TechStart: Building a Startup in 90 Days | The Idea<\/h4>\n
Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Dominica has a crap-load of problems. But actually, this is not so much of a bad thing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica<\/em>\u2013 Management Control Systems (MC Systems), the technology arm of the MCS Group, has partnered with the US Embassy in Jamaica, and the Caribbean School of Media and Communication (CARIMAC) to host a two-day technology reporting workshop for journalists, from June 1-2, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional <\/em>\u2013 Given the relative lack of economic diversity within the\u00a0Caribbean, the telecoms sector accounts for a higher proportion of GDP in most markets in the region than is common elsewhere\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional <\/em>\u2013 Curacao is not only known for its beautiful pastel-colored colonial architecture and floating bridge but also for its brilliant youth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional <\/em>\u2013 Being a head of government or a foreign minister is a thankless task\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Trinidad and Tobago<\/em>\u2013 irls from across Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) showcased their own original technological solutions to gender-based violence and climate change at the T&T segment of the Caribbean.Girls.Hack competition last Friday, 24 May 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Two of Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s major telecommunication companies are suing the government to avoid sharing the digital spectrum with the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA), and the government is insisting that it is prepared for the legal fight\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Guyana<\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph\u2019s (GTT) landline service was restored after a more-than-one-hour outage that also affected mobile Internet data system, officials said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 May is Child Month in Jamaica, and this month\u2019s theme: \u201cEncourage, Enable, Include ME!\u201d very much aligns with IGT Jamaica\u2019s ongoing drive toward assisting students living with Autism through technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Trinidad and Tobago<\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad & Tobago Telecommunications report \u2013 8th series from provides a complete view of the Trinidad & Tobago telecom ecosystem along with trends and growth factors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) is moving closer toward an evolved payment structure to provide for the first digital currency in The Bahamas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional <\/em>\u2013 The nature of cyber risk is ever evolving. As technology changes, the nature of the attacks you face become more sophisticated\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority Tuesday announced it would be launching its mobile number portability throughout the sub-region on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Inter-American Telecommunications Commission (CITEL) of the Organization of American States (OAS), Telef\u00f3nica, and Fundaci\u00f3n ProFuturo recently signed two agreements to promote digital inclusion and education in the region, as part of the commitments made in the framework of the TIC 2030 Alliance\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional <\/em>\u2013 The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) was implemented by the European Union (EU) on May 25, 2018 for the purposes of protecting the personal data of EU citizens\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Trinidad and Tobago<\/em>\u2013 LAST WEEK, the Telecommunications Authority of TT (TATT) held its 29th ICT Open Forum to consider public perspectives on Consumer Power in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank of the Bahamas has confirmed it will launch a national digital currency by 2020, becoming the first country to issue a central currency on blockchain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 In its quarterly financial report through March 31, 2019, Cable Bahamas for the first time has added management comments to the usual bare-bones figures \u2014a practice that should become standard for all BISX-listed companies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Barbados <\/em>\u2013 A forensics examiner today presented conversations that were \u201cpulled\u201d from a Barbados Defence Force (BDF) cellular phone assigned to Coast Guard Lieutenant David Harewood\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Persons might soon be penalised for sharing videos of students or minors participating in mischief such as fighting\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Among the law offices and shopping centres that dot downtown George Town, there is one location that offers an unexpected splash of colour\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Cuba <\/em>\u2013 Cuba announced yesterday it would legalize private Wi-Fi networks to access the internet and connect computers, as well as allow imports of equipment like routers in another step toward expanding connectivity on the Communist-run island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications (MOPT) recently spearheaded a web accessibility training programme to create public awareness of the disability-friendly features built into modern devices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional <\/em>\u2013 Fiber optic cable connecting Grenada, the Grenadines, St Vincent and St Lucia came ashore in Kingstown today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 The St. Kitts and Nevis Telecommunications report \u2013 8th series from provides a complete view of the St. Kitts and Nevis telecom ecosystem along with trends and growth factors shaping the future of the market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s move to mobile number portability will begin in earnest next week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 In a bid to shield its customers in Antigua & Barbuda from significant service disruption and a negative impact on coverage, Digicel on Thursday secured a court order against the Government of Antigua & Barbuda\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) yesterday formally launched its engagement with NZIA Limited, putting the pilot project in action for Project Sand Dollar, the country\u2019s first digital fiat currency\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The digital Bahamian dollar\u2019s technology provider yesterday pledged to \u201copen up\u201d opportunities for local start-ups and financial operators, and promised: \u201cWe won\u2019t be greedy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A few hours after the Central Bank of the Bahamas (CBOB) entered into an official agreement for the development of a digital fiat currency system, this was announced by the agency The Nassau Guardian\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Belize <\/em>\u2013 DigiNet, known as the country\u2019s fastest and most reliable broadband internet service, is now available in major cities and towns countrywide\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Unfavourable terrain and the expensive cost of infrastructure have largely contributed to the cost of internet services in the territory, local telecommunications providers have said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Dominica\u2019s leading full-service communications and entertainment provider, Flow, welcomes the implementation of Mobile Local Number Portability (LNP) in Dominica, stating that the new feature will be beneficial for all customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is investing in new technology to better protect the nation against cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 It is often difficult to talk to children about the digital world, especially as it relates to the dangers that exist, but there is good news as resources and protections are gradually becoming available in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional <\/em>\u2013 Kaan Terzioglu has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Digicel Group, it was announced today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional <\/em>\u2013 More benefits are coming to mobile telephone customers in the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 The Embassy of the United States of America for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean handed over two Satellite phones to the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines yesterday, Thursday May 30\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) yesterday reported a hike in scamming reports from customers in the Mobile Money Department\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Please allow me space to expose the continuous violations being committed by GTT+\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Senate has referred the Data Protection Bill 2019 to a select committee for further consideration after several questions were raised about some of its provisions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica<\/em>\u2013 A National Identification Card and Number represent official verification that a citizen has constitutional rights and privileges in a nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Image credits: \u00a0rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; SKNVibes<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0The West 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Caribbean \u2013 Telecoms, Mobile, and Broadband \u2013 Statistics and Analyses<\/h4>\n
Curacao Wins Regional WTISD Video Competition<\/h4>\n
Jessop: Huawei sanctions raise complex questions<\/h4>\n
Girls present innovative tech-based solutions to major development issues<\/h4>\n
Tuesday, 28 May 2019<\/h3>\n
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PM tells Flow and Digicel to comply<\/h4>\nUpdate: GTT landline service restored<\/h4>\n
IGT donates software to assist persons living with autism<\/h4>\n
2019 Future Of Trinidad & Tobago Telecommunications Market- Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities of Mobile, Fixed Landline and Broadband Markets<\/h4>\n
Wednesday, 29 May 2019<\/h3>\n
Central Bank to sign contract for digital currency system<\/h4>\n
Cyber risk management in finance<\/h4>\n
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Eastern Caribbean Countries To Get Mobile Number Portability Next Month<\/h4>\nOAS, Telef\u00f3nica and Fundaci\u00f3n ProFuturo signs ICT agreements with Latin American and the Caribbean<\/h4>\n
The GDPR and why it matters<\/h4>\n
TATT considers customer power<\/h4>\n
Thursday, 30 May 2019<\/h3>\n
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Bahamas central bank confirms national digital currency by 2020<\/h4>\nBusiness Bites: Some Welcome Clarity From Cable Bahamas<\/h4>\n
Phone chats disclosed to court<\/h4>\n
Cyber amendments | Possible penalties for sharing videos of minors fighting, misbehaving<\/h4>\n
Carib Caf\u00e9 hopes to bring life back to downtown<\/h4>\n
Cuba legalizes private Wi-Fi networks in bid to boost connectivity<\/h4>\n
Telecoms ministry web access training aims at persons with disabilities<\/h4>\n
Subsea fiber optic cable connecting Grenada, St Lucia and SVG arrives at Kingstown<\/h4>\n
Future Of St. Kitts and Nevis Telecommunications Market 2019 \u2013 Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities of Mobile, Fixed Landline and Broadband Markets<\/h4>\n
Friday, 31 May 2019<\/h3>\n
A&B to begin mobile number portability consultations next week<\/h4>\n
Antigua: Digicel challenges spectrum confiscation in court<\/h4>\n
Digital currency project will first be rolled out in Exuma<\/h4>\n
Provider For Digital B$ \u2018Will Not Be Greedy\u2019<\/h4>\n
The Bahamas is about to have its first digital currency.<\/h4>\n
DigiNet goes Countrywide<\/h4>\n
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BVI\u2019s \u2018unfavourable\u2019 terrain makes internet more expensive, says telecoms providers<\/h4>\nBUSINESS BYTE: Flow welcomes local number portability<\/h4>\n
Gov’t investing in technology to protect against cybercrime \u2014 PM<\/h4>\n
Technology In Focus | Parenting In The Digital World<\/h4>\n
Kaan Terzioglu Appointed to Digicel Group Board<\/h4>\n
Mobile Number Portability to be launched in Dominica, other ECTEL states, June 3rd<\/h4>\n
Embassy of the USA hands over Satellite phones to SVG<\/h4>\n
Saturday, 1 June 2019<\/h3>\n
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GTT reports increase in Mobile Money scams \u2013 Customers advised to stay alert and secure pins<\/h4>\nGTT\u2019s hiring of 72 contract workers breaches agreement with union<\/h4>\n
Sunday, 2 June 2019<\/h3>\n
Committee to review Data Bill<\/h4>\n
Errol Miller | From The NIDS Failure To A Successful National ID Effort<\/h4>\n
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