A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 10 May to Sunday 16 May 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Belize <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Youth, Sports and E-Governance begins an official tour, starting with San Pedro. His objective to ensure that services are offered to enhance the development of youth and sports while pushing the concept of digitizing government services through e-governance… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), to coordinate efforts and promote joint activities with the goal of expanding meaningful and affordable Internet access through policy and regulatory reform\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 If the pandemic has demonstrated anything it is that much improved internet connectivity, reliability and security have become unavoidable priorities for the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Amber Group is partnering with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MOEYI) to introduce coding in schools via the Pilot Coding in Schools Programme to promote and develop the teaching and learning of coding in public schools across Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 SET to offically launch in the country later this month, BlinkSky Jamaica, a new digital platform, believes that through the use of technology it will revolutionise the local e-gift card industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Ministry of Education has officially launched the pilot Coding in Schools programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 While the global population is held captive by Covid-19, it has killed hundreds and infected thousands locally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Vandals are to blame for the disruption the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) landline and broadband internet services in Morvant and environs, yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 A Cabinet minister yesterday revealed it is \u201call hands on deck\u201d to prevent \u201ca surge\u201d in visitor demand from \u201coverwhelming\u201d the Bahamas\u2019 health travel visa website and deterring potential tourists… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A top Ministry of Finance official said yesterday as the government moves forward with its digitization strategy, it is looking internally to see how workers within the public service may be redeployed for greater productivity… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The government is aiming to make\u00a040 public services available online by year-end through adding an additional one to its portal every six-eight weeks, a Cabinet minister revealed yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Minnis government will today use its \u201ce-Cabinet\u201d system for the first time in a bid to make the top decision-making body \u201cmore efficient and effective\u201d a Cabinet minister revealed yesterday\u2026 m<\/a>o<\/a>re<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Minister of State for Finance Kwasi Thompson yesterday touted the launch of the government\u2019s MyGateway platform, a rebranding of the online government service portal, which went live earlier this year, as a major milestone in supporting the economic development of The Bahamas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Bullying and other negative behaviours can now be reported by students from eight secondary schools through the touch of a button… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbadians are being encouraged to use this time to learn new skills\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barbados \u2013<\/em> Carlton Cummins, Barbadian co-founder of United Kingdom-based clean technology company, Aceleron, says Barbados needs to hasten its transition to a smart grid power network… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Coding and robotics will play a significant role in changing the face of education on this island… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 The Gender Affairs Unit (GAU) has cut a cheque for CI$2,500 to fund another Women.Code (Cayman) programme, which will be its fifth free course for all women on Grand Cayman to learn about computer science and software development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, GTT needs to ask customers permission before advertising promotions for businesses on our SMS\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Cybersecurity expert Dr Moniphia Hewling is advising companies and individuals to closely monitor their online activity in order to reduce exposure to cybercrimes and cyberattacks… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Business process outsourcing (BPO) company Ibex is preparing for more business from its Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) services segment, through what the company described as its \u201cteam of high-calibre\u201d staff across its locations in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 tTech Limited has announced the virtual staging of TechCon 2021, which is scheduled for May 18 to 19, 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 As the nation awaits the findings of an investigation into the exposure of thousands of files on the JamCOVID web portal, Jamaicans have been cautioned that no government database is impenetrable… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) suffered a near-nine percent year-over-year revenue decline for the 2021 first quarter despite driving a 2,400 post-paid mobile subscriber rise… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Cabinet of The Bahamas has now transitioned to a digital platform designed to improve the processes and operating procedures in the Cabinet Office, according to State Minister for Finance Kwasi Thompson\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped the work of community-based leaders, advocates and influencers who connect with the marginalised, vulnerable and the indigenous communities across the country of Belize… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In an announcement on Wednesday, Microsoft introduced the wide availability of new certifications for cybersecurity professionals across a range of capabilities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 REGISTRATION is open for the latest project from Tech Beach Retreat (TBR) aimed at reimagining learning and development for corporate innovators. The programme, which will run from June 7 to July 2, is being mounted in collaboration with the DMZ from Ryerson University\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 SILICON Caribe announced a list of 20 Jamaican women in tech in its 2021 salute. The list includes home- and Diaspora-based women from the field of technology who have done us proud\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 AYANNA Samuels has a lot on her plate. She is an aerospace engineer, technology policy specialist, gender advocate and international development professional. She has also run a consultancy practice for over 17 years… more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Oshane Dunstan, the 23-year-old aspiring car maker hailing from Rocky River, Clarendon, is set to benefit from the Flow Foundation’s Skills for the Future Programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Police Commissioner Gary Griffith says several unidentified posts on social media in recent times are \u201cclearly designed and geared toward instability, panic, and efforts to de-stabilise our democracy\u201d… more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamian companies and the nation-at-large need to \u201cstep up their game\u201d to protect critical IT (information technology) infrastructure against \u201cadvanced attacks\u201d and hacks growing in sophistication… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 As The Bahamas continues to transition to being a more digital society, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Scotiabank (Bahamas) is urging customers to pay keen attention to online safety and to be vigilant when navigating websites… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 A customised Financial Technology (FinTech) course is being launched in the British Virgin Islands… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 At a virtual press briefing on Monday, Marcelo Motta, chief cybersecurity officer, Latin America and the Caribbean for Huawei Technologies called for more global collaboration on cybersecurity issues\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 Flow Cayman Islands is aiming to extend its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network across Grand Cayman and the majority of the Sister Islands by the end of 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dominica <\/em>\u2013 The Dominica Public Service Union (DPSU) is embarking on a physical training project to enhance the institution\u2019s knowledge on Information and Communication Technology (ICT)… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dominica<\/em> \u2013 The National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) and telecommunication company Flow Dominica, may soon be heading to court over the illegal tying of services… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grenada <\/em>\u2013 This week, Grenada\u2019s Minister of Trade Oliver Joseph announced that the country would participate, along with Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, in the WiPay project, Project 1000\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 With users falling to under 500,000 in the past year as a direct result of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) is making a determined effort to increase its virtual service across the country… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 It wouldn\u2019t be enough for WiPay\u2019s colourful leader, Aldwyn Wayne to announce the company\u2019s portal for ecommerce websites, WiShops\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 ELECTRONIC fraud is on the rise in The Bahamas based on a new survey carried out by Central Bank of The Bahamas… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barbados \u2013<\/em> Sometimes you read something and you are not sure if it is a joke… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean \u2013<\/em> After months of challenging over 700 girls around the region to develop tech solutions to pressing regional issues, the Caribbean Girls Hack TechnoCreativity Hackathon 2021, came to a nail biting close with its final Caribbean Girls Virtual 3D Hackathon finals last Saturday, May 8… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Sagicor Life Insurance in the Cayman Islands this week introduced its electronic online eLife insurance platform to better serve customers in that country\u2026 mo<\/a>r<\/a>e<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Haiti<\/em> \u2013 Haiti\u2019s economic and social indicators remain far lower than the average for Latin America and the Caribbean… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Members of the micro, small and medium enterprises are being urged to embrace technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analytics and automation to improve customer service and take their businesses to the next level\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 MANY organisations that have moved to a remote working strategy in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic have turned to new ways of supporting their employees’ well-being\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 GraceKennedy Limited began stepping up its programme to digitally transform the group from last year, having poured US$25 million into its tech infrastructure in the past five, and now it\u2019s gone further to bring an expert on board\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) is seeking an expansion of the activities covered under the five-year-old Cybercrimes Act which are being reviewed… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Suriname<\/em> \u2013 Suriname is the smallest nation on the South American continent, with about 580,000 inhabitants. The only Dutch-speaking nation in South America, it has close affinities with the Caribbean, and is a member of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Last October, Flow Business launched a product that empowered Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) to go digital with new solutions, dedicated support and convenient digital channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Flow has closed its Port-of-Spain retail store for sanitisation today after an employee presented with symptoms of COVID-19 within the past two days\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Persons 65 and over confounded by the \u2018click\u2019, \u2018scroll down\u2019 and \u2018open new tab\u2019 requests of the online world are now getting much needed aid… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The appointment of Dr Carla Barnett as the next secretary general of Caricom should be an inflection point, a moment when the institution, and more importantly its member states rise to the challenge of delivering the post-pandemic decisions that could propel the regional integration process into the 21st century\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The long wait for non-emergency healthcare, both privately and publicly, can be frustrating\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Telecommunications provider Cable & Wireless Jamaica, which trades as Flow Jamaica, is routing excess customer calls to Teleperformance, a French company that it previously hired as a back-up service to customer contact centre partner Advantage Communications months before the pandemic hit\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Internet connectivity issues bedevilling rural and underserved communities could have been lessened if the Universal Service Fund (USF) had stuck more closely to its mandate of building out information and communication technologies (ICT)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Local telecoms providers could soon know if they will be getting the additional spectrum they seek as the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) will make its recommendation to Technology Minister Daryl Vaz in a matter of weeks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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