participants than initially expected\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Govt signs MOU with Cisco Systems on tech education<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government of The Bahamas signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with networking hardware company Cisco Systems yesterday which will develop educational opportunities for Bahamians in the technology sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Union\u00a0In Trade Dispute<\/h4>\n

Bahamas\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 The trade union representing Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) line staff yesterday filed a dispute over the company’s alleged failure to enter “good faith” talks on a new industrial deal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BCPOU FILES TRADE DISPUTE AGAINST BTC<\/h4>\n

Bahamas\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union (BCPOU) yesterday filed an industrial trade dispute with the Department of Labour against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (BTC) as the company continues\u00a0 downsizing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC Union\u00a0In Trade Dispute<\/h4>\n

Bahamas\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 The trade union representing Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) line staff yesterday filed a dispute over the company’s alleged failure to enter “good faith” talks on a new industrial deal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Dominican techs ready country\u2019s first satellite for orbit<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 The Dominican Republic is taking steps to develop its first satellite that will orbit in space, in what would be the country\u2019s first space mission\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Creators of technology<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The desire to make TT a \u201csafer and better place\u201d was the overriding idea behind the app (software application) that propelled Chaguanas North Secondary School to first place in the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (Cariri) Young Innovators Mobile App competition (YIMAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jack: Digital currency impacting financial sector<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 UNDERSTANDING FinTech, blockchain technology and digital currencies were the main topics of the THA Division of Finance and the Economy\u2019s 2nd annual financial literacy breakfast meeting on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Retrenchment letters issued: TSTT to send home 503 workers<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Retrenchment notices have been issued to 503 junior and senior employees at the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TSTT cuts 503 workers<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Some 503 Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Ser\u00advices of Trinidad and To\u00adba\u00adgo (TSTT) work\u00aders have re\u00adceived ter\u00admi\u00adna\u00adtion let\u00adters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 16 November 2018<\/h3>\n

Cashless bus system pilot program being introduced<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 President of the Bahamas Unified Bus Drivers Union (BUBDU) Frederick Farrington said the introduction of a smart card reader that uses WiFi \u2013 a device that\u2019s already provided on some jitneys \u2013 will usher in a cashless bus system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Progress being made on crypto assets legislation<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas is only weeks away from publishing a paper that will create legislation to regulate crypto assets, Executive Director of the Bahamas Securities Commission Christina Rolle said yesterday, explaining that if it is not passed in the next six months, The Bahamas could be far behind the rest of the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Significant opportunities for Bahamians in technology sector, says Moxey<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 There is a significant opportunity for Bahamians to integrate and involve themselves in the rapidly advancing technology space, Chairman of the Technology Hub Steering Committee Dr. Donovan Moxey said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Bond Swap Extended Again<\/h4>\n

Jamaica\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications provider Digicel Group has delayed yet again the deadline for its offer to bondholders, aimed at extending the timeline for repayment on US$3 billion of its debt by two years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Flow Jamaica Goes Hybrid With Data Plans To Gin Up Prepaid Revenue<\/h4>\n

Jamaica\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company Flow Jamaica, which is turning to so-called hybrid plans meant to have subscribers spend more on its services, is already seeing a six per cent gain in sales relative to a year ago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW To Adjourn Court Action Against NWA, CHEC Over Roadwork Damage<\/h4>\n

Jamaica\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company FLOW Jamaica has reportedly agreed to seek an adjournment of its court action against the National Works Agency and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) to seek remedy for the displacement and financial loss being caused by corporate area roadworks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW to submit claim to CHEC for damage to its infrastructure<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company FLOW is to submit a claim to China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for compensation for damage to its infrastructure as a result of road works in the Corporate Area\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

New JTB Website A Game-Changer \u2013 Minister Bartlett<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em>\u2013 Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has described as game-changing a new website developed by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) to market and promote Jamaica as a tourist destination\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

NTRC I2: PBSS, SVGS Out Front<\/h4>\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 The Petit Bordel Secondary School (PBSS) is, for the second year running, winner of the Secondary Schools Idea Category of the 2018 NTRC I2 Competition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

‘Not a priority’: Central Bank not ready for digital currency<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 While the Central Bank welcomes technological developments that strengthen efficiency and financial inclusion, the establishment of a Central Bank digital currency is not a priority at this time\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TSTT\u2019s bosses have a lot to answer for<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TSTT is apparently poised to become an aftershock of the strong Petrotrin quake. This, according to many commentators\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TSTT CEO: 200 more workers to go home<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 At the end of their re\u00adstructuring process, the Telecommunications Service of T&T (TSTT) in\u00adtends to send home 700 employees said Ronald Walcott, TSTT\u2019s CEO\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 17 November 2018<\/h3>\n

BAHAMAS: Teachers Key to Moving to Digital<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Teachers will be key to the success in \u2018digitalizing\u2019 learning institutions in the country, said Minister of Education, the Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd during the Grand Bahama Technology Summit on Friday, November 16, 2018\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CH&PA ups service with GIS, drone imagery<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) says it has been improving the delivery of its services with the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TSTT’s Troubles<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In a wide-rang\u00ading in\u00adter\u00adview with CNC3’s Judy Kanhai on Friday, TSTTS CEO Dr Ronald Walcott said the company was “heading down the path of insolvency” and had no choice but to cut staff\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 18 November 2018<\/h3>\n

\"\"Motorists warned CCTV cameras operational<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 All Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras at key city intersections are functioning, according to Traffic Chief, Superintendent Linden Isles. He warned that drivers will continue to be prosecuted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Gearing Up For A Digital Dollar<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) may soon be trading in digital dollars as the Central Bank moves to reduce its dependence on paper currency. Speaking at the Caribbean Association of Banks\u2019 45th conference last week, Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Timothy Antoine said around 80 per cent of all purchases in the region are paid for with cash or cheque and he wants to see that reduced by half in the next five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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