A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 21 September to Sunday 27 September 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 21 September 2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scotiabank Bahamas continues investment in technologies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Scotiabank Bahamas plans to continue its investment in the latest banking technologies to provide greater convenience for customers, and help minimize banking disruptions amid the ongoing health crisis\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BTL Board to appoint independent auditor and move quickly to investigate allegations by former Board Chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Loan-to-Own programme implemented on computer devices for students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 With computers and tablet devices now a necessity for the 2020\/2021 academic year, the Ministry of Education has implemented a Loan-to-Own programme geared towards benefitting in-need students\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cayman companies file second-most blockchain patents in US<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Cayman-registered companies have filed the second largest number of blockchain patents in the United States, trailing only US firms, according to research by KISSPatent\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smartphone app could assess COVID risk status<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013  A smartphone app that could allow users to \u2018prove\u2019 their COVID-status has been developed in Cayman\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Dominica extends FTTH footprint to northern localities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Dominican operator Digicel has announced a further expansion of its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network on the island to mark the 3-year anniversary of the passing of Hurricane Maria<\/a>, reports Dominica News Online, citing the company\u2019s CEO Nikima Royer Jno Baptiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GTT fully restores landline services to Region 3 customers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana \u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) says it restored landline services to customers in Region 3 on Sunday, completing underwater repairs ahead of schedule\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New data protection law coming- PM Phillips<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Mark Phillips said a law would be be drafted to protect electronic information being provided by citizens to the government and money has been already set aside to do this in the 2020 National Budget\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

18-y-o furthers education with Digicel Free Service for Life prize<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Only one day after his 18^{th<\/sup> birthday, aspiring network technician, Andre Shaw, received just the boost he needed to continue his online learning program – a call from IRIE FM informing him that he was the latest winner in the Digicel Free Service for Life promotion\u2026} more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Little Bay Primary and Infant begins classes with satellite Internet service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Grade six students at Little Bay Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland were able last week to begin preparation for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP), thanks to satellite Internet service provided by ReadyTV\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 22 September 2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cable To Repay $30m-Plus Debt<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday confirmed it has moved into the second stage of its balance sheet restructuring by unveiling the early redemption of $30m-plus in preference shares\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow moving VG operations strictly online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 Telecommunications company Flow has announced that all their operations on Virgin Gorda will move online as of October 31\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Large number of coaches available for teachers ICT training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Education last week launched a mass training programme to better equip local teachers to use information and communications technology (ICT) to reach learners\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GraceKennedy donates 210 tablets and laptops to schools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 GraceKennedy Limited (GK), through its Grace and Staff Community Development Foundation, today (September 21) donated 210 tablets and laptops valued at approximately $5.2 million, to 10 schools and six of the company\u2019s homework centres in Kingston\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TATT to mediate between telecom giants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 A HIGH Court judge has stayed a dispute between TT\u2019s two mobile telecom providers to allow the Telecommunications Authority (TATT) to mediate on a complaint by Digicel who wants its competitor, TSTT, to stop rejecting its subscribers who want to port (switch) their TSTT numbers to the Digicel network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTSEC launches EASi platform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE TT Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) launched on Tuesday, its online business solution to the securities market which it expects will revolutionise the way the securities industry is regulated\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTSEC launches online business solution, EASi<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) has launched its online business solution to the securities market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 23 September 2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Harrogate firm launches track and trace app for Bahamas Government<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Instant communication mobile solutions provider Mobile Tornado has announced that Hubbcat, its partner in the Caribbean, has successfully deployed a Covid-19 quarantine track and trace program utilising the Harrogate-based firm’s PTT (push to talk) solution, with the Government of The Bahamas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GOVERNMENT TO UPDATE COMPUTER MISUSE ACT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 The Government is making provisions to update the Computer Misuse Act\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belize Health App is now live<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 After months of development, the Belize Health Mobile Application (Belize Health App) for tourists coming into the country is now officially online\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADVERTORIAL | Education Sector Must Digitally Transform To Address Challenges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The COVID-19 pandemic revised the reopening date of the September school term to early October, as the country continues to battle to contain the spread of the coronavirus, which is in the community transmission phase\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IBEX Pumps US$2.3m Into Ocho Rios Expansion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Business process outsourcing company IBEX is pumping US$2.3 million into its fourth contact centre, located in Ocho Rios, St Ann\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laptops Scarce – As Government Cans Face-To-Face Classes, New Challenge Emerges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica \u00ad<\/em>\u2013 Having run into headwinds of opposition from principals and other education stakeholders, the Holness administration has backtracked on its bullish plan to phase in face-to-face classes in October amid a monthlong spike in COVID-19 deaths and infections\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Significant increase in customer complaints to OUR in 2020 April-June quarter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) is reporting a significant jump in the number of utility customer complaints during the 2020 April-June quarter\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time for full digitisation of radio<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 WE at the Jamaica Observer have a stake in the transformation of Jamaica into a digital society. It would give us a tremendous opportunity to continue to better serve our loyal audiences who expect us to be ‘Always Ahead’\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time for the digital switch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 WE live and compete in a digital world, with the new Administration’s election manifesto highlighting a digital society as imperative\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes To GIS Mapping<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Madam:  Jamaica has a long way to go, and the integration of science and technology across different sectors tells me good news \u2013 that Jamaica is preparing for take-off\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

tTech getting ready to offer data compliance services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Aspiring to be the first, Chris Reckord, chief executive officer (CEO) of tTech Limited, says the company will be rolling out its data protection IT compliance services shortly\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mastercard, WiPay partner to advance e-payments across the Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Mastercard has partnered with fintech WiPay as both companies strive to establish a strong foothold in the Caribbean region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More drama, more fun, more action, more local \u2014 PlayGo is Anytime, Anywhere, Any Device TV & Movie<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia<\/em> \u2013 There\u2019s a new kid on the block in the entertainment world with the intro of the new all-singing, all-dancing PlayGo app available right now in the Google Play and Apple app stores\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TelEm discontinues employee savings plan, union not pleased<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 St. Maarten Communication Union (SMCU) representing workers at TelEm Group is voicing its disapproval with the company reportedly putting an end to the employee savings plan\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TSTT CEO resigns after 14 years at company<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Chief Executive Officer of the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (TSTT), Dr Ronald Walcott, has resigned effective October 1\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Young IT expert offers his services for free to parents, pupils<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Shivam Teelucksingh, a certified technician from Point Fortin, is offering his services without charge to parents and students in need\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 24 September 2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don’t Take Data Protection Lightly<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Strong governance requires effective management at its core. Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) have, over the past decade, expanded from standalone and abstract disciplines to arguably the most important functions in a business\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow records COVID spike in digital use<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The COVID-19 pandemic has produced a leap in digitisation larger than ever seen before\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel rolls out safe, free delivery service for LTE SIM swops<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 o make it easier for everyone to stay safe and maintain social distancing when carrying out everyday activities, Digicel is introducing a convenient, free delivery option for mobile customers to get home or office delivery for their required upgrade to a new LTE SIM\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NCB launches solution to open accounts without a branch visit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) says it is furthering its efforts to enable Jamaicans to bank safely from home with the launch of an online solution that allows new customers to open a regular savings account without visiting a branch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Govt. phone bills NAf. 19.4M over budget over past 5 years<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 Government has had to fork up NAf. 19.4 million over what it budgeted to cover phone bills over the past five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An IT strategy for home schooling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 With the promise of a reduction in taxes on laptops and tablets, some parents may be budgeting for a system that their child or children can use to access online learning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 25 September 2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Bahamas Reveal Details, October Date of Landmark Central Bank Digital Currency Debut<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas confirmed it will cross the central bank digital currency (CBDC) finish line next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cybercrime Bill 2020<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The Cybercrime Bill 2020 is now a real thing and will soon be brought into law.  The Bill went through its second and third reading today in the House of Representatives\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cyber Crime Bill approved by House of Representatives<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Peru and Dominican Republic green light Lleida.net e-signature processes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominican Republic<\/em> \u2013 Spanish technology company Lleida.net, a specialist in secure messaging, announced that its registered notification and contracting services have received official accreditation in the Dominican Republic and Peru\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

State media<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Minister Kwame McCoy who holds responsibility for Public Affairs within the Office of the Prime Minister told Stabroek News in an interview that the government could see no immediate reason for disbanding any section of the state media\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A virtual 2020 JAPEX<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica’s premier tourism and attractions trade show, Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) is still on for November 9-11, in spite of COVID-19 restrictions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel staff members benefit from webinar on conflict resolution<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Jamaica staff members benefited from a training session in conflict resolution on Monday in celebration of the United Nations\u2019 International Day of Peace\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experts to discuss digital entrepreneurship at Joan Duncan lecture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The focus on the opportunities provided by digital entrepreneurship for economic development, will take centre stage at the 7th annual Joan Duncan Memorial Lecture, which is being broadcast live on TVJ on Sunday, September 27 at 3 pm\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

iCreate teams with Code Fellows to offer coding, data security courses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digital training institute iCreate has announced a partnership with US-based computer training school Code Fellows which will expand iCreate’s course offerings to include software development, ops and cybersecurity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ECLAC sees digitalisation as gateway to regional economic reform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Digital transformation can help Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region recover more quickly from the COVID\u201119 crisis, according to the Latin American Economic Outlook (LEO) 2020: Digital Transformation for Building Back Better\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel offers free data to SEA students for one month<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Trinidad and Tobago will be giving students who sat the Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) exam free mobile service and data for one month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 26 September 2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Antiguans invited to participate in free virtual bitcoin SV event CoinGeek conference LIVE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Special Economic Envoy to Antigua and Barbuda, Ambassador Calvin Ayre, is inviting both the technologically savvy and the novice alike, to be better-informed about the utility of blockchain technology, specifically Bitcoin SV (BSV)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOCUS ON CYBERSECURITY CRITICAL<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 AS the Government moves rapidly along with their digital transformation agenda, it is critical for more focus to be placed on cybersecurity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyber-crime legislated: \u201cThe rules as we know it in social media will be no more\u201d <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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The advancement of technology <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 In times gone by, life was simple. And I am not talking one hundred years ago. We need not look that far. I am talking the seventies and the eighties\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tablet turn-around<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Last month UDP Leader Elect and Minister of Education Hon. Patrick Faber announced his plans for the launch of a \u201cdistance learning\u201d program that would shape the way children receive their education outside of the classroom due to COVID-29 restraints\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GTT introduces its Blaze service to Parika<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) have expanded its Blaze services to Parika to the benefit of 550 households\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CDB approves grant to enhance remote learning for UWI students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 The board of directors of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a grant of US$200,000 to assist young people across the region who lack technological devices and internet access in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 27 September 2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Peart urges MSMEs to utilise social media for target marketing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Chief executive officer of BlueDot Insights Larren Peart is encouraging micro, small, and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) to utilise social media to collect primary data in order to gain a better understanding of and serve their target market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yaneek Page | Starting A Global Tech Firm With Less Than US$1,000<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 In my last column, published on September 13, I shared ideas and advice on how those who\u2019ve lost jobs to the pandemic may pivot, upskill, and strategically rebrand to find scarce job opportunities amid the crisis\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changing fortunes of media in TT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 OVER the past ten to 15 years, several newspapers with large readerships across the globe have closed due to low advertising and sales\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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