{"id":147470,"date":"2019-04-01T05:15:22","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T10:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=147470"},"modified":"2019-03-31T20:59:34","modified_gmt":"2019-04-01T01:59:34","slug":"roundup-week-31-march-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2019\/04\/roundup-week-31-march-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 31 March 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 25 March to Sunday 31 March 2019.
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Monday, 25 March 2019<\/h3>\n

Police investigating \u201csuspicious death\u201d of BTC technician<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an adult male whose body was discovered on Thursday, March 21, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cayman Islands: A Brave New Crypto World<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Blockchain technology. has provided us with new creative opportunities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

World Bank blockchain pilot sows fresh narrative for Haiti\u2019s farmers<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 AgriLedger, an agricultural-focused blockchain systems provider, is working on a World Bank-backed pilot that offers end-to-end full traceability through their platform to enable transparency along the value chain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Mandatory 10-digit dialling for all local calls begins on March 31<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) had extended the period of permissive dialling by five (5) months to March 30,\u00a0 2019, after receiving requests for an extension from service providers and some of their large business customers, to address challenges relating to systems employing machine-to-machine communications and PBX telephone systems\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jet Blue adds wifi to Caribbean flights as upgraded planes roll out<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean travelers on Jet Blue will soon be able to enjoy the airline\u2019s recent upgrades which include free wifi connectivity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Hackathon to the rescue<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 THE National Information and Communication Technology Company, iGovTT, has mounted a unique competitive event among tertiary level students, tagged HackTT, to address ICT challenges and needs faced by government ministries, divisions and agencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

INTERNET USERS URGED TO DESIST FROM ONLINE HARASSMENT<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 The Cyber Crime Unit of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) wishes to advise members of the public against engaging in conduct which could be defined as \u2018online harassment\u2019, as such actions are not only unlawful, but also causes great distress to the victims of such incidents\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Samsung launches Galaxy S10 in Sando<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 A year after the Samsung Galaxy S9 phone was released, Samsung has raised the stakes with its latest phone the Samsung Galaxy S10\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 26 March 2019<\/h3>\n

Bahamas Urged: \u2018Seize\u2019 Blockchain Opportunity<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 BLOCKCHAIN and crypto currency assets have the potential to revolutionise \u201cthe way we do business\u201d, a local advocate said yesterday, urging The Bahamas to \u201cseize the opportunity\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

2019 Future Of Belize Telecommunications Market-Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities of Mobile, Fixed Landline and Broadband Markets<\/h4>\n

Belize\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 The future value proposition for telecommunications market in Belize to 2025 is detailed in the report\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Technology M&A in the Dominican Republic<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 What are the key laws and regulations implicated in technology M&A transactions that may not be relevant to other types of M&A transactions? Are there particular government approvals required, and how are those addressed in the definitive documentation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT sets up oil and gas \u201cbig data\u201d unit<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has established an oil and gas unit that is serving oil companies in the secure transmission of data through its submarine fibre optic cable, the company\u2019s Chief Executive Officer Justin Nedd said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Growth & Jobs | Tech Talent Solves Insurance Challenge<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Okari Banton might not look like one, but the software developer at JN General Insurance Company (JNGI) is a revolutionary\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"C&W expands capabilities in Dutch Caribbean through combination with UTS<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications\u2019 (\u201cC&W\u201d) parent company, Liberty Latin America Ltd. (LLA), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with the Government of Cura\u00e7ao to acquire 87.5% of United Telecommunication Services (UTS) which provides video, broadband, fixed-line telephony and mobile LTE services to both residential and business customers across the island nations of Cura\u00e7ao, St. Maarten, St. Martin, Bonaire, St. Barths, St. Eustatius and Saba\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 27 March 2019<\/h3>\n

Daktronics wins its first LED display contract in Bahamas<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Fusion Superplex is a 1000,000 sq ft, $42 million dollar entertainment facility in the Bahamas, founded by Bahamians and invested in by Bahamians, offering entertainment options never before seen in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caricel provides free 4G LTE service to seven schools<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Caricel Jamaica is making a contribution to nation-building by providing its 4G LTE services to five schools in the corporate area and two in St Catherine\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Phone Scam Culprit Still at Large<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 A local businessman is speaking out after a wave of distress mobile calls from a local impersonator threatened his personal and professional life\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BPTT opens IT doors for Carenage seniors<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THIRTY senior citizens from northwest Trinidad were given an exciting introduction to information technology through an intensive five-day workshop at the Carenage Homework Centre. Sponsored by BPTT, the workshop covered the fundamentals of computer literacy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 28 March 2019<\/h3>\n

\"\"Digital Building Plan Submission To Come In 2019<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A Cabinet minister yesterday pledged that the electronic submission and approval of building plans \u201cwill happen this year\u201d once the necessary funding is in place\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Work Visa Reform\u00a0To \u2018Jumpstart\u2019 Tech Hub<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Immigration reforms tabled by the government in parliament yesterday were hailed as \u201ca way to jumpstart\u201d ambitions for Grand Bahama to become a \u201ctechnology hub\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Senators Clash over B.T.L.\u2019s Investments<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 During his budget presentation, Private Sector Senate Mark Lizarraga touched on Belize Telemedia Limited and Belize Electricity Limited, both companies nationalized by the government\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cuba, Google move to improve island’s connectivity<\/h4>\n

Cuba <\/em>\u2013 Cuba and Google signed a deal Thursday moving the island one step closer to having a state-of-the-art connection to the modern Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CAC urges consumers to protect themselves from cybercrime<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is advising individuals and businesses to exercise due diligence to reduce the likelihood of being affected by cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CAC Urges Parents to Monitor Children\u2019s Online Use<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is advising parents and guardians to pay careful attention to their children\u2019s online activities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

C&W Business targets SMEs with new technology<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 C&W Business Jamaica has rolled out a range of specialised technology services and a comprehensive support framework targeted at small business operators islandwide\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW concerned<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Company FLOW says it is ready for the March 30 switch to mandatory 10-digit dialling after more than a year of preparation, a public awareness campaign and numerous technical tests\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

iGovTT, UWI sign MOU for Hackathon<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The National Information and Communication Technology Company Limited (branded iGovTT) and the University of the West Indies, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday, to host iGovTT\u2019s first Hackathon. iGovTT focuses on government Information and Communication Technology (ICT) projects that support the movement toward e-Government and Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s overall ICT development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 29 March 2019<\/h3>\n

\"\"Digitalization of AML laws in BVI<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 There is a saying that \u201ctime and tide wait for no man\u201d, and the same is true for the ever-changing ecosystem of the financial services industry \u2013 you simply cannot stop the wheels of commerce from turning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Getting ready for the crypto spring<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em>\u2013 With flexible and commercially minded legislation, an innovative approach to anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, political stability and an internationally recognised securities regulatory regime, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has established itself as the jurisdiction of choice for a number of initial coin offerings (ICOs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

More details emerge on purchase of UTS<\/h4>\n

Cura\u00e7ao<\/em> \u2013 Cura\u00e7ao\u2019s Ministry of Traffic, Transport and Spatial Planning VVRP further explained its role as shareholder in the sale of United Telecommunications Services (UTS). It said the challenges facing UTS and its subsidiaries were not unknown\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Guadeloupe moves to set up internet exchange point<\/h4>\n

Guadeloupe <\/em>\u2013 Developments in the Caribbean digital space are fuelling initiatives to strengthen the internet infrastructure in the region. In Guadeloupe, a recent agreement among three internet service providers has cleared the way for the island to establish its first internet exchange point\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

The U.S. Embassy in Haiti is looking for young leaders<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 The United States Embassy in Haiti has announced that it is providing financial support for the organization of the Haiti Tech Summit 2019 to be held from June 20 to 22, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Local BPO itelbpo in new global top-20 list<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 JAMAICAN-owned itelbpo has been named among an elite group of business process outsourcers (BPOs) around the globe providing superior front-office contact centre experiences\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Internet Safety Campaign To Be Launched In Saint Lucia<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Get Safe Online a non-profit organization in the UK is launching two
\ncampaigns to get the Commonwealth safe online\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 30 March 2019<\/h3>\n

Small shareholders battling C&W<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Minority shareholders in Barbados are gearing up for a big legal battle against telecommunications company Cable & Wireless (C&W) and its parent Liberty Global\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Ready to Sail Above and Beyond<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia<\/em> \u2013 TOTAL telecommunications and entertainment provider, Digicel is looking to the seas as it launches a brand new concierge service in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 31 March 2019<\/h3>\n

\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haiti\"Towards the use of Blockchain technology in agribusiness<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 Within the framework of the Business and Investment Development Project (PDAI), implemented since 2013 and financed by the World Bank to the tune of 20 million dollars, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MCI) intends to boost the agribusiness in the country, using Blockchain technology to provide an innovative solution to the actors of the agricultural chain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caricel Not Authorised To Operate In Jamaica, Must Cease Operations \u2013 OUR<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) says Symbiote Investments, which trades as Caricel, is not authorised to operate in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW Forced To Rescue Non-Compliant Entities As 10-Digit Dialling Takes Effect In Jamaica<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 With 10-digit dialling now mandatory in Jamaica, telecommunications firm FLOW says it has been forced to step in to facilitate an exemption to a number of non-compliant entities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow to temporarily facilitate non-compliant point-of-sale terminals in ten-digit dialling<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 With less than 24 hours to go until the country switches to mandatory ten-digit dialling, Flow Jamaica says it will be facilitating a temporary exception for machine to machine communication which will cover the non-compliant point-of-sale terminals as well as alarm systems\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Be alert for cybercrime<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten\u00a0<\/em>\u2013\u00a0Lately, there have been reports of cybercrime in Sint Maarten. This may include simple scams via the internet or carefully executed BEC fraud, as well as other forms of cybercrime also occur\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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