{"id":147958,"date":"2019-04-29T06:15:50","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T11:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=147958"},"modified":"2019-04-28T18:32:37","modified_gmt":"2019-04-28T23:32:37","slug":"roundup-week-28-april-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2019\/04\/roundup-week-28-april-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 28 April 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 22 April to Sunday 28 \u00a0April 2019.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Monday, 22 April 2019<\/h3>\n

British Virgin Islands partners with LIFElabs.io for crypto payments system<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 British Virgin Islands has partnered with LIFElabs.io, a blockchain startup focused on philanthropic causes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamaica\u2019s Development Bank to Offer Loans to BPO Sector<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) will offer financial support to companies in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector in a bid to foster the industry\u2019s development in the island nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow Launches New Channel CuriosityStream: Home of Award-Winning Shows Delivering the World on Demand<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Communications (\u201cC&W\u201d), operator of the Flow brand in the Caribbean, continues to delight customers with the addition of a new channel, CuriosityStream\u2013 enabling anytime, anywhere access to fascinating shows covering the full spectrum of non-fiction programming… more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0Bank hunts for hackers<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 THE Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) says it is conducting a survey to determine the adequacy of financial institutions\u2019 cybersecurity frameworks to assess security measures currently in place by institutions to lower the risk of loss\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 23 April 2019<\/h3>\n

FTC issues two decisions<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has approved an updated regime through which other telecommunications companies will pay Cable & Wireless (Barbados) Limited (C&W) to use its network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Haiti Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Growth, Analysis, Challenges and Industry Key Players \u2013 Natcom, HaiTel, Digicel | 2019<\/h4>\n

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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

A Digital Transformation Strategy to be launched in St. Kitts and Nevis<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 A digital transformation strategy, aimed at making government more efficient when doing business with the public, private sector and the diaspora is expected to be launched in St. Kitts and Nevis, shortly\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, 24 April 2019<\/h3>\n

\u2018Backdoor takeover\u2019<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Minority shareholders in Cable & Wireless West Indies Ltd (CWWI), the company that trades here as Flow, is currently racing against the clock to meet a mid-July date by which to submit documentations for a pre-trial\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

British Virgin Islands Turn to Blockchain to Mitigate Natural Disasters<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The British Virgin (BVI) Islands has partnered with LIFElabs.io to develop a reliable blockchain-based payment system able to ensure quick aid during emergencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cayman Islands Telecommunications Market 2019 \u2013 Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities of Mobile, Fixed Landline and Broadband Markets<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Cayman Islands Telecommunications report \u2013 8th series from OGAnalysis provides a complete view of the Cayman Islands telecom ecosystem along with trends and growth factors shaping the future of the market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OfReg\u2019s budget continues to grow<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 After running a nearly $1.5 million deficit in 2017, the Utility Regulation and Competition Office, known as OfReg, increased its expenses in 2018 and will continue to do so this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

C&W business refreshes contact centre operation<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 LEADING business solutions and services provider, C&W Business Jamaica has upgraded its contact centre offering to allow businesses unmatched flexibility design, creation and management under the brand\u2013 the Cloud\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

How to make LinkedIn work for you! Part 1<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 LinkedIn , around since 2002, is somehow seen as the least sexy of the social networks. Less of a fun time than the other social networks, it is also often the most neglected \u2014 with individuals focusing a lot more on their Instagram, Facebook and even Twitter accounts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Central Bank conducting survey on cyber risk<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) says it is conducting a survey to determine the adequacy of financial institutions’ cyber security, to ascertain what security measures are currently in place by institutions to lower the risk of loss\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, 25 April 2019<\/h3>\n

\"\"Bahamas Vulnerable To Hacking \u2018Epidemic\u2019<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 WITH computer hacking at \u201cepidemic levels\u201d, a world-renowned investigator has warned that The Bahamas is among those countries most likely to be targeted because of its vulnerability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digital Is No Substitute For The Business Card<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 EVERYTHING we do in business today is digital, whether it is sending mail, signing contracts, attending meetings or even networking. But the business card is one thing that digital will not fully replace any time soon\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Web Shop Hold-Outs On \u2018Shaky Ground\u2019<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Attorney General yesterday warned the web shop industry\u2019s tax hold-outs they are on \u201cvery shaky ground\u201d in failing to comply with the settlement agreed with the Government\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

SM@RT moves to help rebuild B\u2019dos<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Barbados economy could be in line for a major boost, as a US-based development company known as SM@RT, seeks to attract approximately $2 billion in foreign direct investment for development projects over a ten-year period\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Who\u2019s Buying What: British Virgin Islands Adds Alert FM System<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The British Virgin Islands has implemented the first complete\u00a0Alert FM\u00a0system for emergency notification in the Caribbean Islands, according to Global Security Systems\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Universal broadband absent from OfReg\u2019s 2019 plan<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 The Utility Regulation and Competition Office, known as OfReg, had big plans last year to improve the territory\u2019s internet services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saint Lucia public library online website tools<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The Central Library falls under the portfolio of the Ministry of Education and is the headquarters of the public library system in Saint Lucia\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 26 April 2019<\/h3>\n

BTC Backs \u2018Girls In ICT\u2019 Summit<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is celebrating International Girls in ICT Day by sponsoring the all-girls conference for high school students organised by sector regulators\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Flow launches two new plans<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 One of this island\u2019s main providers in the local telecommunications industry has embarked on a mission to better satisfy customers\u2019 needs\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

“SM@RT-BARBADOS™” Blockchain and Technology-Driven Initiative to Completely Transform Caribbean Island Economy<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 SM@RT, a US Blockchain-based Sustainable Economic Development Company, has announced the prelaunch of SM@RT BARBADOS™\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

PM says Jamaica Trade Information Portal will improve ease of doing business<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Jamaica Trade Information Portal will significantly improve the ease of doing business in the country, while creating an environment that facilitates greater trading opportunities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Antigua to Host CaribNOG 18 in September<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Antigua and Barbuda will host the eighteenth regional meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) from September 25 to 27\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ARIN increases support for Caribbean Internet development<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 For anyone wondering how Internet development is evolving in the Caribbean, an international conference held in Bridgetown, Barbados, hosted by the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), provided more than a few positive clues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FastForward.ai Partners with Digicel to Launch its Social Media Engagement and Commerce Platform in 31 Countries<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 FastForward.ai and Digicel Group announced today a partnership to accelerate Digicel\u2019s vision to become the digital lifestyle partner for its customers across the Caribbean, Central America and Asia Pacific\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Scotia banks on new technology<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Scotiabank bank customers have been given more power over the management and monitoring of their accounts with the introduction of the bank\u2019s latest digital service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

EXCLUSIVE: Prison Search team confiscated cell phone found in Heyliger\u2019 s cell.<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 A search team that conducted searches at the Pointe Blanche Prison on Friday 19th April 2019 confiscated a cellular phone that was found in the sick bay of the Pointe Blanche Prison that is occupied by suspended MP Theodore Heyliger\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Girls in ICT day celebrated at TATT<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Sixty female students from San Fernando East, San Fernando Central and the Pleasantville Secondary School were specially selected to be a part of this year\u2019s Girls in ICT (Information Communication Technology) Day which got underway at the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) headquarters in Barataria on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 April\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

‘Social media has made people experts without facts’<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Police Commissioner Gary Griffith Wednesday said social media had become an avenue for anybody to become an expert \u201cwithout understanding the facts\u201d as he hinted at the possibility of adopting a new strategy in engaging the media in Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, 27 April 2019<\/h3>\n

Landline \u2018still lifeline\u2019 in Barbados \u2013 FLOW<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Barbadian home telephone, the humble landline, symbol of basic electronic communication here for 135 years appears set to survive through the era of the smartphone and broadband internet, according to a telephone company executive\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Man banned from Digicel<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 If Darius Kenrick Bourne wants to pay his Digicel bills he will have to get someone to run that errand for him or find another means of fulfilling that obligation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 28 April 2019<\/h3>\n

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