{"id":154065,"date":"2020-07-13T05:45:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T10:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=154065"},"modified":"2020-07-13T05:46:33","modified_gmt":"2020-07-13T10:46:33","slug":"roundup-week-12-july-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2020\/07\/roundup-week-12-july-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 12 July 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 6 July to Sunday 12 July 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Monday, 6 July 2020<\/h3>\n

The Bahamas Launches Mobile App<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Just days after reopening for tourism, The Bahamas has launched a new mobile app to make it easier for tourists visiting the destination, according to the Caribbean Journal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Election Watch: PNP seeks to outdo JLP in technology<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Campaign co-director for the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP), Phillip Paulwell says the party will utilise the power of technology to help secure victory in the upcoming polls\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tablets Of Teachers Programme Rolls Out Tuesday<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The \u2018Tablets for Teachers\u2019 programme rolls out on Tuesday (July 7) with the distribution of devices to educators at the Hope Valley Experimental School, located at 2-4 University Road, Kingston 7\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, 7 July 2020<\/h3>\n

\"\"SETAR from Aruba has deployed Nordija\u00b4s interactive TV platform<\/h4>\n

Aruba <\/em>\u2013 Denmark-based global technology middleware provider Nordija has strengthened its presence in the CALA (the Caribbean and Latin America) market by delivering a fully integrated, end-to-end IPTV solution to Aruban operator SETAR\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Montserrat’s subsea fibre-optic cable connectivity completed<\/h4>\n

Montserrat<\/em> \u2013 Installation of the new submarine fibre optic cable system from Montserrat, to the Branching Unit between Guadeloupe and Antigua, has been successfully completed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Conyers helps Digicel conclude Covid-survival USD 7 billion restructuring<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Caribbean mobile network and entertainment provider Digicel has employed Conyers Dill & Pearman to act as its legal adviser on a USD 7 billion debt restructuring, initially announced at the start of April, as the impact of Covid-19 began to be felt\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel Foundation donates 1,095 tablets to special needs schools<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 \u201cWe are now ready to be part of online learning,\u201d said Dianne Le Cointe, Principal of the Happy Haven Special School after receiving tablets for students with special needs in Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wednesday, 8 July 2020<\/h3>\n

65,000 Tablet Computers For Teachers And Students This Fiscal Year<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The distribution of 65,000 tablet computers to teachers and students will be completed in this fiscal year, says Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Thursday, 9 July 2020<\/h3>\n

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

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 The Antigua and Barbuda Telecommunications Market report includes substantial information related to the market driving forces which are highly influencing the vendor portfolio of the Antigua and Barbuda Telecommunications Market and its impact on the market share in terms of revenue of this industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Bahamians Are Urged To ‘Acquire Taste’ For Apps<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamians were yesterday urged to “acquire a taste for app development” and go beyond simple flyer promotions on Facebook or What’s App\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Digital payments provider grows platform to 7,000 users<\/h4>\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A Bahamian digital payments provider has seen 50 per cent of the businesses currently on its platform register during the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 7,000 users in its system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Rihanna Donates 4,000 Tablets To Schools In Barbados<\/h4>\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Even though they\u2019ve already donated millions to various racial justice causes and COVID-19 relief efforts, Rihanna and Jack Dorsey have teamed up once again to help school children in Barbados\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Dominican wins #IslandHack regional competition<\/h4>\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Dominican, Kemuel Lodrick, is the winner of the 2020 United Nations Development Programme\u2019s Eastern Caribbean #IslandHack prototype challenge\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Telecommunications Market report includes substantial information related to the market driving forces which are highly influencing the vendor portfolio of the Jamaica Telecommunications Market and its impact on the market share in terms of revenue of this industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

 More E-Participation Apps To Be Rolled Out<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that more e-participation software applications (apps) will be rolled out this fiscal year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel appoints Oliver Coughlan to head C’bean, Central America operations<\/h4>\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Former chief executive officer of Digicel Pacific Oliver Coughlan is to take over the company’s operations in the Caribbean and Central America, the telecommunications group confirmed in a press release this morning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Huawei: Caribbean can adapt to post-covid19 world<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Huawei experts believe covid19 has highlighted the urgent need for economies and businesses in the Caribbean to accelerate their current pace of digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday, 10 July 2020<\/h3>\n

C&W COMMUNICATIONS EXPANDS ITS B2B OPERATIONS IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS<\/h4>\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013C&W Communications, operator of the Flow, BTC and UTS brands in the Caribbean, today announced the acquisition of IT Outsource Ltd. (\u201cITO\u201d), a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) in the Cayman Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Dominica government moves to strengthen post-disaster communication<\/h4>\n

Dominica<\/em> \u2013 The government of Dominica has articulated the need to strengthen the post-disaster communication mechanisms through the implementation of a combination of initiatives\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 The future value proposition for telecommunications market in Dominica 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

Computers Presented To Balcombe Drive Primary<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Balcombe Drive Primary School in Kingston, on Thursday (July 9), formally received computers under the Government\u2019s \u2018Tablets for Teachers Programme\u2019, so its teachers can use them while working from home\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

DBJ launches mentorship programme for entrepreneurs, innovators<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), through its Jamaica Venture Capital Programme (JVCAPITAL), recently launched a 12-month mentorship programme for high growth potential research\/technology-based start-ups with innovative products or services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

SRC Supports ST&I Policy<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Scientific Research Council (SRC) has expressed full support for the Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) policy, which is slated to be tabled in Parliament later this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Tablets Delivered At Hope Valley<\/h4>\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Thirty-four tablet computers were handed over to Hope Valley Experimental School on Tuesday under the Tablets for Teachers Programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digicel chief executive quits<\/h4>\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean-based Digicel Group announced Jean-Yves Charlier (pictured) was stepping down as CEO citing personal reasons, with the head of its Pacific operation Oliver Coughlan lined up as his replacement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday, 11 July 2020<\/h3>\n

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Sunday, 12 July 2020<\/h3>\n

\"\"BPTT distributes laptops to students, community groups<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Students across TT have been given a technological edge through the distribution of laptops by BPTT, which took place at the head office of the Rose Foundation on Oxford Street, Port of Spain last week, said a media release\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

DigiGirlz have their day<\/h4>\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Soroptimist International Esperance of Trinidad and Tobago partnered recently with Microsoft TT to host DigiGirlzTT 2020\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Image credits:  rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>);  Wikipedia<\/a>;  Wikipedia<\/a>;  Wikipedia<\/a>;  Wikipedia<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n

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