{"id":150884,"date":"2019-12-23T06:00:42","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T11:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=150884"},"modified":"2019-12-23T07:06:59","modified_gmt":"2019-12-23T12:06:59","slug":"roundup-week-22-december-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2019\/12\/roundup-week-22-december-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 22 December 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 16 December to Sunday 22 December 2019.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Monday, 16 December 2019<\/h3>\n

Flow restores service after weekend of phone outages<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 Flow has restored service to its mobile customers who were left without phone coverage over the weekend, the company announced Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Facial recognition technology coming to Jamaica\u2019s airports: minister<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The addition of 15 automated immigration kiosks at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St James will take Jamaica closer to becoming a smart destination, says Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Health + Tech | Emergency Room Management<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The thought of having to go to a hospital, let alone a public one, would have many people opting to stay home as long as possible until their ailment turns into an emergency\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Local students participate in Hour of Code workshops<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaican students have joined over 180 countries for the Hour of Code workshops through the Seprod and CB Facey Foundations and Halls of Learning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Monitoring children in the digital age<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The opportunities and challenges of the digital age and their significance to the role of parenting, has been emphasised by Don Dobson, director of communications at the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Smartphone App New Frontier In Reporting Crime<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A smartphone-based application is expected to open a new frontier in the anonymous reporting of crime right at the fingertips of the public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OECS partners with UNICEF to increase internet connectivity in schools<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States has partnered with UNICEF to launch Project Connect, a programme which aims to improve internet connectivity in all schools across the OECS\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, 17 December 2019<\/h3>\n

Media Regulator Unveils Gaming Ad Crackdown<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Regulators yesterday unveiled a proposed crackdown on gaming advertising carried by Bahamian TV and radio stations in a bid to protect “vulnerable” children and young adults from harm\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Regulator Launches Its Financial Technology Hub<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Securities Commission\u2019s Board has approved the launch of a financial technology (FinTech) Hub that will enable industry players to launch compliant products and services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

New RCIPS digital forensic hub opens<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has launched a digital forensic hub, making Cayman a cybercrime-investigating focal point for all overseas territories\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Claro up to 60% of mobile lines in Dominican Republic<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic<\/em> \u2013 Claro (America Movil) has consolidated its position as market leader in the Dominican Republic, accounting for over half of fixed lines and nearly 60 percent of mobile lines in the country, reports Telesemana\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haiti\"4G licences to cost US$300m in Haiti<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 Haiti\u2019s president Jovenel Moise has set the price of 4G licences at US$300 million, in a bid to allay uncertainty\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow restores mobile services to customers<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Services have been restored to Flow\u2019s mobile customers who were affected by a disruption in their services on Saturday, Flow announced in a release yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wednesday, 18 December 2019<\/h3>\n

Customs: Brokers critical of Click2Clear need training<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Amidst the turmoil surrounding the Click2Clear digital platform, the Bahamas Customs and Excise Department issued a press statement suggesting brokers who are finding the system \u201clabor intensive\u201d likely have a \u201csteeper digital learning curve\u201d and should attend training sessions that will be offered next year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS REBUTS LAUNCHING STABLECOIN<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Only two weeks ago, around December 3rd, the government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) announced that it will launch its own stablecoin \u2014 BVI-LIFE. The coin was supposed to be a result of a partnership with a blockchain startup known as LIFELabs\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OfReg inches towards ICT protection<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 The public is being asked to review the long-waited draft regulations relating to consumer protection in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

RCIPS opens regional cyber-crime centre<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 A new Digital Forensics Hub, co-funded by the UK\u2019s National Crime Agency, has opened in the Cayman Islands to help in the fight against cyber-crime and online sexual abuse across the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Technology Will Help To Reduce Indiscipline On The Roads \u2013 Chuck<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the increased use of technology by the Government will help to reduce the level of indiscipline witnessed on the nation\u2019s roads\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OECS ICT companies connect with global tech leaders at TechBeach Retreat in Jamaica<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Six companies from the Eastern Caribbean participated in the 4th edition of the TechBeach Retreat which took place in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from December 5-7 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Tech Beach brings together Caribbean businesses<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Approximately 300 attendee’s gathered at the Tech Beach conference from December 5th-7th at Iberostar Hotel in Montego Bay, Jamaica, where they participated in three days of tech talks in a comfortable and laid-back setting\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Trinidad & Tobago’s TSTT launches ‘5G FWA’ service with Huawei<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Trinidad & Tobago’s state-run operator TSTT has launched what it describes as a fixed-wireless 5G service in partnership with Huawei at an event in Port of Spain, reports local portal Newsday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Thursday, 19 December 2019<\/h3>\n

FSC improving digital interface with businesses<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is making major changes to its operations in an effort to help improve the doing business climate in Barbados\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

British Virgin Island Government Denies Plan to Replace US Dollar With National Cryptocurrency<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The British Virgin Islands (BVI) government has dismissed local and international media reports that it will replace the United States (US) dollar as the territory\u2019s official currency with a national cryptocurrency\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

App Launched to Allow Consumers in Jamaica to Compare Prices of Products Across the Island<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched a new mobile app which will allow consumers to compare prices on their phones for products being sold across the island at businesses registered with the government agency\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Christmas presence: TSTT wraps Savannah with free WiFi<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TSTT\u2019S bmobile brand launched a new, free WiFi network at the Queen\u2019s Park Savannah this evening\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday, 20 December 2019<\/h3>\n

Exciting showcase concludes 4th CSF Computer Coding Workshop \u2013 Barbados<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Nineteen Barbadian students have recently completed the Fall 2019 session of Level 1 of the CSF Computer Coding Workshop which is offered by the Caribbean Science Foundation (CSF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cyber criminals taking advantage of persons with inadequate data protection, says technology expert<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 With more local businesses getting into e-commerce, it is being reported that cyber criminals are moving quickly to take advantage of those with inadequate data protection\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Letter Of The Day | OUR Committed To Assisting Customers<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Madam:  We write in response to the letter of FLOW customer Mr Clifford Gabbidon, published in The Gleaner of Saturday, December 14, 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamaica: Transport ministry launches app to expose unruly drivers<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE Ministry of Transport and Mining has officially launched a new mobile app called Drive Safe , which is a reporting mechanism that allows the public to upload videos and pictures of drivers committing various road traffic-related breaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Small businesses at higher risk for cyberattacks<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Verizon 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) has revealed that small businesses have a higher risk of data breaches and experience the highest share of attacks among businesses\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Scotiabank and Visa team up on regional digital payments project<\/h4>\n

Regional \u2013 Sco\u00adtia\u00adbank and Visa have an\u00adnounced the sign\u00ading of a sev\u00aden-year agree\u00adment to sup\u00adport the de\u00advel\u00adop\u00adment of in\u00adno\u00adv\u00ada\u00adtive pay\u00adment so\u00adlu\u00adtions and en\u00adhanc\u00ading the cus\u00adtomer ex\u00adpe\u00adri\u00adence for Visa card\u00adhold\u00aders in Cen\u00adtral Amer\u00adi\u00adca and the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday, 21 December 2019<\/h3>\n

Gabriel Abed: \u201cBitt was built on rawness, doubt and uncertainty.\u201d<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Barbados-born Gabriel Abed is the founder of Bitt, a home-grown tech company that aspires to deliver technology innovation accompanied by social inclusion within the financial arena\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TTT board fired in surprise move<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 THE entire board of directors of State-owned television station TTT has been fired\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sunday, 22 December 2019<\/h3>\n

PBS Acquires El Savador IT Company<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Productive Business Solutions Limited (PBS), the distributor of Xerox printing products, has acquired the 100 per cent shareholding in El Salvador-based company, Hightech Corporation (HTC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW frustrations<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dear Claudienne,  My family home has used FLOW formerly Cable & Wireless Services for decades but now the time has come for this relationship to end. Like any divorce, the separation has been painful\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow working to restore service after fire at Brown’s Town Exchange<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications provider, Flow says its technical team has been \u201cworking around the clock\u201d to restore services to residential and business customers in sections of St Ann following a fire at its Brown’s Town Exchange on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"‘T&T needs to grow up’<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi has appealed to the Media Association of Trinidad and Tobago (MATT) to lend support to the cyber crime legislation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Image credits: Bernard Goldbach<\/a> (flickr);  Wikipedia<\/a>;  Wikipedia<\/a>;  Facebook<\/a>;  Wikipedia<\/a>;  <\/em>SecureKey<\/a>;  Wikipedia<\/a> <\/i><\/p>\n

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