A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 5 April  to Sunday 11 April 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 5 April 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The sunny Dutch Caribbean island of Cura\u00e7ao has extended an invitation to remote workers to work and live there for up to a year<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cura\u00e7ao <\/em>\u2013 Work from home would take on a whole new dimension if our ‘office’ had mountains, or beach and ocean views\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonnick urges entrepreneurs to look online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 AS the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to hinder traditional face-to-face shopping, co-founder of the Flight To Freedom (FTF) clothing line, Kejon Bonnick is imploring other entrepreneurs to explore online options\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 6 April 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Aliv: Govt must choose between third mobile network or 5G<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The government will have to choose between whether it wants to approve a third mobile operator or invest in 5G technology, Aliv said in its recent response to the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority\u2019s (URCA) draft annual plan for 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTC and Cable Bahamas urge URCA to complete mobile market review<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Both the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) and Cable Bahamas (CBL) have urged their regulator to complete the long-promised mobile market review as a matter of urgency, with the latter noting that uncertainty over whether there will be a third mobile operator will delay investment in 5G\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LYTHCOTT OUTLINES POSITIVE IMPACT OF DIGITAL IDS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Director of Northpoint Consulting, Antonio Lythcott, recently shared what he believed Digital IDs meant for the Caribbean and how the implementation of the cards would impact those who decided to use them\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOMINICA LAUNCHES \u2018WORK IN NATURE\u2019 DIGITAL NOMAD VISA<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Dominica is the latest island nation to launch an extended-stay visa programme in the hope of attracting digital nomads to paradise. Olivia Palamountain reports\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The JCSD Virtual E-AGMs Platform Launch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 \u201cThe Jamaica Central Securities Depository Limited (JCSD) recognized the challenges listed companies and other companies face in hosting their Annual General Meetings (AGMs), Extraordinary General Meetings (EGM) and other events during this Pandemic, as the Government\u2019s and the Ministry of Health & Wellness, to protect the population, have mandated no gathering and\/or restrictions on the number of persons attending an event face-to-face\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eastern Caribbean becomes the first currency union to issue blockchain-based digital currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean has created its own form of digital currency meant to help speed transactions and serve people without bank accounts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UWI receives US$25m grant from US tech giant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Regional <\/em>\u2013 The University of the West Indies (UWI) announced today that it has secured a grant of US$25 million from virtual and augmented reality software developer EON Reality\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St Kitts and Nevis Keeps its Digital Transformation Promise by Launching Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has officially launched its digital currency, also known as DCash, this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 7 April 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Central Bank of Bahamas shares updates on Sand dollar CBDC progress<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 John Rolle, the Governor of the Central Bank of Bahamas, has shared some updates on the rollout of the Bahamas\u2019 central bank digital currency (CBDC) which went live in October… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Govt\u2019s CIRT Launch In Cyber Security \u2018Best Practice\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A local technology provider said the launch of the Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) would allow the country to follow \u201cglobal best practice\u201d on cyber security\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top IT professionals participate in Government\u2019s First-ever National Cybersecurity Assessment Session<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A milestone component of the Government\u2019s digital transformation strategy, Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) Assessment sessions were held on March 30-31, 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CBDC, good for you & business<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 In our last column, we outlined what central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are, how they work, and the critical role they will play in realising a digital society\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IT professionals are front-line workers too<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 While we set out on the path of technological transformation, a set of professionals are now just as important as doctors and lawyers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puerto Rico\u2019s internet speeds zip past 121 countries, including US<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Puerto Rico<\/em> \u2013 In a recent study by FairInternet Report about the global industry, Puerto Rico ranked 21 among 142 jurisdictions with the highest average internet speeds in 2020\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social $ense: Choose social media carefully<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 When you first enter the world of social media, you may be tempted to join most of the platforms in the hopes of reaching everyone\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel cuts staff in shift to digital<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago \u00ad<\/em>\u2013 Digicel Group has confirmed that the company has reduced staff as a result of digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Praise for iGovTT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago \u00ad<\/em>\u2013 THE National Information and Communication Technology Company Ltd (iGovTT) has been praised for the role it has played in boosting T&T\u2019s IT environment amid the Covid-19 pandemic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 8 April 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Teachers at Parham Primary School receive free Google Classroom Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda<\/em> \u2013 Since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the systemic problems in our systems have been exposed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lloyd \u2018Very Satisfied\u2019 With Education Access<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd said he is \u201cvery satisfied\u201d his ministry has provided students access to quality education during the coronavirus pandemic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samsung Galaxy S21 series now available in The Bahamas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Samsung Electronics Central America and the Caribbean has announced the availability of the Galaxy S21 series at carrier partners in The Bahamas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top IT professionals participate in govt\u2019s first-ever national cybersecurity assessment session<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A milestone component of the government\u2019s digital transformation strategy, Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) Assessment sessions were held on March 30 and 31, 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EASTERN CARIBBEAN DOLLAR GOES DIGITAL, A HELP FOR UNBANKED<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regional<\/em> \u2013 The Eastern Caribbean has created its own form of digital currency meant to help speed transactions and serve people without bank accounts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 9 April 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BOJ gives digital currency security assurance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Recognising that one of the greatest risks to the planned roll-out of the central bank digital currency, CBDC, is lack of interest and therefore, slow or no take-up by the public, the Bank of Jamaica, BOJ\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bitt develops world\u2019s first Central Bank Digital Currency in a currency union<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regional <\/em>\u2013 \u2018DCash\u2019, designed and developed by international fintech company Bitt in partnership with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), became the world\u2019s first retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) to be publicly issued within a formal currency union\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 10 April 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Taiwan to help Belize fully digitize<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 To strengthen the close and cordial relations between Belize and Taiwan, the ambassadors of both nations met with ministers of each other\u2019s government to discuss bond-strengthening measures and intentions for further cooperation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guyana \u2013 Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Key Players Change the View of the Global Face of Global Industry by 2028 : Guyana \u2013 Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband \u2013 Statistics and AnalysesGuyana\u2019s oil<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The detailed analysis of the global Guyana \u2013 Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband market and all the dynamics related to it is offered in research report\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica, Ireland firm partner to test CBDC project in 2021<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Bank of Jamaica has partnered with an Ireland-based company\u2014eCurrency Mint\u2014to pilot its central bank digital currency (CBDC) project. The project will commence between May and December of this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

bmobile opens phone lines to St Vincent this weekend<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 bmobile is ofering free calls to St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) over the weekend\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 11 April 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Image credits: (Mick Baker)rooster<\/a> (flickr); Aliv<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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