{"id":160101,"date":"2021-08-30T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=160101"},"modified":"2021-08-29T19:33:16","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T00:33:16","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-29-august-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2021\/08\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-29-august-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 29 August 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 23 August to Sunday 29 August 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 23 August 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First two companies now available on ArawakX for crowdfunding<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The first two companies are now available for crowdfunding on ArawakX\u2019s platform, after the companies\u2019 chief executive officers rang the bell yesterday morning signifying their companies were now available to invest in\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel commissions mobile service at Kabakaburi<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Residents living in the Upper Pomeroon River, particularly in villages such as St Monica, Karawab, Akawini, Siriki, Abrams Creek, and Jacklow will receive a better Digicel signal now that the company has commissioned a state-of-the-art, mobile service at Kabakaburi Mission\u2026 m<\/a>ore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-Networks announces a major upgrade for Business Customers as its focus on the Cloud grows<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 E-Networks Inc. \u2013 Guyana\u2019s only locally owned telecommunications provider \u2013 announced that it has increased its fiber-optic business service, OnFiber Business Ultimate, from 475 Mbps to 675 Mbps for the same monthly subscription fee of $29,990 (VAT inclusive)… more<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-Networks raises bar again in telecoms sector<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 E-Networks Inc., the country\u2019s only locally owned telecommunications provider, recently announced that it has increased its fiber-optic business service, OnFiber Business Ultimate, from 475 Mbps to 675 Mbps for the same monthly subscription fee of $29,990 (VAT inclusive)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 24 August 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Census To Begin In January – And You Can Take Part Online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 THE Census of Population and Housing will take place starting January 2022 and people will have the option to complete the questionnaire online, via telephone or in person… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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INVESTOR INITIATIVE LAUNCHED: Red Lobster and Bahama MyFi first out the gate on ArawakX crowdfunding platform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Red Lobster and Bahama MyFi are the first two companies to launch on the ArawakX crowdfunding platform, with the founders touting the move as a step towards financial inclusion for Bahamians\u2026 more<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rahming: Arawak X Will Push The Bahamas To A \u2018Greater Arena\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Arawak X crowd funding platform is moving offshore services near-shore says the company\u2019s chief executive officer\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DCash: motivations, challenges, and lessons from the first monetary union CBDC pilot<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Having worked on its Digital Currency Management System since 2016, Bitt has launched the first synthetic central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Barbados, followed by another first in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) in March this year, with more ahead\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.T.L. Chair Say G.O.B. Move is \u201cFair Game\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 And while Chairman Lizarraga is steering his staff towards creating a more competitive B.T.L., he says in light of G.O.B.\u2019s financial constraints, and the competitive environment the company operates in, G.O.B.\u2019s move to Smart is understandable\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.T.L. Made Presentations to Cabinet and C.E.O.s<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 But, did B.T.L. actually meet with Cabinet to present a bid for services in the Ministry of Rural Transformation… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.T.L. Profits Up Even During Pandemic<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Chairman Lizarraga did deliver some good news. B.T.L.\u2019s external audit for the year ending March 2021 shows that the company\u2019s profit increased by six hundred percent in the last year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chairman Says B.T.L. Needs to Be Prepared to Compete<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 There is an update to the government\u2019s decision to shift from B.T.L. to Smart as its communications provider in the Ministry of Rural Transformation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DCash: motivations, challenges, and lessons from the first monetary union CBDC pilot<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Having worked on its Digital Currency Management System since 2016, Bitt has launched the first synthetic central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Barbados, followed by another first in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) in March this year, with more ahead\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica’s Central Bank Says It Would Need Court Order to Track CBDC Transactions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), the country’s central bank, said customer protection policies prevent it from being able to trace digital dollar transactions, though it has the technology to do that. more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s best to get a UPS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Trinidad and Tobago is in the middle of the Atlantic hurricane season. During this time, power fluctuations are constant so it is best to protect your electrical equipment from sudden surges or blackouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 25 August 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digicel stores close after employees infected with covid<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda<\/em> \u2013 Telecommunications giant Digicel has shut the doors on all of its shops and stores in Antigua after three of its 60 employees tested positive for Covid\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTC Appoints First Female Director Of Technology Operations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 BTC has appointed Shantell Cox-Hutchinson to the position of Director of Technology Operations. Shantell is the first woman to lead this function and brings almost two decades of vast experience in the fields of technology, innovation and finance\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIGITAL DRIVE CONTINUES: Govt looking to make more than 200 services accessible on e-platform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A Cabinet minister said yesterday that digitization is the future of government services in The Bahamas, with the government planning to make more than 200 services available online\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

eGov Unit helps NAU reach clients online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 People seeking assistance from the Needs Assessment Unit can now apply for that help online as a first step to making the process easier\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New ePassport system approved by Cabinet, ePassports may be in use by July 2022<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 At this week\u2019s meeting of Cabinet, an update was provided on the current status in the implementation of the new ePassport system and ePassports\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM responds to BCWU<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 This week Prime Minister Hon. John Brice\u00f1o attempted to justify the decision within certain government ministries to replace the services of the national telecommunications company, Belize Telemedia Limited, with those of the privately owned Speednet Communication Limited (SMART) \u2014 a company that, according to credible reports, is primarily owned by Lord Michael Ashcroft, as well as by members of Brice\u00f1o\u2019s own family. The justification presented by the Prime Minister is, it\u2019s strictly business\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart wins 3.4 million contract to supply Microsoft licenses; Government says it was fair and square<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 We have seen documents identified as a payment to SMART, made on the first of July, 2021, for outfitting the Ministry of Finance with Microsoft 365 licenses, the bundled combination of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CANTO\u2019s 36th Annual Virtual Conference The New Digital Reality 2021 & Beyond- Day 1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 \u201cWe don\u2019t do dull\u201d stated CANTO\u2019s Secretary General, Mrs Teresa Wankin, as she opened the 36th Annual Conference held virtually for the first time in the event\u2019s history\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CANTO\u2019s 36th Annual Virtual Conference The New Digital Reality 2021 & Beyond- Day 2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Following the energizing start of CANTO\u2019s 36th Annual Conference and Virtual Exhibition, day 2 yet again provided an action-packed agenda to keep the momentum at a steady pace\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CANTO\u2019s 36th Annual Virtual Conference The New Digital Reality 2021 & Beyond- Day 3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ambassadorial Messages signaled the start of Day 3 \u2013 the final day of CANTO\u2019s first on-line Annual Conference and Exhibition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 crisis pressures Caribbean telecommunications report<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 A new edition of the BuddeComm report, just released, discusses the challenges facing regional telecommunications companies due to the novel coronavirus pandemic which \u201ccontinues to wreak havoc on the health and economies of countries throughout the Caribbean region\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cybersecurity Guide (Pt1)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Cybersecurity is more critical now than ever. Not only is your business storing more data, but since the pandemic has forced us all to become increasingly mobile, it’s even more of a challenge keeping clients’ sensitive information safe\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Success for Caribbean Economies Relies on a Harmonised Regulatory Approach & Single ICT Space<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 This was the message coming out of the CANTO Annual virtual Conference session \u2013 successful strategies for regulating Big Tech held on Thursday 29thJuly, 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amber\/HEART Trust\/NSTA Coding Academy gets regional ranking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 After only some eight months in operation, the Amber\/Heart\/NSTA Coding Academy project has been ranked among the top 12 non-profit technology projects by industry publication, Nearshore America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data sovereignty and the storage of data<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Data sovereignty should be fully explored by businesses when decisions are being made to store data offsite or in another jurisdiction, as part of its business continuity plan, information technology experts advise\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diversification key to transformation of local economy \u2014 industry leaders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Industry leaders across various sectors have reiterated the need for the creation of policies that encourage the implementation and use of advanced technologies to enable economic diversification which they believe is critical to the transformation of the local economy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gov’t committed to strengthening cybersecurity training, says Chang<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of National Security, Dr Horace Chang, says the Government is committed to strengthening cybersecurity training and education in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scotiabank Jamaica outlines reason for digital push<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Scotiabank has outlined that its push to transition to leverage more technology in its branches is designed to allow it staff to spend more time focusing on helping customers achieve their financial objectives… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The salary conversation no one wants to have<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Technology has been a significant and critical benefit to companies with the onset of the novel coronavirus pandemic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UTECH professor calls for sandbox protection under the Cybercrimes Act<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The University of Technology, Jamaica (Utech) tabled a position paper to the joint select committee of Parliament requesting the protection of a legislative sandbox as a regulatory amendment to the Cybercrimes Act, 2015\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

50 students learn to code with music in Amcham workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 A two-day workshop held by the American Chamber of Commerce TT (Amcham) saw 50 students benefit from a computer coding programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 26 August 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ArawakX approaches 700 investors three days after launching companies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 ArawakX has created more than 650 investors in the three days since it introduced the first two companies that Bahamians would be able to invest in through its crowdfunding platform, the company said in a statement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CBL Exec. Praises Company\u2019S Healthcare Web Portal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 A Cable Bahamas Ltd (CBL) executive yesterday praised the company\u2019s virtual healthcare assistant \u2013 \u201cPatch\u201d \u2013 as a major tool in helping businesses monitor the COVID-19 pandemic\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than 650 persons invest on ArawakX platform over past two days<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Over 650 persons have invested in offerings on the ArawakX platform in the past two days following the launch of Red Lobster Pinnacle Brands and Bahamas Myfi, company executives have reported\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBDC Plans To Launch Own Crowd-Funding Platform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A SMALL Business Development Centre (SBDC) executive told the Andros Business Outlook yesterday that plans for the agency to launch its own crowd-funding platform are in development and will be launched \u201creally soon\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digi says it is not offering packcredits promotion, warns of phishing scheme to get people\u2019s personal information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 \u201cDigi advises all customers that there is no ongoing promotion via http:\/\/packcredits.com\/bz\/ offering FREE Credit or Data to customers,\u201d Digi Belize said on Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BVI Public Library going automated with electronic database<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The Public Library Service of the Virgin Islands automating its services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Month of the Elderly 2021: Older persons embracing the digital age<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica<\/em> \u2013 It is a time when the Dominica Council on Ageing Inc. is seeking to determine the digital literacy of its members, as Older Persons express their determination to be included in the current digital age… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Almost there’<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The recent donation of 22 tablets to Daniel Town Primary School in Trelawny by members of the Trelawny Gun Club has resulted in 93 per cent of students at the institution now equipped with devices to participate in online learning when the new academic year commences in September\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaican digital currency \u201csafer than Bitcoin\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Jonathan Dharmapalan, Founder and CEO of eCurrency, has ensured that Jamaican digital currencies are not a security issue. In an exclusive interview with Carrilla Reynolds on the acquisition of shares, Dharma Paran said the technology used to operate the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) could prevent digital funds from being forged or infringed… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do more to save TSTT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The Telecommunications Services of Trini\u00addad and Tobago (TSTT) Ltd has released its financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2020, and the results do not seem to reflect the promise that its recent corrective action (taken to fix the operating burdens of the company) would have restored its going concern status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huawei assists TT schools with online challenges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 In 2020, Huawei Technologies (T&T) Limited donated 100 Huawei T5 tablets directly to schools in Trinidad and Tobago, under the Ministry of Education\u2019s Adopt-a-School Programme, in response to the Government\u2019s efforts to ensure that children were well-equipped for online learning during the pandemic… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The use of biometrics for business<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Recently I opened a new account at a local banking institution\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 27 August 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Microsoft license war continues; SMART insists it won on \u2018level playing field\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 SMART has hit back again at charges it undercut rivals Telemedia in the recent battle to obtain contracts to license Microsoft 365 Office products\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Telecommunications clampdown in Cuba<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cuba <\/em>\u2013 New legislation from the Cuban Government will affect use of the Internet and radio in the Caribbean nation. On August 17, 2021, the Government made public Decree-Law 35 accompanied by new regulations seeking to limit use of telecommunications, radio, Internet and address \u201ccybersecurity incidents\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government to guarantee everyone access to the internet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 President Luis Abinader announced yesterday that the Government would implement through the Digital Transformation Cabinet, belonging to the Ministry of the Presidency, the connectivity plan contemplated in the Digital Agenda 2030 through Decree 527-21… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With GTT I thought my troubles were over but they only got worse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 On Monday, 16th August 2021, I went to GTT office at 55, Brickdam to reconnect my Blaze account (Number Provided) which I suspended for six months (March to August 2021)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Almost there’<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The recent donation of 22 tablets to Daniel Town Primary School in Trelawny by members of the Trelawny Gun Club has resulted in 93 per cent of students at the institution now equipped with devices to participate in online learning when the new academic year commences in September\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean Blockchain Alliance counters claims of eCurrency CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean Blockchain Alliance has come out swinging against a claim from eCurrency CEO Jonathan Dharmapalan that blockchain technology is a \u201cvulnerable security mechanism\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost of Cybercrime Could Reach $6 Trillion Per Annum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is committed to improving the national and regional cybersecurity resilience and response\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Grants Coming for Healthcare Workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, has said that healthcare workers and vulnerable groups in Southwestern St. Elizabeth may benefit from digital grants as a result of partnering with payment facilitator, WiPay… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do we bridge the learning gaps?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 There are talks in the media apropos the severe learning gaps that need to be bridged… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica Leading Caribbean\u2019s Response to Cybersecurity Threats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica is leading the charge to significantly improve the Caribbean\u2019s response in tackling existing and emerging cybersecurity threats through the development of skills in this area… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tech companies pledge billions in cybersecurity investments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Some of the country\u2019s leading technology companies have committed to investing billions of dollars to strengthen cybersecurity defences and to train skilled workers, the White House announced on Wednesday following United States President Joe Biden\u2019s private meeting with top executives… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St Kitts and Nevis starts giving \u201cdigital vaccine cards\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

St Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 The government of St Kitts and Nevis started moved the vaccination cards access easily by shifting to online platforms. Now, fully vaccinated individuals can download their COVID-19 vaccine cards digitally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 28 August 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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BTL Chairman echoes PM\u2019s defense of SMART switch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The chairman of the board of Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL), Mark Lizarraga, has finally commented on the switch to SMART services that has taken place in a number of GoB ministries, and the tone of the former senator, who railed for years in the Senate against every act of corruption by the UDP administration, was surprisingly subdued\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018BTL must learn to compete,\u2019 says P.M. as Barrow\u2019s words come back to haunt him<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Was the current contretemps over Belize Telemedia Limited and SMART foreshadowed by the man who brought back the former to national control at high cost from Lord Michael Ashcroft\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GOB gives SMART $3.3M Microsoft contract<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Evidence has emerged that there is greater momentum behind a government shift away from the services of the nationally owned telecommunications company (BTL) and towards the Brice\u00f1o\/Ashcroft-affiliated Speednet Communication Ltd… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM defends SMART contract as \u201ccost savings\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 This week, Belizeans learned of yet another source of revenue that was taken away from the national telecommunications company, BTL, when documents emerged that showed that SMART, despite not being a Microsoft partner, as BTL is, was awarded a $3.37 million contract to provide the licenses for the Government of Belize\u2019s Microsoft 365 software packages\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UDP leader calls for BTL Chairman to resign<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Following a press conference held by Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) chairman Mark Lizarraga at which Lizarraga appeared to justify the switch to SMART services that has taken place within several GoB ministries, the UDP held a press conference of its own at which it called for the BTL chairman to resign\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GTT has restored the letter writer\u2019s service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 I write in response to a letter published in your newspaper on August 27, 2021, under the caption \u2018With GTT I thought my troubles were over, but it only got worse\u2019 by Dale Thorne\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WiPay opens new Jamaica headquarters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 On Friday, Aldwyn Wayne opened the company\u2019s new Caribbean headquarters in the Financial District in New Kingston in Jamaica. more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 29 August 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

iPrint Digital to roll out new e-commerce platform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 DIGITAL advertisers, iPrint Digital Limited is set to officially launch its e-commerce platform next month as the company moves to grow market share and become more agile especially during the novel coronavirus pandemic as most companies look to go fully digital\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology key for businesses to survive containment measures<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Companies are being urged to incorporate greater use of technology into their operations, if they are to survive the continuous measures to contain the spread of COVID-19\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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