Benefits of Sand Dollar digital currency highlighted<\/h4>\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas\u2019 Sand Dollar is the first digital fiat currency that is consumer-ready, according to global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, which advised NZIA Limited, the company that helped the Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) to develop and launch the digital Bahamian dollar, making the country one of the first nations in the world with a \u201cpostmodern financial system\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A Bahamian digital payments provider says this year it plans to expand significantly expand its merchant footprint as it highlights a number of enhancements and initiatives designed to get users acclimated to its app-based offering\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbados Telecom outlook report is a comprehensive analytical research on the Barbados\u2019s cellular, fixed telephone and fixed broadband segments\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 Cayman Islands Telecom outlook report is a comprehensive analytical research on the Cayman Islands\u2019s cellular, fixed telephone and fixed broadband segments.. more<\/a><\/p>\n Regional <\/em>\u2013 After one month of customers in 20 different countries shaking things up and winning with Digicel\u2019s \u2018Shake to Win\u2019 Christmas campaign, one winner snagged the regional grand prize of US$20,000, and he is Emerson (surname withheld for privacy), an 18-year-old amateur football (soccer) player from Haiti\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Cabinet today (January 6) transitioned to a paperless system. All Ministers received secure laptops to facilitate the electronic upload and dissemination of confidential Cabinet papers at the first sitting for 2020\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica National Group has apologised for making specific references to the Iranian government and people as well as the US government, in a cybersecurity advisory that the company sent out on Tuesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Madam: The rapid scaling up of electronic and digital communication technologies in the past decade has been nothing short of stunning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to make enormous strides infusing technology into the everyday lives of citizens to ensure that the twin-island Federation remains competitive in a globalized world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank of The Bahamas has begun pilot testing a digital version of the Bahamian dollar that uses QR codes to let users make payments and transfer funds using their smartphones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Cryptocurrency is the peer-to-peer transfer of digital currency in which encryption techniques, independent of a central bank, are used as a regulatory system, based on blockchain technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Belize<\/em> \u2013 One of Belize\u2019s fastest growing service companies has been selected to present at STARTUP HUDDLE ST. LUCIA on February 12th 2020\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to make enormous strides infusing technology into the everyday lives of citizens to ensure that the twin-island Federation remains competitive in a globalized world, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, said during his Fifth Annual New Year\u2019s Gala held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on Saturday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Educate yourself and know your data rights\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 The recent pilot launch of the digital currency, Sand dollar, by the Central Bank of The Bahamas in Exuma is quite a progressive move in this ever-changing and fast-paced economic climate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Barbados <\/em>\u2013 I visited the Bahamas to examine the damage from Hurricane Dorian\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Over 5,000 primary school students across Guyana are set to benefit from the launch of a digital education project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The JN Group Cybersecurity Unit has told the bank’s customers to increase their vigilance when using email communications at this time\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Local information and communications technology (ICT) experts state that 2020 is poised to become a breakthrough year, as several leading or new technology trends will impact the lives of Jamaicans and citizens around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 As many might remember, China became the focus of the world\u2019s attention in late 2019 due to its new fascination with blockchain technology and the idea of developing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Haiti<\/em> \u2013 The 2010 earthquake severed many traditional lines of communication in Haiti. It toppled cell phone towers, damaged a major fiber-optic cable, knocked television and radio stations off the air and made telephone communication via landlines nearly impossible\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0The\u00a0Government says it will be rolling out free secured Internet access (Wi-Fi) in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St James, on Friday, January 24\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Proven Wealth Limited (PWL) has launched IPO PRO; an online tool that will allow persons with a Jamaica Central Securities Depository (JCSD) Number to participate in local initial public offerings (IPOS) from anywhere in the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 There was no plan B. Jonathan Agarrat knew that as he walked through the departure gates at Piarco International Airport to get on his flight to New York, there was no turning back\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 The Cabinet, on Wednesday, made a commitment to begin making payments of $3.4 million towards outstanding salary and wages owing to many of its public sector workers and private contractors on January 31st, 2020\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Some postpaid Digicel (Barbados) customers will have to dig a little deeper in their pockets to cover their bill as the telecommunications provider introduces some \u201cupgraded postpaid plans\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The process to install government\u2019s proposed Border Management & Electronic Visa System across various ports of entry throughout the British Virgin Islands is scheduled to start next Monday, January 13\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Friday, January 24 is the date set for the Government to start providing free, secured Internet access (Wi-Fi) at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, St James\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The local Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) industry is expected to grow by an estimated 5,000 jobs in the fiscal year 2019\/20, according to Jampro – the state agency with responsibility for investment promotion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecom\u00admu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtions Au\u00adthor\u00adi\u00adty of Trinidad and To\u00adba\u00adgo (TATT) ex\u00adpress\u00ades its sin\u00adcer\u00adest con\u00addo\u00adlences to the fam\u00adi\u00adly of Dr John Prince, for\u00admer chief ex\u00adec\u00adu\u00adtive of\u00adfi\u00adcer (CEO) of the or\u00adgan\u00adi\u00adsa\u00adtion, on his pass\u00ading\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2013 Nil \u2013<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Did you know that Jamaica is ranked sixth in the world for ease of starting a business\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dear Claudienne, I have been without Internet and have been going into the Flow office in Fairview- Montego Bay every other week at minimum, to get an update as an email or call cannot be initiated on their part\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Government is in the process of identifying a new chairman for the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT), Public Utilities Minister Robert LeHunte said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB), be aware there is a new game in town: TSTT\u2019s Guess Your Bill\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Image credits: rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Brands of the World<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 6 January to Sunday 12 January 2020. 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Barbados Telecommunications Industry Analysis of Barbados Mobile, Fixed Telephone and Broadband Markets<\/h4>\n
Cayman Islands Telecommunications Industry-Analysis of Cayman Islands Mobile, Fixed Telephone and Broadband Markets<\/h4>\n
BUSINESS BYTE: US$20,000 won in Digicel\u2019s \u2018Shake to Win\u2019 Regional Grand Prize<\/h4>\n
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Cabinet Goes Digital<\/h4>\nJN apologies for making reference to Iran in cyber attack advisory<\/h4>\n
Stop Peddling Gore On Social Media<\/h4>\n
St. Kitts And Nevis Continues To Transform Through The Use Of Information Technology, Says PM Harris<\/h4>\n
Tuesday, 7 January 2020<\/h3>\n
Central bank pilots digital currency in the Bahamas<\/h4>\n
Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain Technology and the Real Property Market<\/h4>\n
International company Belize Virtual Center Ltd to present at Startup Huddle St. Lucia in February 2020<\/h4>\n
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PM: St. Kitts and Nevis Continues to Transform Through Information Technology<\/h4>\nKnow your data rights<\/h4>\n
Wednesday, 8 January 2020<\/h3>\n
Digital currency launch in Bahamas a good move<\/h4>\n
Pay the ransom<\/h4>\n
Digital education project launched in Region 1<\/h4>\n
JN urges customers to protect themselves against cyber-attacks<\/h4>\n
Technology Trends For 2020<\/h4>\n
Thursday, 9 January 2020<\/h3>\n
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Central Bank of the Bahamas might deliver CBDC before China<\/h4>\nSocial Media And Its Role Connecting Earthquake Survivors With The Diaspora<\/h4>\n
Gov’t to roll out free Wi-Fi service at Sam Sharpe Square<\/h4>\n
Proven Wealth launches digital IPO tool<\/h4>\n
Trini app developer finds success in New York<\/h4>\n
Friday, 10 January 2020<\/h3>\n
Gov\u2019t blames delinquent property owners and bad telecoms deal for non-payment<\/h4>\n
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Digicel introduces plan changes<\/h4>\nBVI: eVisa border system to be installed at local ports of entry next week<\/h4>\n
Sam Sharpe Square to get free Wi-Fi from January 24<\/h4>\n
Up-skilling will drive BPO wage rates, says Jampro<\/h4>\n
TATT expresses condolences on passing of former CEO<\/h4>\n
Saturday, 11 January 2020<\/h3>\n
Sunday, 12 January 2020<\/h3>\n
Data use becoming the game-changer in Jamaica<\/h4>\n
Flow restores Internet<\/h4>\n
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Govt seeks new TSTT chairman<\/h4>\nTSTT\u2019s new guessing game<\/h4>\n
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