{"id":151002,"date":"2020-01-27T06:00:52","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T11:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=151002"},"modified":"2020-01-26T18:19:14","modified_gmt":"2020-01-26T23:19:14","slug":"roundup-week-26-january-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2020\/01\/roundup-week-26-january-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 26 January 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 20 January to Sunday 26 January 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Monday, 20 January 2020<\/h3>\n

Aliv opens store at Shoppes of Cable Beach<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company Aliv officially opened its newest store at the Shoppes of Cable Beach on Friday, one day after Chief Aliv Officer Damian Blackburn announced that the company could be part of a pilot program that would use satellites for emergency data communication\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Aliv suffers \u2018manageable\u2019 Dorian shortfall<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Aliv suffered a \u2018manageable shortfall\u2019 as a result of Hurricane Dorian, according to its top executive Damian Blackburn, who noted that the monster storm caused roughly $6 million in network equipment\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

AG Finalizing Legal Advice on B.T.L.\u2019s Tax Woes<\/h4>\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 Belize Telemedia Limited owes millions of dollars in taxes to the Government of Belize \u2013 that\u2019s the position of the Belize Tax Service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Former OfReg boss passes<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 J. Paul Morgan, the former chief executive officer of the Utility Regulation and Competition Office (OfReg), has died\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Former OUR Director-General, JP Morgan, has died<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Former Director-General of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), J Paul Morgan, has died\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Revealed: Three financial sector tech trends to watch for 2020<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 It\u2019s hard to believe, but we\u2019re already two decades into the 21st century, and although there are things that may not be as we predicted, there are many that have surprised us\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, 21 January 2020<\/h3>\n

2020 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. It also provides imperatives for gaining market share in highly competitive telecom industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Antigua and Barbuda Telecommunications Market 2020 Strategic Analysis and Outlook to 2025-Analysis of Antigua and Barbuda Mobile, Fixed Telephone and Broadband Markets<\/h4>\n

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

2020 Future Of Belize Telecommunications Market- Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities of Mobile, Fixed Landline and Broadband Markets<\/h4>\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 The future value proposition for telecommunications market in Belize to 2025 is detailed in the report. It also provides imperatives for gaining market share in highly competitive telecom industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Cayman Enterprise City invests big in Cayman\u2019s tech future<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Cayman Enterprise City (CEC), through its technology-focused special economic zone, Cayman Tech City, has announced a five-year founding sponsorship commitment to the Digital Cayman not-for-profit initiative valued at $250,000\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

How the Sale of .ORG Could Hurt Non-Profits IRL<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Private equity firm Ethos Capital\u2019s attempt to take control of .org, the Internet domain that\u2019s home to most of the world\u2019s non-profit and public-benefit organizations, has triggered an interesting crisis in Internet governance\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wednesday, 22 January 2020<\/h3>\n

Body, Dash Cams for Police<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 National Security Minister Marvin Dames says the Government is serious in its commitment to reduce crime in the Bahamas as it signed an agreement with the Trinidad- based AE Tactical, for body and dash cams for police officers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Future Of Grenada Telecommunications Market to 2025-Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities of Mobile, Fixed Landline and Broadband Markets<\/h4>\n

Grenada<\/em> \u2013 The Grenada Telecommunications report \u2013 8th series from OGAnalysis provides a complete view of the Grenada telecom ecosystem along with trends and growth factors shaping the future of the market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Mastercard launches \u2018Smart Island\u2019s programme<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 A new programme has been launched to help Caribbean countries go cashless, financial technology giant Mastercard has announced, optimistic that it will boost\u00a0 tourism\u2019s earning potential and help Governments pay citizens directly through smart identification cards\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Future Of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Telecommunications Market to 2025-Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities of Mobile, Fixed Landline and Broadband Market<\/h4>\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Telecommunications report \u2013 8th series from OGAnalysis provides a complete view of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines telecom ecosystem along with trends and growth factors shaping the future of the market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Future Of Trinidad and Tobago Telecommunications Market to 2025-Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities of Mobile, Fixed Landline and Broadband Markets<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The Trinidad & Tobago Telecommunications report \u2013 8th series from OGAnalysis provides a complete view of the Trinidad & Tobago telecom ecosystem along with trends and growth factors shaping the future of the market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Thursday, 23 January 2020<\/h3>\n

Cable Gets $31m Less For Us Exit<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Cable Bahamas\u2019 top executive yesterday conceded the $31m drop in the price received for exiting the US was \u201cwarranted\u201d, but said: \u201cIt\u2019s still a massive return for investors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Drone delivery service takes flight<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 A Bahamian drone delivery service is rolling out its last-mile delivery service in the first quarter of this year with its inter-island offering expected within 12-15 months.. more<\/a><\/p>\n

CWC maintains corporate family rating with stable outlook<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s immediate parent Cable and Wireless Communication (CWC) has maintained its Ba3 corporate family rating with a stable outlook\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CXC creating electronic testing platform | Quicker results promised<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013\u00a0Local students who plan to enrol in United States colleges are being promised a quicker timeline to receive their Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) exam results now that the regional body is creating an Electronic testing platform for students\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CAYMAN ISLANDS TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET 2020\u2013 TRENDS, OUTLOOK AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES OF MOBILE, FIXED LANDLINE AND BROADBAND MARKETS<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 The Cayman Islands Telecommunications report \u2013 8th series from OGAnalysis provides a complete view of the Cayman Islands telecom ecosystem along with trends and growth factors shaping the future of the market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haiti\"Inauguration of the MIDAS computer system at the border crossing of Malpasse<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 Wednesday 22 January in the presence in particular of Amos Zephiri, Director General of the Ministry of the Interior, Mich\u00e8le J. Sison, the American Ambassador accredited to Haiti, Joseph Cianciulli, Director of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) and Giuseppe Loprete Head of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM-Haiti) was inaugurated the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS) at the office of the DIE in Malpasse\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamaica ePassport for part of Pica transformation: Gov<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaicans are on the cusp of receiving ePassports, as part of the transformation process taking place at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), reports state news agency JIS\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

E-Government: A Step Towards A More Citizen-Centered Caribbean<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Politicians love to promise a better and brighter future. They tend to say little about the day to day experience their citizens have of the services they provide\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday, 24 January 2020<\/h3>\n

Bahamas awards TTEK contract for border modernisation<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 TTEK announced in December a contract with the Bahamas Ministry of Finance and Customs Department (Bahamas Customs) to support their efforts to modernize border processes and increase revenue collection\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cryptocurrency regulations outlined in DARE Bill<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 After months of review, the Digital Assets and Registered Exchange Bill, 2020 (DARE Bill) \u2013 which would pave the way for the issuance and trading of cryptocurrency in The Bahamas \u2013 has been completed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"To Pay or Not To Pay \u2013 SMART and P.U.C. to Settle Money Matters before C.C.J.<\/h4>\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 This morning in the Court of Appeal, Speednet Telecommunications Limited, the parent company for SMART, filed a leave to appeal to the Caribbean Court of Justice\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CCTV cameras to finally return to bolster local policing<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) cameras are expected to arrive in the British Virgin Islands in the coming weeks and will assist the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in policing the territory\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CEC sponsors Digital Cayman<\/h4>\n

Cayman islands<\/em> \u2013 Cayman Enterprise City has made a five-year $250,000 founding sponsorship commitment to the Digital Cayman not-for-profit initiative\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT warns customers again about scammers<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) today urged customers to be more vigilant and seek verification of promotions as the company has seen an increase in fraud reports during 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Williams Reports Progress On Digital Jamaica Initiative<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Of the 361 services offered by the Jamaica Government, only 30, or eight per cent, can be started and completed online\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

UK diplomat: \u2018Shape up or ship out to news technology\u2019<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 As technology continues to transform how people get and share news, journalists and communication specialists were today told to keep up or be left behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW gives away cash in \u2018Bag Ah Money\u2019 promotion<\/h4>\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications Giant FLOW is giving away $30,000 cash! The \u201cBag \u2018Ah Money\u201d promotion was officially launched on Friday, January 17\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

bmobile outfits Logos Hope with free WiFi<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In line with TSTT\u2019s vision to become the standard bearer in Trinidad and Tobago for leading edge communications solutions and services that will enrich the lives of citizens, businesses and visitors, bmobile has provided free WiFi on the Logos Hope\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday, 25 January 2020<\/h3>\n

Cyber stains<\/h4>\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 The release and wide distribution of videos involving sexual activity on social media has become somewhat of a norm in Guyana\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nGTT records increase in fraud complaints<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) is urging customers to be more vigilant and to seek verification of promotions. Recently, the company has seen an increase in fraud reports during 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Why Tech Beach in Jamaica Brings You New Opportunities, Connections, and Entrepreneurs<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 When I recently traveled to Jamaica to speak at the Fourth Annual Tech Beach Conference in Montego Bay, I knew I\u2019d be experiencing a warm and beautiful Caribbean resort. But I didn\u2019t really know what else to expect with respect to its business culture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caribbean Telecoms, Mobile And Broadband Market 2020- Global Analysis, Growth Trends, Demand, Revenue, Share And Forecast 2026<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Explore latest research report titled Global Caribbean Telecoms, Mobile And Broadband Market with a comprehensive and strategic assessment of opportunities, top players, market size, revenue share and forecast analysis from 2020-2026\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sunday, 26 January 2020<\/h3>\n

Better Hope NDC Initiates ICT, Literacy, other programmes for residents<\/h4>\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Without Education there can be no development in a country. Realizing this, the Better Hhope Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) has taken upon itself to foster development in the Education Sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

OUR Offers Cash Prizes For New Logo Designs<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaicans here and abroad will get a chance to design the next logo for the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR). After 20 years of using the same logo, the OUR is moving to review its logo with a view to determine whether it is time to re-brand itself with a new, fresh logo that will connect with a newer generation of consumers and stakeholders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the Caribbean Context<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia<\/em> \u2013 THE General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on May 25, 2018 across Europe and was designed to modernise law and protect the personal information of individuals and give control to individuals over their personal data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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