A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 4 August to Sunday 11 August 2019.<\/p>\n

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Monday, 5 August 2019<\/h3>\n

Flow closing WB shop<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Flow has announced the closure of its store at Heritage Square in West Bay, as the once leading local telecommunications company shrinks its footprint in Cayman even further\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Radio emergency alert system launching soon<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Cayman\u2019s emergency response agencies have received training in the new National Emergency Notification System, part of which is designed to interrupt local radio transmissions to broadcast critical public safety information in the event of a disaster\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Garcia supports AI in education<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 EDUCATION MINISTER Anthony Garcia believes artificial intelligence (AI) is worth pursuing. Garcia spoke at the launch of the NextGen Tech Education Coding Camp, held yesterday at the Queen\u2019s Park Oval, Port of Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, 6 August 2019<\/h3>\n

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

Anguilla <\/em>\u2013 The future value proposition for telecommunications market in Anguilla to 2025 is detailed in the report. It also provides imperatives for gaining market share in highly competitive telecom industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Chief Justice Unveils Ambitious E-Reforms<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Chief Justice is targeting the total digital transformation of the Bahamian court system through a multi-year \u201ce-services\u201d roll-out designed to \u201ccatch up with where the rest of the world is\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

COMPUTER EXPERT FEELS LOCAL BUSINESSES ARE YET TO RECOGNISE CYBER-THREAT DESPITE RECENT BREACHES<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 In the last three years, Barbadian companies have had funds illegally siphoned in two separate occasions, yet the alarming trend has not served as a wake up call to revise defences \u2013 this lack of foresight is dangerous in one expert\u2019s view as the next attack is just a matter of time\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Liberty Latin America Reports Q2 and H1 2019 Results<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013  Liberty Latin America Ltd. (\u201cLiberty Latin America\u201d or \u201cLLA\u201d) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) today announced its financial and operating results for the three months (\u201cQ2\u201d) and six months (\u201cYTD\u201d or \u201cH1\u201d) ended June 30, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TechStart: Building a Startup in 90 Days | Business Model Pt. 2<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 These results were obtained from running a one(1) week Facebook sponsored post for the survey\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Launches Social Media Engagement And Commerce Platform<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 N a significant step forward in its journey to become the digital lifestyle partner for its customers, Digicel St Lucia on Friday, August 2nd launched its new digital engagement platform Digicel More, in partnership with FastForward.ai, a Silicon Valley tech company revolutionizing mobile engagement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TTRideShare enters Tobago market<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 A local rideshare app providing new transportation options and convenience has been launched in Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wednesday, 7 August 2019<\/h3>\n

MOU Signed by Globex, Julius Capital Bank, and Antiguan Government<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Another island nation is making their case as the new \u2018blockchain island\u2019. While this moniker is often attached with Malta, it is Antigua that is has made a recent step forward within the digital securities sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Telecommunications minister says developing 5G network in AB will benefit communities<\/h4>\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications Minister, Melford Nicholas, reiterated his stance that every household and business must be connected to the Internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC Suffers $13.6m First Half Revenue Fall<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) $13.6m first-half revenue decline last night underscored the urgency of pleas for corporate unity as its business continues to slip away\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OfReg loses decision on battle with Datalink<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands \u2013 Justice Marlene Carter has ruled that the Utility Regulation and Competition Office, commonly known as OfReg, failed to follow the law in ruling that Datalink Ltd. could not charge reservation fees for future use of its power poles\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

VXI Global Solutions Wins Customer Value Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Based on its recent analysis of the Central American and Caribbean business transformation and customer care services market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes VXI Global Solutions LLC (VXI) with the 2019 Central America and Caribbean Customer Value Leadership Award\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Social media, leadership vital for civil society groups<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 “Social media and proper leadership are two vital interventions for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to sustain themselves”\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Thursday, 8 August 2019<\/h3>\n

BTC’s Parent ‘Confident’ On 2020 Revival<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) ultimate owner yesterday voiced optimism its mobile business will deliver an “improved performance” heading into 2020 despite further subscriber losses\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Telecoms firm explains why internet exchange points not currently feasible<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A telecoms company believes that the establishment of internet exchange points (IXPs) in The Bahamas is not immediately feasible for local internet traffic, save for the routing of e-government services, a Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) consultation response reveals.. more<\/a><\/p>\n

ICT fundamentals<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 ICT fundamentals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

North Georgetown Secondary receives tablets for E-Library pilot project<\/h4>\n

Guyana<\/em>\u2013 North Georgetown Secondary School is the recipient of a quantity of tablets to be used as a boost to its E-Library Pilot Project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Entrepreneurs can now register their businesses online<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) and the Cabinet Office of Jamaica have partnered to launch an Electronic Version to the Business Registration Form (EBRF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

PM Encourages Jamaicans to Harness Potential of Digital Economy<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging Jamaicans to embrace the possibilities that can result from the country\u2019s transition to a digital economy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Internet Exchange Point To Be Launched<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 The National ICT Center where the Department of Technology is housed is currently preparing to introduce an internet exchange point in the federation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CANTO achieves success at its 35th Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition in Trinidad & Tobago<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 From July 21st \u2013 24th 2019, the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago was transformed into a digital think tank as CANTO hosted its 35th Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition under the theme, \u201cTransitioning to a Digital Region – Opportunities and Challenges\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday, 9 August 2019<\/h3>\n

BHTA president: Airbnb properties must \u2018carry their load\u2019 on taxation<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The vacation home rental market, particularly Airbnb, needs to carry its load by way of taxation and promoting The Bahamas in the same ways the hotel industry does, Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) President Carlton Russell asserted yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Controversy Will ‘Force BTC To Perform Better’<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) ultimate parent has “almost been forced to do better” by its chief executive’s controversial comments, a trade union leader said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Creating a \u2018SMART\u2019 Barbados<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em>\u2013 As it moves to modernize and bring the framework for local broadcasting in line with the digital reality of the 21st Century, the Barbados Broadcasting Authority (BBA) is considering a wide range of proposals and ideas from stakeholders across the industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

A technology summer: STEMGuyana shows off its near countrywide reach<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 STEM Guyana is using the longest holiday of the school year to good effect by reaching into some of the far corners of Guyana in collaboration with various partner organisations to help prepare the country\u2019s young people to become what, sooner rather than later, will be the highly sought after labour force needed to take the responsibilities of economic and social development forward\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n

GNBA flags Freedom Radio over broadcasting violations \u2014 Jagdeo accuses Authority of censorship<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority, (GNBA) has flagged the Freedom Radio 91.1 Fm which is operated by the Peoples\u2019 Progressive Party, Civic (PPP\/C)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Guyana Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Statistics and Analyses 2019 – ResearchAndMarkets.com<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The only English-speaking nation in South America, Guyana has a small population with one of the lowest GDP rates in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

 Flow Jamaica Grows Mobile Base From \u2018Blue\u2019 Campaign – Offsets Declines In Other Liberty Markets<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 CABLE & Wireless Jamaica, which trades as Flow, added a large block of customers during the June quarter, while amassing US$99 million in sales, which translates to $13.5 billion in local currency\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Three cyber threats targeting financial services companies<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals continue to target the financial services industry to steal payment card data, online banking accounts, and to compromise ATM machines using ransomware, crypto mining, and other malware\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Staff at telecommunications retail outlets begin sign language classes<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Disability Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services recently began a sign language workshop for frontline staff of some of this country\u2019s leading telecommunication retail outlets\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday, 10 August 2019<\/h3>\n

3rd Digital Summer School, open enrollments<\/h4>\n

Haiti<\/em>\u2013 The Quisqueya University Library, as a partner, is hosting the 3rd edition of the Digital Summer School organized by the Young Volunteer Network of Classics of Social Sciences from August 20 to 23, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sunday, 11 August 2019<\/h3>\n

Local blockchain technology survey launched<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Justice Marlene Carter has ruled that the Utility Regulation and Competition Office, commonly known as OfReg, failed to follow the law in ruling that Datalink Ltd. could not charge reservation fees for future use of its power poles\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Govt. to establish countrywide digital register of police reports<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Government intends to establish a national, digital register of cases which will allow the force to better solve cases and track criminal elements, according to Minister of Public Security and second Vice President, Khemraj Ramjattan\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ICT \u2018Code Camp\u2019 2019 Graduation<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Bringing the curtain down on the six months of activities in the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) field, 30 teenagers who were apart of the programme were yesterday awarded certificates of achievements for their participation in the Ministry of Public Telecommunications \u2018Code Camp\u2019 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Artificial intelligence and humans as work partners – Can it be done?<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaican markets embark on digital transformation there is a host of concerns that humans will have to compete with smart technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI); but Sheldon Powe suggests that the two can coexist in the workplace\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digital and technology \u2014 Caribbean potential<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 With the new digital wave comes myriad opportunities for the Caribbean, and in particular Jamaica, to step up and make her mark on this bold (new) world. Gone are the days when social media was seen as just a game\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Damus goes e-commerce<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Damus Roofing Systems, a local manufacturer and supplier of roofing and building materials, has launched an e-commerce website, which it dubs the first of its kind in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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