{"id":151120,"date":"2020-02-17T06:00:05","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T11:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=151120"},"modified":"2020-02-16T16:31:44","modified_gmt":"2020-02-16T21:31:44","slug":"roundup-week-16-february-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2020\/02\/roundup-week-16-february-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 16 February 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 10 February to Sunday 16 February 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Monday, 10 February 2020<\/h3>\n

Caribbean territory of Anguilla cashes in on a quirky tech trend<\/h4>\n

Anguilla <\/em>\u2013 The luxury resorts along serene white-sand beaches have long propped up the economy of Anguilla, a tiny British territory in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

A Workshop to Strengthen Cybercrime Legislation in Belize<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Cybercrime relates to offenses committed on the internet or on social media platforms on a number of issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Gun-point robbery of GTT mini outlet at Giftland Mall<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph\u2019s (GTT) kiosk on the lower flat of Giftland Mall was Monday night robbed by two youths armed with a gun\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

UK facilitates digital media workshops for Caribbean journalists<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Media practitioners from Saint Lucia were given the opportunity to hone their craft and develop new skills, thanks to a UK-funded workshop delivered by Multimedia Trainer and Mobile Journalism Specialist, Dan Mason\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

NTRC facilitates consumer engagement with telecoms service providers<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia<\/em> \u2013 Users of telecommunications services were given an opportunity to interact with service providers, the regulators and consumer rights advocates during a town hall meeting organised by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, the NTRC\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

LLA promotes digital responsibility<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 International communications company Liberty Latin America (LLA) and its group of companies will celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) on February 11th by focusing on the importance of digital responsibility and the measures people can take to use the internet safely\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"TSTT warns: Do not return unknown foreign calls<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 TSTT is advising customers against returning missed calls from unfamiliar foreign numbers as this appears to be part of a \u201cpremium rate scam\u201d designed to incur significant charges to their mobile phones or landline bills\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, 11 February 2020<\/h3>\n

Anguilla\u2019s Internet Domain Initials Mean Big Bucks for this Small Island<\/h4>\n

Anguilla<\/em> \u2013 The luxury resorts along serene white-sand beaches have long propped up the economy of Anguilla, a tiny British territory in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

BelizeON’s New Electronic Ticketing Service Brings Belize\u2019s Events Online<\/h4>\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Belize\u2019s first multi-vendor, e-commerce marketplace, BelizeON.bz today launched the ticket sales for the first event in Belize to go entirely paperless for event access. Leo Matura, Owner of Mind & Me Music; the record label hosting the event “Lost at Tzatenaha,” said of this new-to-Belize method of purchasing tickets, \u201cProgressive music entails progressive movement on all platforms\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GTT kiosk in Giftland Mall robbed at gunpoint<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Two men, one of whom was armed with a gun, last night robbed a Guyana Telephone & Telegraph (GTT) kiosk at the Giftland Mall of an undisclosed amount of cash\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Guyana to launch biometric national ID card, Portugal and Jamaica digital ID plans advance<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana\u2019s government is planning to include biometrics among the security features of a new national ID card for use with all public services, according to Staebroek News\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel clarifies fair usage policy<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, I write in response to a letter to the editor published in the Jamaica Observer on February 5, 2020\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel, Flow participate in today’s Safer Internet Day celebrations<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Telecommunications providers Digicel and Flow will participate in the global celebration of Safer Internet Day today Tuesday, February 11\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Today is Safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica’s two telecoms giants, Flow and Digicel, are today staging a range of activities to help students better use the world wide web as the island joins the globe in observing Safer Internet Day\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Liberty Latin America promotes digital responsibility<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America Ltd. (“Liberty Latin America” or “LLA”) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) will celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) across its markets by focusing on the importance of digital responsibility and the measures individuals can take to use the internet safely\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Safer Internet Day: Microsoft recommendations for online protection<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 As part of Safer Internet Day,\u00a0an international initiative to promote a safer and more responsible use of technology, especially among children and young people, Microsoft has compiled a series of recommendations aimed at improving the browsing experience in a safe and respectful way\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TTIFC launches \u2018cashless\u2019 drive<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Can Trinidad and Tobago transition from walking around with cash in order to conduct day-to-day transactions to doing business cashless\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wednesday, 12 February 2020<\/h3>\n

\"\"Bitt Launches World’s First Central Bank Digital Currency Hub<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Fintech company Bitt.com has taken the lead in offering a fully accessible, user-friendly repository of research and insights related to Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and the future of financial technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Emergency warnings to include mobile app<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Phase II of the National Emergency Notification System (NENS) will include the creation of a new mobile alert application, which will be implemented in the next three months, officials said following a special meeting of the National Security Council last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Telecom is ready to launch 5G in Dominican Republic<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic<\/em> \u2013 Claro telecom on Wed. announced advances in this sector that in 2020 include a 5G deployment plan in the region where Dominican Republic has been making the necessary adjustments to its network to be able to launch the new technology in the market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Critical Security Legislation Coming<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Government will be tabling critical pieces of legislation in the 2020\/21 fiscal year to improve security operations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Don’t block 5G<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Dear Editor, I have been watching with great enthusiasm the recent back and forth battle between the US, UK, and Huawei\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ICreate, Trend Media launch new digital certification portal<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 iCreate Institute and Trend Media have collaborated to launch a new learning portal aimed at driving digital skills across the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Students join Digicel and partners in campaign for a safer internet<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 In support of Safer Internet Day, Digicel, Trend Media, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) and the National Secondary Students\u2019 Council (NSSC) received commitments from over 200 hundred high school students from across the country that they will act as ambassadors for safer internet use by their peers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Ten companies chosen for BPIAJ project<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Ten small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the global services sector (GSS) on Wednesday last were chosen for the Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica’s (BPIAJ) ‘Scale up the value chain: targeting SMEs in the GSS’ project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Thursday, 13 February 2020<\/h3>\n

BTC teams up with RBPF & Top influencers to celebrate Safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC partnered with the Royal Bahamas Police Force and five top social media influencers to celebrate Safer Internet Day 2020 (SID)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Complete\u00a0Bahamian Digital Dollar Roll-Out By Year-End<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 THE Central Bank’s governor yesterday confirmed that the digital Bahamian dollar will be rolled-out throughout all islands during the 2020 second half after being introduced to Abaco by month’s end\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digital Dollar To Have ‘Monumental Effect’<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Chamber of Commerce\u2019s chief executive yesterday predicted that the Bahamian digital currency will \u201chave a monumental effect\u201d on the transparency and safety of local financial transactions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

URCA Takes Consumer Protection To Eleuthera<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is planning to take its consumer protection message to Eleuthera and Grand Bahama residents this month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Free City WiFi \u2018sometime after March\u2019<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Smart Bridgetown project, which includes free public WiFi, has been delayed another three months, the Government\u2019s information technology chief has told Barbados TODAY\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

High-tech courses unveiled at SJPI<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology has introduced three new high-tech courses in a bid to help young people\u00a0\u00a0become disruptors in their technological fields, principal Ian Drakes has declared\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Belize Cybercrime law to secure credit card payments<\/h4>\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 The Belize tourism industry stands to benefit greatly by having its electronic payments infrastructure secured by Belize\u2019s first cybercrime law\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Controversial Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Act now law<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The controversial Computer Misuse & Cybercrime (Amendment) Act of 2019 is now in effect in the British Virgin Islands after being assented by Governor Augustus Jaspert on Wednesday, February 12\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

New BVI Now app launched | Promises to put BVI above the competition<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 A new mobile application that allows visitors and residents to find places to stay, dine, shop or relax has been launched in the British Virgin Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Virtual CXC workshops to be possibly implemented in BVI<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has hinted at implementing virtual workshops for teachers locally, to remedy the absence of regular CXC meetings in the territory\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Claro Caribbean revenues slip 4% in Q4, up 6% in Dominican Republic<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 America Movil\u2019s Claro units in the Caribbean reported fourth-quarter revenues down 4.3 percent year on year to USD 453 million, above all due to a 13.6 percent fall in fixed line service revenues to USD 177 million, partly offset by an 8.3 percent rise in mobile service revenues to USD 279 million\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digital systems have not \u2018crashed\u2019, says Supreme Court<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Supreme Court of Judicature (SCJ) has refuted an article published in the Kaieteur News about alleged shortcomings in the Court\u2019s Information and Technology (IT) Department\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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

Haiti Telecommunications Strategic Analysis and Outlook to 2025- Analysis of Haiti Mobile, Fixed Telephone and Broadband Markets<\/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

Flow taking cautious approach towards 5G tehnology<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications firm Flow Jamaica has said it is taking a cautious approach to the impending introduction of 5G technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Students, teachers laud Digicel Safer Internet Day rap sessions<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Students from a number of schools across the country were on Tuesday given tips on how to become better users of the\u00a0 internet, armed with information on how to avoid becoming victims of cyber crimes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"FinTech promotes safer, cashless Carnival<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Cashless services and Carnival characters mixed and mingled on February 5 for the launch of the FinTech Association of TT at the National Museum and Art Gallery, Port of Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

FLOW SHARES SAFER INTERNET TIPS WITH BATCE STUDENTS<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Flow Education Road Show stopped at Bishop Anstey and Trinity College East (BATCE) on February 11, to observe Safer Internet Day\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday, 14 February 2020<\/h3>\n

BARBADOS TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET-TRENDS, OUTLOOK 2020-2025 AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES OF MOBILE, FIXED LANDLINE AND BROADBAND MARKETS<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 With Long Term Evolution (LTE) rapid expansion and slowdown in 2G and 3G services, the Barbados telecom market is evolving rapidly\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digital transformation is a team sport<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 If you have been keeping track of the conversations on digital transformation, then it would be no surprise to know that one of the most critical components of this innovation is people\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Govt allocates $1.6b to NIDS<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government has allocated $1.6 billion towards implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) project\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Government involvment is crucial to roll-out of 5G in Jamaica<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 As the world moves to upgrade existing 4G wireless networks to the next generation of 5G, Government involvement will be crucial towards its success, according to Rohan Pottinger, chief technology officer at Digicel Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Gov’t rakes in revenue from telephone call tax<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government is raking in more revenue from the telephone call tax\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Government to increase technology to tackle indiscipline on roads<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness is promising that the Government will be increasing the use of technology to fight the indiscipline and lack of respect for law and order that now exist on the nation\u2019s streets\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Social media in tourism<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Social media has permeated every area of business; it is valuable and works in some way or form \u2014 everywhere. Today I’ll be examining a few tips on using social media in tourism\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ST. LUCIA TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET-TRENDS, OUTLOOK 2020-2025 AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES OF MOBILE, FIXED LANDLINE AND BROADBAND MARKETS<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 With Long Term Evolution (LTE) rapid expansion and slowdown in 2G and 3G services, the St. Lucia telecom market is evolving rapidly\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Local Journalists Enhance Digital Skills<\/h4>\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Journalists from a number of media houses across St. Vincent and the Grenadines were exposed recently to game-changing mobile and digital skills, in an effort to encourage them to re-think their role and make positive differences in their local communities and beyond\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday, 15 February 2020<\/h3>\n

ONLINE GUIDE FOR INVESTORS<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Investors interested in doing business in Barbados now have an online platform where they can gain information about how to do this\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Government to table critical security legislation<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government will be tabling critical pieces of legislation in the 2020\/21 fiscal year to improve security operations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Major data breach at Victoria Mutual Wealth Management<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Victoria Mutual Wealth Management says that it is reviewing its systems following a major data breach at the financial institution\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Thousands to be trained for jobs in digitisation and animation<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Thousands of young people are to be trained for jobs in digitisation and animation in the new fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sunday, 16 February 2020<\/h3>\n

Guyanese IT business honoured at BIZ X awards in US<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Local Information Technology (IT) company Techlify Inc has been named the winner of Best IT Organization and Best Business Software at the 2020 BIZ X Awards, an annual event that honors the best of the best small and medium-sized businesses around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Flow shares safer Internet tips with BATCE students<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The Flow Education Road Show stopped at Bishop Anstey and Trinity College East (BATCE) on February 11, to observe Safer Internet Day\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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