{"id":146214,"date":"2019-02-04T05:15:18","date_gmt":"2019-02-04T10:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=146214"},"modified":"2019-02-04T05:43:39","modified_gmt":"2019-02-04T10:43:39","slug":"roundup-week-3-february-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2019\/02\/roundup-week-3-february-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 3 February 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 28 January to Sunday 3 February 2019.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Monday, 28 January 2019<\/h3>\n

NDP launches app ahead of elections<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em>\u2013 The National Democratic Party (NDP) has upped the ante on the campaign trail with the launch of an app ahead of the February 25 general elections\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cayman Islands Investment Group planning new cryptocurrency exchange<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Cayman Islands Investment Group has announced the development of a brand new Digital Asset Trading Platform based in the Cayman Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GUYANA POSITIONING ITSELF AS ICT HUB IN THE CARIBBEAN<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Organizations (CANTO) has started its four-day annual conference here with Guyana positioning itself as information technology and communication (ICT) hub in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Engineers’ Angle | Digital Switchover For Jamaica: Challenges And Opportunities<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 In February 2018, the University of Technology, Jamaica, hosted a digital switchover information session where the executive director of the Broadcasting Commission, Cordel Green, stated that, \u201cThe global march of digitisation has made the transition to digital television an inevitable imperative for the broadcasting industry in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Fake news, privacy and crime-fighting<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Many issues have emerged in this digital and hyper-connected 21st century that have been described as unprecedented, without examining history, even recent history\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n

Health + Tech | Interoperability Critical To Healthcare Digitisation<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Interoperability is what makes an electronic system, well a system. Connectivity is critical in any healthcare environment\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Jamaicans Encouraged To Develop Data Privacy Culture<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Science and Technology is encouraging Jamaicans to develop a culture of data privacy and to be vigilant in securing their personal information online\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TVJ Acquires Exclusive Cable And TV Rights To Women\u2019s World Cup<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Radio Jamaica and Television Jamaica Limited, the country\u2019s leading media providers, have acquired the exclusive FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup free-to-air and cable television rights, including the right to simulcast its free-to-air channel TVJ via broadband transmission on 1spotmedia and televisionjamaica.com\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caribbean telecoms body opens 35th meeting here<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em>\u2013 One hundred and eighty members and stakeholders from thirty countries are here for the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Organizations (CANTO)\u2019s 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Mini Expo which officially opened last evening at the Marriott Hotel\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jean-Yves Charlier appointed Digicel Group Chief Executive Officer<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Jean-Yves Charlier, who was appointed to the Digicel Group board in September of last year, was today announced as Group Chief Executive Officer of the communications and entertainment provider, with immediate effect\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 29 January 2019<\/h3>\n

Barbados keeping up with technology<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Any use of technology which will improve the efficiency of how business is conducted in Barbados should be welcomed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Data protection legislation a must<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Today, January 28th is celebrated as Data Privacy Day <\/strong>every year in certain countries. It is part of an international effort to create awareness around data privacy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"CANTO and GSMA Sign MoU at 35th AGM in Guyana<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunication\u2019s Association CANTO has joined forces with GSM Association (GSMA) a trade body that represents the interests of mobile network operators worldwide by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at CANTO\u2019s 35th AGM held in Guyana\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Chairman Julian Wilkins to Pass the Torch at CANTO\u2019s 35th AGM<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Julian Wilkins, will step down as Chairman of the Board of CANTO having served the statutory two terms\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 30 January 2019<\/h3>\n

Doing business digitally<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 When a job seeker applies for a certificate of character, a cumbersome search begins that not only takes a long time and tests willingness of the public service worker, but it could also produce inaccurate information\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n

Users can access 200 government services in major mall<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Information and Communication Technologies Presidential Office (OPTIC) director Armando Garc\u00eda on Wed. unveiled a Citizen Attention Center for users to receive over 150 procedures, without having to visit government agencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 31 January 2019<\/h3>\n

\"\"BUSINESS BYTE: Dominicans set to reap the rewards of Digicel\u2019s partnership with the government<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Dominicans are set to reap the rewards of the 15- year partnership signed last week between ICT managed services provider Digicel, and the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamaica preparing to counter cyber security threat, says Holness<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica has put measures in place to counter the threat of cyber security, which is rapidly developing into a source of concern in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

No data cost for Scotia customers banking with app on Digicel phones<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Scotiabank Jamaica customers with Digicel phones are now able to access the bank’s services on their handsets without incurring data charges\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

O\u2019Brien chooses Charlier as new chief executive of Digicel<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Denis O\u2019Brien\u2019s telecoms group Digicel<\/a> has named executive vice-chairman Jean-Yves Charlier as its new chief executive, a month after the previous holder of the role died suddenly after less than a year in the post\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Overdue: Regulations for regional data protection<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 \u201cIS IT TIME for us in the Caribbean to consider our trust issues?\u201d asked George Gobin of the audience gathered for the third local Internet Governance Forum (TTIGF) last Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 1 February 2019<\/h3>\n

Crypto Exchange Plan To \u2018Revolutionise\u2019 BISX<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas International Securities Exchange\u2019s (BISX) plans for a cryptocurrency and digital securities trading platform will \u201crevolutionise our jurisdiction\u201d, its top executive said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

The case for the iCreate IPO<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 it was the best of times, it was the worst of times,\u201d Charles Dickens’ opening line to A Tale of Two Cities is actually applicable on any given day in any given year, but in 2019, that line applies directly to the Global Creative Economy, and Jamaica to be specific\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BUSINESS BYTE: David Cox of Cable & Wireless Communications elected new chairman of CANTO<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 David Cox, Head of Regulatory Affairs for Cable & Wireless Communications (\u201cC&W\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d) is the new Chairman of CANTO, one of the leading Caribbean organizations in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) \/ Telecommunications industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Free TV On-The-Go for St Lucia – A Very \u2018Appy Anniversary<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 To commemorate St. Lucia\u2019s 40th anniversary of Independence, total communications and entertainment provider, Digicel, has made its PlayGo app free for the month of February\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"TT regulator authorities issue warning on use of virtual currencies<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The regulatory authorities are warning Trinidad and Tobago nationals, investing in or otherwise conducting transactions in virtual currencies to be wary of various schemes promising high returns\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday, 2 February 2019<\/h3>\n

Antigua education Minister takes \u2018full responsibility\u2019 for e-books fiasco<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 The Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Michael Browne, for the first time, has publicly stated that he has taken full responsibility for the fallout after weeks of scrutiny and calls for his resignation over the ongoing e-books saga\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BHTA funds CCTV project in the north<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 In its continuing support of the Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF) and with the increasing concerns about safety, the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) is providing funding to enhance surveillance on the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

New CANTO chairman outlines priorities for his tenure<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The newly elected chairman of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Organizations (CANTO), David Cox, says he believes the regional organisation \u201ccan become the largest and most influential forum for everything related to the Caribbean and technology\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 3 February 2019<\/h3>\n

Jamaican athletes and virtual anti-doping technology<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 In 2011, Steve Mullings, a Jamaican former sprint athlete, was banned for life for taking, a masking agent, Furosemide\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tech Companies, States Spar With Gov\u2019t Over Net Neutrality<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Tech companies and nearly two dozen US states clashed with the United States government in federal court Friday over the repeal of net neutrality, a set of Obama-era rules aimed at preventing big internet providers from discriminating against certain technology and services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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