IXP Plan Signals Bahamas \u2018Serious Technology Player\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas will send the signal that it is \u201ca really serious technology player\u201d if it develops its own Internet Exchange Point (IXP), the head of its technology hub committee believes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2018ONWARDS AND UPWARDS\u2019 IS NOW A PATRIOTIC WAY TO SHOW YOUR TELECOMS SUBSCRIPTION IS 21ST CENTURY COMPLIANT<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 A local telecoms provider is making sure they stay relevant in a growing market with customer oriented innovations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Good news, Haiti authorized to use the satellite resources of the \u00abDisasters Charter\u00bb<\/h4>\nHaiti <\/em>\u2013 Good news, thanks to the support of the National Center for Geo-Spatial Information (CNIGS – Haiti) and the National Center for Space Studies (CNES, France) Haiti has finalized the process of accession as authorized user of the “Disasters Charter”\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow stepping!<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dancers, smiling faces and giveaways were a familiar scene in towns and communities across central parishes recently as telecoms network Flow launched their new mobile plans\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Antigua-Barbuda to host CaribNOG 18 this year<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em>\u2013 Antigua and Barbuda will host the 18th regional meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) from September 25 to 27\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W Communications and Digicel Group Joint Venture Awarded Exclusive Rights to Premier League for the Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em>\u2013 C&W Communications (\u201cC&W\u201d) and Digicel Group announced that their new sports broadcasting joint venture, Caribbean Premier Sports Limited (CPSL), has won the exclusive rights to broadcast Premier League football in the Caribbean for the three seasons 2019\/20 to 2021\/22, which includes every match broadcast LIVE, via streaming and on-demand\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean Telecoms, Mobile And Broadband Market 2019 \u2013 SETAR N.V., BVI Cable TV, Ltd., Choice Cable TV, Innovative Cable TV St. Thomas-St. John, Liberty Cablevision of Puerto Rico, Ltd.<\/h4>\nRegional\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Report represents a comprehensive study of the Caribbean Telecoms, Mobile And Broadband Market. It consists of growth rate for the forecast period\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n
Experts call for Caribbean to make its voice heard on global Internet governance<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is joining up with the non-profit American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) to connect regional governments to be at the table for important decisions on the future of the Internet \u2013 technical specifications, security of technology and rules for governance\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT wage bill declining<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MAJORITY State-owned telecommunications provider TSTT says its wage bill has been reduced from over 30 per cent of revenue to 20 per cent of revenue, as a result of last year\u2019s job cuts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 7 May 2019<\/h3>\nBITT SIGNS MOU WITH THE E-GOVERNANCE ACADEMY OF ESTONIA<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Bitt, the Barbados-based financial technology company, has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding<\/em>) with the e-Governance Academy (eGA) in Estonia on Tuesday, April 30, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fgd.dfv.mybluehost.me\/.website_c81a1e61\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Barbados-flag1.png?resize=200%2C133&ssl=1\")
SMARTPHONE USERS MAY SOON BE ABLE TO CHANGE PROVIDERS WITHOUT LOSING THEIR NUMBER<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 It seems Barbados will soon be like other countries who are consumer oriented in allowing number portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
COMMENTARY \u2014 Crypto deal draws distrust<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Somebody please tell me this is a joke? Over the years we have seen sensible investors such as the Rockefellers, Dr. Henry Jarecki and Sir Richard Branson\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT course aims to expand tech field for women<\/h4>\nCayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 To help reduce the gender gap in the ICT\/digital sector, the Gender Affairs Unit (GAU) has partnered with Cartan Group, Cayman Enterprise City (CEC), and Walkers to offer the first course under the Women Code Cayman programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Grenada PM advocates for single Caribbean ICT space<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 GRENADA Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has expressed support for regional collaboration to address regional ICT issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT execs justify staff cuts<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) is well on the path to achieving significant growth by the year 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Vexatious and spurious<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MAJORITY state-owned TSTT has hit back at a letter last month from Cable & Wireless (C&W), in which the 49 per cent minority shareholder of the local telecommunications provider threatened to bring a claim of oppressive conduct against TSTT and demanded access to the local company\u2019s books and records\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 8 May 2019<\/h3>\nWhy BVI is your perfect Caribbean crypto-hub<\/h4>\n
British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 As crypto and blockchain continue to take the world by storm, a number of offshore financial centres have sought to position themselves as jurisdictions of choice for those looking to operate within the sector. The British Virgin Islands is no exception\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Epstein reveals plans to boost itelbpo’s productivity through new technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013YONI Epstein, the chairman of itelbpo, revealed that his company plans to boost productivity by investing in new technology that better prepares and equips agents to immediately and efficiently address the needs of customers, therefore making it easier for them to connect on an emotional, or human, level\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Greater Caribbean cooperation needed to combat cyber crimes<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean is under virtual siege as incidents of cyber-attacks and cyber-crimes surge across the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
How to make LinkedIn work for you! Part 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 On April 24th we looked at how as a professional, you can use Linkedin to use it to your advantage. Here is the second part which enumerates some additional recommendations to further get you closer to your goal of LinkedIn networking star\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fgd.dfv.mybluehost.me\/.website_c81a1e61\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Trinidad_and_Tobago-Flag.jpg?resize=200%2C120&ssl=1\")
Le Hunte slams Mark\u2019s TSTT bid rigging claim<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Pub\u00adlic Util\u00adi\u00adties Min\u00adis\u00adter Robert Le Hunte yes\u00adter\u00adday shot down claims by Op\u00adpo\u00adsi\u00adtion Sen\u00ada\u00adtor Wade Mark that the Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Ser\u00advices of T&T (TSTT) has been in\u00advolved in bid-rig\u00adging, favouritism, nepo\u00adtism and cor\u00adrup\u00adtion in the award of a jan\u00adi\u00adto\u00adr\u00adi\u00adal con\u00adtract to an ex\u00adec\u00adu\u00adtive mem\u00adber of the Peo\u00adple\u2019s Na\u00adtion\u00adal Move\u00adment (PNM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TATT given ultimatum to retract Radio Jaagriti warning<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Au\u00adthor\u00adi\u00adty of T&T (TATT) has been giv\u00aden un\u00adtil the end of the week to re\u00adtract its po\u00adsi\u00adtion on con\u00adtro\u00adver\u00adsial state\u00adments made by Sanatan Dhar\u00adma Ma\u00adha Sab\u00adha (SDMS) sec\u00adre\u00adtary gen\u00ader\u00adal Satnarayan Ma\u00adharaj on his or\u00adgan\u00adi\u00adsa\u00adtion’s tele\u00advi\u00adsion sta\u00adtion, last month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 9 May 2019<\/h3>\nBTC Is Owner\u2019s \u2018Most Inefficient\u2019 Subsidiary<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was yesterday branded \u201cour most inefficient business\u201d by its owner despite mobile customer losses dropping to a record quarterly low\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DevCa 2019 brings \u2018Smart Communities, Smarter People\u2019 to the table<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The fifth staging of the Developing the Caribbean Open Data Conference & Code sprint (DevCA) scheduled for May 16, 2019 at the Regional Headquarters, University of the West Indies, will explore the theme \u2018Smart Communities, Smarter People\u2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Expect Disruptions – NCB To Embark On Major Technology Upgrades<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Starting May 17, the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) will embark on a major upgrade and modernisation programme for its core banking and online banking platforms\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t looks to complete Data Protection Bill, ICT Act this year<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is targeting the completion of the Data Protection Bill and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Act as key as priorities to be completed in the financial year\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n
KM2 Solutions joins the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 KM2 Solutions is proud to announce that it has joined the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (GISC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 10 May 2019<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fgd.dfv.mybluehost.me\/.website_c81a1e61\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/URCA-Bahamas-thebahamasweekly.com_.jpg?resize=199%2C158&ssl=1\")
URCA issues RFP for solar canopy at its parking lot<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is putting its money where its mouth is and has put out a request for proposals (RFP) for a solar canopy to be built at its parking lot, to produce energy that will supplement its consumption from Bahamas Power and Light\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Air BnB property owners now required to pay hotel accommodation tax<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Local property owners who temporarily lease their homes through online booking agents, Air BnB, are now required to pay hotel accommodation tax in the BVI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology pioneershonoured for contribution to Caribbean internet governance<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Seven of the region\u2019s leading technology advocates were formally recognised for their outstanding service to the Caribbean at a special awards ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hackers challenging integrity of Jamaica\u2019s banking system<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica banking sector is reportedly under pressure to roll back what has become a surfeit of hacking incidents targeting local commercial banks which is reportedly costing the banking sector around J$4 million per month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaican diaspora attracts tTech to Atlanta market<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MANAGED IT services provider tTech Limited hopes to have at least 10 per cent of overall revenue coming from markets outside of Jamaica by 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Foundation partners with CISCO to host\u00a0Girls Power Tech<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In its commitment to supporting programmes that advocate for education and capacity building, Digicel Foundation has partnered with\u00a0CISCO to host its inaugural Girls Power Tech event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 11 May 2019<\/h3>\nThe future of work: opportunity or threat for Barbados?<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 There is no longer any doubt that we are facing what some scholars have called the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by new technologies that are transforming the world of work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 12 May 2019<\/h3>\nNIS offers mobile money platform for self-employed<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The National Insurance Scheme on Friday, hosted a Compliance Workshop for Senior Managers, Office Managers and Compliance officers from its 14 offices across the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hailcloud Publishing introduces digital publishing to St. Lucian book authors<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Locally owned company, Hailcloud Publishing announces that it is now providing the online platform for St. Lucian authors to publish novels, short stories, poetry and more digitally on big-name retailers such as Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and iTunes as well as on the company\u2019s own online store\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: filipe ferreira<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Bahamas Weekly<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 Good news, thanks to the support of the National Center for Geo-Spatial Information (CNIGS – Haiti) and the National Center for Space Studies (CNES, France) Haiti has finalized the process of accession as authorized user of the “Disasters Charter”\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow stepping!<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dancers, smiling faces and giveaways were a familiar scene in towns and communities across central parishes recently as telecoms network Flow launched their new mobile plans\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Antigua-Barbuda to host CaribNOG 18 this year<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em>\u2013 Antigua and Barbuda will host the 18th regional meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) from September 25 to 27\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W Communications and Digicel Group Joint Venture Awarded Exclusive Rights to Premier League for the Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em>\u2013 C&W Communications (\u201cC&W\u201d) and Digicel Group announced that their new sports broadcasting joint venture, Caribbean Premier Sports Limited (CPSL), has won the exclusive rights to broadcast Premier League football in the Caribbean for the three seasons 2019\/20 to 2021\/22, which includes every match broadcast LIVE, via streaming and on-demand\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean Telecoms, Mobile And Broadband Market 2019 \u2013 SETAR N.V., BVI Cable TV, Ltd., Choice Cable TV, Innovative Cable TV St. Thomas-St. John, Liberty Cablevision of Puerto Rico, Ltd.<\/h4>\nRegional\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Report represents a comprehensive study of the Caribbean Telecoms, Mobile And Broadband Market. It consists of growth rate for the forecast period\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n
Experts call for Caribbean to make its voice heard on global Internet governance<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is joining up with the non-profit American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) to connect regional governments to be at the table for important decisions on the future of the Internet \u2013 technical specifications, security of technology and rules for governance\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT wage bill declining<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MAJORITY State-owned telecommunications provider TSTT says its wage bill has been reduced from over 30 per cent of revenue to 20 per cent of revenue, as a result of last year\u2019s job cuts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 7 May 2019<\/h3>\nBITT SIGNS MOU WITH THE E-GOVERNANCE ACADEMY OF ESTONIA<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Bitt, the Barbados-based financial technology company, has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding<\/em>) with the e-Governance Academy (eGA) in Estonia on Tuesday, April 30, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
SMARTPHONE USERS MAY SOON BE ABLE TO CHANGE PROVIDERS WITHOUT LOSING THEIR NUMBER<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 It seems Barbados will soon be like other countries who are consumer oriented in allowing number portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
COMMENTARY \u2014 Crypto deal draws distrust<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Somebody please tell me this is a joke? Over the years we have seen sensible investors such as the Rockefellers, Dr. Henry Jarecki and Sir Richard Branson\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT course aims to expand tech field for women<\/h4>\nCayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 To help reduce the gender gap in the ICT\/digital sector, the Gender Affairs Unit (GAU) has partnered with Cartan Group, Cayman Enterprise City (CEC), and Walkers to offer the first course under the Women Code Cayman programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Grenada PM advocates for single Caribbean ICT space<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 GRENADA Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has expressed support for regional collaboration to address regional ICT issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT execs justify staff cuts<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) is well on the path to achieving significant growth by the year 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Vexatious and spurious<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MAJORITY state-owned TSTT has hit back at a letter last month from Cable & Wireless (C&W), in which the 49 per cent minority shareholder of the local telecommunications provider threatened to bring a claim of oppressive conduct against TSTT and demanded access to the local company\u2019s books and records\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 8 May 2019<\/h3>\nWhy BVI is your perfect Caribbean crypto-hub<\/h4>\n
British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 As crypto and blockchain continue to take the world by storm, a number of offshore financial centres have sought to position themselves as jurisdictions of choice for those looking to operate within the sector. The British Virgin Islands is no exception\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Epstein reveals plans to boost itelbpo’s productivity through new technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013YONI Epstein, the chairman of itelbpo, revealed that his company plans to boost productivity by investing in new technology that better prepares and equips agents to immediately and efficiently address the needs of customers, therefore making it easier for them to connect on an emotional, or human, level\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Greater Caribbean cooperation needed to combat cyber crimes<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean is under virtual siege as incidents of cyber-attacks and cyber-crimes surge across the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
How to make LinkedIn work for you! Part 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 On April 24th we looked at how as a professional, you can use Linkedin to use it to your advantage. Here is the second part which enumerates some additional recommendations to further get you closer to your goal of LinkedIn networking star\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Le Hunte slams Mark\u2019s TSTT bid rigging claim<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Pub\u00adlic Util\u00adi\u00adties Min\u00adis\u00adter Robert Le Hunte yes\u00adter\u00adday shot down claims by Op\u00adpo\u00adsi\u00adtion Sen\u00ada\u00adtor Wade Mark that the Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Ser\u00advices of T&T (TSTT) has been in\u00advolved in bid-rig\u00adging, favouritism, nepo\u00adtism and cor\u00adrup\u00adtion in the award of a jan\u00adi\u00adto\u00adr\u00adi\u00adal con\u00adtract to an ex\u00adec\u00adu\u00adtive mem\u00adber of the Peo\u00adple\u2019s Na\u00adtion\u00adal Move\u00adment (PNM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TATT given ultimatum to retract Radio Jaagriti warning<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Au\u00adthor\u00adi\u00adty of T&T (TATT) has been giv\u00aden un\u00adtil the end of the week to re\u00adtract its po\u00adsi\u00adtion on con\u00adtro\u00adver\u00adsial state\u00adments made by Sanatan Dhar\u00adma Ma\u00adha Sab\u00adha (SDMS) sec\u00adre\u00adtary gen\u00ader\u00adal Satnarayan Ma\u00adharaj on his or\u00adgan\u00adi\u00adsa\u00adtion’s tele\u00advi\u00adsion sta\u00adtion, last month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 9 May 2019<\/h3>\nBTC Is Owner\u2019s \u2018Most Inefficient\u2019 Subsidiary<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was yesterday branded \u201cour most inefficient business\u201d by its owner despite mobile customer losses dropping to a record quarterly low\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DevCa 2019 brings \u2018Smart Communities, Smarter People\u2019 to the table<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The fifth staging of the Developing the Caribbean Open Data Conference & Code sprint (DevCA) scheduled for May 16, 2019 at the Regional Headquarters, University of the West Indies, will explore the theme \u2018Smart Communities, Smarter People\u2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Expect Disruptions – NCB To Embark On Major Technology Upgrades<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Starting May 17, the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) will embark on a major upgrade and modernisation programme for its core banking and online banking platforms\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t looks to complete Data Protection Bill, ICT Act this year<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is targeting the completion of the Data Protection Bill and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Act as key as priorities to be completed in the financial year\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n
KM2 Solutions joins the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 KM2 Solutions is proud to announce that it has joined the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (GISC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 10 May 2019<\/h3>\nURCA issues RFP for solar canopy at its parking lot<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is putting its money where its mouth is and has put out a request for proposals (RFP) for a solar canopy to be built at its parking lot, to produce energy that will supplement its consumption from Bahamas Power and Light\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Air BnB property owners now required to pay hotel accommodation tax<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Local property owners who temporarily lease their homes through online booking agents, Air BnB, are now required to pay hotel accommodation tax in the BVI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology pioneershonoured for contribution to Caribbean internet governance<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Seven of the region\u2019s leading technology advocates were formally recognised for their outstanding service to the Caribbean at a special awards ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hackers challenging integrity of Jamaica\u2019s banking system<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica banking sector is reportedly under pressure to roll back what has become a surfeit of hacking incidents targeting local commercial banks which is reportedly costing the banking sector around J$4 million per month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaican diaspora attracts tTech to Atlanta market<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MANAGED IT services provider tTech Limited hopes to have at least 10 per cent of overall revenue coming from markets outside of Jamaica by 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Foundation partners with CISCO to host\u00a0Girls Power Tech<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In its commitment to supporting programmes that advocate for education and capacity building, Digicel Foundation has partnered with\u00a0CISCO to host its inaugural Girls Power Tech event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 11 May 2019<\/h3>\nThe future of work: opportunity or threat for Barbados?<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 There is no longer any doubt that we are facing what some scholars have called the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by new technologies that are transforming the world of work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 12 May 2019<\/h3>\nNIS offers mobile money platform for self-employed<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The National Insurance Scheme on Friday, hosted a Compliance Workshop for Senior Managers, Office Managers and Compliance officers from its 14 offices across the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hailcloud Publishing introduces digital publishing to St. Lucian book authors<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Locally owned company, Hailcloud Publishing announces that it is now providing the online platform for St. Lucian authors to publish novels, short stories, poetry and more digitally on big-name retailers such as Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and iTunes as well as on the company\u2019s own online store\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: filipe ferreira<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Bahamas Weekly<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Regional<\/em>\u2013 Antigua and Barbuda will host the 18th regional meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) from September 25 to 27\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
C&W Communications and Digicel Group Joint Venture Awarded Exclusive Rights to Premier League for the Caribbean<\/h4>\nRegional<\/em>\u2013 C&W Communications (\u201cC&W\u201d) and Digicel Group announced that their new sports broadcasting joint venture, Caribbean Premier Sports Limited (CPSL), has won the exclusive rights to broadcast Premier League football in the Caribbean for the three seasons 2019\/20 to 2021\/22, which includes every match broadcast LIVE, via streaming and on-demand\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Caribbean Telecoms, Mobile And Broadband Market 2019 \u2013 SETAR N.V., BVI Cable TV, Ltd., Choice Cable TV, Innovative Cable TV St. Thomas-St. John, Liberty Cablevision of Puerto Rico, Ltd.<\/h4>\nRegional\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Report represents a comprehensive study of the Caribbean Telecoms, Mobile And Broadband Market. It consists of growth rate for the forecast period\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n
Experts call for Caribbean to make its voice heard on global Internet governance<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is joining up with the non-profit American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) to connect regional governments to be at the table for important decisions on the future of the Internet \u2013 technical specifications, security of technology and rules for governance\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT wage bill declining<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MAJORITY State-owned telecommunications provider TSTT says its wage bill has been reduced from over 30 per cent of revenue to 20 per cent of revenue, as a result of last year\u2019s job cuts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 7 May 2019<\/h3>\nBITT SIGNS MOU WITH THE E-GOVERNANCE ACADEMY OF ESTONIA<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Bitt, the Barbados-based financial technology company, has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding<\/em>) with the e-Governance Academy (eGA) in Estonia on Tuesday, April 30, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
SMARTPHONE USERS MAY SOON BE ABLE TO CHANGE PROVIDERS WITHOUT LOSING THEIR NUMBER<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 It seems Barbados will soon be like other countries who are consumer oriented in allowing number portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
COMMENTARY \u2014 Crypto deal draws distrust<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Somebody please tell me this is a joke? Over the years we have seen sensible investors such as the Rockefellers, Dr. Henry Jarecki and Sir Richard Branson\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT course aims to expand tech field for women<\/h4>\nCayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 To help reduce the gender gap in the ICT\/digital sector, the Gender Affairs Unit (GAU) has partnered with Cartan Group, Cayman Enterprise City (CEC), and Walkers to offer the first course under the Women Code Cayman programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Grenada PM advocates for single Caribbean ICT space<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 GRENADA Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has expressed support for regional collaboration to address regional ICT issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT execs justify staff cuts<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) is well on the path to achieving significant growth by the year 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Vexatious and spurious<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MAJORITY state-owned TSTT has hit back at a letter last month from Cable & Wireless (C&W), in which the 49 per cent minority shareholder of the local telecommunications provider threatened to bring a claim of oppressive conduct against TSTT and demanded access to the local company\u2019s books and records\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 8 May 2019<\/h3>\nWhy BVI is your perfect Caribbean crypto-hub<\/h4>\n
British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 As crypto and blockchain continue to take the world by storm, a number of offshore financial centres have sought to position themselves as jurisdictions of choice for those looking to operate within the sector. The British Virgin Islands is no exception\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Epstein reveals plans to boost itelbpo’s productivity through new technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013YONI Epstein, the chairman of itelbpo, revealed that his company plans to boost productivity by investing in new technology that better prepares and equips agents to immediately and efficiently address the needs of customers, therefore making it easier for them to connect on an emotional, or human, level\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Greater Caribbean cooperation needed to combat cyber crimes<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean is under virtual siege as incidents of cyber-attacks and cyber-crimes surge across the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
How to make LinkedIn work for you! Part 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 On April 24th we looked at how as a professional, you can use Linkedin to use it to your advantage. Here is the second part which enumerates some additional recommendations to further get you closer to your goal of LinkedIn networking star\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Le Hunte slams Mark\u2019s TSTT bid rigging claim<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Pub\u00adlic Util\u00adi\u00adties Min\u00adis\u00adter Robert Le Hunte yes\u00adter\u00adday shot down claims by Op\u00adpo\u00adsi\u00adtion Sen\u00ada\u00adtor Wade Mark that the Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Ser\u00advices of T&T (TSTT) has been in\u00advolved in bid-rig\u00adging, favouritism, nepo\u00adtism and cor\u00adrup\u00adtion in the award of a jan\u00adi\u00adto\u00adr\u00adi\u00adal con\u00adtract to an ex\u00adec\u00adu\u00adtive mem\u00adber of the Peo\u00adple\u2019s Na\u00adtion\u00adal Move\u00adment (PNM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TATT given ultimatum to retract Radio Jaagriti warning<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Au\u00adthor\u00adi\u00adty of T&T (TATT) has been giv\u00aden un\u00adtil the end of the week to re\u00adtract its po\u00adsi\u00adtion on con\u00adtro\u00adver\u00adsial state\u00adments made by Sanatan Dhar\u00adma Ma\u00adha Sab\u00adha (SDMS) sec\u00adre\u00adtary gen\u00ader\u00adal Satnarayan Ma\u00adharaj on his or\u00adgan\u00adi\u00adsa\u00adtion’s tele\u00advi\u00adsion sta\u00adtion, last month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 9 May 2019<\/h3>\nBTC Is Owner\u2019s \u2018Most Inefficient\u2019 Subsidiary<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was yesterday branded \u201cour most inefficient business\u201d by its owner despite mobile customer losses dropping to a record quarterly low\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DevCa 2019 brings \u2018Smart Communities, Smarter People\u2019 to the table<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The fifth staging of the Developing the Caribbean Open Data Conference & Code sprint (DevCA) scheduled for May 16, 2019 at the Regional Headquarters, University of the West Indies, will explore the theme \u2018Smart Communities, Smarter People\u2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Expect Disruptions – NCB To Embark On Major Technology Upgrades<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Starting May 17, the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) will embark on a major upgrade and modernisation programme for its core banking and online banking platforms\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t looks to complete Data Protection Bill, ICT Act this year<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is targeting the completion of the Data Protection Bill and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Act as key as priorities to be completed in the financial year\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n
KM2 Solutions joins the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 KM2 Solutions is proud to announce that it has joined the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (GISC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 10 May 2019<\/h3>\nURCA issues RFP for solar canopy at its parking lot<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is putting its money where its mouth is and has put out a request for proposals (RFP) for a solar canopy to be built at its parking lot, to produce energy that will supplement its consumption from Bahamas Power and Light\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Air BnB property owners now required to pay hotel accommodation tax<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Local property owners who temporarily lease their homes through online booking agents, Air BnB, are now required to pay hotel accommodation tax in the BVI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology pioneershonoured for contribution to Caribbean internet governance<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Seven of the region\u2019s leading technology advocates were formally recognised for their outstanding service to the Caribbean at a special awards ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hackers challenging integrity of Jamaica\u2019s banking system<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica banking sector is reportedly under pressure to roll back what has become a surfeit of hacking incidents targeting local commercial banks which is reportedly costing the banking sector around J$4 million per month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaican diaspora attracts tTech to Atlanta market<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MANAGED IT services provider tTech Limited hopes to have at least 10 per cent of overall revenue coming from markets outside of Jamaica by 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Foundation partners with CISCO to host\u00a0Girls Power Tech<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In its commitment to supporting programmes that advocate for education and capacity building, Digicel Foundation has partnered with\u00a0CISCO to host its inaugural Girls Power Tech event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 11 May 2019<\/h3>\nThe future of work: opportunity or threat for Barbados?<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 There is no longer any doubt that we are facing what some scholars have called the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by new technologies that are transforming the world of work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 12 May 2019<\/h3>\nNIS offers mobile money platform for self-employed<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The National Insurance Scheme on Friday, hosted a Compliance Workshop for Senior Managers, Office Managers and Compliance officers from its 14 offices across the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hailcloud Publishing introduces digital publishing to St. Lucian book authors<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Locally owned company, Hailcloud Publishing announces that it is now providing the online platform for St. Lucian authors to publish novels, short stories, poetry and more digitally on big-name retailers such as Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and iTunes as well as on the company\u2019s own online store\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: filipe ferreira<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Bahamas Weekly<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Regional\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 Report represents a comprehensive study of the Caribbean Telecoms, Mobile And Broadband Market. It consists of growth rate for the forecast period\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n
Experts call for Caribbean to make its voice heard on global Internet governance<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is joining up with the non-profit American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) to connect regional governments to be at the table for important decisions on the future of the Internet \u2013 technical specifications, security of technology and rules for governance\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT wage bill declining<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MAJORITY State-owned telecommunications provider TSTT says its wage bill has been reduced from over 30 per cent of revenue to 20 per cent of revenue, as a result of last year\u2019s job cuts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 7 May 2019<\/h3>\nBITT SIGNS MOU WITH THE E-GOVERNANCE ACADEMY OF ESTONIA<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Bitt, the Barbados-based financial technology company, has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding<\/em>) with the e-Governance Academy (eGA) in Estonia on Tuesday, April 30, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
SMARTPHONE USERS MAY SOON BE ABLE TO CHANGE PROVIDERS WITHOUT LOSING THEIR NUMBER<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 It seems Barbados will soon be like other countries who are consumer oriented in allowing number portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
COMMENTARY \u2014 Crypto deal draws distrust<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Somebody please tell me this is a joke? Over the years we have seen sensible investors such as the Rockefellers, Dr. Henry Jarecki and Sir Richard Branson\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT course aims to expand tech field for women<\/h4>\nCayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 To help reduce the gender gap in the ICT\/digital sector, the Gender Affairs Unit (GAU) has partnered with Cartan Group, Cayman Enterprise City (CEC), and Walkers to offer the first course under the Women Code Cayman programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Grenada PM advocates for single Caribbean ICT space<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 GRENADA Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has expressed support for regional collaboration to address regional ICT issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT execs justify staff cuts<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) is well on the path to achieving significant growth by the year 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Vexatious and spurious<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MAJORITY state-owned TSTT has hit back at a letter last month from Cable & Wireless (C&W), in which the 49 per cent minority shareholder of the local telecommunications provider threatened to bring a claim of oppressive conduct against TSTT and demanded access to the local company\u2019s books and records\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 8 May 2019<\/h3>\nWhy BVI is your perfect Caribbean crypto-hub<\/h4>\n
British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 As crypto and blockchain continue to take the world by storm, a number of offshore financial centres have sought to position themselves as jurisdictions of choice for those looking to operate within the sector. The British Virgin Islands is no exception\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Epstein reveals plans to boost itelbpo’s productivity through new technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013YONI Epstein, the chairman of itelbpo, revealed that his company plans to boost productivity by investing in new technology that better prepares and equips agents to immediately and efficiently address the needs of customers, therefore making it easier for them to connect on an emotional, or human, level\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Greater Caribbean cooperation needed to combat cyber crimes<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean is under virtual siege as incidents of cyber-attacks and cyber-crimes surge across the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
How to make LinkedIn work for you! Part 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 On April 24th we looked at how as a professional, you can use Linkedin to use it to your advantage. Here is the second part which enumerates some additional recommendations to further get you closer to your goal of LinkedIn networking star\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Le Hunte slams Mark\u2019s TSTT bid rigging claim<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Pub\u00adlic Util\u00adi\u00adties Min\u00adis\u00adter Robert Le Hunte yes\u00adter\u00adday shot down claims by Op\u00adpo\u00adsi\u00adtion Sen\u00ada\u00adtor Wade Mark that the Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Ser\u00advices of T&T (TSTT) has been in\u00advolved in bid-rig\u00adging, favouritism, nepo\u00adtism and cor\u00adrup\u00adtion in the award of a jan\u00adi\u00adto\u00adr\u00adi\u00adal con\u00adtract to an ex\u00adec\u00adu\u00adtive mem\u00adber of the Peo\u00adple\u2019s Na\u00adtion\u00adal Move\u00adment (PNM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TATT given ultimatum to retract Radio Jaagriti warning<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Au\u00adthor\u00adi\u00adty of T&T (TATT) has been giv\u00aden un\u00adtil the end of the week to re\u00adtract its po\u00adsi\u00adtion on con\u00adtro\u00adver\u00adsial state\u00adments made by Sanatan Dhar\u00adma Ma\u00adha Sab\u00adha (SDMS) sec\u00adre\u00adtary gen\u00ader\u00adal Satnarayan Ma\u00adharaj on his or\u00adgan\u00adi\u00adsa\u00adtion’s tele\u00advi\u00adsion sta\u00adtion, last month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 9 May 2019<\/h3>\nBTC Is Owner\u2019s \u2018Most Inefficient\u2019 Subsidiary<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was yesterday branded \u201cour most inefficient business\u201d by its owner despite mobile customer losses dropping to a record quarterly low\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DevCa 2019 brings \u2018Smart Communities, Smarter People\u2019 to the table<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The fifth staging of the Developing the Caribbean Open Data Conference & Code sprint (DevCA) scheduled for May 16, 2019 at the Regional Headquarters, University of the West Indies, will explore the theme \u2018Smart Communities, Smarter People\u2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Expect Disruptions – NCB To Embark On Major Technology Upgrades<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Starting May 17, the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) will embark on a major upgrade and modernisation programme for its core banking and online banking platforms\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t looks to complete Data Protection Bill, ICT Act this year<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is targeting the completion of the Data Protection Bill and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Act as key as priorities to be completed in the financial year\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n
KM2 Solutions joins the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 KM2 Solutions is proud to announce that it has joined the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (GISC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 10 May 2019<\/h3>\nURCA issues RFP for solar canopy at its parking lot<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is putting its money where its mouth is and has put out a request for proposals (RFP) for a solar canopy to be built at its parking lot, to produce energy that will supplement its consumption from Bahamas Power and Light\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Air BnB property owners now required to pay hotel accommodation tax<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Local property owners who temporarily lease their homes through online booking agents, Air BnB, are now required to pay hotel accommodation tax in the BVI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology pioneershonoured for contribution to Caribbean internet governance<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Seven of the region\u2019s leading technology advocates were formally recognised for their outstanding service to the Caribbean at a special awards ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hackers challenging integrity of Jamaica\u2019s banking system<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica banking sector is reportedly under pressure to roll back what has become a surfeit of hacking incidents targeting local commercial banks which is reportedly costing the banking sector around J$4 million per month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaican diaspora attracts tTech to Atlanta market<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MANAGED IT services provider tTech Limited hopes to have at least 10 per cent of overall revenue coming from markets outside of Jamaica by 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Foundation partners with CISCO to host\u00a0Girls Power Tech<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In its commitment to supporting programmes that advocate for education and capacity building, Digicel Foundation has partnered with\u00a0CISCO to host its inaugural Girls Power Tech event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 11 May 2019<\/h3>\nThe future of work: opportunity or threat for Barbados?<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 There is no longer any doubt that we are facing what some scholars have called the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by new technologies that are transforming the world of work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 12 May 2019<\/h3>\nNIS offers mobile money platform for self-employed<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The National Insurance Scheme on Friday, hosted a Compliance Workshop for Senior Managers, Office Managers and Compliance officers from its 14 offices across the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hailcloud Publishing introduces digital publishing to St. Lucian book authors<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Locally owned company, Hailcloud Publishing announces that it is now providing the online platform for St. Lucian authors to publish novels, short stories, poetry and more digitally on big-name retailers such as Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and iTunes as well as on the company\u2019s own online store\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: filipe ferreira<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Bahamas Weekly<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MAJORITY State-owned telecommunications provider TSTT says its wage bill has been reduced from over 30 per cent of revenue to 20 per cent of revenue, as a result of last year\u2019s job cuts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 7 May 2019<\/h3>\nBITT SIGNS MOU WITH THE E-GOVERNANCE ACADEMY OF ESTONIA<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Bitt, the Barbados-based financial technology company, has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding<\/em>) with the e-Governance Academy (eGA) in Estonia on Tuesday, April 30, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
SMARTPHONE USERS MAY SOON BE ABLE TO CHANGE PROVIDERS WITHOUT LOSING THEIR NUMBER<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 It seems Barbados will soon be like other countries who are consumer oriented in allowing number portability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
COMMENTARY \u2014 Crypto deal draws distrust<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Somebody please tell me this is a joke? Over the years we have seen sensible investors such as the Rockefellers, Dr. Henry Jarecki and Sir Richard Branson\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
ICT course aims to expand tech field for women<\/h4>\nCayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 To help reduce the gender gap in the ICT\/digital sector, the Gender Affairs Unit (GAU) has partnered with Cartan Group, Cayman Enterprise City (CEC), and Walkers to offer the first course under the Women Code Cayman programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Grenada PM advocates for single Caribbean ICT space<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 GRENADA Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has expressed support for regional collaboration to address regional ICT issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT execs justify staff cuts<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) is well on the path to achieving significant growth by the year 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Vexatious and spurious<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MAJORITY state-owned TSTT has hit back at a letter last month from Cable & Wireless (C&W), in which the 49 per cent minority shareholder of the local telecommunications provider threatened to bring a claim of oppressive conduct against TSTT and demanded access to the local company\u2019s books and records\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 8 May 2019<\/h3>\nWhy BVI is your perfect Caribbean crypto-hub<\/h4>\n
British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 As crypto and blockchain continue to take the world by storm, a number of offshore financial centres have sought to position themselves as jurisdictions of choice for those looking to operate within the sector. The British Virgin Islands is no exception\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Epstein reveals plans to boost itelbpo’s productivity through new technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013YONI Epstein, the chairman of itelbpo, revealed that his company plans to boost productivity by investing in new technology that better prepares and equips agents to immediately and efficiently address the needs of customers, therefore making it easier for them to connect on an emotional, or human, level\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Greater Caribbean cooperation needed to combat cyber crimes<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean is under virtual siege as incidents of cyber-attacks and cyber-crimes surge across the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
How to make LinkedIn work for you! Part 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 On April 24th we looked at how as a professional, you can use Linkedin to use it to your advantage. Here is the second part which enumerates some additional recommendations to further get you closer to your goal of LinkedIn networking star\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Le Hunte slams Mark\u2019s TSTT bid rigging claim<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Pub\u00adlic Util\u00adi\u00adties Min\u00adis\u00adter Robert Le Hunte yes\u00adter\u00adday shot down claims by Op\u00adpo\u00adsi\u00adtion Sen\u00ada\u00adtor Wade Mark that the Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Ser\u00advices of T&T (TSTT) has been in\u00advolved in bid-rig\u00adging, favouritism, nepo\u00adtism and cor\u00adrup\u00adtion in the award of a jan\u00adi\u00adto\u00adr\u00adi\u00adal con\u00adtract to an ex\u00adec\u00adu\u00adtive mem\u00adber of the Peo\u00adple\u2019s Na\u00adtion\u00adal Move\u00adment (PNM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TATT given ultimatum to retract Radio Jaagriti warning<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Au\u00adthor\u00adi\u00adty of T&T (TATT) has been giv\u00aden un\u00adtil the end of the week to re\u00adtract its po\u00adsi\u00adtion on con\u00adtro\u00adver\u00adsial state\u00adments made by Sanatan Dhar\u00adma Ma\u00adha Sab\u00adha (SDMS) sec\u00adre\u00adtary gen\u00ader\u00adal Satnarayan Ma\u00adharaj on his or\u00adgan\u00adi\u00adsa\u00adtion’s tele\u00advi\u00adsion sta\u00adtion, last month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 9 May 2019<\/h3>\nBTC Is Owner\u2019s \u2018Most Inefficient\u2019 Subsidiary<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was yesterday branded \u201cour most inefficient business\u201d by its owner despite mobile customer losses dropping to a record quarterly low\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DevCa 2019 brings \u2018Smart Communities, Smarter People\u2019 to the table<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The fifth staging of the Developing the Caribbean Open Data Conference & Code sprint (DevCA) scheduled for May 16, 2019 at the Regional Headquarters, University of the West Indies, will explore the theme \u2018Smart Communities, Smarter People\u2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Expect Disruptions – NCB To Embark On Major Technology Upgrades<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Starting May 17, the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) will embark on a major upgrade and modernisation programme for its core banking and online banking platforms\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t looks to complete Data Protection Bill, ICT Act this year<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is targeting the completion of the Data Protection Bill and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Act as key as priorities to be completed in the financial year\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n
KM2 Solutions joins the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 KM2 Solutions is proud to announce that it has joined the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (GISC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 10 May 2019<\/h3>\nURCA issues RFP for solar canopy at its parking lot<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is putting its money where its mouth is and has put out a request for proposals (RFP) for a solar canopy to be built at its parking lot, to produce energy that will supplement its consumption from Bahamas Power and Light\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Air BnB property owners now required to pay hotel accommodation tax<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Local property owners who temporarily lease their homes through online booking agents, Air BnB, are now required to pay hotel accommodation tax in the BVI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology pioneershonoured for contribution to Caribbean internet governance<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Seven of the region\u2019s leading technology advocates were formally recognised for their outstanding service to the Caribbean at a special awards ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hackers challenging integrity of Jamaica\u2019s banking system<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica banking sector is reportedly under pressure to roll back what has become a surfeit of hacking incidents targeting local commercial banks which is reportedly costing the banking sector around J$4 million per month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaican diaspora attracts tTech to Atlanta market<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MANAGED IT services provider tTech Limited hopes to have at least 10 per cent of overall revenue coming from markets outside of Jamaica by 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Foundation partners with CISCO to host\u00a0Girls Power Tech<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In its commitment to supporting programmes that advocate for education and capacity building, Digicel Foundation has partnered with\u00a0CISCO to host its inaugural Girls Power Tech event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 11 May 2019<\/h3>\nThe future of work: opportunity or threat for Barbados?<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 There is no longer any doubt that we are facing what some scholars have called the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by new technologies that are transforming the world of work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 12 May 2019<\/h3>\nNIS offers mobile money platform for self-employed<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The National Insurance Scheme on Friday, hosted a Compliance Workshop for Senior Managers, Office Managers and Compliance officers from its 14 offices across the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hailcloud Publishing introduces digital publishing to St. Lucian book authors<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Locally owned company, Hailcloud Publishing announces that it is now providing the online platform for St. Lucian authors to publish novels, short stories, poetry and more digitally on big-name retailers such as Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and iTunes as well as on the company\u2019s own online store\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: filipe ferreira<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Bahamas Weekly<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 To help reduce the gender gap in the ICT\/digital sector, the Gender Affairs Unit (GAU) has partnered with Cartan Group, Cayman Enterprise City (CEC), and Walkers to offer the first course under the Women Code Cayman programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Grenada PM advocates for single Caribbean ICT space<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 GRENADA Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has expressed support for regional collaboration to address regional ICT issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT execs justify staff cuts<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) is well on the path to achieving significant growth by the year 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Vexatious and spurious<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MAJORITY state-owned TSTT has hit back at a letter last month from Cable & Wireless (C&W), in which the 49 per cent minority shareholder of the local telecommunications provider threatened to bring a claim of oppressive conduct against TSTT and demanded access to the local company\u2019s books and records\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 8 May 2019<\/h3>\nWhy BVI is your perfect Caribbean crypto-hub<\/h4>\n
British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 As crypto and blockchain continue to take the world by storm, a number of offshore financial centres have sought to position themselves as jurisdictions of choice for those looking to operate within the sector. The British Virgin Islands is no exception\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Epstein reveals plans to boost itelbpo’s productivity through new technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013YONI Epstein, the chairman of itelbpo, revealed that his company plans to boost productivity by investing in new technology that better prepares and equips agents to immediately and efficiently address the needs of customers, therefore making it easier for them to connect on an emotional, or human, level\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Greater Caribbean cooperation needed to combat cyber crimes<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean is under virtual siege as incidents of cyber-attacks and cyber-crimes surge across the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
How to make LinkedIn work for you! Part 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 On April 24th we looked at how as a professional, you can use Linkedin to use it to your advantage. Here is the second part which enumerates some additional recommendations to further get you closer to your goal of LinkedIn networking star\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Le Hunte slams Mark\u2019s TSTT bid rigging claim<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Pub\u00adlic Util\u00adi\u00adties Min\u00adis\u00adter Robert Le Hunte yes\u00adter\u00adday shot down claims by Op\u00adpo\u00adsi\u00adtion Sen\u00ada\u00adtor Wade Mark that the Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Ser\u00advices of T&T (TSTT) has been in\u00advolved in bid-rig\u00adging, favouritism, nepo\u00adtism and cor\u00adrup\u00adtion in the award of a jan\u00adi\u00adto\u00adr\u00adi\u00adal con\u00adtract to an ex\u00adec\u00adu\u00adtive mem\u00adber of the Peo\u00adple\u2019s Na\u00adtion\u00adal Move\u00adment (PNM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TATT given ultimatum to retract Radio Jaagriti warning<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Au\u00adthor\u00adi\u00adty of T&T (TATT) has been giv\u00aden un\u00adtil the end of the week to re\u00adtract its po\u00adsi\u00adtion on con\u00adtro\u00adver\u00adsial state\u00adments made by Sanatan Dhar\u00adma Ma\u00adha Sab\u00adha (SDMS) sec\u00adre\u00adtary gen\u00ader\u00adal Satnarayan Ma\u00adharaj on his or\u00adgan\u00adi\u00adsa\u00adtion’s tele\u00advi\u00adsion sta\u00adtion, last month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 9 May 2019<\/h3>\nBTC Is Owner\u2019s \u2018Most Inefficient\u2019 Subsidiary<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was yesterday branded \u201cour most inefficient business\u201d by its owner despite mobile customer losses dropping to a record quarterly low\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DevCa 2019 brings \u2018Smart Communities, Smarter People\u2019 to the table<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The fifth staging of the Developing the Caribbean Open Data Conference & Code sprint (DevCA) scheduled for May 16, 2019 at the Regional Headquarters, University of the West Indies, will explore the theme \u2018Smart Communities, Smarter People\u2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Expect Disruptions – NCB To Embark On Major Technology Upgrades<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Starting May 17, the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) will embark on a major upgrade and modernisation programme for its core banking and online banking platforms\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t looks to complete Data Protection Bill, ICT Act this year<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is targeting the completion of the Data Protection Bill and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Act as key as priorities to be completed in the financial year\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n
KM2 Solutions joins the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 KM2 Solutions is proud to announce that it has joined the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (GISC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 10 May 2019<\/h3>\nURCA issues RFP for solar canopy at its parking lot<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is putting its money where its mouth is and has put out a request for proposals (RFP) for a solar canopy to be built at its parking lot, to produce energy that will supplement its consumption from Bahamas Power and Light\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Air BnB property owners now required to pay hotel accommodation tax<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Local property owners who temporarily lease their homes through online booking agents, Air BnB, are now required to pay hotel accommodation tax in the BVI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology pioneershonoured for contribution to Caribbean internet governance<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Seven of the region\u2019s leading technology advocates were formally recognised for their outstanding service to the Caribbean at a special awards ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hackers challenging integrity of Jamaica\u2019s banking system<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica banking sector is reportedly under pressure to roll back what has become a surfeit of hacking incidents targeting local commercial banks which is reportedly costing the banking sector around J$4 million per month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaican diaspora attracts tTech to Atlanta market<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MANAGED IT services provider tTech Limited hopes to have at least 10 per cent of overall revenue coming from markets outside of Jamaica by 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Foundation partners with CISCO to host\u00a0Girls Power Tech<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In its commitment to supporting programmes that advocate for education and capacity building, Digicel Foundation has partnered with\u00a0CISCO to host its inaugural Girls Power Tech event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 11 May 2019<\/h3>\nThe future of work: opportunity or threat for Barbados?<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 There is no longer any doubt that we are facing what some scholars have called the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by new technologies that are transforming the world of work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 12 May 2019<\/h3>\nNIS offers mobile money platform for self-employed<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The National Insurance Scheme on Friday, hosted a Compliance Workshop for Senior Managers, Office Managers and Compliance officers from its 14 offices across the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hailcloud Publishing introduces digital publishing to St. Lucian book authors<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Locally owned company, Hailcloud Publishing announces that it is now providing the online platform for St. Lucian authors to publish novels, short stories, poetry and more digitally on big-name retailers such as Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and iTunes as well as on the company\u2019s own online store\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: filipe ferreira<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Bahamas Weekly<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) is well on the path to achieving significant growth by the year 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Vexatious and spurious<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MAJORITY state-owned TSTT has hit back at a letter last month from Cable & Wireless (C&W), in which the 49 per cent minority shareholder of the local telecommunications provider threatened to bring a claim of oppressive conduct against TSTT and demanded access to the local company\u2019s books and records\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 8 May 2019<\/h3>\nWhy BVI is your perfect Caribbean crypto-hub<\/h4>\n
British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 As crypto and blockchain continue to take the world by storm, a number of offshore financial centres have sought to position themselves as jurisdictions of choice for those looking to operate within the sector. The British Virgin Islands is no exception\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Why BVI is your perfect Caribbean crypto-hub<\/h4>\n
British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 As crypto and blockchain continue to take the world by storm, a number of offshore financial centres have sought to position themselves as jurisdictions of choice for those looking to operate within the sector. The British Virgin Islands is no exception\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Epstein reveals plans to boost itelbpo’s productivity through new technology<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013YONI Epstein, the chairman of itelbpo, revealed that his company plans to boost productivity by investing in new technology that better prepares and equips agents to immediately and efficiently address the needs of customers, therefore making it easier for them to connect on an emotional, or human, level\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Greater Caribbean cooperation needed to combat cyber crimes<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean is under virtual siege as incidents of cyber-attacks and cyber-crimes surge across the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
How to make LinkedIn work for you! Part 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 On April 24th we looked at how as a professional, you can use Linkedin to use it to your advantage. Here is the second part which enumerates some additional recommendations to further get you closer to your goal of LinkedIn networking star\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Le Hunte slams Mark\u2019s TSTT bid rigging claim<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Pub\u00adlic Util\u00adi\u00adties Min\u00adis\u00adter Robert Le Hunte yes\u00adter\u00adday shot down claims by Op\u00adpo\u00adsi\u00adtion Sen\u00ada\u00adtor Wade Mark that the Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Ser\u00advices of T&T (TSTT) has been in\u00advolved in bid-rig\u00adging, favouritism, nepo\u00adtism and cor\u00adrup\u00adtion in the award of a jan\u00adi\u00adto\u00adr\u00adi\u00adal con\u00adtract to an ex\u00adec\u00adu\u00adtive mem\u00adber of the Peo\u00adple\u2019s Na\u00adtion\u00adal Move\u00adment (PNM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TATT given ultimatum to retract Radio Jaagriti warning<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Au\u00adthor\u00adi\u00adty of T&T (TATT) has been giv\u00aden un\u00adtil the end of the week to re\u00adtract its po\u00adsi\u00adtion on con\u00adtro\u00adver\u00adsial state\u00adments made by Sanatan Dhar\u00adma Ma\u00adha Sab\u00adha (SDMS) sec\u00adre\u00adtary gen\u00ader\u00adal Satnarayan Ma\u00adharaj on his or\u00adgan\u00adi\u00adsa\u00adtion’s tele\u00advi\u00adsion sta\u00adtion, last month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 9 May 2019<\/h3>\nBTC Is Owner\u2019s \u2018Most Inefficient\u2019 Subsidiary<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was yesterday branded \u201cour most inefficient business\u201d by its owner despite mobile customer losses dropping to a record quarterly low\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DevCa 2019 brings \u2018Smart Communities, Smarter People\u2019 to the table<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The fifth staging of the Developing the Caribbean Open Data Conference & Code sprint (DevCA) scheduled for May 16, 2019 at the Regional Headquarters, University of the West Indies, will explore the theme \u2018Smart Communities, Smarter People\u2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Expect Disruptions – NCB To Embark On Major Technology Upgrades<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Starting May 17, the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) will embark on a major upgrade and modernisation programme for its core banking and online banking platforms\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t looks to complete Data Protection Bill, ICT Act this year<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is targeting the completion of the Data Protection Bill and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Act as key as priorities to be completed in the financial year\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n
KM2 Solutions joins the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 KM2 Solutions is proud to announce that it has joined the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (GISC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 10 May 2019<\/h3>\nURCA issues RFP for solar canopy at its parking lot<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is putting its money where its mouth is and has put out a request for proposals (RFP) for a solar canopy to be built at its parking lot, to produce energy that will supplement its consumption from Bahamas Power and Light\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Air BnB property owners now required to pay hotel accommodation tax<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Local property owners who temporarily lease their homes through online booking agents, Air BnB, are now required to pay hotel accommodation tax in the BVI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology pioneershonoured for contribution to Caribbean internet governance<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Seven of the region\u2019s leading technology advocates were formally recognised for their outstanding service to the Caribbean at a special awards ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hackers challenging integrity of Jamaica\u2019s banking system<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica banking sector is reportedly under pressure to roll back what has become a surfeit of hacking incidents targeting local commercial banks which is reportedly costing the banking sector around J$4 million per month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaican diaspora attracts tTech to Atlanta market<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MANAGED IT services provider tTech Limited hopes to have at least 10 per cent of overall revenue coming from markets outside of Jamaica by 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Foundation partners with CISCO to host\u00a0Girls Power Tech<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In its commitment to supporting programmes that advocate for education and capacity building, Digicel Foundation has partnered with\u00a0CISCO to host its inaugural Girls Power Tech event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 11 May 2019<\/h3>\nThe future of work: opportunity or threat for Barbados?<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 There is no longer any doubt that we are facing what some scholars have called the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by new technologies that are transforming the world of work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 12 May 2019<\/h3>\nNIS offers mobile money platform for self-employed<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The National Insurance Scheme on Friday, hosted a Compliance Workshop for Senior Managers, Office Managers and Compliance officers from its 14 offices across the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hailcloud Publishing introduces digital publishing to St. Lucian book authors<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Locally owned company, Hailcloud Publishing announces that it is now providing the online platform for St. Lucian authors to publish novels, short stories, poetry and more digitally on big-name retailers such as Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and iTunes as well as on the company\u2019s own online store\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: filipe ferreira<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Bahamas Weekly<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean is under virtual siege as incidents of cyber-attacks and cyber-crimes surge across the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
How to make LinkedIn work for you! Part 2<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 On April 24th we looked at how as a professional, you can use Linkedin to use it to your advantage. Here is the second part which enumerates some additional recommendations to further get you closer to your goal of LinkedIn networking star\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Le Hunte slams Mark\u2019s TSTT bid rigging claim<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Pub\u00adlic Util\u00adi\u00adties Min\u00adis\u00adter Robert Le Hunte yes\u00adter\u00adday shot down claims by Op\u00adpo\u00adsi\u00adtion Sen\u00ada\u00adtor Wade Mark that the Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Ser\u00advices of T&T (TSTT) has been in\u00advolved in bid-rig\u00adging, favouritism, nepo\u00adtism and cor\u00adrup\u00adtion in the award of a jan\u00adi\u00adto\u00adr\u00adi\u00adal con\u00adtract to an ex\u00adec\u00adu\u00adtive mem\u00adber of the Peo\u00adple\u2019s Na\u00adtion\u00adal Move\u00adment (PNM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TATT given ultimatum to retract Radio Jaagriti warning<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Au\u00adthor\u00adi\u00adty of T&T (TATT) has been giv\u00aden un\u00adtil the end of the week to re\u00adtract its po\u00adsi\u00adtion on con\u00adtro\u00adver\u00adsial state\u00adments made by Sanatan Dhar\u00adma Ma\u00adha Sab\u00adha (SDMS) sec\u00adre\u00adtary gen\u00ader\u00adal Satnarayan Ma\u00adharaj on his or\u00adgan\u00adi\u00adsa\u00adtion’s tele\u00advi\u00adsion sta\u00adtion, last month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 9 May 2019<\/h3>\nBTC Is Owner\u2019s \u2018Most Inefficient\u2019 Subsidiary<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was yesterday branded \u201cour most inefficient business\u201d by its owner despite mobile customer losses dropping to a record quarterly low\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DevCa 2019 brings \u2018Smart Communities, Smarter People\u2019 to the table<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The fifth staging of the Developing the Caribbean Open Data Conference & Code sprint (DevCA) scheduled for May 16, 2019 at the Regional Headquarters, University of the West Indies, will explore the theme \u2018Smart Communities, Smarter People\u2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Expect Disruptions – NCB To Embark On Major Technology Upgrades<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Starting May 17, the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) will embark on a major upgrade and modernisation programme for its core banking and online banking platforms\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t looks to complete Data Protection Bill, ICT Act this year<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is targeting the completion of the Data Protection Bill and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Act as key as priorities to be completed in the financial year\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n
KM2 Solutions joins the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 KM2 Solutions is proud to announce that it has joined the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (GISC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 10 May 2019<\/h3>\nURCA issues RFP for solar canopy at its parking lot<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is putting its money where its mouth is and has put out a request for proposals (RFP) for a solar canopy to be built at its parking lot, to produce energy that will supplement its consumption from Bahamas Power and Light\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Air BnB property owners now required to pay hotel accommodation tax<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Local property owners who temporarily lease their homes through online booking agents, Air BnB, are now required to pay hotel accommodation tax in the BVI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology pioneershonoured for contribution to Caribbean internet governance<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Seven of the region\u2019s leading technology advocates were formally recognised for their outstanding service to the Caribbean at a special awards ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hackers challenging integrity of Jamaica\u2019s banking system<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica banking sector is reportedly under pressure to roll back what has become a surfeit of hacking incidents targeting local commercial banks which is reportedly costing the banking sector around J$4 million per month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaican diaspora attracts tTech to Atlanta market<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MANAGED IT services provider tTech Limited hopes to have at least 10 per cent of overall revenue coming from markets outside of Jamaica by 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Foundation partners with CISCO to host\u00a0Girls Power Tech<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In its commitment to supporting programmes that advocate for education and capacity building, Digicel Foundation has partnered with\u00a0CISCO to host its inaugural Girls Power Tech event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 11 May 2019<\/h3>\nThe future of work: opportunity or threat for Barbados?<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 There is no longer any doubt that we are facing what some scholars have called the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by new technologies that are transforming the world of work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 12 May 2019<\/h3>\nNIS offers mobile money platform for self-employed<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The National Insurance Scheme on Friday, hosted a Compliance Workshop for Senior Managers, Office Managers and Compliance officers from its 14 offices across the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hailcloud Publishing introduces digital publishing to St. Lucian book authors<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Locally owned company, Hailcloud Publishing announces that it is now providing the online platform for St. Lucian authors to publish novels, short stories, poetry and more digitally on big-name retailers such as Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and iTunes as well as on the company\u2019s own online store\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: filipe ferreira<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Bahamas Weekly<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Le Hunte slams Mark\u2019s TSTT bid rigging claim<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Pub\u00adlic Util\u00adi\u00adties Min\u00adis\u00adter Robert Le Hunte yes\u00adter\u00adday shot down claims by Op\u00adpo\u00adsi\u00adtion Sen\u00ada\u00adtor Wade Mark that the Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Ser\u00advices of T&T (TSTT) has been in\u00advolved in bid-rig\u00adging, favouritism, nepo\u00adtism and cor\u00adrup\u00adtion in the award of a jan\u00adi\u00adto\u00adr\u00adi\u00adal con\u00adtract to an ex\u00adec\u00adu\u00adtive mem\u00adber of the Peo\u00adple\u2019s Na\u00adtion\u00adal Move\u00adment (PNM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TATT given ultimatum to retract Radio Jaagriti warning<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Au\u00adthor\u00adi\u00adty of T&T (TATT) has been giv\u00aden un\u00adtil the end of the week to re\u00adtract its po\u00adsi\u00adtion on con\u00adtro\u00adver\u00adsial state\u00adments made by Sanatan Dhar\u00adma Ma\u00adha Sab\u00adha (SDMS) sec\u00adre\u00adtary gen\u00ader\u00adal Satnarayan Ma\u00adharaj on his or\u00adgan\u00adi\u00adsa\u00adtion’s tele\u00advi\u00adsion sta\u00adtion, last month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 9 May 2019<\/h3>\nBTC Is Owner\u2019s \u2018Most Inefficient\u2019 Subsidiary<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was yesterday branded \u201cour most inefficient business\u201d by its owner despite mobile customer losses dropping to a record quarterly low\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
BTC Is Owner\u2019s \u2018Most Inefficient\u2019 Subsidiary<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) was yesterday branded \u201cour most inefficient business\u201d by its owner despite mobile customer losses dropping to a record quarterly low\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DevCa 2019 brings \u2018Smart Communities, Smarter People\u2019 to the table<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The fifth staging of the Developing the Caribbean Open Data Conference & Code sprint (DevCA) scheduled for May 16, 2019 at the Regional Headquarters, University of the West Indies, will explore the theme \u2018Smart Communities, Smarter People\u2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Expect Disruptions – NCB To Embark On Major Technology Upgrades<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Starting May 17, the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) will embark on a major upgrade and modernisation programme for its core banking and online banking platforms\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t looks to complete Data Protection Bill, ICT Act this year<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is targeting the completion of the Data Protection Bill and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Act as key as priorities to be completed in the financial year\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n
KM2 Solutions joins the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 KM2 Solutions is proud to announce that it has joined the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (GISC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 10 May 2019<\/h3>\nURCA issues RFP for solar canopy at its parking lot<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is putting its money where its mouth is and has put out a request for proposals (RFP) for a solar canopy to be built at its parking lot, to produce energy that will supplement its consumption from Bahamas Power and Light\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Air BnB property owners now required to pay hotel accommodation tax<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Local property owners who temporarily lease their homes through online booking agents, Air BnB, are now required to pay hotel accommodation tax in the BVI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology pioneershonoured for contribution to Caribbean internet governance<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Seven of the region\u2019s leading technology advocates were formally recognised for their outstanding service to the Caribbean at a special awards ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hackers challenging integrity of Jamaica\u2019s banking system<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica banking sector is reportedly under pressure to roll back what has become a surfeit of hacking incidents targeting local commercial banks which is reportedly costing the banking sector around J$4 million per month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaican diaspora attracts tTech to Atlanta market<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MANAGED IT services provider tTech Limited hopes to have at least 10 per cent of overall revenue coming from markets outside of Jamaica by 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Foundation partners with CISCO to host\u00a0Girls Power Tech<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In its commitment to supporting programmes that advocate for education and capacity building, Digicel Foundation has partnered with\u00a0CISCO to host its inaugural Girls Power Tech event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 11 May 2019<\/h3>\nThe future of work: opportunity or threat for Barbados?<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 There is no longer any doubt that we are facing what some scholars have called the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by new technologies that are transforming the world of work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 12 May 2019<\/h3>\nNIS offers mobile money platform for self-employed<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The National Insurance Scheme on Friday, hosted a Compliance Workshop for Senior Managers, Office Managers and Compliance officers from its 14 offices across the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hailcloud Publishing introduces digital publishing to St. Lucian book authors<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Locally owned company, Hailcloud Publishing announces that it is now providing the online platform for St. Lucian authors to publish novels, short stories, poetry and more digitally on big-name retailers such as Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and iTunes as well as on the company\u2019s own online store\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: filipe ferreira<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Bahamas Weekly<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Starting May 17, the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) will embark on a major upgrade and modernisation programme for its core banking and online banking platforms\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Gov\u2019t looks to complete Data Protection Bill, ICT Act this year<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is targeting the completion of the Data Protection Bill and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Act as key as priorities to be completed in the financial year\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n
KM2 Solutions joins the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 KM2 Solutions is proud to announce that it has joined the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (GISC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 10 May 2019<\/h3>\nURCA issues RFP for solar canopy at its parking lot<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is putting its money where its mouth is and has put out a request for proposals (RFP) for a solar canopy to be built at its parking lot, to produce energy that will supplement its consumption from Bahamas Power and Light\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Air BnB property owners now required to pay hotel accommodation tax<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Local property owners who temporarily lease their homes through online booking agents, Air BnB, are now required to pay hotel accommodation tax in the BVI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology pioneershonoured for contribution to Caribbean internet governance<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Seven of the region\u2019s leading technology advocates were formally recognised for their outstanding service to the Caribbean at a special awards ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hackers challenging integrity of Jamaica\u2019s banking system<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica banking sector is reportedly under pressure to roll back what has become a surfeit of hacking incidents targeting local commercial banks which is reportedly costing the banking sector around J$4 million per month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaican diaspora attracts tTech to Atlanta market<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MANAGED IT services provider tTech Limited hopes to have at least 10 per cent of overall revenue coming from markets outside of Jamaica by 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Foundation partners with CISCO to host\u00a0Girls Power Tech<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In its commitment to supporting programmes that advocate for education and capacity building, Digicel Foundation has partnered with\u00a0CISCO to host its inaugural Girls Power Tech event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 11 May 2019<\/h3>\nThe future of work: opportunity or threat for Barbados?<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 There is no longer any doubt that we are facing what some scholars have called the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by new technologies that are transforming the world of work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 12 May 2019<\/h3>\nNIS offers mobile money platform for self-employed<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The National Insurance Scheme on Friday, hosted a Compliance Workshop for Senior Managers, Office Managers and Compliance officers from its 14 offices across the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hailcloud Publishing introduces digital publishing to St. Lucian book authors<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Locally owned company, Hailcloud Publishing announces that it is now providing the online platform for St. Lucian authors to publish novels, short stories, poetry and more digitally on big-name retailers such as Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and iTunes as well as on the company\u2019s own online store\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: filipe ferreira<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Bahamas Weekly<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Regional <\/em>\u2013 KM2 Solutions is proud to announce that it has joined the Global Impact Sourcing Coalition (GISC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 10 May 2019<\/h3>\nURCA issues RFP for solar canopy at its parking lot<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is putting its money where its mouth is and has put out a request for proposals (RFP) for a solar canopy to be built at its parking lot, to produce energy that will supplement its consumption from Bahamas Power and Light\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
URCA issues RFP for solar canopy at its parking lot<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Local property owners who temporarily lease their homes through online booking agents, Air BnB, are now required to pay hotel accommodation tax in the BVI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Technology pioneershonoured for contribution to Caribbean internet governance<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Seven of the region\u2019s leading technology advocates were formally recognised for their outstanding service to the Caribbean at a special awards ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of the Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hackers challenging integrity of Jamaica\u2019s banking system<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica banking sector is reportedly under pressure to roll back what has become a surfeit of hacking incidents targeting local commercial banks which is reportedly costing the banking sector around J$4 million per month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaican diaspora attracts tTech to Atlanta market<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MANAGED IT services provider tTech Limited hopes to have at least 10 per cent of overall revenue coming from markets outside of Jamaica by 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Foundation partners with CISCO to host\u00a0Girls Power Tech<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In its commitment to supporting programmes that advocate for education and capacity building, Digicel Foundation has partnered with\u00a0CISCO to host its inaugural Girls Power Tech event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 11 May 2019<\/h3>\nThe future of work: opportunity or threat for Barbados?<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 There is no longer any doubt that we are facing what some scholars have called the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by new technologies that are transforming the world of work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 12 May 2019<\/h3>\nNIS offers mobile money platform for self-employed<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The National Insurance Scheme on Friday, hosted a Compliance Workshop for Senior Managers, Office Managers and Compliance officers from its 14 offices across the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Hailcloud Publishing introduces digital publishing to St. Lucian book authors<\/h4>\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Locally owned company, Hailcloud Publishing announces that it is now providing the online platform for St. Lucian authors to publish novels, short stories, poetry and more digitally on big-name retailers such as Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and iTunes as well as on the company\u2019s own online store\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: filipe ferreira<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Bahamas Weekly<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica banking sector is reportedly under pressure to roll back what has become a surfeit of hacking incidents targeting local commercial banks which is reportedly costing the banking sector around J$4 million per month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaican diaspora attracts tTech to Atlanta market<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 MANAGED IT services provider tTech Limited hopes to have at least 10 per cent of overall revenue coming from markets outside of Jamaica by 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel Foundation partners with CISCO to host\u00a0Girls Power Tech<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In its commitment to supporting programmes that advocate for education and capacity building, Digicel Foundation has partnered with\u00a0CISCO to host its inaugural Girls Power Tech event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 11 May 2019<\/h3>\nThe future of work: opportunity or threat for Barbados?<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 There is no longer any doubt that we are facing what some scholars have called the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by new technologies that are transforming the world of work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 12 May 2019<\/h3>\nNIS offers mobile money platform for self-employed<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The National Insurance Scheme on Friday, hosted a Compliance Workshop for Senior Managers, Office Managers and Compliance officers from its 14 offices across the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In its commitment to supporting programmes that advocate for education and capacity building, Digicel Foundation has partnered with\u00a0CISCO to host its inaugural Girls Power Tech event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 11 May 2019<\/h3>\nThe future of work: opportunity or threat for Barbados?<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 There is no longer any doubt that we are facing what some scholars have called the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by new technologies that are transforming the world of work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
NIS offers mobile money platform for self-employed<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The National Insurance Scheme on Friday, hosted a Compliance Workshop for Senior Managers, Office Managers and Compliance officers from its 14 offices across the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n