{"id":150550,"date":"2019-10-14T06:00:46","date_gmt":"2019-10-14T11:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=150550"},"modified":"2019-10-13T16:14:47","modified_gmt":"2019-10-13T21:14:47","slug":"roundup-week-13-october-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2019\/10\/roundup-week-13-october-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 13 October 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 7 October to Sunday 13 October 2019.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Monday, 7 October 2019<\/h3>\n

$1.2M upgrade for Cayman\u2019s communications tower<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Cayman\u2019s 27-year-old communications tower at Northward will be getting a makeover\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tech takes centre stage<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 \u201cWHAT are its functions? What can it do?\u201d a young boy asked, as he peered intently at the robot in front of him\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, 8 October 2019<\/h3>\n

Tech firms launch missing persons database in aftermath of Dorian<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamas-based blockchain startup Bluestone Technologies has partnered with computer vision technology company Trueface, to launch a website to help find missing persons in the wake of Hurricane Dorian\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Come to blockchain<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (MIST) is onto a good thing in raising and putting its \u201carmy\u201d of digital natives to work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Strengthening the human firewall against cyber attacks<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 An estimated 97% of cyber-attacks originate from or involve email\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

First Lady opens ICT workshop for Mahdia residents<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 First Lady,\u00a0 Sandra Granger yesterday opened an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) workshop for 30 residents of Mahdia, Potaro-Siparuni (Region Eight)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Holness Stands Firm On Access To Information Claims<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness has pushed back at statements made by Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips about private discussions they had about two controversial resolutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Persons Urged To Employ Cyberthreat Safeguards<\/h4>\n

Jamaica \u00ad<\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Jamaicans are being encouraged to be aware of and safeguard themselves against cyber-scams and other cyberthreats\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tech Entrepreneur To Represent Saint Lucia At World Event<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Martin Hanna continues to make strides in the technological and entrepreneurial spheres as he has been selected to attend the Entrepreneurship World Cup in November 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wednesday, 9 October 2019<\/h3>\n

\"http:\/\/www.bahamaslocal.com\"Cable ‘Coming Right’ With 69% Loss Drop<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas top executive yesterday said the 69 percent reduction in fourth quarter losses showed its performance was “coming right” regardless of the $332.5m Summit Broadband sale\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BVI targets digital asset space as key growth driver<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Q&A with Simon Gray, Head of Business Development & Marketing, BVI Finance\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

First-ever Virtual Island Summit continues<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Three Jamaican entrepreneurs and professionals are participating in the first-ever Virtual Island Summit, which started on October 6th and runs until October 10th\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ICT Authority Transition Team To Begin Work November<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The transition team navigating the establishment of the new Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority will begin its work in November\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Growth and Transformation of the Digital Economy Explored<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 The public and private sectors and civil society convened at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on Tuesday to discuss the growth and transformation of the digital economy and its positive impact on business and society at the 2019 National Consultation on the Economy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel, TSTT ready for natural disasters<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Since Digicel\u2019s CEO Jabbor Kayumov has been in Trinidad, he has experienced a 6.9 earthquake, flooding, the effects of tropical storm Karen and Carnival\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

T&T Police To Begin Social Media Surveillance<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 In 2020 the T&T Po\u00adlice Ser\u00advice (TTPS) will cre\u00adate a cen\u00adtre with the ca\u00adpac\u00adi\u00adty to mon\u00adi\u00adtor and analyse so\u00adcial me\u00addia ac\u00adtiv\u00adi\u00adty via the use of sur\u00adveil\u00adlance sys\u00adtems, and the TTPS will al\u00adso get the Ar\u00admoured Per\u00adson\u00adnel Car\u00adri\u00aders which Po\u00adlice Com\u00admis\u00adsion\u00ader Gary Grif\u00adfith had ad\u00advo\u00adcat\u00aded since he was the Na\u00adtion\u00adal Se\u00adcu\u00adri\u00adty Min\u00adis\u00adter un\u00adder the Peo\u00adple\u2019s Part\u00adner\u00adship regime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Trinidad man killed over a cell phone<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Moruga labourer Christopher Moore was having an argument with a man over a cellphone when he was gunned down on Saturday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Thursday, 10 October 2019<\/h3>\n

Cable Bahamas Group reports strong performance in consecutive quarters<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas Group said yesterday it has seen a strong performance in consecutive quarters, with its top executive noting the company has been \u2018laser focused\u2019 on reducing cost and driving revenue growth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable ‘Steps Up’ Its Targeting Of Enterprise Niche<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday revealed it plans to “step up” its targeting of large-scale corporate and government clients with custom-made communications technology solutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Rihanna Gets Her Jamaican Citizenship, Bajans React<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Rihanna can now pick up her Jamaican citizenship documents in Kingston, at least according to folks on social media\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter studies show Rihanna is 100% Jamaican!<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The internet is losing it! The #RihannaIsJamaican hashtag made its way to the top of the Trends last evening and hours later we’re still in stitches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ECCB Testing Digital EC Currency and App<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank has launched a programme meant to transform the Caribbean economy into a digital economy with the use of a DXCD App and a new digital EC currency\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

REGIONAL CENTRAL BANKS TO CONDUCT SURVEY<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 WITH the wide variety of payment options available to consumers, it is important for regional central banks to understand how and why people choose the payment methods they use to pay for goods and services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Federation Can Continue to Lead with Strong Digital Economy<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The Ministry of Finance hosted the 2019 National Consultation on the Economy Tuesday at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort as the government of St. Kitts and Nevis forges ahead with pursuing a digital economy and introducing new, innovative technologies that will help to ensure that the twin island Federation continues to play a leading role in the Caribbean and globally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

SMILE launches Event App<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 es Industries Link-Up event (SMILE) launched an event App for its 2nd Edition this 25th\/26th of October\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Davyn wins Microsoft partner of the year<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DAVYN, a local technology firm, was awarded the international Microsoft Partner of the year award for 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday, 11 October 2019<\/h3>\n

New technology used to conduct building damage assessments after hurricane in Bahamas<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 New technology is being used to conduct building damage assessments across the islands of The Bahamas that were affected by Hurricane Dorian\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Cayman Islands Data Protection Law \u2013 Obligations For Cayman Islands Businesses<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 The Cayman Islands Data Protection Law is in force as of 30 September 2019. This article provides a summary of the main provisions of the Data Protection Law and highlights some important obligations and compliance steps\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OECS farmers, stakeholders trained in ICTs for climate-smart agriculture<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Farmers, students, and agriculture stakeholders from seven OECS member states were recently trained in crop scheduling and water use efficiency for climate change by the\u00a0Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Saint Lucia\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Republic Bank unveils Caribbean\u2019s first Wearable Payment solution at CPL Final<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Republic Bank Limited (RBL), the official banking partner of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20, will unveil its pioneering wearable payment platform at tomorrow\u2019s CPL final at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday, 12 October 2019<\/h3>\n

Online CSEC exams coming<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 WITHIN the next five years, it is expected that the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination will be written online\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sunday, 13 October 2019<\/h3>\n

\"\"Work begins to bury GPL\u2019s submarine cable in Demerara River<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 More than four months after the country\u2019s critical power cable across the Demerara River was damaged, repairs have begun\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Waves War out of control<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 In a note, the General Directorate of the National Council of Telecommunications (CONATEL) notes a climate of “Waves War” in which operators of legal broadcasting services where pirate radios\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Spectrum Management Authority to lobby for new legislation<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) will be lobbying for new legislation to advance the digital industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Image credits: journalismthatmatters<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Bahamas Local<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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