A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 19 November to Sunday 25 November 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Monday, 19 November 2018<\/h3>\n

BTC Chief: Unproductive Staff Should Be ‘Anxious’<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive has warned that unproductive staff should be “anxious” for their jobs as the company is “late” in adjusting to competition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Some busses to go cashless<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013\u00a0The hassle of having to find the correct change to give a bus driver will soon come to an end as some 12-15 busses will be outfitted with a cashless system that would allow riders to use top-up cards… more<\/a><\/p>\n

Teachers will play key role in digital education<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Teachers will be key to the success in \u2018digitalizing\u2019 learning institutions in the country, said Minister of Education, Jeffrey Lloyd at the recent Grand Bahama Technology Summit\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamaica Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market 2018-2022, Upcoming Trends, Challenges and Industry Key Players \u2013 Digicel, Cable & Wireless, Flow<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Mobile licence of Jamaica\u2019s third operator under review. Jamaica\u2019s telecom sector is largely propped up by the maturing mobile sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

70,000 free phones from Digicel for select customers this Christmas<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Trinidad and Tobago is giving over 70,000 free phones to select customers this Christmas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TSTT RETRENCHMENT, TRAGIC, SAYS ONE OPPOSITION MP.<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for Tabaquite, Dr. Suruj Rambachan, describes as a tragic the current situation the Telecommunication Services of Trinidad And Tobago has found itself in\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Tuesday, 20 November 2018<\/h3>\n

BTC CEO: We are not conceding anymore subscriber share<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has the toughest battle of its existence ahead of it as it continues to transition out of its monopoly position, its CEO Garfield Sinclair told Guardian Business yesterday, adding that with the help of its union partners, the telecoms company could become more efficient, high-performing and competitive… more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC Hits \u2018Red Line\u2019 On Client, Value Erosion<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) chief executive says the company has reached \u201cthe red line\u201d on mobile subscriber loss and value, and is readying the fight back\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC\u2019s Privatisation \u2018A Colossal Failure\u2019<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) privatisation \u201chas been a colossal failure\u201d, a union leader blasted yesterday, adding: \u201cAliv\u2019s eating our lunch with ease\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC trade unions meet with Opposition leader<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union (BCPOU) and the Bahamas Communications Public Managers Union (BCPMU) met with Opposition leader Philip \u201cBrave\u201d Davis on Monday to review the concerns of the Trade Unions in light of the impending downsizing at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Visitor experience being enhanced with telescopes, WiFi<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013\u00a0As the BVI moves to restore its once-booming tourism industry, a number of initiatives are being rolled out to enhance visitor experience in the hurricane-hit territory… more<\/a><\/p>\n

Government to introduce digital assets framework<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Minister of Financial Services Tara Rivers has announced that government favors a regulatory sandbox-type framework for digital assets. The minister outlined government\u2019s approach to regulating digital assets in a statement in the Legislative Assembly on Nov. 14.. more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT withdraws application to end phone box service in interior areas<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Even though the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) yesterday retracted its application to withdraw its phone box service to 18 interior communities, representation was made by members of the public who said that not only is there a need for the service but there is also a need for improvements\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Haiti Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Growth, Analysis, Challenges and Industry Key Players \u2013 Natcom, HaiTel, Digicel | 2018<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 Haiti again turns attention to digital broadcasting. Haiti\u2019s economic and social indicators remain far lower than the average for Latin America and the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cyber Bullies Hurting Jamaica’s Children<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaica joins the rest of the world to commemorate International Children Day, Jamaica’s Youth Ambassador Charles Young is concerned that a number of the nation’s children are being victimised online\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel says debt-swap discussions going well<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013\u00a0Digicel chairman Denis O’Brien Carlos Ghosnsays discussions are going well as the telecoms company seeks to agree to a swap deal with bondholders… more<\/a><\/p>\n

Police seek power to access phone data<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is seeking power to compel suspects to give access to their electronic devices without a court order\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel to be 90 per cent digitised in 12 months<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Chairman and Founder of Digicel group Dennis O\u2019Brien said within the next 12 month his company (Digicel) should be 90 per cent digitised throughout the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel customers to celebrate this Christmas with $100,000 in cash and prizes<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 JUST two weeks after turning on its brand new network – lighting up all of St. Lucia with superfast LTE data – telecommunications and entertainment provider\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow SVG boosts broadband speeds free of charge<\/h4>\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC) has carried out a major upgrade of the broadband network of its Flow (SVG) brand in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, with over 80 percent of customers set to receive a free speed increase in the coming weeks, reports website iWitness News, citing country manager Wayne Hull\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Technology changing profession<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Technology is reshaping the accounting landscape at a quick rate, and accountants must evolve to keep up\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TSTT investigates death of man by utility pole<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TSTT says it is cur\u00adrent\u00adly in\u00adves\u00adti\u00adgat\u00ading the un\u00adfor\u00adtu\u00adnate cir\u00adcum\u00adstances sur\u00adround\u00ading the in\u00adci\u00addent in which Ul\u00adrich John was in\u00adjured and sub\u00adse\u00adquent\u00adly suc\u00adcumbed to his in\u00adjuries\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 21 November 2018<\/h3>\n

Aliv launches ALIVCreates<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Believing in giving back to its customers and transforming the digital community in The Bahamas, Aliv has announced the official launch of its very own technology hub rooted in The Bahamas with Bahamian talent, innovation and tenacity at its forefront, called ALIVCreates… more<\/a><\/p>\n

BUSINESS BYTE: FLOW Christmas Campaign launch<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Flow customers across Dominica will get something \u2018extra\u2019 to help \u2018warm\u2019 the traditionally colder nights that signal the Christmas season\u2019s arrival\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LACNIC, Google, Dominican Telecom push for digital market<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic<\/em> \u2013\u00a0 The organization LACNIC and Google, in coordination with the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel) on Tues. announced the workshops on \u201cIP Interconnection and Trafficking\u201d and \u201cDigital Marketing and Entrepreneurship in the DR,\u201d to extend the country\u2019s initiatives aimed at strengthening digital markets in Central America and the Caribbean… more<\/a><\/p>\n

Courtrooms get more digital audio recording systems<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Several courtrooms across Guyana are now equipped with digital audio recording systems, which were donated by the Judicial Reform and Institutional Strengthening (JURIST) Project, as the entity continues to assist with reforming the judiciary to reduce delays and backlogs\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT proposed rate hikes similar to Berbice Bridge fiasco \u2013 Ramon Gaskin<\/h4>\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0Auditor and Private Consultant, Ramon Gaskin, chided representatives of Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) on Monday last at the final hearing for their application to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for \u201cApproval of a Tariff Regime for Access and Landline Metered Charges\u201d… more<\/a><\/p>\n

No more free GTT subscriber call blocking service, as PUC approves rates<\/h4>\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Guyana Telephone and Telegraph\u2019s (GTT) landline subscribers will from next year have to pay for subscriber call blocking activated services, according to a decision by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC)… more<\/a><\/p>\n

bmobile setting the stage for tech innovation<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Positioning technology to play a larger role in the country\u2019s economic diversification will be one of the key goals when bmobile hosts its \u201cConnect Technology Conference and Innovation Week\u201d from January 28 – February 1, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 22 November 2018<\/h3>\n

Police warn email users about data breaches<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013\u00a0The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service\u2019s Financial Crime Unit is advising the public to take steps to secure their email logins after the unit investigated a recent report of a victim losing money because of a website data breach that happened several years ago… more<\/a><\/p>\n

Altice’s Dominican Republic revenues fall 16% on price erosion<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Altice announced revenues of EUR 447.0 million for its Altice Dominicana brand in the Dominican Republic in the 9 months to end of September, down 15.8 percent year on year on a reported basis and 7.5 percent on a constant currency basis compared to the EUR 530.7 million posted a year earlier, above all due to a decrease in mobile B2C revenues as a result of price erosion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT subscribers to now pay for call blocking service<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Public Utilities Commission, the country\u2019s regulator, has green-lighted the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) to start charging for the Subscriber Activated Call Blocking feature\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel may sell small assets \u2014 O\u2019Brien<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecoms company Digicel may consider selling some small assets in order to address its highly leveraged position. says founder and chairman Denis O\u2019Brien\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamaican police seek more powers to access mobile phones of suspects<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE police are seeking powers to force suspects in organised crime investigations to give them access to their mobile phones, and other electronic devices, without a court order\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Mustard Seed boys\u2019 home gifted with computer lab from IGT Jamaica<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Boys living at Matthew 25:40, the Mustard Seed Communities\u2019 centre for HIV\/AIDS care, will now be able to enhance their learning capabilities through an Afterschool Advantage Centre, courtesy of IGT Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 23 November 2018<\/h3>\n

Bahamas poised to be the \u2018Silicon Valley\u2019 of the Caribbean<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Islands of the Bahamas are known for their innate beauty, seafood, beaches and resorts, a technology revolution is happening a few miles off of the east coast of South Florida\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC makes history with new \u2018Always On\u2019 value proposition<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 With Christmas around the corner in just a few weeks, BTC has introduced a brand-new customer value proposition for its mobile subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC Unions Meet With PM’s Office<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Both Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) trade unions yesterday met the parliamentary secretary in the Prime Minister\u2019s Office to discuss their challenges\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

tTech revenues up 25 per cent<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013\u00a0The management of tTech Ltd, one of Jamaica’s leading Managed IT Services providers, says it is pleased with the company’s continued growth throughout the third quarter of 2018, and is in the process of implementing operational improvements to further drive the company’s performance… more<\/a><\/p>\n

DIGICEL Offers $60,000 In Cash,Prizes This Christmas<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 This Christmas, telecommunications and entertainment provider Digicel is giving even more & promising to make this Christmas the hottest for all its customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 24 November 2018<\/h3>\n

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Sunday, 25 November 2018<\/h3>\n

Itelbpo Exploring Listing On The Jamaica Stock Exchange<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Homegrown Business process outsourcing outfit itelbpo is doubling its footprint, adding 1,500 jobs, and is exploring listing on the Jamaica Stock Exchange… more<\/a><\/p>\n

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