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A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 24 February to Sunday 1 March 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Monday, 24 February 2020<\/h3>\n

Bahamas ranks high in mobile connectivity, report finds<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013\u00a0The Bahamas ranks six in mobile connectivity among Commonwealth countries, according to a recent Digital Connectivity Report\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Report: Bahamas internet penetration at 90 percent<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013\u00a0The Bahamas is fourth in the Commonwealth in regards to internet penetration, according to a report by the London-based Commonwealth Secretariat on the \u201cState of the Digital Economy in the Commonwealth\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbados Telecom outlook report is a comprehensive analytical research on the Barbados\u2019s cellular, fixed telephone and fixed broadband segments. Through detailed analysis of the current market conditions and industry trends, the report analyzes the Barbados telecommunications sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Ministry of Education investing in robotics, schools to get wifi<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 A major investment in robotics and wifi connectivity in schools were among the initiatives announced by Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training Santia Bradshaw\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cornwall Regional Hospital To Receive ICT Devices<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Universal Service Fund (USF) is providing the Cornwall Regional Hospital with Information Communication Technology (ICT) devices and tools to improve the management of health information at that facility\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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

\"\"Primary Schools Benefit from Integration of Technology in the Classroom<\/h4>\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Agriculture and Community Development et al., and Parliamentary Representative for Constituency #8, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, shared at a town hall meeting on Feb. 20 that the Cayon Primary School as well as the Dean Glasford Primary School in St. Peter\u2019s were outfitted with brand new computers in 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel provides More value to customers with new 5-day plan<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The introduction of a new plan to facilitate customers buying habits has been rolled out by Digicel St Lucia\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

GoZone WiFi and TSTT Partner to Bring Guest WiFi Intelligence and Engagement to Trinidad and Tobago Venues<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 GoZone WiFi (GoZone) today announced their partnership with Trinidad and Tobago’s leading full-service communications solutions provider, Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

TCI joins region in testing emergency communications<\/h4>\n

Turks and Caicos Islands<\/em> \u2013 THE DEPARTMENT of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) has tested the territory\u2019s emergency communication systems as part of a regional exercise\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, 25 February 2020<\/h3>\n

Bank of the Bahamas Selects Newgen Software to Automate Retail Lending and Account Opening Processes<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Newgen Software Inc., a global provider of low code automation platform managing content, processes, and communication, announced that Bank of the Bahamas (BOB) has selected its retail lending and account opening applications for streamlining their banking processes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Three Charged With Copper Theft At BTC<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 THREE men have been charged in the Freeport Magistrates\u2019 Court in connection with copper theft at the Bahamas Telecommunication Company in Grand Bahama\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tourist Board introducing Wireless Network Strategic Plan in BVI<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The BVI Tourist Board is planning to introduce a Wireless Network Strategic Plan in the British Virgin Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cayman Islands Telecommunications Strategic Analysis and Outlook to 2025- Analysis of Cayman Islands Mobile, Fixed Telephone and Broadband Markets<\/h4>\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. Through detailed analysis of the current market conditions and industry trends, the report analyzes the Cayman Islands telecommunications sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Caricel raided for failing to shutdown operations, says Technology Minister<\/h4>\n

Jamaica \u2013 Technology Minister Fayval Williams has said a decision was made to conduct a raid at telecoms firm Caricel after the company failed to adhere to cease and desist letters from the Spectrum Management Authority\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Smart Maths Lab Established At Tarrant High<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The much anticipated smart mathematics laboratory, the first of its kind in a Jamaican high school, is now operational at the Tarrant High School in St. Andrew\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Digicel’s earnings rise in December quarter<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Group’s earnings rose in the December quarter, providing some comfort to its debt investors ahead of a critical refinancing of US$1.3 billion of bonds that fall due early next year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ICT equipment distributed to six schools under Taiwan-Saint Lucia \u201cICT in Education\u201d Project<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and sustainable Development and Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) are pleased to announce the distribution of ICT equipment such as laptops, projectors, projector screens and mobile charging carts to both primary and secondary schools on 21 February 2020\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Police use drones for Carnival<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 REAL-time information provided to the police service’s operational command centres has resulted in the successful suppression of crime in Carnival epicentres this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wednesday, 26 February 2020<\/h3>\n

Bank of the Bahamas Picks Newgen Software for Automation<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Newgen Software, Inc is Bank of the Bahamas\u2019 (BOB) choice for automating retail lending and account opening, said PR Newswire. This move seeks to streamline the banking process through the software company\u2019s automation platform\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel hits Sweet 16, focuses on Digital Strategy with DO1440 event<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Barbados is taking it to the next level digitally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2018VIP gov\u2019t will never silence media\u2019, says Premier after controversial Cybercrime law amendment<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 Premier Andrew Fahie has denounced allegations which suggests that the recently assented-to Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Act of 2019 is geared towards stifling freedom of speech in the territory\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"New app for bus passengers<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 A new smartphone app is making it possible for some passengers to check the location of their bus. Set up by a group of public transport drivers, the K-Bus app has been launched, initially with nine buses\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

How to avoid a personal data<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The recent inadvertent disclosure of personal data at some major financial institutions in Jamaica has signalled the need for organisations to take a very robust approach to the way in which they handle the personal data of customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

PSOJ Point Man Bullish On NIDS – New PSOJ Tech Team To Push Digital Transformation For Development<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The roll-out of the controversial national identification system, NIDS, is receiving strong support from the umbrella private sector group, the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, PSOJ\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

What role can technology play in empowering economic criminals<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Economic growth has relied for hundreds of years on technology to allow the aggregation of capital and labour and exploitation of knowledge at a distance, through developments such as movable type, the limited liability company, and the telegraph\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Thursday, 27 February 2020<\/h3>\n

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

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

Dominican Republic: first in the Caribbean to use technology for maps of coastal marine habitats<\/h4>\n

Dominican Republic<\/em> \u2013 Several entities managed to enhance the conservation of coral reefs in the Dominican Republic by using cutting-edge technology to develop maps that allow visualization of coastal marine habitats\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Guyana launches 2020 Hackathon<\/h4>\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications announced the launch of its 2020 Hackathon which will be held from March 13 to 15, partnering with the Guyana Geology Mines Commission (GGMC) to host the event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Women to be guaranteed a spot on each Hackathon team<\/h4>\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Telecommunications (MoPT) in collaboration with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) will be hosting this year\u2019s Hackathon and each team will have at least one woman\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Cyber security a major concern for Jamaica, says Fitz Jackson<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 People’s National Party (PNP) Shadow Minister of National Security, Fitz Jackson says the issue of cyber security must be treated as a major concern especially for small island states, which are often targeted by money launderers, scammers and narcotics traffickers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel set to share D’Music at Jamaica Rum Festival<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Digicel is inviting Jamaica Rum Festival patrons to pick a playlist, put on a headphone, sip their favourite cocktail and join the silent party at the D’Music Experience booth this Saturday and Sunday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Marks laments region’s underperformance in technology, science<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 JAMAICA’S permanent representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) Audrey Marks has lamented the underperformance of Latin America and the Caribbean when it comes to harnessing the power of technology to move their economies forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

CANTO welcomes deeper consultation on regional roaming rates<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 CANTO, a trade association that represents 25 CARICOM-based telecom operators and 20 non-CARICOM-based operators who also operate in the Caribbean says it is working with Governments to address reform of roaming rates\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

JOIE Innovative Learning Solutions opens new virtual reality learning hub<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 JOIE Innovative Learning Solutions, a new educational technology (ed-tech) business officially opens its doors to students and the general public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

ICT Programme Provides Educational Equipment to Schools<\/h4>\n

Saint Lucia<\/em> \u2013 THE Republic of China (Taiwan) last Friday held a \u2018School Equipment Establishment Ceremony at Auberge Seraphine to commemorate the distribution of educational equipment to six primary and secondary schools on the islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday, 28 February 2020<\/h3>\n

Digital Classroom Initiative Launched For Bahamas’ Schools<\/h4>\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 THE Ministry of Education has officially launched a digital mobile classroom initiative for public primary schools supported by the Organization of American States\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bitt CEO exits company<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Bitt announced that Senator the Honourable Rawdon Adams has moved on from his role as Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados-based group of financial technology companies, effective February 17, 2020\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Warning against malicious use of technology<\/h4>\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 As the world becomes more technologically advanced, upcoming generations must not use smart technology for meaningless or potentially harmful purposes but to build their communities and help others\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Falsely circulating photo of alleged coronavirus carrier is why BVI needs Cyber Crime amendment<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Premier Andrew Fahie has again come to the defence of his government\u2019s controversial Cyber Crime Amendment Act; this time pointing to an individual who has been publicly singled out by some members of the public as a person suspected of carrying the coronavirus in the BVI.\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Lewis, Wattley appointed new heads of TRC Board | Tasked to fix BVI\u2019s internet issues<\/h4>\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Government has appointed Vance Lewis and Vincent Wattley as the new respective Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Board\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Haiti Mobile Market, 2020-2024 – ResearchAndMarkets.com<\/h4>\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 The “Haiti Mobile Market 2020-2024” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The mobile market is constantly changing, due to a combination of effects from the development of new technologies, new smartphones and increasing competition with social apps\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel plots network-sharing deal amid \u2018tight\u2019 cash levels<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Businessman Denis O\u2019Brien\u2019s Digicel telecoms group is in talks to form a network-sharing partnership with a rival in one of its markets in order to reboot cash levels as it deals with ongoing interest payments on its almost $7 billion debt\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Mobile Market in Trinidad & Tobago, 2020-2024 – ResearchAndMarkets.com<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The “Trinidad & Tobago Mobile Market 2020-2024” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The mobile market is constantly changing, due to a combination of effects from the development of new technologies, new smartphones and increasing competition with social apps\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday, 29 February 2020<\/h3>\n

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Sunday, 1 March 2020<\/h3>\n

NCB Foundation to launch digital lab for at-risk youth<\/h4>\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 At-risk youth come April are set to benefit from entrepreneurial and digital training to through the development of a digital lab funded by the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation, in partnership with The Trust for the Americas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Stacey Hines elected President of the Jamaica Computer Society (JCS)<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Stacey Hines, group strategic planner of the ICD Group is the new president of the Jamaica Computer Society (JCS)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Image credits: Free-Photos (Pixabay<\/a>); \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Brands of the World<\/a>;<\/em>\u00a0 Wikipedia<\/a>;\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>Wikipedia<\/a>; \u00a0Wikipedia<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

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