Smart Barbados Week launches Monday<\/h4>\n
Barbados \u2013 The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology (MIST) will host Smart Barbados Week \u2013 \u2018A Digital Encounter\u2019 from October 1 to 4 at the Lloyd, Erskine Sandiford Centre (LESC), Two Mile Hill, St Michael, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Public Telecommunications ministry to digitise employee records<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications is preparing to roll out a pilot project that will see the digitisation of all employee records\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
\u00a0Microsoft encourages Jamaican companies to accelerate digital transformation<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Microsoft\u00a0Jamaica is throwing its weight behind local companies accelerating their digital transformation to achieve robust growth and productivity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TVJ Goes With FLOW … Landmark Agreement Delivers Premier Content On The Go<\/h4>\nJamaica \u2013 Watching the best of Jamaican local television while on the go will be even more convenient for FLOW TV customers, following a newly signed agreement between the telecommunications and entertainment leader and the local broadcast television media giant Television Jamaica (TVJ), a member of the RJRGLEANER Communications Group\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TTSEC launches virtual stock market game<\/h4>\n
Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) has developed a virtual stock market game where young adults can practise investing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Young: Cybercrime is biggest threat to global democracy<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 National Security Minister Stuart\u00a0Young said cybercrimes are the biggest threat to Trinidad and Tobago’s democracy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 1 October 2019<\/h3>\n\u2018Get smart\u2019, businesses urged<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 As Government continues its digital transformation of the public service, Prime Minister Mia Mottley is urging the private sector to do the same\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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PM Mottley ready to see Barbados transition to a digital society<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Moving towards a smart nation does not have to compromise or erode Barbadian culture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Begging doesn’t work, use the Cybercrimes Act, JCF<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Several times a year, to no avail, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), through its information arm, the Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), begs members of the public to be more responsible in their use of the various social media platforms\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
PM: I missed nothing, I saw all through technology<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has responded to critics who chastised him for leaving for New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly meetings when Tropical Storm Karen hit Trinidad and Tobago last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 2 October 2019<\/h3>\nBTC’s ‘Marked Progress’ On Infrastructure Rebuild<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive says the carrier has made “marked progress” in restoring its Dorian-devastated network in Grand Bahama and Abaco\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Smart Phone Launch Kicks-Off BTC’s Small Business Month<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has launched its Small Business Month by unveiling the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 – the latest in a new line of premium smart phones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GOVERNMENT WORKING WITH NATIONAL PARTNERS TO ATTAIN A SMART BARBADOS<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 The hosting of Smart Barbados Week \u2013 \u201cA Digital Encounter\u201d will aid the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology in commencing the process of working with its national partners, to achieve the goal of a \u201cSmart Barbados\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GOV\u2019T PLANS TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO STIMULATE GROWTH<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 GOVERNMENT on Monday night kick-started its Smart Barbados initiative with Minister of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology, Senator Kay McConney saying that the programme intends to put Barbados on a trajectory of transformation and economic growth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Surepay now linked with mMoney digital cash<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Paying bills via the Massy-owned SurePay one-stop payment shop has now been made available by smartphone, using the mMoney digital currency app\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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GTT you have frustrated me for the last 52 days<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 It has been fifty-two days since I have been without telephone and internet service due to a cable problem at 3rd Street, Ocean View, Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT rolls out 4G LTE in selected areas, calls for more spectrum to expand mobile services<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) rolled out its 4G LTE mobile service to customers on Wednesday in selected areas of Guyana, saying it needed more spectrum to provide that upgraded mobile internet service for both 4G LTE and 5G\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bad Telecoms Service In Clarendon<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir:\u00a0 We, as consumers, should take a stand against the failings of telecom providers FLOW and Digicel\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Planting High-Tech Seeds Of Change – Farmers Urged To Utilise More Technology To Boost Yields, Income<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica\u2019s agricultural sector has the potential to churn out higher yields if farmers adopt more technology in their production techniques, according to information and communication technologies (ICT) and agricultural experts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Is there growth in the BPO sector? (Part 2)<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Some markets in the Caribbean region, namely the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago are considered some of the more attractive destinations for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
bmobile, Huawei join forces with UWI for world class innovation lab<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 TT has received yet another notch in its belt and is one step closer to becoming a technologically developed nation, thanks to a tripartite agreement between The University of the West Indies (UWI) St Augustine Campus, bmobile and Huawei for a state-of-the-art innovation lab\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow leads Netflix ISP speed ranking in Trinidad and Tobago<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Flow Trinidad and Tobago (Liberty Latin America) posted the country\u2019s fastest average residential broadband connection to Netflix in the latest ISP speed index published by the video streaming giant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech Beach talks fintech in Bermuda<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Technology is rapidly changing the business landscape. People can cash their cheques by their phones, transfer funds to their friends and in some countries, no longer need to walk with cash. These changes are all because of fintech\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech Beach: ushering in the next gen of ICT leaders<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Digital adoption appears to be slow in TT. Any millennial could express their frustrations at seeing rapid change happening in the world, such as artificial intelligence in the workplace, data-driven decisions calculated by data scientists and flexi-time facilitated by remote work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 3 October 2019<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fgd.dfv.mybluehost.me\/.website_c81a1e61\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bahamas-flag.jpg?resize=242%2C121&ssl=1\")
Dorian Can ‘Accelerate’ Gb Tech Hub Planning<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government’s focus on restoring information and communications services to small Bahamian businesses in Dorian’s wake links directly to the restart of its “technology hub” plan, a Cabinet minister said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GB tech-hub aspirations to be \u2018accelerated\u2019 post-Dorian<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government tech hub aspirations for Grand Bahama will be \u2018accelerated\u2019 in the wake of Hurricane Dorian Minister of State for Grand Bahama Senator Kwasi Thompson\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Customer Service Touch Terminals to be launched throughout the BVI<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Government has revealed plans to launch Customer Service Touch Terminals throughout the British Virgin Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Free internet for Kumu villagers<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Public Telecommunications, Catherine Hughes, and Chairman of the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), Floyd Levi announced the establishment of internet service in the community of Kumu\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT unveils \u201cfastest\u201d mobile internet<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The promise of competition in the telecoms business has in recent years sparked the big player, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT), to announce a number of new services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
FLOW accuses unregistered green energy businesses of stealing batteries<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications provider FLOW is cautioning members of the St James business community trying to go green to avoid using uncertified contractors and companies, some of whom he accused of using stolen telecommunications equipment in their trade\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JCA to launch JSWIFT website for licence applications<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) will launch its Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) website, that will allow importers and exporters to apply for licences, permits, certificates and any other international trade-related documents through a single portal in November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Republic Bank to acquire 19.99% stake in Nobis BaaS<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Republic Bank Limited has agreed to acquire a 19.99 percent equity stake in Caribbean FinTech Nobis BaaS Limited, a subsidiary of WiPay Holdings Limited, subject to regulatory approval\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 4 October 2019<\/h3>\n`Georgetown, the Smart City\u2019 could and should be the reality<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 The year is 2077. The last traffic jam that occurred in Georgetown, Guyana was recorded in September 2029. The last blackout recorded in June 2039\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT launches 4G in Guyana<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) is now offering commercial 4G services across several cities in the country… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Blue Dot Transforming Market Research Through Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 DATA ANALYTICS\u00a0and market research company Blue Dot Data Intelligence Limited is a start-up that appears to be defying the slow growth and funding profile of small entrepreneurial ventures\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Google takes headline sponsorship of Tech Beach Retreat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Google will be partnering with TechBeach to host a series of events throughout their annual conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica on December 5-7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaicans Encouraged To Protect Their Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaica joins a number of other countries around the world in observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling on Jamaicans to become more aware of cyberthreats and to take the necessary steps to safeguard their data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 5 October 2019<\/h3>\nEMBRACING DIGITAL MINDSET<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Scotiabank has introduced new digital technologies in response to customers\u2019 demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Data Protection Bill and the Barbadian Private Sector<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Today, more than 120 countries have privacy and data protection laws or regulations in place\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2018Digitised payment options soon\u2026 Pensioners can buy groceries, other items with special reloadable card<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The government is working on a plan to make it easier for pensioners to receive their funds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CARDI Trains Farmers and Stakeholders on ICTs for Climate Smart Agriculture<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 CARDI St Lucia hosted a training workshop on Crop Scheduling and Water Use Efficiency for Climate Change on September 24-25, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel may seek to refinance debt<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Irish Times is reporting that Digicel may seek to refinance at a discounted price US$1.3 billion \u00a0of\u00a0 bond debt due to be repaid in early 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regional Collaboration Urged To Fight Cybercrime<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), John Curran is suggesting that Caribbean countries collaborate to better fight cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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$13m tech lab for UWI<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 GLOBAL technology giant Huawei has donated over $13 million (US$2 million) in equipment for a state-of-the-art innovation lab at UWI, St Augustine, that could see T&T-designed tech products emerging on the world stage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT looks to raise US$<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) announced that it intends to make an international offering of US dollar denominated bonds and Trinidad and Tobago dollar denominated bonds, subject to market conditions and applicable corporate and regulatory approvals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 6 October 2019<\/h3>\nDIGITAL INCLUSION A PRIORITY FOR BARP<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Senior citizens do not intend to be left behind as the island shifts gears towards becoming digitally smart\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Pro-PPP radio, TV stations take GNBA to court over alleged freedom of expression violations<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Two radio and television stations closely associated with the opposition People\u2019s Progressive Party (PPP) want the High Court to find that their constitutional right to freedom of expression has been violated by a hearing committee of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) which they say has not been legally constituted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
J’can law students win cybersecurity moot contest in Doha<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Four Jamaican final year Norman Manley Law School students, with the backing of their coaches, Hanielle Hines and Meridian Kohler, were declared champions of the Cybersecurity Moot at the inaugural Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest on October 3\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Jamaica \u2013 Watching the best of Jamaican local television while on the go will be even more convenient for FLOW TV customers, following a newly signed agreement between the telecommunications and entertainment leader and the local broadcast television media giant Television Jamaica (TVJ), a member of the RJRGLEANER Communications Group\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TTSEC launches virtual stock market game<\/h4>\n
Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) has developed a virtual stock market game where young adults can practise investing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 National Security Minister Stuart\u00a0Young said cybercrimes are the biggest threat to Trinidad and Tobago’s democracy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tuesday, 1 October 2019<\/h3>\n\u2018Get smart\u2019, businesses urged<\/h4>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 As Government continues its digital transformation of the public service, Prime Minister Mia Mottley is urging the private sector to do the same\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
PM Mottley ready to see Barbados transition to a digital society<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Moving towards a smart nation does not have to compromise or erode Barbadian culture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Begging doesn’t work, use the Cybercrimes Act, JCF<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Several times a year, to no avail, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), through its information arm, the Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), begs members of the public to be more responsible in their use of the various social media platforms\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
PM: I missed nothing, I saw all through technology<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has responded to critics who chastised him for leaving for New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly meetings when Tropical Storm Karen hit Trinidad and Tobago last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 2 October 2019<\/h3>\nBTC’s ‘Marked Progress’ On Infrastructure Rebuild<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive says the carrier has made “marked progress” in restoring its Dorian-devastated network in Grand Bahama and Abaco\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Smart Phone Launch Kicks-Off BTC’s Small Business Month<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has launched its Small Business Month by unveiling the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 – the latest in a new line of premium smart phones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GOVERNMENT WORKING WITH NATIONAL PARTNERS TO ATTAIN A SMART BARBADOS<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 The hosting of Smart Barbados Week \u2013 \u201cA Digital Encounter\u201d will aid the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology in commencing the process of working with its national partners, to achieve the goal of a \u201cSmart Barbados\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GOV\u2019T PLANS TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO STIMULATE GROWTH<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 GOVERNMENT on Monday night kick-started its Smart Barbados initiative with Minister of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology, Senator Kay McConney saying that the programme intends to put Barbados on a trajectory of transformation and economic growth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Surepay now linked with mMoney digital cash<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Paying bills via the Massy-owned SurePay one-stop payment shop has now been made available by smartphone, using the mMoney digital currency app\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT you have frustrated me for the last 52 days<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 It has been fifty-two days since I have been without telephone and internet service due to a cable problem at 3rd Street, Ocean View, Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT rolls out 4G LTE in selected areas, calls for more spectrum to expand mobile services<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) rolled out its 4G LTE mobile service to customers on Wednesday in selected areas of Guyana, saying it needed more spectrum to provide that upgraded mobile internet service for both 4G LTE and 5G\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bad Telecoms Service In Clarendon<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir:\u00a0 We, as consumers, should take a stand against the failings of telecom providers FLOW and Digicel\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Planting High-Tech Seeds Of Change – Farmers Urged To Utilise More Technology To Boost Yields, Income<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica\u2019s agricultural sector has the potential to churn out higher yields if farmers adopt more technology in their production techniques, according to information and communication technologies (ICT) and agricultural experts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Is there growth in the BPO sector? (Part 2)<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Some markets in the Caribbean region, namely the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago are considered some of the more attractive destinations for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
bmobile, Huawei join forces with UWI for world class innovation lab<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 TT has received yet another notch in its belt and is one step closer to becoming a technologically developed nation, thanks to a tripartite agreement between The University of the West Indies (UWI) St Augustine Campus, bmobile and Huawei for a state-of-the-art innovation lab\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow leads Netflix ISP speed ranking in Trinidad and Tobago<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Flow Trinidad and Tobago (Liberty Latin America) posted the country\u2019s fastest average residential broadband connection to Netflix in the latest ISP speed index published by the video streaming giant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech Beach talks fintech in Bermuda<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Technology is rapidly changing the business landscape. People can cash their cheques by their phones, transfer funds to their friends and in some countries, no longer need to walk with cash. These changes are all because of fintech\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech Beach: ushering in the next gen of ICT leaders<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Digital adoption appears to be slow in TT. Any millennial could express their frustrations at seeing rapid change happening in the world, such as artificial intelligence in the workplace, data-driven decisions calculated by data scientists and flexi-time facilitated by remote work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 3 October 2019<\/h3>\nDorian Can ‘Accelerate’ Gb Tech Hub Planning<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government’s focus on restoring information and communications services to small Bahamian businesses in Dorian’s wake links directly to the restart of its “technology hub” plan, a Cabinet minister said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GB tech-hub aspirations to be \u2018accelerated\u2019 post-Dorian<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government tech hub aspirations for Grand Bahama will be \u2018accelerated\u2019 in the wake of Hurricane Dorian Minister of State for Grand Bahama Senator Kwasi Thompson\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Customer Service Touch Terminals to be launched throughout the BVI<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Government has revealed plans to launch Customer Service Touch Terminals throughout the British Virgin Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Free internet for Kumu villagers<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Public Telecommunications, Catherine Hughes, and Chairman of the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), Floyd Levi announced the establishment of internet service in the community of Kumu\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT unveils \u201cfastest\u201d mobile internet<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The promise of competition in the telecoms business has in recent years sparked the big player, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT), to announce a number of new services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
FLOW accuses unregistered green energy businesses of stealing batteries<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications provider FLOW is cautioning members of the St James business community trying to go green to avoid using uncertified contractors and companies, some of whom he accused of using stolen telecommunications equipment in their trade\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JCA to launch JSWIFT website for licence applications<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) will launch its Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) website, that will allow importers and exporters to apply for licences, permits, certificates and any other international trade-related documents through a single portal in November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Republic Bank to acquire 19.99% stake in Nobis BaaS<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Republic Bank Limited has agreed to acquire a 19.99 percent equity stake in Caribbean FinTech Nobis BaaS Limited, a subsidiary of WiPay Holdings Limited, subject to regulatory approval\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 4 October 2019<\/h3>\n`Georgetown, the Smart City\u2019 could and should be the reality<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 The year is 2077. The last traffic jam that occurred in Georgetown, Guyana was recorded in September 2029. The last blackout recorded in June 2039\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT launches 4G in Guyana<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) is now offering commercial 4G services across several cities in the country… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Blue Dot Transforming Market Research Through Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 DATA ANALYTICS\u00a0and market research company Blue Dot Data Intelligence Limited is a start-up that appears to be defying the slow growth and funding profile of small entrepreneurial ventures\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Google takes headline sponsorship of Tech Beach Retreat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Google will be partnering with TechBeach to host a series of events throughout their annual conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica on December 5-7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaicans Encouraged To Protect Their Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaica joins a number of other countries around the world in observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling on Jamaicans to become more aware of cyberthreats and to take the necessary steps to safeguard their data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 5 October 2019<\/h3>\nEMBRACING DIGITAL MINDSET<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Scotiabank has introduced new digital technologies in response to customers\u2019 demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Data Protection Bill and the Barbadian Private Sector<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Today, more than 120 countries have privacy and data protection laws or regulations in place\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2018Digitised payment options soon\u2026 Pensioners can buy groceries, other items with special reloadable card<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The government is working on a plan to make it easier for pensioners to receive their funds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CARDI Trains Farmers and Stakeholders on ICTs for Climate Smart Agriculture<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 CARDI St Lucia hosted a training workshop on Crop Scheduling and Water Use Efficiency for Climate Change on September 24-25, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel may seek to refinance debt<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Irish Times is reporting that Digicel may seek to refinance at a discounted price US$1.3 billion \u00a0of\u00a0 bond debt due to be repaid in early 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regional Collaboration Urged To Fight Cybercrime<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), John Curran is suggesting that Caribbean countries collaborate to better fight cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$13m tech lab for UWI<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 GLOBAL technology giant Huawei has donated over $13 million (US$2 million) in equipment for a state-of-the-art innovation lab at UWI, St Augustine, that could see T&T-designed tech products emerging on the world stage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT looks to raise US$<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) announced that it intends to make an international offering of US dollar denominated bonds and Trinidad and Tobago dollar denominated bonds, subject to market conditions and applicable corporate and regulatory approvals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 6 October 2019<\/h3>\nDIGITAL INCLUSION A PRIORITY FOR BARP<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Senior citizens do not intend to be left behind as the island shifts gears towards becoming digitally smart\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Pro-PPP radio, TV stations take GNBA to court over alleged freedom of expression violations<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Two radio and television stations closely associated with the opposition People\u2019s Progressive Party (PPP) want the High Court to find that their constitutional right to freedom of expression has been violated by a hearing committee of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) which they say has not been legally constituted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
J’can law students win cybersecurity moot contest in Doha<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Four Jamaican final year Norman Manley Law School students, with the backing of their coaches, Hanielle Hines and Meridian Kohler, were declared champions of the Cybersecurity Moot at the inaugural Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest on October 3\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0The West Indian News<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Facebook<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has responded to critics who chastised him for leaving for New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly meetings when Tropical Storm Karen hit Trinidad and Tobago last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Wednesday, 2 October 2019<\/h3>\nBTC’s ‘Marked Progress’ On Infrastructure Rebuild<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive says the carrier has made “marked progress” in restoring its Dorian-devastated network in Grand Bahama and Abaco\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has launched its Small Business Month by unveiling the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 – the latest in a new line of premium smart phones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GOVERNMENT WORKING WITH NATIONAL PARTNERS TO ATTAIN A SMART BARBADOS<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 The hosting of Smart Barbados Week \u2013 \u201cA Digital Encounter\u201d will aid the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology in commencing the process of working with its national partners, to achieve the goal of a \u201cSmart Barbados\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GOV\u2019T PLANS TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO STIMULATE GROWTH<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 GOVERNMENT on Monday night kick-started its Smart Barbados initiative with Minister of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology, Senator Kay McConney saying that the programme intends to put Barbados on a trajectory of transformation and economic growth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Surepay now linked with mMoney digital cash<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Paying bills via the Massy-owned SurePay one-stop payment shop has now been made available by smartphone, using the mMoney digital currency app\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT you have frustrated me for the last 52 days<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 It has been fifty-two days since I have been without telephone and internet service due to a cable problem at 3rd Street, Ocean View, Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT rolls out 4G LTE in selected areas, calls for more spectrum to expand mobile services<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) rolled out its 4G LTE mobile service to customers on Wednesday in selected areas of Guyana, saying it needed more spectrum to provide that upgraded mobile internet service for both 4G LTE and 5G\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bad Telecoms Service In Clarendon<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir:\u00a0 We, as consumers, should take a stand against the failings of telecom providers FLOW and Digicel\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Planting High-Tech Seeds Of Change – Farmers Urged To Utilise More Technology To Boost Yields, Income<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica\u2019s agricultural sector has the potential to churn out higher yields if farmers adopt more technology in their production techniques, according to information and communication technologies (ICT) and agricultural experts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Is there growth in the BPO sector? (Part 2)<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Some markets in the Caribbean region, namely the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago are considered some of the more attractive destinations for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
bmobile, Huawei join forces with UWI for world class innovation lab<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 TT has received yet another notch in its belt and is one step closer to becoming a technologically developed nation, thanks to a tripartite agreement between The University of the West Indies (UWI) St Augustine Campus, bmobile and Huawei for a state-of-the-art innovation lab\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow leads Netflix ISP speed ranking in Trinidad and Tobago<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Flow Trinidad and Tobago (Liberty Latin America) posted the country\u2019s fastest average residential broadband connection to Netflix in the latest ISP speed index published by the video streaming giant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech Beach talks fintech in Bermuda<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Technology is rapidly changing the business landscape. People can cash their cheques by their phones, transfer funds to their friends and in some countries, no longer need to walk with cash. These changes are all because of fintech\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech Beach: ushering in the next gen of ICT leaders<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Digital adoption appears to be slow in TT. Any millennial could express their frustrations at seeing rapid change happening in the world, such as artificial intelligence in the workplace, data-driven decisions calculated by data scientists and flexi-time facilitated by remote work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 3 October 2019<\/h3>\nDorian Can ‘Accelerate’ Gb Tech Hub Planning<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government’s focus on restoring information and communications services to small Bahamian businesses in Dorian’s wake links directly to the restart of its “technology hub” plan, a Cabinet minister said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GB tech-hub aspirations to be \u2018accelerated\u2019 post-Dorian<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government tech hub aspirations for Grand Bahama will be \u2018accelerated\u2019 in the wake of Hurricane Dorian Minister of State for Grand Bahama Senator Kwasi Thompson\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Customer Service Touch Terminals to be launched throughout the BVI<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Government has revealed plans to launch Customer Service Touch Terminals throughout the British Virgin Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Free internet for Kumu villagers<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Public Telecommunications, Catherine Hughes, and Chairman of the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), Floyd Levi announced the establishment of internet service in the community of Kumu\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT unveils \u201cfastest\u201d mobile internet<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The promise of competition in the telecoms business has in recent years sparked the big player, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT), to announce a number of new services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
FLOW accuses unregistered green energy businesses of stealing batteries<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications provider FLOW is cautioning members of the St James business community trying to go green to avoid using uncertified contractors and companies, some of whom he accused of using stolen telecommunications equipment in their trade\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JCA to launch JSWIFT website for licence applications<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) will launch its Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) website, that will allow importers and exporters to apply for licences, permits, certificates and any other international trade-related documents through a single portal in November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Republic Bank to acquire 19.99% stake in Nobis BaaS<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Republic Bank Limited has agreed to acquire a 19.99 percent equity stake in Caribbean FinTech Nobis BaaS Limited, a subsidiary of WiPay Holdings Limited, subject to regulatory approval\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 4 October 2019<\/h3>\n`Georgetown, the Smart City\u2019 could and should be the reality<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 The year is 2077. The last traffic jam that occurred in Georgetown, Guyana was recorded in September 2029. The last blackout recorded in June 2039\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT launches 4G in Guyana<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) is now offering commercial 4G services across several cities in the country… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Blue Dot Transforming Market Research Through Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 DATA ANALYTICS\u00a0and market research company Blue Dot Data Intelligence Limited is a start-up that appears to be defying the slow growth and funding profile of small entrepreneurial ventures\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Google takes headline sponsorship of Tech Beach Retreat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Google will be partnering with TechBeach to host a series of events throughout their annual conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica on December 5-7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaicans Encouraged To Protect Their Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaica joins a number of other countries around the world in observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling on Jamaicans to become more aware of cyberthreats and to take the necessary steps to safeguard their data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 5 October 2019<\/h3>\nEMBRACING DIGITAL MINDSET<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Scotiabank has introduced new digital technologies in response to customers\u2019 demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Data Protection Bill and the Barbadian Private Sector<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Today, more than 120 countries have privacy and data protection laws or regulations in place\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2018Digitised payment options soon\u2026 Pensioners can buy groceries, other items with special reloadable card<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The government is working on a plan to make it easier for pensioners to receive their funds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CARDI Trains Farmers and Stakeholders on ICTs for Climate Smart Agriculture<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 CARDI St Lucia hosted a training workshop on Crop Scheduling and Water Use Efficiency for Climate Change on September 24-25, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel may seek to refinance debt<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Irish Times is reporting that Digicel may seek to refinance at a discounted price US$1.3 billion \u00a0of\u00a0 bond debt due to be repaid in early 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regional Collaboration Urged To Fight Cybercrime<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), John Curran is suggesting that Caribbean countries collaborate to better fight cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$13m tech lab for UWI<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 GLOBAL technology giant Huawei has donated over $13 million (US$2 million) in equipment for a state-of-the-art innovation lab at UWI, St Augustine, that could see T&T-designed tech products emerging on the world stage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT looks to raise US$<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) announced that it intends to make an international offering of US dollar denominated bonds and Trinidad and Tobago dollar denominated bonds, subject to market conditions and applicable corporate and regulatory approvals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 6 October 2019<\/h3>\nDIGITAL INCLUSION A PRIORITY FOR BARP<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Senior citizens do not intend to be left behind as the island shifts gears towards becoming digitally smart\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Pro-PPP radio, TV stations take GNBA to court over alleged freedom of expression violations<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Two radio and television stations closely associated with the opposition People\u2019s Progressive Party (PPP) want the High Court to find that their constitutional right to freedom of expression has been violated by a hearing committee of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) which they say has not been legally constituted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
J’can law students win cybersecurity moot contest in Doha<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Four Jamaican final year Norman Manley Law School students, with the backing of their coaches, Hanielle Hines and Meridian Kohler, were declared champions of the Cybersecurity Moot at the inaugural Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest on October 3\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0The West Indian News<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Facebook<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 GOVERNMENT on Monday night kick-started its Smart Barbados initiative with Minister of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology, Senator Kay McConney saying that the programme intends to put Barbados on a trajectory of transformation and economic growth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Surepay now linked with mMoney digital cash<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Paying bills via the Massy-owned SurePay one-stop payment shop has now been made available by smartphone, using the mMoney digital currency app\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT you have frustrated me for the last 52 days<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 It has been fifty-two days since I have been without telephone and internet service due to a cable problem at 3rd Street, Ocean View, Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT rolls out 4G LTE in selected areas, calls for more spectrum to expand mobile services<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) rolled out its 4G LTE mobile service to customers on Wednesday in selected areas of Guyana, saying it needed more spectrum to provide that upgraded mobile internet service for both 4G LTE and 5G\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bad Telecoms Service In Clarendon<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir:\u00a0 We, as consumers, should take a stand against the failings of telecom providers FLOW and Digicel\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Planting High-Tech Seeds Of Change – Farmers Urged To Utilise More Technology To Boost Yields, Income<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica\u2019s agricultural sector has the potential to churn out higher yields if farmers adopt more technology in their production techniques, according to information and communication technologies (ICT) and agricultural experts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Is there growth in the BPO sector? (Part 2)<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Some markets in the Caribbean region, namely the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago are considered some of the more attractive destinations for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
bmobile, Huawei join forces with UWI for world class innovation lab<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 TT has received yet another notch in its belt and is one step closer to becoming a technologically developed nation, thanks to a tripartite agreement between The University of the West Indies (UWI) St Augustine Campus, bmobile and Huawei for a state-of-the-art innovation lab\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow leads Netflix ISP speed ranking in Trinidad and Tobago<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Flow Trinidad and Tobago (Liberty Latin America) posted the country\u2019s fastest average residential broadband connection to Netflix in the latest ISP speed index published by the video streaming giant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech Beach talks fintech in Bermuda<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Technology is rapidly changing the business landscape. People can cash their cheques by their phones, transfer funds to their friends and in some countries, no longer need to walk with cash. These changes are all because of fintech\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech Beach: ushering in the next gen of ICT leaders<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Digital adoption appears to be slow in TT. Any millennial could express their frustrations at seeing rapid change happening in the world, such as artificial intelligence in the workplace, data-driven decisions calculated by data scientists and flexi-time facilitated by remote work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 3 October 2019<\/h3>\nDorian Can ‘Accelerate’ Gb Tech Hub Planning<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government’s focus on restoring information and communications services to small Bahamian businesses in Dorian’s wake links directly to the restart of its “technology hub” plan, a Cabinet minister said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GB tech-hub aspirations to be \u2018accelerated\u2019 post-Dorian<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government tech hub aspirations for Grand Bahama will be \u2018accelerated\u2019 in the wake of Hurricane Dorian Minister of State for Grand Bahama Senator Kwasi Thompson\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Customer Service Touch Terminals to be launched throughout the BVI<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Government has revealed plans to launch Customer Service Touch Terminals throughout the British Virgin Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Free internet for Kumu villagers<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Public Telecommunications, Catherine Hughes, and Chairman of the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), Floyd Levi announced the establishment of internet service in the community of Kumu\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT unveils \u201cfastest\u201d mobile internet<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The promise of competition in the telecoms business has in recent years sparked the big player, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT), to announce a number of new services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
FLOW accuses unregistered green energy businesses of stealing batteries<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications provider FLOW is cautioning members of the St James business community trying to go green to avoid using uncertified contractors and companies, some of whom he accused of using stolen telecommunications equipment in their trade\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JCA to launch JSWIFT website for licence applications<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) will launch its Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) website, that will allow importers and exporters to apply for licences, permits, certificates and any other international trade-related documents through a single portal in November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Republic Bank to acquire 19.99% stake in Nobis BaaS<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Republic Bank Limited has agreed to acquire a 19.99 percent equity stake in Caribbean FinTech Nobis BaaS Limited, a subsidiary of WiPay Holdings Limited, subject to regulatory approval\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 4 October 2019<\/h3>\n`Georgetown, the Smart City\u2019 could and should be the reality<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 The year is 2077. The last traffic jam that occurred in Georgetown, Guyana was recorded in September 2029. The last blackout recorded in June 2039\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT launches 4G in Guyana<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) is now offering commercial 4G services across several cities in the country… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Blue Dot Transforming Market Research Through Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 DATA ANALYTICS\u00a0and market research company Blue Dot Data Intelligence Limited is a start-up that appears to be defying the slow growth and funding profile of small entrepreneurial ventures\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Google takes headline sponsorship of Tech Beach Retreat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Google will be partnering with TechBeach to host a series of events throughout their annual conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica on December 5-7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaicans Encouraged To Protect Their Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaica joins a number of other countries around the world in observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling on Jamaicans to become more aware of cyberthreats and to take the necessary steps to safeguard their data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 5 October 2019<\/h3>\nEMBRACING DIGITAL MINDSET<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Scotiabank has introduced new digital technologies in response to customers\u2019 demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Data Protection Bill and the Barbadian Private Sector<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Today, more than 120 countries have privacy and data protection laws or regulations in place\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2018Digitised payment options soon\u2026 Pensioners can buy groceries, other items with special reloadable card<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The government is working on a plan to make it easier for pensioners to receive their funds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CARDI Trains Farmers and Stakeholders on ICTs for Climate Smart Agriculture<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 CARDI St Lucia hosted a training workshop on Crop Scheduling and Water Use Efficiency for Climate Change on September 24-25, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel may seek to refinance debt<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Irish Times is reporting that Digicel may seek to refinance at a discounted price US$1.3 billion \u00a0of\u00a0 bond debt due to be repaid in early 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regional Collaboration Urged To Fight Cybercrime<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), John Curran is suggesting that Caribbean countries collaborate to better fight cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$13m tech lab for UWI<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 GLOBAL technology giant Huawei has donated over $13 million (US$2 million) in equipment for a state-of-the-art innovation lab at UWI, St Augustine, that could see T&T-designed tech products emerging on the world stage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT looks to raise US$<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) announced that it intends to make an international offering of US dollar denominated bonds and Trinidad and Tobago dollar denominated bonds, subject to market conditions and applicable corporate and regulatory approvals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 6 October 2019<\/h3>\nDIGITAL INCLUSION A PRIORITY FOR BARP<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Senior citizens do not intend to be left behind as the island shifts gears towards becoming digitally smart\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Pro-PPP radio, TV stations take GNBA to court over alleged freedom of expression violations<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Two radio and television stations closely associated with the opposition People\u2019s Progressive Party (PPP) want the High Court to find that their constitutional right to freedom of expression has been violated by a hearing committee of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) which they say has not been legally constituted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
J’can law students win cybersecurity moot contest in Doha<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Four Jamaican final year Norman Manley Law School students, with the backing of their coaches, Hanielle Hines and Meridian Kohler, were declared champions of the Cybersecurity Moot at the inaugural Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest on October 3\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0The West Indian News<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Facebook<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
GTT you have frustrated me for the last 52 days<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 It has been fifty-two days since I have been without telephone and internet service due to a cable problem at 3rd Street, Ocean View, Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT rolls out 4G LTE in selected areas, calls for more spectrum to expand mobile services<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) rolled out its 4G LTE mobile service to customers on Wednesday in selected areas of Guyana, saying it needed more spectrum to provide that upgraded mobile internet service for both 4G LTE and 5G\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Bad Telecoms Service In Clarendon<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir:\u00a0 We, as consumers, should take a stand against the failings of telecom providers FLOW and Digicel\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Planting High-Tech Seeds Of Change – Farmers Urged To Utilise More Technology To Boost Yields, Income<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica\u2019s agricultural sector has the potential to churn out higher yields if farmers adopt more technology in their production techniques, according to information and communication technologies (ICT) and agricultural experts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Is there growth in the BPO sector? (Part 2)<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Some markets in the Caribbean region, namely the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago are considered some of the more attractive destinations for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
bmobile, Huawei join forces with UWI for world class innovation lab<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 TT has received yet another notch in its belt and is one step closer to becoming a technologically developed nation, thanks to a tripartite agreement between The University of the West Indies (UWI) St Augustine Campus, bmobile and Huawei for a state-of-the-art innovation lab\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow leads Netflix ISP speed ranking in Trinidad and Tobago<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Flow Trinidad and Tobago (Liberty Latin America) posted the country\u2019s fastest average residential broadband connection to Netflix in the latest ISP speed index published by the video streaming giant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech Beach talks fintech in Bermuda<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Technology is rapidly changing the business landscape. People can cash their cheques by their phones, transfer funds to their friends and in some countries, no longer need to walk with cash. These changes are all because of fintech\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech Beach: ushering in the next gen of ICT leaders<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Digital adoption appears to be slow in TT. Any millennial could express their frustrations at seeing rapid change happening in the world, such as artificial intelligence in the workplace, data-driven decisions calculated by data scientists and flexi-time facilitated by remote work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 3 October 2019<\/h3>\nDorian Can ‘Accelerate’ Gb Tech Hub Planning<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government’s focus on restoring information and communications services to small Bahamian businesses in Dorian’s wake links directly to the restart of its “technology hub” plan, a Cabinet minister said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GB tech-hub aspirations to be \u2018accelerated\u2019 post-Dorian<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government tech hub aspirations for Grand Bahama will be \u2018accelerated\u2019 in the wake of Hurricane Dorian Minister of State for Grand Bahama Senator Kwasi Thompson\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Customer Service Touch Terminals to be launched throughout the BVI<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Government has revealed plans to launch Customer Service Touch Terminals throughout the British Virgin Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Free internet for Kumu villagers<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Public Telecommunications, Catherine Hughes, and Chairman of the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), Floyd Levi announced the establishment of internet service in the community of Kumu\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT unveils \u201cfastest\u201d mobile internet<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The promise of competition in the telecoms business has in recent years sparked the big player, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT), to announce a number of new services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
FLOW accuses unregistered green energy businesses of stealing batteries<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications provider FLOW is cautioning members of the St James business community trying to go green to avoid using uncertified contractors and companies, some of whom he accused of using stolen telecommunications equipment in their trade\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JCA to launch JSWIFT website for licence applications<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) will launch its Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) website, that will allow importers and exporters to apply for licences, permits, certificates and any other international trade-related documents through a single portal in November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Republic Bank to acquire 19.99% stake in Nobis BaaS<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Republic Bank Limited has agreed to acquire a 19.99 percent equity stake in Caribbean FinTech Nobis BaaS Limited, a subsidiary of WiPay Holdings Limited, subject to regulatory approval\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 4 October 2019<\/h3>\n`Georgetown, the Smart City\u2019 could and should be the reality<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 The year is 2077. The last traffic jam that occurred in Georgetown, Guyana was recorded in September 2029. The last blackout recorded in June 2039\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT launches 4G in Guyana<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) is now offering commercial 4G services across several cities in the country… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Blue Dot Transforming Market Research Through Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 DATA ANALYTICS\u00a0and market research company Blue Dot Data Intelligence Limited is a start-up that appears to be defying the slow growth and funding profile of small entrepreneurial ventures\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Google takes headline sponsorship of Tech Beach Retreat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Google will be partnering with TechBeach to host a series of events throughout their annual conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica on December 5-7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaicans Encouraged To Protect Their Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaica joins a number of other countries around the world in observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling on Jamaicans to become more aware of cyberthreats and to take the necessary steps to safeguard their data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 5 October 2019<\/h3>\nEMBRACING DIGITAL MINDSET<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Scotiabank has introduced new digital technologies in response to customers\u2019 demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Data Protection Bill and the Barbadian Private Sector<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Today, more than 120 countries have privacy and data protection laws or regulations in place\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2018Digitised payment options soon\u2026 Pensioners can buy groceries, other items with special reloadable card<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The government is working on a plan to make it easier for pensioners to receive their funds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CARDI Trains Farmers and Stakeholders on ICTs for Climate Smart Agriculture<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 CARDI St Lucia hosted a training workshop on Crop Scheduling and Water Use Efficiency for Climate Change on September 24-25, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel may seek to refinance debt<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Irish Times is reporting that Digicel may seek to refinance at a discounted price US$1.3 billion \u00a0of\u00a0 bond debt due to be repaid in early 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regional Collaboration Urged To Fight Cybercrime<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), John Curran is suggesting that Caribbean countries collaborate to better fight cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$13m tech lab for UWI<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 GLOBAL technology giant Huawei has donated over $13 million (US$2 million) in equipment for a state-of-the-art innovation lab at UWI, St Augustine, that could see T&T-designed tech products emerging on the world stage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT looks to raise US$<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) announced that it intends to make an international offering of US dollar denominated bonds and Trinidad and Tobago dollar denominated bonds, subject to market conditions and applicable corporate and regulatory approvals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 6 October 2019<\/h3>\nDIGITAL INCLUSION A PRIORITY FOR BARP<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Senior citizens do not intend to be left behind as the island shifts gears towards becoming digitally smart\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Pro-PPP radio, TV stations take GNBA to court over alleged freedom of expression violations<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Two radio and television stations closely associated with the opposition People\u2019s Progressive Party (PPP) want the High Court to find that their constitutional right to freedom of expression has been violated by a hearing committee of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) which they say has not been legally constituted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
J’can law students win cybersecurity moot contest in Doha<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Four Jamaican final year Norman Manley Law School students, with the backing of their coaches, Hanielle Hines and Meridian Kohler, were declared champions of the Cybersecurity Moot at the inaugural Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest on October 3\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0The West Indian News<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Facebook<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Sir:\u00a0 We, as consumers, should take a stand against the failings of telecom providers FLOW and Digicel\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Planting High-Tech Seeds Of Change – Farmers Urged To Utilise More Technology To Boost Yields, Income<\/h4>\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica\u2019s agricultural sector has the potential to churn out higher yields if farmers adopt more technology in their production techniques, according to information and communication technologies (ICT) and agricultural experts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Is there growth in the BPO sector? (Part 2)<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Some markets in the Caribbean region, namely the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago are considered some of the more attractive destinations for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
bmobile, Huawei join forces with UWI for world class innovation lab<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 TT has received yet another notch in its belt and is one step closer to becoming a technologically developed nation, thanks to a tripartite agreement between The University of the West Indies (UWI) St Augustine Campus, bmobile and Huawei for a state-of-the-art innovation lab\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow leads Netflix ISP speed ranking in Trinidad and Tobago<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Flow Trinidad and Tobago (Liberty Latin America) posted the country\u2019s fastest average residential broadband connection to Netflix in the latest ISP speed index published by the video streaming giant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech Beach talks fintech in Bermuda<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Technology is rapidly changing the business landscape. People can cash their cheques by their phones, transfer funds to their friends and in some countries, no longer need to walk with cash. These changes are all because of fintech\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech Beach: ushering in the next gen of ICT leaders<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Digital adoption appears to be slow in TT. Any millennial could express their frustrations at seeing rapid change happening in the world, such as artificial intelligence in the workplace, data-driven decisions calculated by data scientists and flexi-time facilitated by remote work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 3 October 2019<\/h3>\nDorian Can ‘Accelerate’ Gb Tech Hub Planning<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government’s focus on restoring information and communications services to small Bahamian businesses in Dorian’s wake links directly to the restart of its “technology hub” plan, a Cabinet minister said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GB tech-hub aspirations to be \u2018accelerated\u2019 post-Dorian<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government tech hub aspirations for Grand Bahama will be \u2018accelerated\u2019 in the wake of Hurricane Dorian Minister of State for Grand Bahama Senator Kwasi Thompson\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Customer Service Touch Terminals to be launched throughout the BVI<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Government has revealed plans to launch Customer Service Touch Terminals throughout the British Virgin Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Free internet for Kumu villagers<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Public Telecommunications, Catherine Hughes, and Chairman of the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), Floyd Levi announced the establishment of internet service in the community of Kumu\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT unveils \u201cfastest\u201d mobile internet<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The promise of competition in the telecoms business has in recent years sparked the big player, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT), to announce a number of new services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
FLOW accuses unregistered green energy businesses of stealing batteries<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications provider FLOW is cautioning members of the St James business community trying to go green to avoid using uncertified contractors and companies, some of whom he accused of using stolen telecommunications equipment in their trade\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JCA to launch JSWIFT website for licence applications<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) will launch its Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) website, that will allow importers and exporters to apply for licences, permits, certificates and any other international trade-related documents through a single portal in November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Republic Bank to acquire 19.99% stake in Nobis BaaS<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Republic Bank Limited has agreed to acquire a 19.99 percent equity stake in Caribbean FinTech Nobis BaaS Limited, a subsidiary of WiPay Holdings Limited, subject to regulatory approval\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 4 October 2019<\/h3>\n`Georgetown, the Smart City\u2019 could and should be the reality<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 The year is 2077. The last traffic jam that occurred in Georgetown, Guyana was recorded in September 2029. The last blackout recorded in June 2039\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT launches 4G in Guyana<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) is now offering commercial 4G services across several cities in the country… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Blue Dot Transforming Market Research Through Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 DATA ANALYTICS\u00a0and market research company Blue Dot Data Intelligence Limited is a start-up that appears to be defying the slow growth and funding profile of small entrepreneurial ventures\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Google takes headline sponsorship of Tech Beach Retreat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Google will be partnering with TechBeach to host a series of events throughout their annual conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica on December 5-7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaicans Encouraged To Protect Their Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaica joins a number of other countries around the world in observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling on Jamaicans to become more aware of cyberthreats and to take the necessary steps to safeguard their data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 5 October 2019<\/h3>\nEMBRACING DIGITAL MINDSET<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Scotiabank has introduced new digital technologies in response to customers\u2019 demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Data Protection Bill and the Barbadian Private Sector<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Today, more than 120 countries have privacy and data protection laws or regulations in place\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2018Digitised payment options soon\u2026 Pensioners can buy groceries, other items with special reloadable card<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The government is working on a plan to make it easier for pensioners to receive their funds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CARDI Trains Farmers and Stakeholders on ICTs for Climate Smart Agriculture<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 CARDI St Lucia hosted a training workshop on Crop Scheduling and Water Use Efficiency for Climate Change on September 24-25, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel may seek to refinance debt<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Irish Times is reporting that Digicel may seek to refinance at a discounted price US$1.3 billion \u00a0of\u00a0 bond debt due to be repaid in early 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regional Collaboration Urged To Fight Cybercrime<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), John Curran is suggesting that Caribbean countries collaborate to better fight cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$13m tech lab for UWI<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 GLOBAL technology giant Huawei has donated over $13 million (US$2 million) in equipment for a state-of-the-art innovation lab at UWI, St Augustine, that could see T&T-designed tech products emerging on the world stage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT looks to raise US$<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) announced that it intends to make an international offering of US dollar denominated bonds and Trinidad and Tobago dollar denominated bonds, subject to market conditions and applicable corporate and regulatory approvals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 6 October 2019<\/h3>\nDIGITAL INCLUSION A PRIORITY FOR BARP<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Senior citizens do not intend to be left behind as the island shifts gears towards becoming digitally smart\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Pro-PPP radio, TV stations take GNBA to court over alleged freedom of expression violations<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Two radio and television stations closely associated with the opposition People\u2019s Progressive Party (PPP) want the High Court to find that their constitutional right to freedom of expression has been violated by a hearing committee of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) which they say has not been legally constituted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
J’can law students win cybersecurity moot contest in Doha<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Four Jamaican final year Norman Manley Law School students, with the backing of their coaches, Hanielle Hines and Meridian Kohler, were declared champions of the Cybersecurity Moot at the inaugural Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest on October 3\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0The West Indian News<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Facebook<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Regional <\/em>\u2013 Some markets in the Caribbean region, namely the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago are considered some of the more attractive destinations for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
bmobile, Huawei join forces with UWI for world class innovation lab<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 TT has received yet another notch in its belt and is one step closer to becoming a technologically developed nation, thanks to a tripartite agreement between The University of the West Indies (UWI) St Augustine Campus, bmobile and Huawei for a state-of-the-art innovation lab\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Flow leads Netflix ISP speed ranking in Trinidad and Tobago<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Flow Trinidad and Tobago (Liberty Latin America) posted the country\u2019s fastest average residential broadband connection to Netflix in the latest ISP speed index published by the video streaming giant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech Beach talks fintech in Bermuda<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Technology is rapidly changing the business landscape. People can cash their cheques by their phones, transfer funds to their friends and in some countries, no longer need to walk with cash. These changes are all because of fintech\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech Beach: ushering in the next gen of ICT leaders<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Digital adoption appears to be slow in TT. Any millennial could express their frustrations at seeing rapid change happening in the world, such as artificial intelligence in the workplace, data-driven decisions calculated by data scientists and flexi-time facilitated by remote work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 3 October 2019<\/h3>\nDorian Can ‘Accelerate’ Gb Tech Hub Planning<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government’s focus on restoring information and communications services to small Bahamian businesses in Dorian’s wake links directly to the restart of its “technology hub” plan, a Cabinet minister said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GB tech-hub aspirations to be \u2018accelerated\u2019 post-Dorian<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government tech hub aspirations for Grand Bahama will be \u2018accelerated\u2019 in the wake of Hurricane Dorian Minister of State for Grand Bahama Senator Kwasi Thompson\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Customer Service Touch Terminals to be launched throughout the BVI<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Government has revealed plans to launch Customer Service Touch Terminals throughout the British Virgin Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Free internet for Kumu villagers<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Public Telecommunications, Catherine Hughes, and Chairman of the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), Floyd Levi announced the establishment of internet service in the community of Kumu\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT unveils \u201cfastest\u201d mobile internet<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The promise of competition in the telecoms business has in recent years sparked the big player, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT), to announce a number of new services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
FLOW accuses unregistered green energy businesses of stealing batteries<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications provider FLOW is cautioning members of the St James business community trying to go green to avoid using uncertified contractors and companies, some of whom he accused of using stolen telecommunications equipment in their trade\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JCA to launch JSWIFT website for licence applications<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) will launch its Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) website, that will allow importers and exporters to apply for licences, permits, certificates and any other international trade-related documents through a single portal in November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Republic Bank to acquire 19.99% stake in Nobis BaaS<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Republic Bank Limited has agreed to acquire a 19.99 percent equity stake in Caribbean FinTech Nobis BaaS Limited, a subsidiary of WiPay Holdings Limited, subject to regulatory approval\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 4 October 2019<\/h3>\n`Georgetown, the Smart City\u2019 could and should be the reality<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 The year is 2077. The last traffic jam that occurred in Georgetown, Guyana was recorded in September 2029. The last blackout recorded in June 2039\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT launches 4G in Guyana<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) is now offering commercial 4G services across several cities in the country… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Blue Dot Transforming Market Research Through Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 DATA ANALYTICS\u00a0and market research company Blue Dot Data Intelligence Limited is a start-up that appears to be defying the slow growth and funding profile of small entrepreneurial ventures\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Google takes headline sponsorship of Tech Beach Retreat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Google will be partnering with TechBeach to host a series of events throughout their annual conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica on December 5-7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaicans Encouraged To Protect Their Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaica joins a number of other countries around the world in observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling on Jamaicans to become more aware of cyberthreats and to take the necessary steps to safeguard their data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 5 October 2019<\/h3>\nEMBRACING DIGITAL MINDSET<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Scotiabank has introduced new digital technologies in response to customers\u2019 demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Data Protection Bill and the Barbadian Private Sector<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Today, more than 120 countries have privacy and data protection laws or regulations in place\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2018Digitised payment options soon\u2026 Pensioners can buy groceries, other items with special reloadable card<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The government is working on a plan to make it easier for pensioners to receive their funds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CARDI Trains Farmers and Stakeholders on ICTs for Climate Smart Agriculture<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 CARDI St Lucia hosted a training workshop on Crop Scheduling and Water Use Efficiency for Climate Change on September 24-25, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel may seek to refinance debt<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Irish Times is reporting that Digicel may seek to refinance at a discounted price US$1.3 billion \u00a0of\u00a0 bond debt due to be repaid in early 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regional Collaboration Urged To Fight Cybercrime<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), John Curran is suggesting that Caribbean countries collaborate to better fight cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$13m tech lab for UWI<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 GLOBAL technology giant Huawei has donated over $13 million (US$2 million) in equipment for a state-of-the-art innovation lab at UWI, St Augustine, that could see T&T-designed tech products emerging on the world stage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT looks to raise US$<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) announced that it intends to make an international offering of US dollar denominated bonds and Trinidad and Tobago dollar denominated bonds, subject to market conditions and applicable corporate and regulatory approvals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 6 October 2019<\/h3>\nDIGITAL INCLUSION A PRIORITY FOR BARP<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Senior citizens do not intend to be left behind as the island shifts gears towards becoming digitally smart\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Pro-PPP radio, TV stations take GNBA to court over alleged freedom of expression violations<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Two radio and television stations closely associated with the opposition People\u2019s Progressive Party (PPP) want the High Court to find that their constitutional right to freedom of expression has been violated by a hearing committee of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) which they say has not been legally constituted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
J’can law students win cybersecurity moot contest in Doha<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Four Jamaican final year Norman Manley Law School students, with the backing of their coaches, Hanielle Hines and Meridian Kohler, were declared champions of the Cybersecurity Moot at the inaugural Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest on October 3\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0The West Indian News<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Facebook<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Flow Trinidad and Tobago (Liberty Latin America) posted the country\u2019s fastest average residential broadband connection to Netflix in the latest ISP speed index published by the video streaming giant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech Beach talks fintech in Bermuda<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Technology is rapidly changing the business landscape. People can cash their cheques by their phones, transfer funds to their friends and in some countries, no longer need to walk with cash. These changes are all because of fintech\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Tech Beach: ushering in the next gen of ICT leaders<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Digital adoption appears to be slow in TT. Any millennial could express their frustrations at seeing rapid change happening in the world, such as artificial intelligence in the workplace, data-driven decisions calculated by data scientists and flexi-time facilitated by remote work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 3 October 2019<\/h3>\nDorian Can ‘Accelerate’ Gb Tech Hub Planning<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government’s focus on restoring information and communications services to small Bahamian businesses in Dorian’s wake links directly to the restart of its “technology hub” plan, a Cabinet minister said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GB tech-hub aspirations to be \u2018accelerated\u2019 post-Dorian<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government tech hub aspirations for Grand Bahama will be \u2018accelerated\u2019 in the wake of Hurricane Dorian Minister of State for Grand Bahama Senator Kwasi Thompson\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Customer Service Touch Terminals to be launched throughout the BVI<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Government has revealed plans to launch Customer Service Touch Terminals throughout the British Virgin Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Free internet for Kumu villagers<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Public Telecommunications, Catherine Hughes, and Chairman of the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), Floyd Levi announced the establishment of internet service in the community of Kumu\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT unveils \u201cfastest\u201d mobile internet<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The promise of competition in the telecoms business has in recent years sparked the big player, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT), to announce a number of new services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
FLOW accuses unregistered green energy businesses of stealing batteries<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications provider FLOW is cautioning members of the St James business community trying to go green to avoid using uncertified contractors and companies, some of whom he accused of using stolen telecommunications equipment in their trade\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JCA to launch JSWIFT website for licence applications<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) will launch its Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) website, that will allow importers and exporters to apply for licences, permits, certificates and any other international trade-related documents through a single portal in November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Republic Bank to acquire 19.99% stake in Nobis BaaS<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Republic Bank Limited has agreed to acquire a 19.99 percent equity stake in Caribbean FinTech Nobis BaaS Limited, a subsidiary of WiPay Holdings Limited, subject to regulatory approval\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 4 October 2019<\/h3>\n`Georgetown, the Smart City\u2019 could and should be the reality<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 The year is 2077. The last traffic jam that occurred in Georgetown, Guyana was recorded in September 2029. The last blackout recorded in June 2039\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT launches 4G in Guyana<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) is now offering commercial 4G services across several cities in the country… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Blue Dot Transforming Market Research Through Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 DATA ANALYTICS\u00a0and market research company Blue Dot Data Intelligence Limited is a start-up that appears to be defying the slow growth and funding profile of small entrepreneurial ventures\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Google takes headline sponsorship of Tech Beach Retreat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Google will be partnering with TechBeach to host a series of events throughout their annual conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica on December 5-7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaicans Encouraged To Protect Their Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaica joins a number of other countries around the world in observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling on Jamaicans to become more aware of cyberthreats and to take the necessary steps to safeguard their data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 5 October 2019<\/h3>\nEMBRACING DIGITAL MINDSET<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Scotiabank has introduced new digital technologies in response to customers\u2019 demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Data Protection Bill and the Barbadian Private Sector<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Today, more than 120 countries have privacy and data protection laws or regulations in place\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2018Digitised payment options soon\u2026 Pensioners can buy groceries, other items with special reloadable card<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The government is working on a plan to make it easier for pensioners to receive their funds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CARDI Trains Farmers and Stakeholders on ICTs for Climate Smart Agriculture<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 CARDI St Lucia hosted a training workshop on Crop Scheduling and Water Use Efficiency for Climate Change on September 24-25, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel may seek to refinance debt<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Irish Times is reporting that Digicel may seek to refinance at a discounted price US$1.3 billion \u00a0of\u00a0 bond debt due to be repaid in early 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regional Collaboration Urged To Fight Cybercrime<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), John Curran is suggesting that Caribbean countries collaborate to better fight cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$13m tech lab for UWI<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 GLOBAL technology giant Huawei has donated over $13 million (US$2 million) in equipment for a state-of-the-art innovation lab at UWI, St Augustine, that could see T&T-designed tech products emerging on the world stage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT looks to raise US$<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) announced that it intends to make an international offering of US dollar denominated bonds and Trinidad and Tobago dollar denominated bonds, subject to market conditions and applicable corporate and regulatory approvals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 6 October 2019<\/h3>\nDIGITAL INCLUSION A PRIORITY FOR BARP<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Senior citizens do not intend to be left behind as the island shifts gears towards becoming digitally smart\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Pro-PPP radio, TV stations take GNBA to court over alleged freedom of expression violations<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Two radio and television stations closely associated with the opposition People\u2019s Progressive Party (PPP) want the High Court to find that their constitutional right to freedom of expression has been violated by a hearing committee of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) which they say has not been legally constituted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
J’can law students win cybersecurity moot contest in Doha<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Four Jamaican final year Norman Manley Law School students, with the backing of their coaches, Hanielle Hines and Meridian Kohler, were declared champions of the Cybersecurity Moot at the inaugural Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest on October 3\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0The West Indian News<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Facebook<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Digital adoption appears to be slow in TT. Any millennial could express their frustrations at seeing rapid change happening in the world, such as artificial intelligence in the workplace, data-driven decisions calculated by data scientists and flexi-time facilitated by remote work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Thursday, 3 October 2019<\/h3>\nDorian Can ‘Accelerate’ Gb Tech Hub Planning<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government’s focus on restoring information and communications services to small Bahamian businesses in Dorian’s wake links directly to the restart of its “technology hub” plan, a Cabinet minister said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Dorian Can ‘Accelerate’ Gb Tech Hub Planning<\/h4>\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government tech hub aspirations for Grand Bahama will be \u2018accelerated\u2019 in the wake of Hurricane Dorian Minister of State for Grand Bahama Senator Kwasi Thompson\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Customer Service Touch Terminals to be launched throughout the BVI<\/h4>\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Government has revealed plans to launch Customer Service Touch Terminals throughout the British Virgin Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Free internet for Kumu villagers<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Public Telecommunications, Catherine Hughes, and Chairman of the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), Floyd Levi announced the establishment of internet service in the community of Kumu\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT unveils \u201cfastest\u201d mobile internet<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The promise of competition in the telecoms business has in recent years sparked the big player, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT), to announce a number of new services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
FLOW accuses unregistered green energy businesses of stealing batteries<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications provider FLOW is cautioning members of the St James business community trying to go green to avoid using uncertified contractors and companies, some of whom he accused of using stolen telecommunications equipment in their trade\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JCA to launch JSWIFT website for licence applications<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) will launch its Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) website, that will allow importers and exporters to apply for licences, permits, certificates and any other international trade-related documents through a single portal in November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Republic Bank to acquire 19.99% stake in Nobis BaaS<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Republic Bank Limited has agreed to acquire a 19.99 percent equity stake in Caribbean FinTech Nobis BaaS Limited, a subsidiary of WiPay Holdings Limited, subject to regulatory approval\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 4 October 2019<\/h3>\n`Georgetown, the Smart City\u2019 could and should be the reality<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 The year is 2077. The last traffic jam that occurred in Georgetown, Guyana was recorded in September 2029. The last blackout recorded in June 2039\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT launches 4G in Guyana<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) is now offering commercial 4G services across several cities in the country… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Blue Dot Transforming Market Research Through Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 DATA ANALYTICS\u00a0and market research company Blue Dot Data Intelligence Limited is a start-up that appears to be defying the slow growth and funding profile of small entrepreneurial ventures\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Google takes headline sponsorship of Tech Beach Retreat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Google will be partnering with TechBeach to host a series of events throughout their annual conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica on December 5-7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaicans Encouraged To Protect Their Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaica joins a number of other countries around the world in observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling on Jamaicans to become more aware of cyberthreats and to take the necessary steps to safeguard their data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 5 October 2019<\/h3>\nEMBRACING DIGITAL MINDSET<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Scotiabank has introduced new digital technologies in response to customers\u2019 demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Data Protection Bill and the Barbadian Private Sector<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Today, more than 120 countries have privacy and data protection laws or regulations in place\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2018Digitised payment options soon\u2026 Pensioners can buy groceries, other items with special reloadable card<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The government is working on a plan to make it easier for pensioners to receive their funds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CARDI Trains Farmers and Stakeholders on ICTs for Climate Smart Agriculture<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 CARDI St Lucia hosted a training workshop on Crop Scheduling and Water Use Efficiency for Climate Change on September 24-25, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel may seek to refinance debt<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Irish Times is reporting that Digicel may seek to refinance at a discounted price US$1.3 billion \u00a0of\u00a0 bond debt due to be repaid in early 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regional Collaboration Urged To Fight Cybercrime<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), John Curran is suggesting that Caribbean countries collaborate to better fight cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$13m tech lab for UWI<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 GLOBAL technology giant Huawei has donated over $13 million (US$2 million) in equipment for a state-of-the-art innovation lab at UWI, St Augustine, that could see T&T-designed tech products emerging on the world stage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT looks to raise US$<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) announced that it intends to make an international offering of US dollar denominated bonds and Trinidad and Tobago dollar denominated bonds, subject to market conditions and applicable corporate and regulatory approvals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 6 October 2019<\/h3>\nDIGITAL INCLUSION A PRIORITY FOR BARP<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Senior citizens do not intend to be left behind as the island shifts gears towards becoming digitally smart\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Pro-PPP radio, TV stations take GNBA to court over alleged freedom of expression violations<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Two radio and television stations closely associated with the opposition People\u2019s Progressive Party (PPP) want the High Court to find that their constitutional right to freedom of expression has been violated by a hearing committee of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) which they say has not been legally constituted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
J’can law students win cybersecurity moot contest in Doha<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Four Jamaican final year Norman Manley Law School students, with the backing of their coaches, Hanielle Hines and Meridian Kohler, were declared champions of the Cybersecurity Moot at the inaugural Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest on October 3\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0The West Indian News<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Facebook<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Public Telecommunications, Catherine Hughes, and Chairman of the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), Floyd Levi announced the establishment of internet service in the community of Kumu\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT unveils \u201cfastest\u201d mobile internet<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The promise of competition in the telecoms business has in recent years sparked the big player, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT), to announce a number of new services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
FLOW accuses unregistered green energy businesses of stealing batteries<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications provider FLOW is cautioning members of the St James business community trying to go green to avoid using uncertified contractors and companies, some of whom he accused of using stolen telecommunications equipment in their trade\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JCA to launch JSWIFT website for licence applications<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) will launch its Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) website, that will allow importers and exporters to apply for licences, permits, certificates and any other international trade-related documents through a single portal in November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Republic Bank to acquire 19.99% stake in Nobis BaaS<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Republic Bank Limited has agreed to acquire a 19.99 percent equity stake in Caribbean FinTech Nobis BaaS Limited, a subsidiary of WiPay Holdings Limited, subject to regulatory approval\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 4 October 2019<\/h3>\n`Georgetown, the Smart City\u2019 could and should be the reality<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 The year is 2077. The last traffic jam that occurred in Georgetown, Guyana was recorded in September 2029. The last blackout recorded in June 2039\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT launches 4G in Guyana<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) is now offering commercial 4G services across several cities in the country… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Blue Dot Transforming Market Research Through Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 DATA ANALYTICS\u00a0and market research company Blue Dot Data Intelligence Limited is a start-up that appears to be defying the slow growth and funding profile of small entrepreneurial ventures\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Google takes headline sponsorship of Tech Beach Retreat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Google will be partnering with TechBeach to host a series of events throughout their annual conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica on December 5-7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaicans Encouraged To Protect Their Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaica joins a number of other countries around the world in observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling on Jamaicans to become more aware of cyberthreats and to take the necessary steps to safeguard their data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 5 October 2019<\/h3>\nEMBRACING DIGITAL MINDSET<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Scotiabank has introduced new digital technologies in response to customers\u2019 demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Data Protection Bill and the Barbadian Private Sector<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Today, more than 120 countries have privacy and data protection laws or regulations in place\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2018Digitised payment options soon\u2026 Pensioners can buy groceries, other items with special reloadable card<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The government is working on a plan to make it easier for pensioners to receive their funds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CARDI Trains Farmers and Stakeholders on ICTs for Climate Smart Agriculture<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 CARDI St Lucia hosted a training workshop on Crop Scheduling and Water Use Efficiency for Climate Change on September 24-25, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel may seek to refinance debt<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Irish Times is reporting that Digicel may seek to refinance at a discounted price US$1.3 billion \u00a0of\u00a0 bond debt due to be repaid in early 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regional Collaboration Urged To Fight Cybercrime<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), John Curran is suggesting that Caribbean countries collaborate to better fight cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$13m tech lab for UWI<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 GLOBAL technology giant Huawei has donated over $13 million (US$2 million) in equipment for a state-of-the-art innovation lab at UWI, St Augustine, that could see T&T-designed tech products emerging on the world stage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT looks to raise US$<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) announced that it intends to make an international offering of US dollar denominated bonds and Trinidad and Tobago dollar denominated bonds, subject to market conditions and applicable corporate and regulatory approvals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 6 October 2019<\/h3>\nDIGITAL INCLUSION A PRIORITY FOR BARP<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Senior citizens do not intend to be left behind as the island shifts gears towards becoming digitally smart\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Pro-PPP radio, TV stations take GNBA to court over alleged freedom of expression violations<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Two radio and television stations closely associated with the opposition People\u2019s Progressive Party (PPP) want the High Court to find that their constitutional right to freedom of expression has been violated by a hearing committee of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) which they say has not been legally constituted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
J’can law students win cybersecurity moot contest in Doha<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Four Jamaican final year Norman Manley Law School students, with the backing of their coaches, Hanielle Hines and Meridian Kohler, were declared champions of the Cybersecurity Moot at the inaugural Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest on October 3\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0The West Indian News<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Facebook<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications provider FLOW is cautioning members of the St James business community trying to go green to avoid using uncertified contractors and companies, some of whom he accused of using stolen telecommunications equipment in their trade\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
JCA to launch JSWIFT website for licence applications<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) will launch its Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) website, that will allow importers and exporters to apply for licences, permits, certificates and any other international trade-related documents through a single portal in November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Republic Bank to acquire 19.99% stake in Nobis BaaS<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Republic Bank Limited has agreed to acquire a 19.99 percent equity stake in Caribbean FinTech Nobis BaaS Limited, a subsidiary of WiPay Holdings Limited, subject to regulatory approval\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 4 October 2019<\/h3>\n`Georgetown, the Smart City\u2019 could and should be the reality<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 The year is 2077. The last traffic jam that occurred in Georgetown, Guyana was recorded in September 2029. The last blackout recorded in June 2039\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
GTT launches 4G in Guyana<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) is now offering commercial 4G services across several cities in the country… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Blue Dot Transforming Market Research Through Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 DATA ANALYTICS\u00a0and market research company Blue Dot Data Intelligence Limited is a start-up that appears to be defying the slow growth and funding profile of small entrepreneurial ventures\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Google takes headline sponsorship of Tech Beach Retreat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Google will be partnering with TechBeach to host a series of events throughout their annual conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica on December 5-7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaicans Encouraged To Protect Their Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaica joins a number of other countries around the world in observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling on Jamaicans to become more aware of cyberthreats and to take the necessary steps to safeguard their data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 5 October 2019<\/h3>\nEMBRACING DIGITAL MINDSET<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Scotiabank has introduced new digital technologies in response to customers\u2019 demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Data Protection Bill and the Barbadian Private Sector<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Today, more than 120 countries have privacy and data protection laws or regulations in place\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2018Digitised payment options soon\u2026 Pensioners can buy groceries, other items with special reloadable card<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The government is working on a plan to make it easier for pensioners to receive their funds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CARDI Trains Farmers and Stakeholders on ICTs for Climate Smart Agriculture<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 CARDI St Lucia hosted a training workshop on Crop Scheduling and Water Use Efficiency for Climate Change on September 24-25, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel may seek to refinance debt<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Irish Times is reporting that Digicel may seek to refinance at a discounted price US$1.3 billion \u00a0of\u00a0 bond debt due to be repaid in early 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regional Collaboration Urged To Fight Cybercrime<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), John Curran is suggesting that Caribbean countries collaborate to better fight cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$13m tech lab for UWI<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 GLOBAL technology giant Huawei has donated over $13 million (US$2 million) in equipment for a state-of-the-art innovation lab at UWI, St Augustine, that could see T&T-designed tech products emerging on the world stage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT looks to raise US$<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) announced that it intends to make an international offering of US dollar denominated bonds and Trinidad and Tobago dollar denominated bonds, subject to market conditions and applicable corporate and regulatory approvals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 6 October 2019<\/h3>\nDIGITAL INCLUSION A PRIORITY FOR BARP<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Senior citizens do not intend to be left behind as the island shifts gears towards becoming digitally smart\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Pro-PPP radio, TV stations take GNBA to court over alleged freedom of expression violations<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Two radio and television stations closely associated with the opposition People\u2019s Progressive Party (PPP) want the High Court to find that their constitutional right to freedom of expression has been violated by a hearing committee of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) which they say has not been legally constituted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
J’can law students win cybersecurity moot contest in Doha<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Four Jamaican final year Norman Manley Law School students, with the backing of their coaches, Hanielle Hines and Meridian Kohler, were declared champions of the Cybersecurity Moot at the inaugural Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest on October 3\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0The West Indian News<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Facebook<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Republic Bank Limited has agreed to acquire a 19.99 percent equity stake in Caribbean FinTech Nobis BaaS Limited, a subsidiary of WiPay Holdings Limited, subject to regulatory approval\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Friday, 4 October 2019<\/h3>\n`Georgetown, the Smart City\u2019 could and should be the reality<\/h4>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 The year is 2077. The last traffic jam that occurred in Georgetown, Guyana was recorded in September 2029. The last blackout recorded in June 2039\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) is now offering commercial 4G services across several cities in the country… more<\/a><\/p>\n
Blue Dot Transforming Market Research Through Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 DATA ANALYTICS\u00a0and market research company Blue Dot Data Intelligence Limited is a start-up that appears to be defying the slow growth and funding profile of small entrepreneurial ventures\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Google takes headline sponsorship of Tech Beach Retreat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Google will be partnering with TechBeach to host a series of events throughout their annual conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica on December 5-7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaicans Encouraged To Protect Their Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaica joins a number of other countries around the world in observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling on Jamaicans to become more aware of cyberthreats and to take the necessary steps to safeguard their data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 5 October 2019<\/h3>\nEMBRACING DIGITAL MINDSET<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Scotiabank has introduced new digital technologies in response to customers\u2019 demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Data Protection Bill and the Barbadian Private Sector<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Today, more than 120 countries have privacy and data protection laws or regulations in place\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2018Digitised payment options soon\u2026 Pensioners can buy groceries, other items with special reloadable card<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The government is working on a plan to make it easier for pensioners to receive their funds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CARDI Trains Farmers and Stakeholders on ICTs for Climate Smart Agriculture<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 CARDI St Lucia hosted a training workshop on Crop Scheduling and Water Use Efficiency for Climate Change on September 24-25, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel may seek to refinance debt<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Irish Times is reporting that Digicel may seek to refinance at a discounted price US$1.3 billion \u00a0of\u00a0 bond debt due to be repaid in early 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regional Collaboration Urged To Fight Cybercrime<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), John Curran is suggesting that Caribbean countries collaborate to better fight cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$13m tech lab for UWI<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 GLOBAL technology giant Huawei has donated over $13 million (US$2 million) in equipment for a state-of-the-art innovation lab at UWI, St Augustine, that could see T&T-designed tech products emerging on the world stage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT looks to raise US$<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) announced that it intends to make an international offering of US dollar denominated bonds and Trinidad and Tobago dollar denominated bonds, subject to market conditions and applicable corporate and regulatory approvals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 6 October 2019<\/h3>\nDIGITAL INCLUSION A PRIORITY FOR BARP<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Senior citizens do not intend to be left behind as the island shifts gears towards becoming digitally smart\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Pro-PPP radio, TV stations take GNBA to court over alleged freedom of expression violations<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Two radio and television stations closely associated with the opposition People\u2019s Progressive Party (PPP) want the High Court to find that their constitutional right to freedom of expression has been violated by a hearing committee of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) which they say has not been legally constituted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
J’can law students win cybersecurity moot contest in Doha<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Four Jamaican final year Norman Manley Law School students, with the backing of their coaches, Hanielle Hines and Meridian Kohler, were declared champions of the Cybersecurity Moot at the inaugural Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest on October 3\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0The West Indian News<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Facebook<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Google takes headline sponsorship of Tech Beach Retreat<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Google will be partnering with TechBeach to host a series of events throughout their annual conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica on December 5-7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Jamaicans Encouraged To Protect Their Data<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaica joins a number of other countries around the world in observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling on Jamaicans to become more aware of cyberthreats and to take the necessary steps to safeguard their data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Saturday, 5 October 2019<\/h3>\nEMBRACING DIGITAL MINDSET<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Scotiabank has introduced new digital technologies in response to customers\u2019 demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
EMBRACING DIGITAL MINDSET<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Scotiabank has introduced new digital technologies in response to customers\u2019 demands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
The Data Protection Bill and the Barbadian Private Sector<\/h4>\nBarbados <\/em>\u2013 Today, more than 120 countries have privacy and data protection laws or regulations in place\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2018Digitised payment options soon\u2026 Pensioners can buy groceries, other items with special reloadable card<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 The government is working on a plan to make it easier for pensioners to receive their funds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CARDI Trains Farmers and Stakeholders on ICTs for Climate Smart Agriculture<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 CARDI St Lucia hosted a training workshop on Crop Scheduling and Water Use Efficiency for Climate Change on September 24-25, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel may seek to refinance debt<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Irish Times is reporting that Digicel may seek to refinance at a discounted price US$1.3 billion \u00a0of\u00a0 bond debt due to be repaid in early 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regional Collaboration Urged To Fight Cybercrime<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), John Curran is suggesting that Caribbean countries collaborate to better fight cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$13m tech lab for UWI<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 GLOBAL technology giant Huawei has donated over $13 million (US$2 million) in equipment for a state-of-the-art innovation lab at UWI, St Augustine, that could see T&T-designed tech products emerging on the world stage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT looks to raise US$<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) announced that it intends to make an international offering of US dollar denominated bonds and Trinidad and Tobago dollar denominated bonds, subject to market conditions and applicable corporate and regulatory approvals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 6 October 2019<\/h3>\nDIGITAL INCLUSION A PRIORITY FOR BARP<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Senior citizens do not intend to be left behind as the island shifts gears towards becoming digitally smart\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Pro-PPP radio, TV stations take GNBA to court over alleged freedom of expression violations<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Two radio and television stations closely associated with the opposition People\u2019s Progressive Party (PPP) want the High Court to find that their constitutional right to freedom of expression has been violated by a hearing committee of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) which they say has not been legally constituted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
J’can law students win cybersecurity moot contest in Doha<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Four Jamaican final year Norman Manley Law School students, with the backing of their coaches, Hanielle Hines and Meridian Kohler, were declared champions of the Cybersecurity Moot at the inaugural Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest on October 3\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
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Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The government is working on a plan to make it easier for pensioners to receive their funds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
CARDI Trains Farmers and Stakeholders on ICTs for Climate Smart Agriculture<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 CARDI St Lucia hosted a training workshop on Crop Scheduling and Water Use Efficiency for Climate Change on September 24-25, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Digicel may seek to refinance debt<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 The Irish Times is reporting that Digicel may seek to refinance at a discounted price US$1.3 billion \u00a0of\u00a0 bond debt due to be repaid in early 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regional Collaboration Urged To Fight Cybercrime<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), John Curran is suggesting that Caribbean countries collaborate to better fight cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$13m tech lab for UWI<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 GLOBAL technology giant Huawei has donated over $13 million (US$2 million) in equipment for a state-of-the-art innovation lab at UWI, St Augustine, that could see T&T-designed tech products emerging on the world stage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT looks to raise US$<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) announced that it intends to make an international offering of US dollar denominated bonds and Trinidad and Tobago dollar denominated bonds, subject to market conditions and applicable corporate and regulatory approvals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 6 October 2019<\/h3>\nDIGITAL INCLUSION A PRIORITY FOR BARP<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Senior citizens do not intend to be left behind as the island shifts gears towards becoming digitally smart\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Pro-PPP radio, TV stations take GNBA to court over alleged freedom of expression violations<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Two radio and television stations closely associated with the opposition People\u2019s Progressive Party (PPP) want the High Court to find that their constitutional right to freedom of expression has been violated by a hearing committee of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) which they say has not been legally constituted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
J’can law students win cybersecurity moot contest in Doha<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Four Jamaican final year Norman Manley Law School students, with the backing of their coaches, Hanielle Hines and Meridian Kohler, were declared champions of the Cybersecurity Moot at the inaugural Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest on October 3\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0The West Indian News<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Facebook<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Irish Times is reporting that Digicel may seek to refinance at a discounted price US$1.3 billion \u00a0of\u00a0 bond debt due to be repaid in early 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Regional Collaboration Urged To Fight Cybercrime<\/h4>\nRegional <\/em>\u2013 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN), John Curran is suggesting that Caribbean countries collaborate to better fight cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
$13m tech lab for UWI<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 GLOBAL technology giant Huawei has donated over $13 million (US$2 million) in equipment for a state-of-the-art innovation lab at UWI, St Augustine, that could see T&T-designed tech products emerging on the world stage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT looks to raise US$<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) announced that it intends to make an international offering of US dollar denominated bonds and Trinidad and Tobago dollar denominated bonds, subject to market conditions and applicable corporate and regulatory approvals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 6 October 2019<\/h3>\nDIGITAL INCLUSION A PRIORITY FOR BARP<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Senior citizens do not intend to be left behind as the island shifts gears towards becoming digitally smart\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Pro-PPP radio, TV stations take GNBA to court over alleged freedom of expression violations<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Two radio and television stations closely associated with the opposition People\u2019s Progressive Party (PPP) want the High Court to find that their constitutional right to freedom of expression has been violated by a hearing committee of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) which they say has not been legally constituted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
J’can law students win cybersecurity moot contest in Doha<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Four Jamaican final year Norman Manley Law School students, with the backing of their coaches, Hanielle Hines and Meridian Kohler, were declared champions of the Cybersecurity Moot at the inaugural Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest on October 3\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0The West Indian News<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Facebook<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
$13m tech lab for UWI<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 GLOBAL technology giant Huawei has donated over $13 million (US$2 million) in equipment for a state-of-the-art innovation lab at UWI, St Augustine, that could see T&T-designed tech products emerging on the world stage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
TSTT looks to raise US$<\/h4>\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT) announced that it intends to make an international offering of US dollar denominated bonds and Trinidad and Tobago dollar denominated bonds, subject to market conditions and applicable corporate and regulatory approvals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Sunday, 6 October 2019<\/h3>\nDIGITAL INCLUSION A PRIORITY FOR BARP<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Senior citizens do not intend to be left behind as the island shifts gears towards becoming digitally smart\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
DIGITAL INCLUSION A PRIORITY FOR BARP<\/h4>\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Senior citizens do not intend to be left behind as the island shifts gears towards becoming digitally smart\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Pro-PPP radio, TV stations take GNBA to court over alleged freedom of expression violations<\/h4>\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Two radio and television stations closely associated with the opposition People\u2019s Progressive Party (PPP) want the High Court to find that their constitutional right to freedom of expression has been violated by a hearing committee of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) which they say has not been legally constituted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
J’can law students win cybersecurity moot contest in Doha<\/h4>\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Four Jamaican final year Norman Manley Law School students, with the backing of their coaches, Hanielle Hines and Meridian Kohler, were declared champions of the Cybersecurity Moot at the inaugural Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest on October 3\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0The West Indian News<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Facebook<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Four Jamaican final year Norman Manley Law School students, with the backing of their coaches, Hanielle Hines and Meridian Kohler, were declared champions of the Cybersecurity Moot at the inaugural Qatar International Cybersecurity Contest on October 3\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n
Image credits: rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0The West Indian News<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Facebook<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n