TSTT stalls NEL’s financial report<\/h4>\n
Trinidad and To\u00adba\u00adgo <\/em>\u2013 The $356 mil\u00adlion debt still owed to the Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtion Ser\u00advices of Trinidad and To\u00adba\u00adgo (TSTT) by the Min\u00adistry of Na\u00adtion\u00adal Se\u00adcu\u00adri\u00adty has de\u00adlayed the com\u00adpa\u00adny’s fi\u00adnan\u00adcial re\u00adports for more than three months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) says it is making it easy and possible to assist with hurricane relief efforts in The Bahamas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Customers of the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT), who are located on the East Bank of Demerara, can expect reduced downtime in all GTT services following the construction of a secondary fibre cable in the New Hope to Timehri areas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Customers of the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT), who are located on the East Bank of Demerara,\u00a0 can expect reduced downtime in all GTT services following the installation of a secondary fibre cable in the New Hope to Timehri areas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Haiti<\/em> \u2013 Navis Operational and Technological Service Provider that is part of Cargotec, the owner of the Octopi TOS operating system, for Small Container and Mixed Freight terminals based on delocalized storage (Cloud), announces that the International Port of Haitian Cap , operated by the Cap Terminal SA (CTSA) in Haiti, joined the Octopi TOS system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Auditor General has uncovered a number of Information Technology (IT) deficiencies at the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) for the financial years 2014\/2015 to 2016\/2017\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Residents of Mayreau and other islands in the Grenadines will soon have better Internet connection thanks to the Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (CARCIP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Persons on the Grenadine island of Mayreau are now better equipped to access Information and Communications Technology (ICT) training\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Aliv has announced the launch of its Bahamian charity \u2018aggregator\u2019 \u2018Aliv Together\u2019, which will provide a single access point for those interested in donating to registered charities and non-profit organizations (NPOs) in The Bahamas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday said it is no longer pursuing 30 days free roaming for Abaco and Grand Bahama subscribers because restoration has \u201cpicked up in earnest\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 An unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) team recently surveyed damage in the Bahamas in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, providing situational awareness to local government officials\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 As thousands of Bahamians continue to be in need of food, water and shelter, The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), through the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF), today announced its partnership with World Central Kitchen (WCK)… more<\/a><\/p>\n British Virgin islands <\/em>\u2013\u00a0Three local businesses have donated electronic tablets to the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC). These devices are to assist less fortunate students with their studies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Earlier this summer, consulting firm EY released a report highlighting that financial technology (fintech) adoption among consumers nearly doubled over the past 18 months, and the adoption rate was growing faster than anticipated\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 More than a year after the Ministry of Commerce entered into a deal with TechCayman, a business platform with the goal of attracting information technology entrepreneurs to the Cayman Islands, government has released another, but still redacted, version of the agreement under the Freedom of Information Law\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Dominica<\/em> \u2013 Fourteen (14) secondary schools on island are beneficiaries of WiFi Projectors courtesy of the Dominica Secondary Schools Supporters (DASSSA)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) said it is making it possible to assist with hurricane relief efforts in the Bahamas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The auditor general has uncovered a number of information technology deficiencies at the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) for the fiscal period 2014-2015 to 2016-2017\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Although some organisations are just beginning to tap into the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0, technological innovators are not waiting around and are already racing towards a version of a Fifth Industrial Revolution called \u2018Industry 5.0\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The results of DisplayMate\u2019s comprehensive tests are in, and the world\u2019s leading evaluator of video screens has concluded that the Galaxy Note10+ establishes a bold new standard for mobile displays \u2013 one that\u2019s deserving of the firm\u2019s highest-ever Excellent A+ grade\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 If T&T\u2019s agri\u00adcul\u00adture sec\u00adtor has to move for\u00adward, poli\u00adcies are need\u00aded for su\u00adper\u00admar\u00adkets to buy from farm\u00aders and pri\u00advate sec\u00adtor in\u00advest\u00adment is al\u00adso nec\u00ades\u00adsary to ad\u00advise farm\u00aders on agri\u00adcul\u00adtur\u00adal plan\u00adning as is suc\u00adcess\u00adful\u00adly done in St Lu\u00adcia and Ja\u00admaica, says Agri\u00adcul\u00adtur\u00adal So\u00adci\u00adety pres\u00adi\u00addent Dhanoo Sookoo\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Anguilla <\/em>\u2013 The future value proposition for\u00a0telecommunications\u00a0market in Anguilla to 2025 is detailed in the report\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) Chief Executive Officer Garfield \u201cGarry\u201d Sinclair said the company will be focused on concluding more tower sharing arrangements with its mobile competitor Aliv in its post-Dorian restoration efforts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Mobile services are now available at BTC\u2019s Marsh Harbour Airport cellular tower the company has confirmed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Belize <\/em>\u2013 The report presents detailed insights into Belize mobile communication, fixed telephone and fixed broadband markets\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Guyana<\/em> \u2013 In 2013, as a young entrepreneur, Abigail Loncke started her business which unfortunately flopped\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 BUSINESSMAN Gassan Azan is to unveil plans today to invest more than $11 billion to create a state-of-the-art agricultural development on 400 acres in the Lakes Pen area of the Bernard Lodge lands in St Catherine\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 IT solutions provider, Advanced Integrated Systems\u00a0has revealed that it’s\u00a0well advanced in the completion of a digital e-commerce platform called Q-Mall\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 When it comes to e-commerce, are local businesses conducting transactions electronically? What about online? \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Every citizen of TT should have a physical and digital legal identity, said Nirad Tewarie, CEO of Amcham TT as he made the case for digital transformation of the government\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Victoria Mutual Investment Limited (VMIL) has acquired a 30 per cent stake in Carilend, a Barbados-based financial technologies (FinTech) company, that is said to have revolutionised borrowing and lending in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Belize <\/em>\u2013 Ivan Tesecum, whose current title at the Belize Telemedia Limited is currently Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will be taking over as the company\u2019s official Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on September 24, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has voiced concern over E-Networks currently laying a subsea cable in the absence of necessary approvals, while warning that the operation could jeopardise its own services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Chairman of Parliament\u2019s Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC) Dr Wykeham McNeill says the parliamentary oversight body will probe the $1 million phone bill racked up by former Petrojam boss Floyd Grindley\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has completed upgrades to its LTE network, which the company says doubles the usual LTE speed to allow glitch-free streaming of schoolboy football matches via the new SportsMax app which has replaced the Digicel PlayGo app from last season\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission\u2019s (NTRC) annual \u201cIdeas and Innovation\/iSquared (i2) competition\u201d has been renamed \u201cThe icode784 competition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Saint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau is requesting proposals from agencies with website design and development experience to provide services to revamp the official destination website: www.vacationstmaarten.com\u00a0 \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Barbados <\/em>\u2013 There are good aspects but some concerns about Barbados\u2019 cyber situation, says a cyber and forensic consultant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Belize <\/em>\u2013 During his speech on the 21st of September, PM Barrow outlined an education program to be sponsored by the Government owned phone company Telemedia. Free laptops and labs for every student and and subsidies given to students at all Government Schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Following concerns raised by the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) company, cable and internet services provider E-Networks yesterday indicated that it had received the necessary approvals to land a subsea cable here, even as the Ministry of Public Telecommunications remained silent on the issue\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The telecoms sector appears to be revving up. There is confirmation now that another subsea fibre optic cable is coming, opening the possibilities of faster internet for the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Guyana <\/em>\u2013 There was a time when Guyanese use to pay through dem nose to talk to relative overseas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Trinidad Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Low bandwidth is one of the greatest challenges hindering the smooth installation of Internet connectivity in schools across the country, Minister of Education Michael Browne said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Trinidad Tobago<\/em> \u2013 So\u00adcial me\u00addia ac\u00adtivist Suzette Louwe, through her at\u00adtor\u00adney Emir Crowne, is seek\u00ading de\u00adtails on the bids and eval\u00adu\u00ada\u00adtions that led to the Pa\u00adtri\u00adot\u00adic En\u00ader\u00adgy and Tech\u00adnolo\u00adgies Com\u00adpa\u00adny Ltd (PET\u00adCL) top\u00adping the bid\u00adders list to ob\u00adtain the Pointe-a-Pierre re\u00adfin\u00adery\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) on Friday announced that it has taken legal actions against three broadcasters who failed to honour their financial obligations to the authority\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Leading IT solutions provider Advanced Integrated Systems (AIS) is optimistic that its new comprehensive e-commerce platform, Q-Mall, could open up the Caribbean for Jamaica’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Advanced Integrated Systems Limited, (AIS), a tech solution company formed by Douglas Hallsall some 30 years, is finalising plans for the soft launch of an e-commerce platform called Q-Mall next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 In the past few years, a number of telemedicine vendors have entered the local market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Financial technology will take centre stage at the inaugural FinTech: Innovation Island conference in Bermuda from October 17-18, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The issues raised over the BBC report earlier this week and the Prime Minister\u2019s characterisation of the role of the BBC brings into sharp focus the question of the Government\u2019s view of TTT\u2019s role in Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Image credits: \u00a0\u00a0Bernard Goldbach<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0The Eleutheran<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; \u00a0Facebook<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 16 September to Sunday 22 September 2019. 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GTT facilitates help for those in hurricane-ravaged Bahamas<\/h4>\n
GTT runs backup fibre cable between New Hope and Timehri<\/h4>\n
GTT says East Bank Demerara customers to see less downtime<\/h4>\n
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The International Port of Cap Haitien joined the Octopi TOS system<\/h4>\nNumerous IT deficiencies at Jamaica Customs Agency, Auditor General reports<\/h4>\n
Mayreau should have better quality internet connection by the end of this year \u2013 IT minister<\/h4>\n
Over EC$35,000 worth of ICT equipment donated to Mayreau<\/h4>\n
Wednesday, 18 September 2019<\/h3>\n
Aliv announces launch of Bahamian charity aggregator, Aliv Together<\/h4>\n
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BTC Lowers Roaming Agreement Period On Restoration ‘Pick-Up’<\/h4>\nFlorida-based UAS Team Documents Dorian Damage in the Bahamas<\/h4>\n
Hot Meals for Thousands as BTC Teams Up with World Central Kitchen<\/h4>\n
Local businesses donate tablets for less fortunate HLSCC students<\/h4>\n
Fintech adoption expected to increase quickly<\/h4>\n
Tech deal still not public a year after signing<\/h4>\n
WiFi projectors donated to fourteen secondary schools<\/h4>\n
GTT sets up text system for Bahamas hurricane victims<\/h4>\n
Auditor general says there are information technology deficiencies at Customs<\/h4>\n
Technology In Focus | Ready Or Not, Industry 5.0 Is Coming – Experts Call For Innovative Ways Of Preparing Workforce For New Tech Era<\/h4>\n
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Galaxy Note10+ Receives \u2018excellent\u2019 A+ grade from DisplayMate<\/h4>\nMore needed to encourage digital agriculture<\/h4>\n
Thursday, 19 September 2019<\/h3>\n
2019 Future Of Anguilla Telecommunications Market Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities 2025<\/h4>\n
BTC looking to more \u2018tower sharing\u2019 deals with Aliv<\/h4>\n
BTC restores Marsh Harbour site<\/h4>\n
2019 Future Of Belize Telecommunications Market- Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities of Mobile, Fixed Landline and Broadband Markets<\/h4>\n
Data crucial to compete in modern world<\/h4>\n
High-tech agri boost<\/h4>\n
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Local IT provider completing build-out of digital e-commerce platform<\/h4>\nBanks, in the forefront of e-commerce<\/h4>\n
TT needs digital, legal identity<\/h4>\n
Friday, 20 September 2019<\/h3>\n
Victoria Mutual acquires shares in Barbados-based FinTech Carilend<\/h4>\n
Ivan Tesecum to be BTL\u2019s new CEO<\/h4>\n
GTT concerned over E-Networks subsea cable laying<\/h4>\n
Phone Call Frenzy – Former Petrojam GM Racks Up $1m Bill In A Month<\/h4>\n
Digicel upgrades to new SportsMax app<\/h4>\n
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Icode784 competition will be focusing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals \u2013 Knights<\/h4>\nSt. Maarten Tourism Bureau in search of website developers.<\/h4>\n
Saturday, 21 September 2019<\/h3>\n
Cyber experts\u2019 concerns<\/h4>\n
Prime Minister Promises Laptops for Teachers and Students<\/h4>\n
E-Networks says has \u2018all necessary approvals\u2019 for subsea cable project<\/h4>\n
Laying of subsea cable\u2026 E-Networks says it\u2019s fully compliant<\/h4>\n
More telephone cable coming and GTT vex<\/h4>\n
Low bandwidth affects Internet connectivity in schools<\/h4>\n
Social media activist seeks details on bids<\/h4>\n
Sunday, 22 September 2019<\/h3>\n
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Two cable TV operators taken to court over outstanding fees<\/h4>\nAIS new e-commerce platform could excite ‘5 in 4’<\/h4>\n
Halsall To Roll Out Q-Mall Platform<\/h4>\n
Health + Tech | Deciding On A Telemedicine Partner<\/h4>\n
TechBeach Retreat launches FinTech conference in Bermuda<\/h4>\n
Time for a new national broadcasting policy<\/h4>\n