{"id":160767,"date":"2021-11-01T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=160767"},"modified":"2021-10-31T16:35:06","modified_gmt":"2021-10-31T21:35:06","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-31-october-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2021\/11\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-31-october-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 31 October 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 24 October to Sunday 31 October 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 25 October 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Local entrepreneur launches regional online training platform <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A local entrepreneur has linked learners and trainers through an online portal for The Bahamas and Caribbean called The Online Training Authority (TOTA), that its creator said is especially necessary now given that the COVID-19 pandemic has not abated\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small business is big business! Flow business launched in the BVI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Flow has introduced a new business brand to meet the expanding needs of small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the British Virgin Islands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s inside Samsung\u2019s ZFold?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 I\u2019ve championed smartphones as an all-in-one-solution for the working journalist since their photographic capabilities began to surpass the image-making power of point and shoot cameras\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gov\u2019t and Digicel have amicably resolved issues \u2013 Attorney General<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Attorney General Anil Nandlall SC yesterday said that the Guyana Government and Digicel have amicably resolved their issues and lawsuits that had been filed by both have been discontinued\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 26 October 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BTC parent company CEO meets with staff, union and competitors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Cable and Wireless Chief Executive Officer Inge Smidts met recently with Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) executives, union executives and Cable Bahamas Limited Group Chief Executive Officer Franklyn Butler and plans to meet with the Davis administration during a visit next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BTC to continue fiber-to-the-home push in 2022 to bridge digital divide<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) will continue to focus on efforts to bridge the digital divide by providing greater access across the country through its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) services as part of its 2022 strategy, the company said yesterday\u2026 m<\/a>ore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FTX owner thinks more big crypto firms headed to Bahamas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 FTX owner and cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried thinks more crypto companies could flee the US and head for The Bahamas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combating cybercrime in the post-pandemic era: Taiwan can help<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged much of the globe. In mid-May 2021, the Republic of China (Taiwan) saw a sudden rise in case numbers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel to install state-of-the-art Wi-Fi system @ Pier Park<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Digicel and Tortola Pier Park Limited are ensuring that tourists visiting the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park will have access to world-class connectivity, thanks to a new state-of-the-art Wi-Fi system to be installed in the facility\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cayman\u2019s digital future: Medtech<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 From accessing medical records in the palm of your hand to monitoring a loved one\u2019s vital signs through a computer screen to a surgeon operating on a patient from hundreds of miles away, medical technology is a multi-billion dollar industry that aims to make healthcare more convenient, efficient and inexpensive for both patients and healthcare providers, by using the latest in digital innovation and artificial intelligence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While medtech booms, challenges await<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 While the medtech industry grows and more key players begin to adopt digital healthcare services, there are several challenges that have slowed use and functionality\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MDC donates 100 wall USB chargers to primary school<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica<\/em> \u2013 The Marigot Development Corporation (MDC) has mobilized support for remote learning at the Wills Strathmore Stevens (WSS) Primary School in Marigot by making available to the school a set of 100 USB wall chargers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 27 October 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Cloud Carib awarded CSA\u2019s Trusted Cloud Provider designation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Local cloud computing firm Cloud Carib has received the highly sought Trusted Cloud Provider designation from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). It is the only firm in the region to have been awarded such a distinction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind The Veil of Tech Fund-raising<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 We hear many stories about companies raising incredible amounts of money through VC funding or Angel investors. We’ve also heard about extraordinary grants rolled out to various groups for those who don’t necessarily want to give up equity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chelce\u00e9 Brathwaite | Leveraging the gig economy for cross-border trade in Caribbean services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The COVID-19 pandemic has ensured that it can\u2019t be business as usual. More firms are leveraging digital solutions for business continuity, online labour markets are becoming more popular, and the suitability of the traditional 9-5 workweek is being questioned\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curbing Brain Drain: Global tech company partners with Caribbean entity to recruit software engineers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 For decades, small states and fragmented economies have rendered the Caribbean vulnerable to the ‘brain drain curse’. The region has one of the highest rates of tertiary-educated migrants globally as some of the Caribbean’s most skilled labour seek out lucrative opportunities in larger markets\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social $ense: More E-commerce features for Instagram<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 At the beginning of the pandemic, it seemed like everyone was jumping on Instagram Live. That eventually died down in some areas, or at least it appeared to be dying down. However, recent events lead us to believe that the Live content market is bubbling, and Instagram does not want to be left behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Telecoms hit by fuel shortages in Haiti<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 Port-au-Prince: Haiti’s telecoms networks have sharply cut back on service because of fuel shortages caused by the tightening grip of criminal gangs on the capital Port-au-Prince, company officials said Tuesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BPOs compete for new talent<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 JOB search platform Caribbeanjobs.com has listed approximately 177 postings advertising openings for customer service talent in Jamaica. Most of them are from local business process outsourcing (BPO) firms that are engaged in a battle for new workers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Javette Nixon \u2014 Serving The Underserved<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 President and CEO of Esther Finance Limited Javette Nixon has always been fascinated by technology and was fortunate enough to nurture this interest by learning digital skills through access to a computer lab at his high school\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel celebrates one-year anniversary as digital operator<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 One year after relaunching as a digital operator, Digicel is boasting that customers love their digital services\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 28 October 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mobile Go partners with Grand Bahama Utility Company<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Mobile Go Bahamas (MGO) recently welcomed the Grand Bahama Utility Company Limited (GBUC) as a merchant, offering residents of Grand Bahama a convenient, efficient and safe way to process payments through its state-of-the-art, user-friendly app and kiosks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pinnacle crowdfunding success reveals local appetite for investing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Pinnacle Franchise Brands Limited made history yesterday when it surpassed its minimum crowdfunding mark through 950 investors, raising $1.7 million to ensure that Bahamians and others have a stake in the success of Red Lobster in The Bahamas and across the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barbados-based firm develops Africa\u2019s first digital currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Barbados-based financial technology firm Bitt, has developed the central bank digital currency for Nigeria, making that country the first on the Africa continent to use a legal tender digital currency for their daily financial transactions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remote recruitment pathway<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean is considered to be vulnerable to the \u201cbrain drain curse\u201d for decades. In fact, according to research, the region has one of the highest rates of tertiary educated emigrants in the world as some of the islands\u2019 most skilled labour seek out lucrative opportunities in larger markets\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GTT, STEMGuyana launch Cancer Awareness chatbot<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 GTT has collaborated with STEMGuyana to launch its Pinktober Breast Cancer awareness chatbot that will allow members of the public to have access to concise and comprehensible information on different types of cancer\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Haiti forced to shutter more sites as fuel crisis escalates<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Haiti has confirmed that 15% of its cell sites are currently unable to function due to ongoing fuel shortages and other issues around security\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSET And U.S. Embassy Enhance Bilateral Cooperation in Information and Communication Technology, Cybersecurity, Education, and Renewable Energy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A Ministerial and Technical delegation led by Hon. Daryl Vaz, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, visited Arizona State University (ASU) October 11-12 to explore a potential partnership with ASU in establishing a cybersecurity school of excellence in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 29 October 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$2.4m Radar System Delivered To Defence Force<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 GENERAL Glen D VanHerck, the commander of US Northern Command (NORTHCOM), officially delivered a $2.4 million-dollar radar system to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force during an official handover ceremony at the Coral Harbour base on Thursday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Software engineers wanted from the Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Automattic Inc, the San Francisco, California, US-based company behind blogging platforms WordPress.com , Tumblr and others, is seeking data scientists based in the Caribbean to onboard, with the promise that relocation is not necessary in order to earn top dollar\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spotlight: The DomRep telecommunications market<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominican Republic<\/em> \u2013 Claro (Am\u00e9rica M\u00f3vil) is dominating the Dominican Republic\u2019s mobile telephony, internet, and pay-TV markets, leading to debates about special regulations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel’s Haiti woes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is selling its Pacific operations to concentrate on the Caribbean but in its biggest market in the region \u2013 Haiti \u2013 trouble brews\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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150 health facilities to benefit from ICT initiative<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A total of 150 health facilities across Jamaica are to benefit from an upgrade in information and communication technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

200 Tablets for High School Students this Christmas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Two hundred electronic devices for underprivileged students on the south side of Belize City, that\u2019s the objective of drive in Belize and the Diaspora\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huawei launches annual Seeds for the Future Programme<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Tech company Huawei kicked off its annual Seeds for the Future programme with an opening ceremony on Friday, October 22, 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel boosts awareness of 211 helpline<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Jamaica has joined forces with the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) to push the use of the 211 helpline for reporting child abuse\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow opens new retail store in Montego Bay<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Flow has expanded its retail presence to deliver improved in-store customer service and experience in St James\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ibex pushes for digitally skilled workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Ibex Global, which opened its fifth location in Jamaica recently, has indicated that it is now seeking workers who are digitally skilled\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small Business is Big Business \u2013 not just survive but thrive with Flow Business<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Flow launched its exciting, new brand Flow Business on Friday October 22nd; a brand dedicated to small and medium businesses (SMBs) throughout the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 30 October 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Data protection law praised but cybersecurity work begins \u2013 experts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbados has come in for high praise from cybersecurity experts for putting data protection legislation in place along with a Data Commissioner as authorities continue to place emphasis on digitalisation of the economy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

King Assumes Chairmanship of ECTEL Council<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) held its 42nd Meeting of the Council of Ministers on Thursday, October 28th virtually. Considering the increased reliance on data, mobile devices and computers to facilitate remote work, online learning and shopping among other tasks, ECTEL\u2019s role as a regional regulatory body for electronic communications has become even more important\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dominican radio hams take part in earthquake drill<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Radio amateurs in the Dominican Republic have participated in a national earthquake evacuation drill\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 31 October 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

New telecoms company plans to operate 5G network in seven regions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 New telecoms sector entrant Green Gibraltar is seeking approval to install and operate a 5G telecommunications network in seven of the country\u2019s regions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital gift card company raises funds to help SME’s<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 DIGITAL gift card marketplace Giftme has raised funds at a valuation of US$1.8 million to build out their suite of products to assist local SMEs with their customer engagement, acquisition and retention infrastructure\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NCB Group enters fintech market<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 NCB Financial Group (NCBFG) has created a new fintech company, TFOB (2021) Limited, staffed with tech-savvy IT and data analytics professionals, to build out its newest project, the Lynk payment platform that will be a conduit for the bank\u2019s participation in the pilot digital currency or CBDC pilot being undertaken by the Bank of Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image credits: Gino Crescoli (Pixabay); The Eleutheran<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Guyana Chronicle<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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