{"id":161474,"date":"2022-01-24T05:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T10:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=161474"},"modified":"2022-05-08T13:42:07","modified_gmt":"2022-05-08T18:42:07","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-23-january-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2022\/01\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-23-january-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 23 January 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 17 January to Sunday 23 January 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 17 January 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CASHLESS TREND CONTINUES: LPIA parking and ground transport latest to say no to cash transactions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) has announced that this month, it will begin transitioning all parking and ground transportation (PGT) operations at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) to a cashless environment\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online system now limited to new work permits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The much-touted online work permit system has gone partially offline again after launching less than six months ago, acting Labour Commissioner Michelle McLean said last month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cable & Wireless bids farewell to Garry Sinclair<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The end of an era and continuation of a legacy is how Garry Sinclair\u2019s retirement from Cable and Wireless Communications is being dubbed. Garry is known across the region for his expertise, experience and passion for customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel launches Graduate Programme<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Group has opened applications for its first cohort of the Digicel Graduate Programme and is looking for the brightest and the best\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the digital wallet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 AS digital currencies become more popular, consumers are being bombarded with new applications and features which can be used to optimise their digital experience\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A matter of survival: TSTT to meet unions on way forward<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Telecommunications company TSTT says it urgently needs to “restructure” to remain competitive\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel gives fibre-broadband customers free speed upgrade<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Over 100,000 Digicel+ customers are now enjoying faster internet speeds, as Digicel has given customers a free speed upgrade of up to 100Mbps until February 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New tech, big benefits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 THE two billion frontline workers worldwide represent 80 per cent of the global workforce, with 88 per cent of organisations employing people in frontline roles\u2026 m<\/a>o<\/a>re<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018TSTT requires urgent restructuring\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 FACED with declining revenues from both fixed voice and mobile voice calls, majority State-owned Telecommunications Services of Trinidad & Tobago (TSTT) yesterday invited employee representative unions to consultations on a proposed restructuring of the organisation and refined operating model\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 18 January 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BVI beefing up crime fighting with nearly 200 CCTV cameras<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The British Virgin Islands will be keeping a closer eye on potential problem spots as it installs nearly 200 closed-circuit cameras\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even virtual court hearings being impacted by COVID<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Even with the decision to temporarily move court cases online because of the territory\u2019s current COVID-19 outbreak, the virus has still managed to affect the Magistrate\u2019s Court ability to host virtual hearings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ECSC moving further into digital operations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Digitally driven courts will be critical to the continued administration of justice during the pandemic and beyond\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

i2c Selected by Leading Payments Innovators Across Latin America, Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 i2c Inc., a leading provider of digital payment and banking technology, today announced that the company has been selected to power payment programs across nine countries in Latin America and the Caribbean and is set to partner with some of the most innovative financial services providers throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

OECS governments urged to enact legislation to facilitate e-transcripts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC), Dame Janice Pereira, in an address during the opening of the law year this week, highlighted the delay of production of transcripts causing adjournments\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police, cybercrime and the reputation of citizens<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 It is revealing how governance operates in this country. It is also repelling. I read of the developments involving Member of Parliament, Sherrod Duncan, and I am struck by the swiftness and efficiency of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) as its members went after him with energy and spirit\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Strong CBDC take-up expected<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness predicts widespread take-up of the Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ’s) central bank digital currency (CBDC), which is expected to be rolled out by the end of the first quarter of 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporting online learning and changing lives<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 As the pandemic rages on, the Montego Bay Community Home for Girls continues to give thanks for the tablet donation from C&W Business Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

USF to commission 10 new community internet access points<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Universal Service Fund (USF) is to commission 10 new community Internet service access points across Jamaica by the end of next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A matter of survival: TSTT to meet unions on way forward<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications company TSTT says it urgently needs to “restructure” to remain competitive\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Microsoft introduces Cloud for Retail to region, TT from Feb 01<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With the rise of blended consumer shopping behaviors, persistent supply chain constraints, and a serious labor shortage, a new reality has emerged\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workers on the line as TSTT calls in unions on restructuring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Citing, among other things, a $453 million decrease in revenue in the last fiscal year, TSTT has called in trade unions representing its workers for talks on restructuring. This was revealed in a media release on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 19 January 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Digital Payments Player Sees Off Sebas Seizure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A Bahamian digital payments provider has successfully fought off a bid to seize control of its operations by fully repaying the debt owed to Sebas Bastian\u2019s investment house\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

COMMENTARY: The age of COVID and a more digitally-driven era<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Much of humanity has not woken up to the reality of a more complex, much more interconnected, and digitally-driven era\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IT Priorities for 2022<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In 2021, organisations looked for new ways of doing business. For most organisations the ability to rapidly implement security platforms that allow their workforce to work safely from anywhere was neither easy nor feasible\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another digital payment gateway for local businesses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A new digital payment gateway, the GoDigital website, has been created for Jamaican businesses, particularly those in the micro and small enterprises (MSEs), to receive payments digitally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BATV reviewing pandemic pause<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dawkins Brown, executive chairman of Dawgen Global and Crowe Horwath Jamaica, says Business Access Television (BATV) which was purchased by his group in July 2019 will now be examining for roll-out programmes which were previously delayed by the pandemic, although the pandemic situation is still under review\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shortage of BPO workers getting worse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE chronic shortage of workers in Jamaica’s business process outsourcing (BPO) industry is getting worse and threatening the future growth of the sector, particularly with new players setting up operations locally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trends worth watching<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE 2022 tech trends list is not limited to IT fanatics and tech leaders. Some trends seem far outside the scope of our region’s happening. However, as we chart our path for 2022, it provides an excellent opportunity to see which trends are likely to generate quantum shifts and are most relevant to the Caribbean region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 20 January 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A New Crypto Conference Is Coming to The Bahamas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 FTX, the global cryptocurrency exchange that recently moved its headquarters to The Bahamas, has announced plans for a new crypto conference in Nassau\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CEO: Bahamasair OK for now on US 5G rollout <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 As airlines grounded certain flights this week, as a result of the rollout of 5G systems, Bahamasair Chief Executive Officer Tracy Cooper said yesterday the national air carrier is \u201cOK for now\u201d regarding any disruptions in flying\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

REV media VP honored with international award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 REV Media Vice President David Burrows has been honored with an international award, making a splash as one of the Top 100 cable communications executives of 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digi remains dominant in Belize<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 One of the smaller countries in Central America, Belize in many respects has closer affinities with English speaking countries of the Caribbean than with its immediate neighbours\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huawei reports on 2021 regional, international initiatives<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 HUAWEI\u2019s commitment to the Caribbean Basin continued this year with several projects to deepen economic and technological development in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interview: Usain Bolt on gaming and Virgin Media hyper-fast Gig1 broadband \u201cTo see myself in 4k as a hologram was mind blowing”<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 As Virgin Media O2 celebrates its superfast Gig1 broadband going into its 15 millionth UK home, it showed us just how speedy it is with high-quality PORTL hologram technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The price of progress in technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Speaking about innate immune system ability to prevent and fight natural, created by nature, health hazards\u2026 the body\u2019s own defence mechanism\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transitioning to a digital currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 In recent years central banks across the globe have been researching and following a new trend. This is due to the reduction of physical cash payments and the rise of digital wallets and payment services, such as Alipay and PayPal from China and the US, respectively\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 21 January 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Major crypto conference set for The Bahamas as FTX teams up with SALT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas is set to play host to a major new crypto conference to be held in April\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CTU to host Caribbean forum on ICT in education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 The Trinidad-based Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) says it will host a two-day forum to discuss the serious ramifications of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the education system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ECTEL Launches Campaign to Promote Electronic Communications Bill in Member States<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Telecommunications Acts in the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority\u2019s (ECTEL) five (5) Member States have been in force for over 20 years, as such ECTEL is thrilled to launch its Electronic Communications Bill (EC Bill) Education and Public Awareness Campaign\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica positioning as Caribbean innovation hub, says PM Holness<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013  Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says the government is taking deliberate steps to position Jamaica as the technology and innovation hub of the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No labour shortage in BPO sector<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 President of the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ) Gloria Henry is refuting claims that there is a shortage in the labour supply to the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Crowd-Sourced Mapping to Kick-off in Saint Lucia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Saint Lucia is to become the first island in the Caribbean to benefit from a unique global partnership between the Humanitarian Open Street Map team (HOT)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mas in the metaverse?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has put forth bold intentions of hosting a carnival in the metaverse, which would make it the first nation to do so in the digital world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A transparent and accessible ocean through data, info and tech<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 There is something about the start of a new year that can bring a whiff of green optimism and a breath of fresh ocean air\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

T&T gets another telemarketing job<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 INVESTT, in its role as the national investment promotion agency, has facilitated the formation of a partnership between Customer Acquisition Group (CAG) and locally owned contact centre DirecOne for the establishment of a 30-seat pilot project in the outsourcing industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 22 January 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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GTT Fibre now in Mahaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 GTT in a release said that it is continuing to fulfill its promise to reliably connect customers as it is set to roll out its GTT Fibre to the community of Mahaica on the East Coast of Demerara\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital birth certificate roll-out in coming months<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The roll-out of digital birth certificates is the next on the agenda as the Government gears up towards implementing the National Identification System (NIDS) that will see bedside birth registrations done electronically, and millions of records stored at the Registrar\u2019s General Department (RGD) digitised in coming months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 23 January 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WiPay enters the metaverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Regional payment portal provider WiPay Caribbean, which has been ramping up its business in Jamaica in recent times, hopes to later this year offer its clients in Jamaica and elsewhere in the Caribbean, the opportunity to use its payment platform to buy the controversial unbacked digital cryptocurrencies that continue to draw divergent sentiments in the investing and financial communities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infrastructure, ICT among sectors for major investments in budget, Jagdeo says<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 The government\u2019s 2022 national budget, which is set to be presented to the nation on Wednesday, focuses heavily on investments for the future that will enrich the lives of Guyanese, according to Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, who signalled major projects in the public infrastructure, agriculture, ICT and oil and gas sectors aimed at propelling development\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image credits: carterse<\/a> (flickr); Marketing Magazine<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Facebook<\/a>; CTU<\/a>; Guyana Chronicle<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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