{"id":160290,"date":"2021-09-13T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=160290"},"modified":"2021-09-12T17:52:24","modified_gmt":"2021-09-12T22:52:24","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-12-september-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2021\/09\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-12-september-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 12 September 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 6 September to Sunday 12 September 2021.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 6 September 2021<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SAND DOLLAR ACCEPTED: ArawakX and SunCash in alliance to integrate Central Bank digital currency payments <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 ArawakX has announced an alliance with payment service provider SunCash Ltd to integrate Central Bank digital currency (CBDC) for payments… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ibex opens its fifth BPO campus in Jamaica in five years <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 ibex, a global leader in business process outsourcing (BPO) and end-to-end customer engagement technology solutions, has announced the opening of its new campus location in Portmore, Jamaica… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why you need a UPS <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Last week, electricity was cut four times, each instance for less than a minute, where I live and work in St James. TTEC later issued a notice about load-shedding… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 7 September 2021<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Face To Face: Man On A Mission To Take The Mystery Out Of Cryptocurrency <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 IN recent years, cryptocurrencies have proven to be a new, yet strong asset in the world of finance. Certain cryptocurrencies continue to see extraordinary returns. With more stakeholders from different sectors now gaining interest in its potential, cryptocurrency is predicted to maintain its footing in terms of market growth… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scotiabank named \u201cMost Innovative in Data\u201d <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Scotiabank has been recognized as the \u201cMost Innovative in Data\u201d by The Banker\u2019s Global Innovation in Digital Banking Awards 2021… more<\/a>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Percival\u2019s New Trading Platform Goes Live In Barbados <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Percival Software, one of the world\u2019s leading of providers for CSD systems, has completed development of its new trading platform, REVENUE, which has commenced live operation yesterday, 6th September, 2021, at the Barbados Stock Exchange… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

International Literacy Day To Focus On Cultivation Of Literacy <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 Secretary General of the BVI National Commission for UNESCO, Dr. Allison Flax-Archer has said that as the Territory celebrates 2021 International Literacy Day, UNESCO and National Commissions worldwide will be endorsing the right to literacy, the cultivation of literacy and digital skills by everyone for a human-centered recovery from the COVID-19 crisis… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel customers on the rebound with $1-million winnings <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 GETTING their lives back on track was exactly what Kingston-based administrator, Devon and Manchester-based businesswoman, Sheryl had in mind when they entered the Digicel ‘Mek Wi Rich Togeddah’ Summer promotion. The two are among the first five winners of the $1-million weekly prize… more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaican-based Tech Company, Jamlite Innovations: helping businesses in the pandemic  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 In Jamaica, businesses are wrestling with how to assist their staff, implement emergency procedures, and sustain their enterprises in the face of economic uncertainty while the country faces an unparalleled public health catastrophe due to COVID-19. It\u2019s been a learning curve for some, making digital-transformation-driven companies like Jamlite Innovations more in demand… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hive and Flow Foundation provide alternative income stream option for thousands<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaicans seek additional options to earn an income, thousands have registered on the freelancing site, The Hive.  The Hive is the Caribbean’s first freelancer jobs marketplace where freelancers, entrepreneurs and agencies are paired with employers globally… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online classes resume with little hiccups <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago \u2013 Online school resumed yesterday with very few hiccups, except for minor internet connectivity issues in some areas… <\/em>more<\/em><\/a><\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 8 September 2021<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ArawakX and SunCash Team up to use CBDC Sand Dollar <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 ArawakX stock exchange announces a historic alliance with SunCash Ltd. a payment service provider to become the world’s first Stock Exchange to integrate Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for payments and to increase distribution… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

VIRTUAL SCHOOLING SIDE-EFFECT: Back-to-school sales a mixed bag for local retailers <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The back-to-school shopping period was a \u201cmixed bag\u201d for the local retailer segment, with some retailers benefiting more due to the prominence of virtual learning resulting from COVID-19… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#BTColumn \u2013 Upgrading the connectivity <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Every resident in the Caribbean requires inexpensive, unlimited communications capacity to supercharge their imaginative and entrepreneurial spirit… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CyberGuard to help businesses mitigate risk exposure <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 However, being connected to the internet presents many potential dangers such as stolen data and device infected malware… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

HMP Dodds now accepting funds for inmate’s commissary online <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Relatives and friends of inmates at Her Majesty\u2019s Prison (HMP) Dodds may now place money on the commissary through the online EZpay+ platform to allow inmates to access funds to promptly meet their daily needs… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GOB Cracking Down on Misinformation <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Among a number of Bills introduced at Friday\u2019s special sitting of the House of Representatives was the Summary Jurisdiction Offenses Act. House members introduced an amendment to the bill that is aimed at preventing the dissemination of misinformation by increasing the severity of the penalties meted out to those guilty of the offense… more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More accolades for Cloud Carib Limited  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean tech firm, Cloud Carib Limited, has been named the top provider of premier managed services in the Caribbean region by the prestigious 2021 Channel Futures MSP [Managed Service Providers] 501 rankings… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GTT committed to data expiration launch before Sept end <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana \u2013 Dear Editor,  I write in response to a letter published in your newspaper on September 2, 2021 under the caption \u201cGTT\u2019s CEO promise of change did not materialise\u201d by M. Abraham… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GTT should tell us how to connect with the upgraded Blaze service <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,  Sometime last week GTT announced with great fanfare that their Blaze service has been \u201cupgraded\u201d and that customers would immediately see faster connectivity and better service… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Battle of the IT budgets <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 IT’S strategy season for many companies, and IT managers and chief information officers (CIOs) face balancing the need to move forward with digital transformation\/innovation initiatives against the cost of resources… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cable theft robs students of Internet in Padmore district  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The theft of copper cable has robbed students in Padmore district, Red Hills, St Andrew, of Internet connectivity, a setback that could see low participation in online classes over the next few weeks… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digitalisation and automation for competitive advantage <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 AS the seemingly endless waves of the COVID-19 virus surges crash against the shores of many businesses, one is left with the options of either panicking and throwing in the towel or learning to surf the waves with agility and true mastery… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Patrick Anglin to serve as University Data Protection Officer <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Patrick Anglin as the University Data Protection Officer, with effect from August 1, 2021… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ENDS pushing grocery orders online  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A total of 71 supermarket locations have registered for the E-commerce National Delivery Solution (ENDS), which recently launched its upgraded software… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Little improvement in online readiness for the new school year\u2019  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 OPPOSITION SPOKESMAN on Commerce, Science and Technology and Member of Parliament for North West St Catherine, Hugh Graham, has said that very little has been done over the summer holiday to improve the education system\u2019s technological readiness and ability to facilitate the continuation of online teaching and learning… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Makings of a digital society \u2014 respect due <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 This article will look at the first three components of a digital society: digital etiquette, digital access, and digital law, which fall under the umbrella of ‘Respect’… more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Claire \u2014 CLARITY OF PURPOSE  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Deeply passionate about making an impact in Jamaica, CEO of Loan Cirrcus, Michael Claire, found himself back home in Jamaica after several years of working and living overseas… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neptune Communications launches sat-based services in Jamaica <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Neptune Communications, a Barbados-based telecommunications provider, has launched satellite-based broadband operations in Jamaica… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RJRGleaner group acquires 15 per cent stake in data analytics company <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The RJRGLEANER (RG) Communications Group has signed an agreement to acquire a 15 per cent stake in Star Apple Analytics Limited, a local data analytics and artificial intelligence consulting company with regional and global reach… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 9 September 2021<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Business awarded Microsoft Gold Partner status <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Business on Wednesday announced that it has been awarded Gold Partner status in Microsoft\u2019s Partner Network programme and is the first telecommunications provider in the English-speaking Caribbean to achieve this accolade… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

World Literacy Day 2021 focuses on bridging the digital divide <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted learning and has magnified the pre-existing inequalities in access to meaningful literacy learning opportunities… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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80 drivers caught using mobile phones  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 The RCIPS traffic unit has issued 80 tickets over the last month to drivers using mobile phones behind the wheel as part of a clampdown on distracted driving… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

e-Learning Jamaica Invites Partnerships To Infuse ICTs In Public Sector <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 e-Learning Jamaica Limited (e-LJAM) is inviting public sector entities to utilise its services to procure and infuse information and communications technology (ICT) to enhance their service delivery and operations… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth at Learning Centre gain tech skills at robotics camp <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013  Two young men from The Learning Centre were among 36 participants from the Caribbean who recently gained a new set of computer skills through the first staging of the IGT Coding and Robotics Rock! Camp… more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 10 September 2021<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cryptocurrency can catapult the offshore banking industry, says Bahamian cryptocurrency expert <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Embracing cryptocurrency could catapult The Bahamas back into the offshore banking industry spotlight, Joseph Evans Jr. told Guardian Business yesterday, adding that all Bahamians need to understand how things like Bitcoin and Blockchain work… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CARICOM Caribbean Community : PM Mitchell to launch CARICOM Digital Skills Task Force 15 September  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell will launch the CARICOM Digital Skills Task Force during a virtual meeting the CARICOM Secretariat will host on Wednesday, 15 September 2021. Dr. Mitchell is the Lead Head of Government with responsibility for Science and Technology (including ICT) in the CARICOM Quasi Cabinet… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electronic Communications Regulators spotlight consumer protection and quality of service <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 THE NEED TO enhance consumer protection rights relating to electronic communications services was the refrain at the 21st Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority and the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (ECTEL\/NTRC) Consultative Forum on September 3, 2021… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bank of Jamaica’s CBDC solution  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), during the period July 16, 2020 to August 14, 2020, issued an expression of interest (EOI) inviting technology providers to submit proposals to support testing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) solution in BOJ’s Fintech Regulatory Sandbox… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brian Bennett-Easy appointed MD for Neptune\u2019s Ja operations <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Barbados-based Neptune Communications, Inc announced the appointment of Brian Bennett-Easy as managing director for its Jamaica subsidiary… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaican businessman upbeat about demand for tablets  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 MONTEGO BAY, St James \u2014 Jamaican businessman Loyal Haylet, chief executive officer of IQH3D, is upbeat over the overwhelming demand for the recently launched glasses-free 10.8 inches 3D tablet, Skyy… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work-from-home expected to change footprint of some companies  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 REMOTE working, work-from-home, or WAH (work-at-home) arrangements implemented as part of efforts to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus disease could lead to reconfigurations of leased commercial space for some time to come… more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

IGT wraps up successful coding camp <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The first staging of the IGT Coding and Robotics Rock! Camp was successfully concluded on August 19, with 13 youth participants from the International Game Technology (IGT) After School Advantage (ASA) Centers in Trinidad and Tobago, now better equipped with introductory tech skills aimed towards unlocking the doors of possibilities in this digital era… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 11 September 2021<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Last, GTT Rolls Out High-Speed Broadband Service in Guyana  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana\u2019s telecom major GTT has rolled out high-speed fibre broadband service after investing $2 billion (US$9,581,450) in upgrading the network… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

E\u2019bo to get passport services, hundreds of jobs through E-Networks fibre cable \u2013 Pres. Ali <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Residents living along the Essequibo Coast and at nearby islands will soon benefit from passport services in their region along with the creation of hundreds of jobs to boost the regional economy and improve their lives… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GTT inks $3M pact to support STEMGuyana <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T) company has signed a three-year contract with STEMGuyana to the tune of $3 million to support its efforts in creating technology solutions for problems across Guyana… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gov’t targeting community groups, businesses as it beefs up JamaicaEye <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of National Security is targeting neighborhood watch groups, community associations, and businesses across the island as it looks to beef up the number of surveillance cameras available under the JamaicaEye programme… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

School(ing) Lessons <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 I am not a professional teacher. But I enjoy teaching and have been leading a group of pre-teens in an under\u00adprivileged area (what Bishop Harvey called \u201cthe belly of the whale\u201d) for the last few years… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 12 September 2021<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean needs to tell big tech wild west days are over <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Early enthusiasts of the Internet believed that the Internet should be a wild west without any laws or rules. Since those early days, big tech companies like Facebook, Google and YouTube came to dominate the Internet, making hundreds of billions of dollars in revenues every year… more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locally grown recruitment platform Ikonwork launched for jobseekers <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

 Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Ikonwork, a professional social networking company, this week launched a new high-technology platform that will facilitate the marketing, promotion and recruitment of local talent… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image credits: Jon S<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipeda<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Facebook<\/a>; Guyana Chronicle<\/a><\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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