A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 1 February to Sunday 7 February 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 1 February 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scotiabank: Cashless banking is the new normal for financial industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 In a recent statement, Scotiabank Bahamas suggested that with the introduction of cutting-edge banking technology and constant improvement of existing technologies, \u201cthe Caribbean is likely to see faster, more transparent and more secure cashless payments than ever before\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government working to improve access to its services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 The Dominica government is moving to provide the public with adequate access to the services which it provides\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean streaming service launched for regional films<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Caribbean films and television shows will now be accessible to the world through a new Caribbean streaming platform, FILMCO2Go\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 2 February 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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BUSINESS BYTE: Flow offers tablet deal with bundles sign-up<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Faster internet speeds, world-class television content and reliable landline services are now being delivered to Dominicans\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology is the answer to Jamaica’s crime issues<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, Recently, I was driving to work and listening to Emily Shields on Radio Jamaica’s programme Hotline\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bridging the digital gap<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Telecommunications provider b-mobile has partnered with RAMPS Logistics to help bridge the digital gap for pupils in Trinidad and Tobago who will now benefit from devices and connectivity for their online classes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 3 February 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Govt at beta launch phase of online service portal; full availability expected next month<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013  The government has announced it is at the beta launch phase of its online service portal that will allow individuals to renew their driver\u2019s license and obtain copies of other government documents online\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online Government Services Pilot Programme expands to public<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Government of The Bahamas through its Digital Transformation Unit announced the expansion of My (Pilot) Services to the public on 3 February 2021.. more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telehealth, concierge medical services now offered in Guyana<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 A modern and new healthcare service that will eliminate patients having to leave their homes is being introduced in Guyana by OnCall Medical Solutions Inc\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital health passport on horizon, Bartlett predicts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Spurred by concerns arising from the coronavirus pandemic, travellers criss-crossing the global might require a digital health passport to enter foreign ports, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has forecast\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

iCreate appoints Shanan Smart as general manager<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Creative training institute iCreate Limited has appointed Shanan Smart as its general manager\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More tech tools for the police<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 WE listened this weekend to a government agency’s latest move to make it easier to apply for a gun licence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social media and protecting one’s trademarks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 ENTITIES are using social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter more frequently to promote their goods and services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CANTO chairman outlines strategies needed to bridge digital divide<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The novel coronavirus pandemic has illuminated the already stark digital inequities between those with access to reliable high-speed Internet and those without it in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digitalisation: The SME key to acceleration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 Digitalisation is essential to business acceleration, particularly with the surge in reliance on the digital spaces to promote business continuity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enterprise: Considering new business models and platforms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 IN the last issue we looked at disruptive technology enablers to understand what capabilities exist to support your transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 4 February 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Aliv Set To Double Cable \u2018Contribution\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Aliv is on track to double last year\u2019s $8m \u201ccontribution\u201d to Cable Bahamas\u2019 results, its top executive revealed yesterday, while reiterating it was \u201cnever a quick dash to the finish line\u201d on net profitability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow keeps on giving and improving service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Delivering value for customers remains a priority for Barbados\u2019 leading telecommunications provider amid the COVID-19 pandemic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-tech identity card \u2018rolls out by end of March\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013  A hybrid national identification card to be introduced in Barbados in a matter of weeks will have a mobile application version, and there is the possibility of citizens being able to use it for travel, officials said Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 5 February 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aliv Gains Network \u2018Ownership\u2019 Through $24m Loan Payback<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Aliv has gained \u201cownership\u201d of its mobile network equipment by paying off a $24m loan with the proceeds from long-term debt advanced by its controlling shareholder, its top executive has revealed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ce\u2019Cile guides students in Digicel\u2019s safer internet sessions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Digicel co-opted entertainer Ce\u2019Cile to guide students at Petersfield Primary and Buff Bay High schools on proper online use and etiquette in a Takeover Virtual Pep Talk session on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government\u2019s new social media setup to provide more effective communication<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 The government\u2019s social media set-up will be restructured so that important messages are more effectively communicated to the public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Young: TSTT working to ensure CCTV cameras functional<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Non-functional CCTV cameras are being removed across T&T, while those that are usable are being repaired to ensure they\u2019re operational as part of crime-fighting measures\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global Sun donates tablets to Girls\u2019 Brigade Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Turks and Caicos Islands <\/em>\u2013 Representatives and members of the Girls\u2019 Brigade Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands received a generous gift from Global Sun Integration Management in the form of data-ready tablets to assist students with their online learning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 6 February 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 7 February 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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