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A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 19 October to Sunday 25 October 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 19 October 2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bridging The Gender Gap Critical For Cyber Security<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 There are arguably two key problems encountered with cyber security governance – the misrepresentation of cyber security risks at executive and Board levels, and the under-representation of women in the industry. Yet the pressure to secure businesses against cyber-related incidents and, more importantly, cyber breaches is immense\u2026 m<\/a>o<\/a>re<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gov’t Expands Digital Platform Roll-Out Drive<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Government is developing digital platforms to automate the Cabinet Office’s functions and to handle the planning process at the Ministry of Works\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digicel investing half-million to improve internet speeds in BVI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunication provider Digicel has announced that they will be investing $500,000 to upgrade their local network infrastructure over the next six months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telemedicine: Healing at a distance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 Telemedicine\u2019s popularity has skyrocketed due to technological advances over the last 20 to 30 years, and most recently due to the necessities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BCIC preps cyber insurance for businesses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Amid rising cybercrimes and sophisticated digital attacks on companies globally, a British Caribbean Insurance Company (BCIC) executive has said that the underwriting company is in the process of adding cyber insurance as a new line to its already extensive list of products\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gov’t moves to criminalise the use of cell phones by prisoners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The ability of inmates to continue to direct their criminal operations from behind prison walls with the use of cellular phones will soon be significantly curtailed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica readies for proliferation of 5G services locally<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica is far advancing its regulatory and monitoring regime for the proliferation of fifth generation (5G) mobile technology services in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online learning will be relevant even after COVID passes \u2013 Williams<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Education, Youth and Information Minister, Fayval Williams, has declared that online learning, which has become prevalent in schools since March, is here to stay, even after the advent of the coronavirus (COVID-19)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schools moving ahead with plans to improve ICT status<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 SOME public schools are forging ahead with plans to improve their information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure to be able to efficiently deliver distance learning, as institutions continue to operate in a virtual space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

USF soon to assist students with online classes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 CHIEF executive officer (CEO) for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Daniel Dawes says the entity will shortly be embarking on a programme to assist students experiencing challenges accessing the Internet to participate in online classes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huawei launches virtual Seeds for the Future<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 \u201cInitiatives like this are necessary to bridge work in the classroom with work in the field,\u201d said Professor Brian Copeland of the University of the West Indies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 20 October 2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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BTC launches nationwide connectivity campaign<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 BTC has announced that it has kicked off an aggressive national connectivity campaign geared at connecting every home across the country with broadband services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTC Targets 55% Of Nassau, GB For Fibre Linkage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) operational head yesterday said more than half the homes in Nassau and Grand Bahama will be passed by its latest network technology come year-end 2021 as it launches a national Internet connectivity drive\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cloud provider warns up to 90% of organizations at cyber risk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Thousands more interactions and transactions are taking place digitally for companies because of the COVID-19 pandemic, however organizations in The Bahamas and the rest of the region are 80 to 90 percent at risk of information and communication technology (ICT) penetration, revealed a local leader in cloud services.. more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dominican Republic Telecommunications Market Report 2020-2026, Trends, Top Key Players and more<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Global Telecommunications market is growing at a rapid pace year over year. \u201cThe global Telecommunications industry will grow at a rate of 4.0% in 2019\u201d notes OG Analysis\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grenada Telecommunications 2020 Market Size, Status and Forecast to 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 Global Telecommunications market is growing at a rapid pace year over year. \u201cThe global Telecommunications industry will grow at a rate of 4.0% in 2019\u201d notes OG Analysis\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM: Gov’t actively seeking a viable solution to online learning challenges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 PRIME Minister Andrew Holness says having children in low-risk communities return to the classroom is a possible solution for those facing challenges with connectivity and virtual learning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tablets Handed Over to PATH Students at Three Inner-City Primary Schools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information and e-Learning Jamaica have presented tablets to the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) students at three inner-city schools located in the constituency of St. Andrew South\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Steps Out As A Digital Operator<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Digicel is today launching itself as a Digital Operator and is marking the occasion by delivering simply more through a suite of eight apps and a promise of powerful digital experiences\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Statia to obtain faster and cheaper Internet next year<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Eustatius <\/em>\u2013 The public entity St. Eustatius and telecom company EUTEL NV have concluded an agreement with Saba Statia Cable System (SSCS) BV for Internet capacity for the coming five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel provides connectivity, devices to 44 more schools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Digicel Foundation continues to support the Ministry of Education\u2019s Adopt-a-School initiative by teaming up with the ministry to bring connectivity to an additional 44 schools across Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SME loan facility goes digital<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 IMPROVED and innovative access to finance and loans for small, micro and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is just a click away, as Term Finance Holdings Ltd (TFHL) and 3Stone Ltd have developed a strictly digital platform to assist such businesses. The digital platform, SME TT which has been in beta testing… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 21 October 2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Bahamas launches world\u2019s first CBDC, the \u2018Sand Dollar\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank of the Bahamas has announced the country\u2019s \u201cSand Dollar\u201d \u2014 a state-backed virtual currency \u2014 is now available nationwide\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Claro Caribbean Q3 sales flat, adds 126,000 Dominican mobile subs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominican Republic<\/em> \u2013 America Movil\u2019s Claro units in the Caribbean reported third-quarter revenues of USD 439 million, down 0.6 percent year on year but a vast improvement on the Covid-impacted 10.3 percent annual decline posted in Q2\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica: Online schooling by the roadside \u2013 Parents struggling to keep children in classes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Parents across Jamaica are making the effort to assist their children get accustomed to the online method of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Beverley Dressikie of Huddersfield, St Mary, is one of them\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life’s a tech beach<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Kirk-Anthony Hamilton has gone beyond the dream of creating a Silicon Valley in the Caribbean. Hamilton is an architectural designer turned entrepreneur, investor, community curator and co-founder of Infiniti Partnership Inc, TechBeach Retreat, The Destination Experience and the Visionaries’ Summit\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Managed IT services 101<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Managed IT services are any defined set of proactive IT services that are remotely delivered and paid for before use\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister Williams Calls on Jamaicans to Support One Laptop or Tablet Per Child Initiative<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling on Jamaicans to support the Government\u2019s efforts to put electronic devices in the hands of students through the \u2018One Laptop or Tablet per Child\u2019 initiative\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tablets to be Used in 2022 Census<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) will be using tablets to conduct the 2022 Population and Housing Census\u2026 m<\/a>ore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel launches suite of data-led Prime Bundles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Caribbean-focused operator Digicel announced the launch of a range of new bundles for heavy data users as part of a rebrand of its operations as a vendor of “digital experiences”\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyber Security Unit to secure Govt\u2019s digitalisation\u2014Young<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 A Cyber Security Unit in the National Security Ministry will be tasked with securing Government\u2019s Digitalisation thrust from hacking and other cyber dangers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HACK ATTACK<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE CARIBBEAN\u2019S biggest conglomerate, Ansa McAl, is the victim of ransomware hackers holding some of the company\u2019s IT systems hostage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PwC: Digital upskilling critical for good paying jobs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) T&T has argued that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated changes in how and where we work, noting that for many organisations the crisis has brought to the fore the discrepancy between the skills people have and those needed for jobs in the digital world\u2026 m<\/a>o<\/a>re<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 22 October 2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sand Dollar: The Bahamas Has Released the new Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank of the Bahamas has launched the country\u2019s central bank digital currency (CBDC) called \u201cSand Dollar\u201d on October 21, 2020. Like any CBDC, it is state-backed and is now available nationwide. In addition, the Sand Dollar is built using blockchain technology, which rarely happens with CBDCs\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No data plan needed for several educational websites- GTT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) on Thursday announced that it has inked a deal with the Ministry of Education that would see Guyanese paying nothing to visit several educational websites\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faster, Cheaper Internet Coming To Haiti Via $60 Million Project<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 The International Development Association (IDA) has approved a $60 million project to provide faster, cheaper internet access and other digital services in Haiti, the organization has announced\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online learning is here to stay, says JTA president<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Jasford Gabriel says the dangers to public health as a result of community spread of the novel coronavirus will pose an extreme challenge as thought is given to a limited return to face-to-face school\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#BTColumn \u2013 Closing the digital gap to end poverty<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The digital economy, connectivity and the possibilities offered by remote work have emerged as a shelter from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic for many social and economic sectors of Latin America and the Caribbean. But not everyone has access to such protections\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cybercrime under-reported<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE TTPS does not have definitive data about the prevalence of ransomware and other debilitating cyberattacks in TT because local companies that fall victim often do not make reports to the police\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TATT to sign MOU to provide devices, data for students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) will sign a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Education to provide much-needed devices and data access for students in need\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 23 October 2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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GTT zero rates some educational websites to aid online learning <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 To support online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) yesterday said that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education (MOE) to zero rate several educational websites on behalf of students and children in Guyana\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guyana must work now to strengthen its anti-trust regulations for telecom sector<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,  Please permit me to render some observations in simple language (not my technology jargon) on what the Government must do to fully leverage its wise decision to liberalize the Telecom\/Digital sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IT issues delay salaries for some gov\u2019t agencies \u2013 Edghill<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Works Minister Juan Edghill, who has been performing the duties of Finance Minister, yesterday said the ministry and budget agencies are working to address the delay in the payment of salaries to workers at some government agencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

213 Tablets Handed Over to Students in Portland<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 More than 200 students from four primary schools in Portland were presented with tablets on Thursday (October 22) as the Government continued the distribution of devices under the Tablets in Schools Programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groups Call For Tax Relief On Digital Devices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A call is being made by private sector groups and a non-government organisation for the Government to remove duties and taxes on mobile and digital equipment for least 24 months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JFB Going Virtual for Fire Safety Week<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013  The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) will be using a virtual format to get the message of fire safety and prevention across to Jamaicans during Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week 2020\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Remove Duty On Computers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner editorial on Saturday, October 17, \u2018Digital divide and struggles with schooling\u2019, highlights very important issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Launched Turkcell\u2019s BiP, TV+, Lifebox and Fast Login in 32 Countries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 In an important step forward towards becoming a Digital Operator, Digicel launched the life and communication platform BiP, TV platform PlayGO (TV+), the personal cloud storage platform Billo (lifebox) and Fast Login in 32 countries, in partnership with Lifecell Ventures, subsidiary of the digital operator Turkcell (NYSE: TKC) (BIST: TCELL)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NTRC iCode784 competition finalists named<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 The finalists in the three categories of the 2020 National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission\u2019s (NTRC) iCode784 competition have been decided\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Build a Future ready business<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Is your business structured to thrive despite – or even because of – today\u2019s business environment and tomorrow\u2019s new challenges\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internet issues postpone Express case<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The virtual trial of a lawsuit, in which the publishers of a daily newspaper are challenging the constitutionality of two recent raids on their organization, had to be postponed yesterday due to technical issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More glitch woes for judge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 A SUDDEN crash in either the Judiciary\u2019s computer system that allows for virtual court hearings or a disruption in Internet service yesterday resulted in several court matters being adjourned\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ministry should help the many pupils without online access<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Mere weeks into the Ministry of Education\u2019s (MoEd) online teaching programme, there are very disturbing reports that an alarming number of pupils throughout T&T are in fact NOT accessing their education via this forum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Responding to the cybersecurity threat<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 For years, conversations about cybersecurity in Trinidad and Tobago have surfaced. Seminars have been held. Consultants have spoken. Minor hacks have been reported\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TATT donates 10,000 devices to students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The donation of 10,000 devices to school children by the Telecommunications Authority of T&T (TATT) will not only allow those children access to online learning but will change their lives\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 24 October 2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Barbados Now Has Uber-Type App For Registered Taxis, Only Not Cheap.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Registered taxi operators across Barbados now have an additional option through which to ply their trade \u2013 the Pick Up Barbados app\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GTT donates phones to keep Region 4 Health Dep\u2019t in contact with COVID-19 patients<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has gifted phones with SIM cards and special mobile plans to the Region Four Health Department to ensure it remains in contact with COVID-19 patients\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GTT must return to detailed paper bills \u2013 PUC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is contending that the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) must revert to giving consumers detailed paper bills instead of the electronic billing format currently being used\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gov\u2019t To Develop COVID Response Technology Plan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Government is working on a COVID response technology plan, which will provide Jamaicans with Internet connectivity while a national broadband plan is being developed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private sector groups want 2-year tax relief on digital devices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 SOME of the country’s major private sector groups yesterday jointly urged the Government to remove \u201call duties and taxes\u201d on digital devices for at least two years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JMMB Group eyes digitisation as a key to boost profitability <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The JMMB Group believes that increased focus on digitisation, improved operational efficiency and inorganic growth are key imperatives to drive its profitability in Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and T&T over this financial year and beyond\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 25 October 2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

5G offer from America<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaican Government is now studying a proposal from its American counterpart for a Fifth-Generation (5G) mobile technology service being rolled out here that would spare the island any costs associated with the investment\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educator warns colleagues of online stress<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 AN educator is urging her colleagues to adapt to the new modality of online learning or suffer if they continue to deliver lessons as if they are in a physical face-to-face setting\u2026 more<\/a>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CXC creates online portal for CSEC and CAPE reviews, queries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 Following the recommendation of the independent review team, the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has created an online portal to expedite the handling of reviews and queries from students who wrote the 2020 July\/August Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advance Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dead cell phone bandits identified: Laventille and Point Fortin youths<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE two criminal suspects shot dead by police in Longdenville last Thursday after robbing a man of cash and a cellular phone, have been identified\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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