{"id":150737,"date":"2019-11-25T06:00:48","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T11:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=150737"},"modified":"2019-11-25T06:18:49","modified_gmt":"2019-11-25T11:18:49","slug":"roundup-week-24-november-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2019\/11\/roundup-week-24-november-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 24 November 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 18 November to Sunday 24 November 2019.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Monday, 18 November 2019<\/h3>\n

Aliv launches Alcatel\u2019s new 3X mobile device<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas continues to be an important launch market for Alcatel, the company\u2019s Regional Director for Central America and the Caribbean Jesus Hung said Friday, as Aliv launched Alcatel\u2019s new 3X mobile device\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Outsourcer Expands Via 30% Equity Sale<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A Caribbean business process outsourcer, which has an operation in Freeport, has sold a collective 30 percent equity stake to two Jamaican private equity firms to help finance further regional expansion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CCTV upgrades near completion<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Upgrades to Cayman\u2019s CCTV network are almost finished, according to Financial Services and Home Affairs Minister Tara Rivers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Driving diversity in tech<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Being the sole female voice in the room is something Melissa Lim is familiar with\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Local bank outage not related to data breach<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 An outage of service at Cayman National Bank over the weekend coincided with a major data breach at the bank\u2019s sister company in the Isle of Man, but local CNB officials say the two incidents are unrelated and Cayman Islands customers should not be affected by the overseas event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Women who code<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Whether you wish to pursue technology as a career, learn a new hobby, or gain skills at your current job, consider joining Women Code Cayman, an empowering support network that introduces computer programming and software development in a friendly, non-intimidating setting\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

eGov Jamaica Limited Driving Digital Government Framework Facilitation<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Chief Executive Officer of eGov Jamaica Limited, Maurice Barnes, says the entity is spearheading initiatives to facilitate a digital government framework where major services can be accessed by citizens via online platforms\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

eGov Jamaica Limited Transitioning to ICT Authority<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for eGov Jamaica Limited, Maurice Barnes, says, come next year, the agency will transition to a new entity to be named the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW connects for Christmas with low-cost smartphone<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 There was plenty of excitement at the Boys’ Town Football Field in Kingston, when telecommunications giant Flow launched Project Rise\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Hold the phone there, Minister<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 I note, with a measure of concern the statement to Parliament on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, by the Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Fayval Williams\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Letter Of The Day | Who Has Responsibility For The Regulation Of Telecommunications?<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013  THE EDITOR, Madam:  I note, with a measure of concern, the statement to Parliament on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, by the minister of science, energy and technology, Fayval Williams\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Spanish Town High launches robotics programme<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013  The engineering depart-ment at Spanish Town High School in St Catherine has started to select students for its new robotics engineering programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Telecom woes: Jamaicans can help<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013  Dear Editor, Jamaican companies can help to solve the telecoms crisis with competition \u2014 the best way to improve both service quality and pricing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Building mental health through tech<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Most people recognise the toll that their digital devices can take on their psychological well-being\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow brand ambassador blames premier for dismissal<\/h4>\n

Turks and Caicos Islands <\/em>\u2013 FORMER PDM member turned PNP all island candidate, Shaun Malcolm, has accused the premier of abusing her powers to get him fired as Flow TCI social media ambassador\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow confirms termination of Shaun Malcolm\u2019s ambassadorship<\/h4>\n

Turks and Caicos Islands <\/em>\u2013 TELECOMS company Flow TCI has said the termination of its brand association with media personality Shaun Malcolm is to maintain a neutral position in the local political arena\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, 19 November 2019<\/h3>\n

\"\"Bahamas operator Aliv hits 170,000 customers on third anniversary<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamas mobile operator Aliv has reached a customer base of over 170,000 around 3 years after launching, reports local news site Tribune 242, citing company CEO Damian Blackburn\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Opposition defends digital healthcare system deal<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Opposition Health spokesman Dr Michael Darville yesterday said the former administration would make no apologies for the award of a contract for an $18 million integrated health information system to Chicago-based Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Samsung donates USD 35,000 to Red Cross Bahamas relief effort<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Samsung announced that its Samsung Corporate Citizenship unit donated USD 35,000 in funding to the Red Cross to support its work helping the Bahamas recover from the recent Category 5 Hurricane Dorian\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Airbnb Making an Impact in Cuba\u2019s Tourist Boom<\/h4>\n

Cuba<\/em> \u2013 Tourism is on the rise in Cuba, with 5.1 million international visitors expected in 2019. As the inequality widens between government workers and entrepreneurs, we investigate the impact of Airbnb\u2019s \u201csharing economy\u201d on the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

14,000 More Jobs Expected In Local Outsourcing Industry<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica\u2019s Global Services Sector (GSS) is projecting 14,000 additional jobs in the local outsourcing industry by March 2020\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Legal action looms over Tablets in Schools project<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The company which was selected to supply devices under the Tablets in Schools Programme says it has not received a response from Prime Minister Andrew Holness to a letter objecting to the termination of its contract and is now likely to take legal action against the government\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Possibility of lawsuit hangs over Tablets in Schools Programme<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 GeoTechVision, the company that was selected to supply devices under the Tablets in Schools Programme says it has not received a response from Prime Minister Andrew Holness to a letter objecting to the termination of its contract and is now likely to take legal action against the government\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Officially Launches E-Litigation Portal in St Kitts and Nevis<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) officially launched its E-Litigation Portal Monday, which streamlines the components of judicial processes covering areas such as electronic court filings, electronic case management, billing collection, and court scheduling in St. Kitts and Nevis, at the Sir Lee L. Moore Judicial and Legal Services Complex\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Students showcase their innovative ideas at icode784 competition<\/h4>\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 Groups from the North Union Secondary School (NUSS), the St Vincent Grammar School (SVGS) and the St Vincent and Grenadines Community College (SVGCC) have proven that they have some of this country\u2019s top thinkers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wednesday, 20 November 2019<\/h3>\n

Flow pushes to complete fixed-line service restoration by 2021<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Country Manager for Flow BVI, Ravindra Maywahlall, is pushing to have all fixed-line services restored in the territory by the end of 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GDF to benefit from high-tech drones valued at $180M<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is set to benefit from five high-tech, long endurance drones valued at $180M which will boost the security of the country\u2019s borders, maritime space and coastland\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT pumps US$60K into GIPEX 2019<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company, Guyana\u2019s largest telecommunications company, has tripled its sponsorship of the Guyana Petroleum Business Summit and Exhibition (GIPEX), having deemed the annual event as a crucial forum for the country\u2019s emerging oil and gas sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Haiti Telecommunications Market 2019 Size, Share, Application, Revenue, Industry Analysis, Company Profiling, and Regional Opportunities<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 Haiti Telecom outlook report is a comprehensive analytical research on the Haiti\u2019s cellular, fixed telephone and fixed broadband segments\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Campaign To Change Stereotypes About BPO Sector<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ) has embarked on a global services sector (GSS) awareness campaign aimed at changing misunderstandings and stereotypes surrounding the industry and highlighting the higher-end career opportunities that exist\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Foundation awards $2 million each to 15 community groups<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Fifteen organisations have been granted $2 million each by the Digicel Foundation to start their own community development projects\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

PayPal\u2019s Xoom now available for Jamaican bills<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Xoom, a service operated by global online money transfer firm PayPal, has announced that it will partner with a Jamaican bill payments platform.. more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Digicel offers government ICT solutions<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DIGICEL BUSINESS shared insights that can assist government in providing improved services via technology powered by Digicel and its partners\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Thursday, 21 November 2019<\/h3>\n

ActiveVideo Rolls Its Cloud-based Service to Cable Bahamas<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Video technology vendor ActiveVideo has announced that Cable Bahamas will deploy its cloud-based, virtualized pay TV delivery system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Aliv IPO Goal For 2022-2023<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The government is targeting the 2022-2023 fiscal year to exit its 51.75 percent majority ownership in Aliv and raise “at least” $73m, it was revealed yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable Bahamas Goes Full-Footprint With ActiveVideo<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas has partnered with ActiveVideo to launch a next-generation user interface (UI) to all subscribers in its footprint\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Data Deal Critical To $88m PMH Deficit<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The \u201ccrashed\u201d healthcare data contract was critical to cutting Princess Margaret Hospital\u2019s $88m income deficit, which exists despite patient days being five times\u2019 higher than in other Caribbean nations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Past Govts ‘Negligent’ On $160m Btc Pension Hole<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) unions yesterday slammed the \u201cnegligence\u201d of previous administrations for creating a near-$160m pension hole that taxpayers must now plug\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel giving away $60K in cash and prizes this Christmas<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is giving away $60,000 in cash and prizes up until December 31 as part of its annual Christmas campaign\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"GT&T warns against scammers<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) says it has received a number of fraud reports over the past week, and that the scammers have, and may be devising ways to swindle cash from their customers as the festive season approaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow warns of online fraud targeting customers<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company Flow is warning its customers to be wary of fraudulent promotions during the festive season\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

No contracts for 5G technology \u2013 Holness<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he has not entered any contracts for the introduction of 5G technology in Jamaica at this time\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Republic invests in fintech<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Investing in financial technology (fintech) is another step by Republic Bank to provide real-time digital services to customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

We mindf***ed ourselves<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The dark heart of humanity is a powerful force\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday, 22 November 2019<\/h3>\n

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

Anguilla<\/em> \u2013 The future value proposition for telecommunications market in Anguilla to 2025 is detailed in the report\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"BTC partners with Ministry of Education on virtual learning program<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 through the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF) gifted a US$100,000 grant to support the Ministry of Education with the development of a virtual learning program through One on One Education Services Limited\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTC supports more than 1500 Students from Grand Bahama and Abaco<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC through the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF) gifted a US$100,000 grant to support the Ministry of Education with the development of a virtual learning program through One on One Education Services Limited\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

B.T.L.\u2019s C.E.O. on the Way Forward<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Recently appointed Chief Executive Officer for B.T.L., Ivan Tesecum highlighted the point that over the past ten years B.T.L. has invested more than five hundred million dollars\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BTL, Facing New Challenges At 30 Years Privatization<\/h4>\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 BTL is celebrating its 30th anniversary as a private company. In that time, it has gone from the Belize Telecommunications Limited, to Belize Telemedia Limited, and now to DIGI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

B.T.L.\u2019s Net Revenue Decreases by 24%<\/h4>\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 The annual general meeting of B.T.L. took place on Thursday night at the Biltmore Plaza, Belize City\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

G.S.T. Department\u2019s Audit of B.T.L. Financials Still Ongoing<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 On page thirty-four of B.T.L.\u2019s financial statement, there is an item listed as \u2018contingencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Raspberry Pi Jam 2019: Solutions for Challenges in Belize<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 High schools from across the country gathered in Belize City today where students participated in a competition for young innovators\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ECC launches app for parenting children<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE Early Childhood Commission (ECC) has launched its 1st 1000 Days app, which is an intervention for changing negative parenting behaviours to achieve positive outcomes for children\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tech Beach ready for its Google-sponsored event<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 In its bid to attract global influence to Caribbean shores Tech Beach Retreat has successfully landed a headline sponsorship with global tech giant Google for the upcoming staging in Montego Bay at Iberostar, December 5-7 2019\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tech company takes legal steps against unbothered e-Learning<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A legal battle is brewing between technology company GeoTechVision and the Government, over a multimillion-dollar contract for the Tablets in Schools programme, which went sour when e-Learning Jamaica terminated the agreement in September\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW Gives Back This Christmas<\/h4>\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 Local Telecommunications Company FLOW is giving back to its customers this Christmas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Money transfer made easier by Squeeze Cash, a new digital currency<\/h4>\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 Two Vincentians and a St Lucian have set out to change the way that Caribbean people see money and propel the islands into the realm of a cashless society\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Radio Stations team up for Green Stream Event.<\/h4>\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 On Wednesday, November 27th, a group of Radio Stations will come together to propose an innovative on-air event about sustainability for Sint Maarten, in support of the Call for Action against single-use plastics launched by the Green Initiatives\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

WiPay looks north for listing<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 JUST over three years old and already one of the fastest growing fintech companies in the region, T&T-based digital payment solutions company, WiPay, is already thinking of going public, by listing its shares on a stock market next year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday, 23 November 2019<\/h3>\n

 Foreign hands on our data<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 SCL Elections, now the infamous data-driven elections firm Cambridge Analytica (CA), was able to obtain Trinidad and \u00adTobago\u2019s census data in 2014\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sunday, 24 November 2019<\/h3>\n

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