{"id":148416,"date":"2019-07-29T10:38:50","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T15:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=148416"},"modified":"2019-07-29T10:38:50","modified_gmt":"2019-07-29T15:38:50","slug":"roundup-week-28-july-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2019\/07\/roundup-week-28-july-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 28 July 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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

PM launches renewed attack on Digicel as fight over spectrum intensifies<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Gaston Browne has rolled up his sleeves and launched a renewed attack on the Irish-owned telecommunications provider Digicel as the fight intensifies to ensure that the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) obtains a slice of the existing 850-megahertz spectrum currently being utilized by the other two companies operating in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bahamas to create Bahamian digital dollar<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Central Bank is preparing the creation of the Bahamian digital dollar to enable more financial inclusion and economic growth, to show the world that the jurisdiction is innovative and technology-oriented and is committed to anti-money laundering, said the participants of the recent Opalesque Bahamas Roundtable\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Blockchain finance conference to be held in Bahamas<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Finance Minister K.Peter Turnquest will address the inaugural Bahamas CryptoChicks Youth Blockchain and AI Hackathon and Conference, scheduled for August 23-25, according to CANA\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC Owner\u00a0Proposing 25,000 Homes\u00a0Spend<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) ultimate parent is proposing a \u201chuge\u201d investment to extend its fibre network past another 25,000 homes, not the buy-out of the government\u2019s stake in the carrier\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC\u2019s CEO touts benefits of VSEPs<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 There could absolutely be more voluntary separation packages (VSEPs) coming for employees at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), according to the company\u2019s Chief Executive Office Garfield Sinclair, who added that VSEPs help to draw out the best talent available in the company and are therefore necessary to improve the culture of a business\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

‘BTC Suffering Because Of Lack Of Leadership’<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union will continue to publicly reject the leadership of BTC CEO Garfield Sinclair until he resigns, insisting staff refuse to work with him moving forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC To Offer ‘Much More’ In New VSEP<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) top executive has pledged that new voluntary separation (VSEP) packages will be “considerably more” generous than in previous downsizings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC Warns Staff \u2013 Time To Get Real: CEO Tells Unions To Stop Confrontation And Accept Change<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) trade unions have been warned their tactics \u201ccould be fatal\u201d to a business that has lost $110m in annual revenue in less than three years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTVI Helps\u00a0Global Women In IT PUSH<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) recently joined a worldwide push to encourage women to consider educational and career paths in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Deputy Prime Minister to give opening remarks at 2019 Bahamas Youth Blockchain and AI Hackathon & Conference<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Hon. Kevin Peter Turnquest, Deputy Prime Minister of The Bahamas and the Minister of Finance will give the opening remarks on Friday, August 23rd at the first Bahamas CryptoChicks Youth Blockchain and AI Hackathon and Conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Industrial action looming at BTC<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union (BCPOU) President Dino Rolle said yesterday that the union will continue to agitate until Liberty Latin America CEO Balan Nair and BTC Chief Executive Officer Garry Sinclair resign, saying if the pair do not step down, the union will \u201cdo what it must\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Maynard Tells BTC Boss: Go Back To Jamaica \u2013 Now<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamas Electrical Workers Union president Paul Maynard wants BTC\u2019s Chief Executive Officer Garry Sinclair to do one thing: to go back to Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sinclair: BTC\u2019s call center will not be moved<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) will hold off on making any changes to the company\u2019s call center, heeding Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis\u2019 request not to move those jobs out of the country, BTC\u2019s Chief Executive Officer Garfield Sinclair revealed on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"FSC to invite applications for fintech \u201csandbox\u201d<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 \u201cDigitalisation is our ticket,\u201d Jennifer Potter-Questelles, deputy managing director of corporate services at the Financial Services Commission, said last week during the FSC\u2019s annual Meet the Regulator forum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0JCF recognised internationally for its use of GIS technology<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been recognised internationally for its strategic use of the Geographic Information System (GIS)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CANTO 2019 Day One \u2013 Collaboration, Co-ordination, Disruption and Harmonization<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Collaboration, co-ordination, disruption and the harmonization of the regulatory structure within the Caribbean and Latin America including the benefits of scale was the repeated mantra among operators and key stakeholders in the opening round of sessions at CANTO\u2019S 35th Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition, taking place at the Hyatt Regency, Port-of-Spain from 21st \u2013 26th July 2019, under the theme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ECCB Governor calls for single regional standard on data protection<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Amid the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank\u2019s (ECCB\u2019s) continued development of the Eastern Caribbean digital currency (DXCD), the bank\u2019s Governor, Timothy N.J. Antoine, has called on regional governments to adopt a singular data protection regulatory standard\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FUTURE OF ST. LUCIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET 2019- TRENDS, OUTLOOK AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES OF MOBILE, FIXED LANDLINE AND BROADBAND MARKETS<\/h4>\n

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

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY 2019 GLOBAL MARKET GROWTH, TRENDS, REVENUE, SHARE AND DEMANDS RESEARCH REPORT<\/h4>\n

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

\u00a0Saint Lucia Taking Part In Digital Currency Project<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Saint Lucia is among countries participating in in the first phase of the digital currency pilot project of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), regional reports say\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TSTT probes fatal motocycle crash<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 A TSTT cable is being blamed for the death of a motor\u00adcyclist who became en\u00adtangled in the damaged line which had been left hanging at Jerningham Junction, Cunupia, on Sunday night\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

\"\"Antigua & Barbuda PM slams Digicel as ‘monopoly’<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 The Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda Gaston Browne has stepped up pressure on mobile telco Digicel to give up part of its spectrum in the 850MHz band, reports the Daily Observer\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Actuarial review of BTC pension plan underway<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 An actuarial review of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) pension plan is underway, Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest said yesterday, adding that the government continues to determine the way forward on the multimillion-dollar liability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC Chief: I Won’t Succumb To Dissent<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) top executive has pledged he will “not give up” in the face of union resistance as he is “convinced” the carrier is now “on the right path”\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Local firms have not fully leveraged internet\u2019s potential, notes URCA document<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Entrepreneurs and businesses in The Bahamas have not fully leveraged the potential of the internet, according to a document put out by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sinclair: BTC has slowed loss of mobile subscribers<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has slowed the loss of mobile subscribers impacting the company since telecoms competitor Aliv entered the market, the company\u2019s Chief Executive Officer Garfield Sinclair said last week, adding that other parts of BTC\u2019s business are seeing an uptick\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Union: BTC ‘Needs Leader\u00a0With A Plan’<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) lacks \u201ca leader with a plan\u201d, its line staff union chief is arguing, insisting that workers realise the carrier needs to \u201csettle down\u201d and compete\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTB Digital Marketing Summit 2019<\/h4>\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 This July 19th, 2019, the Belize Tourism Board held its 5th Digital Marketing Summit at the Best Western Plus in Belize City… more<\/a><\/p>\n

CANTO 2019 Day Two \u2013 The Conversation on the Regulation of the Digital Economy<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Day 2 of CANTO\u2019s 35th Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition deepened the conversation on the Regulation of the Digital Economy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow to focus on customer service<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Flow is ramping up efforts to improve the service provided to its 100,000-plus customers. That\u2019s the assurance given by telecommunication giant\u2019s new country manager, 39-year-old Kurleigh Prescod\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Aliv: ‘Growth At All Costs’ Has Finished<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Aliv\u2019s top executive says its business model is shifting from \u201cgrowth at all costs\u201d as it targets a mobile market share \u201cin the mid-40 percent\u201d range by the 2020 half-way mark\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BCPOU Files Trade Dispute Against BTC<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union (BCPOU) President Dino Rolle filed a trade dispute against the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) Limited on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Cable And BTC Reject URCA’s IXP Argument<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas and the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) have unanimously cast doubt on URCA\u2019s case for developing a local Internet Exchange Point (IXP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Shrewd Play By The PM<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 There is a theory that the Prime Minister was being cunning like a fox when he chose to stare at the leather in his shoe rather than look the international boss of BTC directly in the eye\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Union Continues Assault On BTC Management<\/h4>\n

Bahamas \u2013\u00a0 THE Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union continued its verbal assault on BTC\u2019s leadership yesterday, this time attacking the credibility of CEO Garry Sinclair\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BUSINESS BYTE: Flow prepaid customers get more value \u2013 additional calling minutes<\/h4>\n

Dominica<\/em> \u2013 Flow Prepaid Mobile customers are smiling as the company announces the addition of \u2018Anywhere\u2019 calling minutes to its 1-day and 7- day \u2018Always On\u2019 Combo plans\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cGirls in Tech\u201d launches Guyana chapter<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Girls in Tech (GIT), a global non-profit that work to put an end to gender inequality in high-tech industries and startups will launch a Guyana chapter on August 7, the organisation said Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

RGD going digital<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Registrar General’s Department (RGD) is about to commence the digitisation of its business processes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Technology In Focus | Jamaica Pushes Towards Digital Society Goal<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Imagine being able to visit one website to conduct all government transactions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Transforming Ja’s BPO industry: Why GSS is needed in 2019<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Business process outsourcing (BPO) has taken its place in the global business landscape as one of the fastest-growing sectors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Woman says cyber bully ruining her life<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Mary* has spent 25 years making her name in the medical field, and in less than three months, a woman who she describes as a nuisance has managed to tear it all down\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CANTO 2019 \u2013 Futuristic Wednesday<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0Aptly themed \u201cFuturistic Wednesday\u201d, the final day of CANTO\u2019s 35th Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition endorsed the Conference\u2019s prevailing view that the future is here\u2026 \u00a0more<\/a><\/p>\n

ePayment solutions global provider expands in Trinidad and Tobago<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 PaySett Corporation, a global provider of ePayment solutions and JMMB Group, is expanding their partnership to drive up electronic payments adoption in Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Making smarter cities starts with a plan<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 There is general agreement within the region that digital transformation is not only desirable; it\u2019s both necessary and overdue\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Technological upgrade for disabled persons courtesy TATT<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Persons with disabilities will now benefit from subsidised mobile devices and video assistant service, an initiative launched by the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) on Tuesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

BTC\u2019s Existential Crisis: The Writing\u2019s On The Wall<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 It\u2019s difficult and incredibly painful to witness the current state of affairs over at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC Spots\u00a0‘Chinks In Cable’s Armour’<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) top executive believes there are \u201cchinks in the armour\u201d at Cable Bahamas that it can exploit to win back market share\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

PwC launches digital skills training programme for employees in the Caribbean<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The PwC network firms operating in the Caribbean are launching an internal training programme to boost the skills of its employees across the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Belize Telecommunications Industry 2019 Global Market Size, Share, Future Growth, Sales Revenue and Key Drivers Analysis Research Report 2025<\/h4>\n

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

Digi opens new signature store at Mirab!<\/h4>\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 Digicell Belize has opened its new signature store at Mirab in Belize City\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Dominica Telecommunications Industry Global Market Size, Growth, Share, Supply, Demand, Segments and Forecast 2019-2025<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 The Dominica Telecommunications report\u200a\u2014\u200a8th series from provides a complete view of the Dominica telecom ecosystem along with trends and growth factors shaping the future of the market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Haiti Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Drivers, Trends, Opportunities and Industry Key Players \u2013 Natcom, HaiTel, Digicel | 2019-2023<\/h4>\n

Haiti<\/em> \u2013 Haiti again turns attention to digital broadcasting. Haiti\u2019s economic and social indicators remain far lower than the average for Latin America and the Caribbean… more<\/a><\/p>\n

BPO Operators, Hoteliers Want Talks With Liberty Over Network Stability<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Stakeholders in the business process outsourcing (BPO) and hospitality sectors in western Jamaica are calling on Cable & Wireless to improve its infrastructure in the region to match the rapid upsurge in commercial operations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Gov’t guarding against cyber threats \u2013 Chang<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Minister of National Security, Dr Horace Chang, says the Government is committed to putting strategies in place in order to protect the country against cyber threats\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tufton pleased with progress of UHWI digitisation<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 With the Tony Thwaites Wing now close to finalising digitisation, the Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton and his team did a tour of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) facilities to assess the progress of the software currently being used\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caribbean hotelier says get online or get left behind<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Leading Caribbean hotelier, Sanovnik Destang, executive director of Bay Gardens Resorts in St. Lucia, is encouraging fellow tourism industry professionals to fully embrace the use of technology if they want to drive business to their hotels, restaurants and attractions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Cable Company Attempts To Keep Up Amidst Competition<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 In trying to keep up with nowadays competitive options regarding entertainment and TV-watching, The Cable has upgraded its services which include 59 extra channels being added to its 16-channel basic package having recently launched Ultra TV, effective next month in offering better value to customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flowing to the top<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 This week, Kurleigh Prescod turns 40. And it\u2019s not the only milestone he will achieve this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

GB Tech Hub Committee Meets to Create Strong Framework<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson declared the technological future is \u2018now,\u2019 as he addressed the recent Tech Hub Committee Meeting at British Colonial Hilton\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

US \u2013 Grenada join forces to digitize crime and violence data<\/h4>\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 On July 24, the United States government, in collaboration with the government of Grenada, launched a Police Records Management Information System (PRMIS) that will help the Grenada police force to improve data management and analysis\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel sends Kingston and Tiger Bay kids to computer camp<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Schools are out for the holidays and Digicel Guyana is reaching out to the community to send a number of children to an all-expense paid computer summer camp at Global Technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT cell site tower collapses at Diamond<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 GTT mobile coverage will be downgraded in the Diamond, East Bank Demerara Highway\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cyber duppy know who fi frighten!<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Wednesday’s edition of the Jamaica Observer carried a story under the headline ‘American news anchor appeared to Jamaican judge’ which shares the harrowing story of a woman who was being harassed and threatened by her ex\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BUSINESS BYTE: FLOW \u2013 Collaboration needed to create digital region<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 C&W Communications (C&W) demonstrated an impressive array of global and regional ICT expertise at the 35th Annual CANTO Conference in Trinidad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"ECCB Trying Out Digital Version Of EC Dollar<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is presently focused on carrying out a blockchain technology exercise geared towards testing the digital version of the EC dollar within financial companies on a regional scale including the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caribbean Airlines launches mobile app<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean Airlines recently launched a mobile app, the latest of its digital products\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Advised To Sell Assets Or Add Fresh Capital<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Ratings agency Fitch is suggesting that Digicel Group consider raising new capital or sell additional \u00adassets in order to prepare for its next payout on maturing bonds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

St Kitts-Nevis first country in OECS to offer e-services for motor vehicle licensing<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The Inland Revenue Department will be extending its e-service platform to include e-Driver and Motor Vehicle registration licensing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Walters Touts E-Services Upgrade, Upcoming Local Talent Channel for The Cable<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Patricia Walters, Chief Executive Officer of The Cable, noted coming upgrades in structure and programming for the telecommunication company in a Wednesday appearance on the Working for You programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Hackers hit 6 Trinidad gov\u2019t websites<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Websites belonging to the Ministry of National Security and the Minister of the Attorney General were among several government websites targetted by Brazilian hackers Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Guy Fawkes makes cameo appearance on hacked Trinidad and Tobago government websites<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u00a0\u2013 On July 25, key Trinidad and Tobago government web sites, including those belonging to the Ministry of National Security, the Immigration Division and the Attorney General’s office, were hacked\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Newest Real Estate Search Technology In Trinidad and Tobago<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Prop\u00adsnoop.com is Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s #1 real estate search engine which connects registered professional real estate agents to interested home buyers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

\"\"GTT offering free bill payments through MMG<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has announced that the payment of bills through its Mobile Money Guyana (MMG) service will be free from August 1st\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Act to establish ICT authority passed in Senate<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Senate yesterday passed the Information and Communications Technology Authority Act, which seeks to improve the use of\u00a0 technology across government ministries\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Smart City surveillance cameras operational \u2026Chinese-built system has facial, car licence recognition capacity<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 With eyes on the city, there is no place for criminals to hide. Citizens can feel much safer\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Is social media our future or the future of our demise?<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 A popular Instagrammer went on a Live rant some weeks ago. It went something like this: He suspected that Instagram was messing with his likes because, based on his large following and the meagre number of likes that his recent posts had amassed, something didn\u2019t add up\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GINet to Benefit more Communities<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The 2010 Population and Housing Census states that 43.3% of Saint Lucia\u2019s population had access to the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Electrical power damage caused loss of CableTV, CableNet and TelTV services Saturday.<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group says an electrical spike at the CableTV Headend in Madame Estate caused damage to equipment leading to interruptions in CableTV, Cablenet and TelTV services Saturday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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