A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 28 October to Sunday 3 November 2019.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Monday, 28 October 2019<\/h3>\n

Bahamas Central Bank Launching Project Sand Dollar in Abaco<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank of the Bahamas (CBOB) has plans to issue a digital currency starting with the island of Abaco\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bahamas central bank moves forward on digital currency plans<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank of the Bahamas (CBOB) announced that they have moved up their plans to release their own digital currency as part of their bid to keep the country\u2019s economy moving forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tech companies looking to setup base in VI- Premier Fahie<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Even as the local telecommunications sector is in need of a major overhaul, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that several technology companies are looking to set up base in the Virgin Islands as his government continues to push for the diversification of the local economy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Montserrat taps Southern Caribbean Fiber for subsea fibre optic cable<\/h4>\n

Montserrat <\/em>\u2013 In a move set to bring myriad opportunities for economic growth to the people of Montserrat by connecting them to the global knowledge economy, the Government of Montserrat – through the Capital Investment Programme for Resilient Economic Growth (CIPREG) – on Monday signed a landmark multi-million-dollar deal with Southern Caribbean Fiber (SCF), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Digicel Group, for the installation of a new subsea fibre optic cable system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Being billed for disconnected Blink service<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 IN the month of July, I received a letter from TSTT (Blink Vigilance) informing me that their security fees would be increased from August 1, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, 29 October 2019<\/h3>\n

Operators Unite Against URCA’s 3-Year Phase-In<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas and the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) have united in opposition to regulators\u2019 proposals to gradually lower call termination rates over a three-year period\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Parents can protect children from cyber criminals<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 With a wide array of fun games and educational material just one click away, it’s clear why the Internet has become such an important resource in every child’s life\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wednesday, 30 October 2019<\/h3>\n

BTC Expands GB Restoration Teams<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday said it has expanded its Grand Bahama recovery team as it seeks to fully restore communications services to the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC Hosts First Annual InKnowVation Conference<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 BTC will climax its small business month with its first annual small business conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Technology being used to enhance drug trade<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Social media is among a set of new forms of technology and innovations being used by criminals as tools to alter the nature of the illicit drug trade\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Cayman upgrades network while lowering its carbon footprint<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 Digicel has unveiled a major boost to its network for customers in the Cayman Islands, with upgraded towers, increased 3G and LTE network capacity and enhanced LTE data coverage to 99.9% of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Gov\u2019t Working To Reposition Jamaica As A Technology-Enabled Society<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is working assiduously to ensure that the country becomes a technology-enabled society\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Huawei Access To 5G Network To Benefit Jamaica<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is preparing to grant telecommunications giant Huawei access to the UK\u2019s future 5G telecoms network, a move that is expected to benefit Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Minister again warns users of the Internet to exercise caution<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Fayval Williams has once again warned users of the Internet to exercise caution once they log on\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Netflix rates Digicel for best streaming experience in Jamaica<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 US-based media streaming provider, Netflix has given the Digicel Home and Entertainment service top ranking for having the fastest Internet speeds while streaming\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Technology In Focus | Consumer Rights Protection Being Outpaced By Digital Age<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Consumers are being encouraged to exercise caution when shopping online as technological advances in the digital age have facilitated a rapid growth of the global e-commerce sector, leaving current consumer protection legislation lagging behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Avaya delivers Workplace app<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Chances are if you’ve ever sat down in the boardroom of a major local business, you’ve seen hefty cameras machined down to their optical basics facing the commanding boardroom table\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Avaya delivers Workplace app<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Chances are if you’ve ever sat down in the boardroom of a major local business, you’ve seen hefty cameras machined down to their optical basics facing the commanding boardroom table\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

The Digital Revolution<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Unless you have been in a coma for the past decade it is hard to ignore that we are in the midst of a revolution\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Three contenders vie for bmobile Business Technology Award<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The three finalists vying for the bmobile Business Technology Award are waiting with bated breath for November 15, when the winner is announced at the 2019 Champions of Business Awards Ceremony, hosted by the TT Chamber of Industry and Commerce, at the National Academy for the Performing Arts North (NAPA)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Thursday, 31 October 2019<\/h3>\n

Sebas To Address\u00a0BTC Small Business Forum<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) will close its small business month with today\u2019s first annual small business conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday, 1 November 2019<\/h3>\n

BTC Packs More Value in Prepaid Combo Plans<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC has increased the value in its prepaid combo plans as well as added new plans to meet the needs of its customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0BTC Unveils New, Improved Plans<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday announced it has introduced new plans as well as improving the value in its prepaid mobile combination plans\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sebas: Technology And Bureaucracy ‘Don’t Mix’<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A top web shop boss yesterday warned that imposing new technology on top of old bureaucracy is like \u201coil and water; they don\u2019t mix\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT promotes MMG as alternative for customers as Republic Bank upgrades<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 In light of Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited\u2019s announced closure, and the unavailability of electronic banking systems and services from October 31 \u2013 to November 3, 2019 GTT has opted to further promote its MMG service\u2026. more<\/a><\/p>\n

MOVING FORWARD WITH TECHNOLOGY<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Yesterday, we told you about Judicial Officers from all over the region meeting at the Belize Biltmore Plaza for the 6th Biennial Caribbean Association of Judicial Officers (CAJO) conference. At the conference there were many discussions of improving the judicial system in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

SVG Impresses In Robotics Competition<\/h4>\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 Yes, St. Vincent and the Grenadines has entered a realm many would have thought was light years away from its grasp\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday, 2 November 2019<\/h3>\n

\u2013 Nili \u2013<\/p>\n

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Sunday, 3 November 2019<\/h3>\n

\u2013 Nil \u2013<\/p>\n

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Image credits: Bernard Goldbach<\/a> (flickr); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0The West Indian<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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