$500,000 Grant For University To Develop Centre<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas received a $500,000 grant from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on Friday for the development of the Centre of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at its Grand Bahama campus\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cable Bahamas Group CEO to address CANTO virtual conference<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 Franklyn Butler, chief executive officer and president of the Cable Group of Companies, is set to present at the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunication Organization\u2019s (CANTO) 38th annual general meeting, under the theme \u201cStronger Together: Supporting Gender Equity Through Male Allyship\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nPM: \u201cB.T.L. Has Been Fleecing G.O.B.\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Belize<\/em> \u2013 A few weeks ago the Prime Minister admitted a contract given to Smart as a telecoms provider for various ministries had been approved without first going to the Contractor General for final review\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
RVIPF Marks Safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is joining its counterparts worldwide in recognising Safer Internet Day by bringing awareness to the local fight to keep the internet safe for children\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital transformation report reveals security ranks low on pandemic priorities<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Business launched its Digital Transformation Research Report and Guide, looking at the attitudes towards digital transformation and the impact the pandemic has had on businesses in this respect\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Installation of 1,000 free internet hubs underway \u2013 PM\u2019s office<\/h4>\n\n\n\nGuyana<\/em> \u2013 The Government through the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has commenced the installation of 1,000 free internet access hubs across five regions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica\u2019s broadband rollout gets support from electricity distributor<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 According to local news reports, the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) is supporting the country\u2019s National Broadband Initiative by offering the use of its utility poles for the running of aerial fibre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
TelEm Group carrying out cabinet\/cable repair in Belair area Tuesday.<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group technicians and contractors will be carrying out maintenance works on a telecommunication cabinet in the Belair area Tuesday – including the replacement of corroded equipment that connects to surrounding properties\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCWU keen to meet Imbert on TSTT forensic audit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) head Clyde Elder told Newsday on Monday he has heard nothing yet from the Government to arrange a meeting to discuss a forensic audit of TSTT, after the Prime Minister last week directed Finance Minister Colm Imbert to meet the union over its call for such scrutiny\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘The only TSTT millionaires are the company’s exes’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The revelation that employees of majority State-owned company TSTT who are to be retrenched by the company will on average receive between $1.1 million and $1.3 million is not going down well with the Communication Workers\u2019 Union\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday, 8 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Prime Minister says SMART Microsoft contract got approval after the fact from Contractor General<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 L\u0435g\u0430ll\u0443, th\u0435 F\u0456n\u0430n\u0441\u0456\u0430l \u0405\u0435\u0441r\u0435t\u0430r\u0443 \u0408\u043e\u0455\u0435\u0440h W\u0430\u0456ght \u0430nd \u0421\u0435ntr\u0430l \u0406nf\u043erm\u0430t\u0456\u043en \u0422\u0435\u0441hn\u043el\u043eg\u0443 \u041eff\u0456\u0441\u0435 (\u0421\u0406\u0422\u041e) w\u0430\u0455 n\u043et \u0456n th\u0435 wr\u043eng \u0456n h\u0456\u0455 h\u0430ndl\u0456ng \u043ef th\u0435 r\u0435n\u0435w\u0430l \u043ef \u041c\u0456\u0441r\u043e\u0455\u043eft 365 l\u0456\u0441\u0435n\u0455\u0435\u0455 \u0441\u043entr\u0430\u0441t\u0435d t\u043e \u0405\u0440\u0435\u0435dn\u0435t \u0421\u043emmun\u0456\u0441\u0430t\u0456\u043en\u0455 l\u0430\u0455t \u0443\u0435\u0430r \u2013 \u0435\u0445\u0441\u0435\u0440t f\u043er n\u043et t\u0435ll\u0456ng th\u0435 \u0421\u043entr\u0430\u0441t\u043er G\u0435n\u0435r\u0430l, \u041em\u0430r \u041c\u0456t\u0441h\u0435ll, \u0455\u043e\u043en\u0435r\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digicel reports 380 businesses upgrade their cyber security since 2020<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Business\u2019 Digital Transformation Report has revealed that only 29 per cent of businesses have upgraded their cyber security since COVID-19\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLiberty Latin America marks Safer Internet Day with global campaign to raise internet safety across the region<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Liberty Latin America Ltd. (\u201cLiberty Latin America\u201d or \u201cLLA\u201d) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) has launched a global education and advocacy campaign in support of Safer Internet Day (SID) under this year\u2019s theme \u201cTogether for a better internet\u201d \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marilyn Sealy appointed Senior Director, Head of Communications, C&W Communications<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean<\/em> \u2013 C&W Communications is pleased to announce the appointment of Marilyn Sealy to the position of Senior Director, Head of Communications effective February 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safer Internet Day: Influencers unite for a powerful message<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Some of social media’s most influential personalities are speaking at Flow’s Safer Internet Week Teen Summit on Tuesday where they are discussing building a positive self-image in the digital age\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
GTT apologizes for inconvenience to Hadfield St residents<\/h4>\n\n\n\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, In response to your February 4, 2022 letter headlined, \u201cHadfield St Residents complain about GTT\u2019s generators\u201d; GTT has been conducting daily tests, typically between 5:30pm-8:00pm for approximately 40mins, of our standby generators as part of enhanced readiness\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Growth & Jobs | The future of money: The 101 on digital currencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 GIVEN THE recent launch of the Bank of Jamaica\u2019s (BOJ) digital currency pilot project and the general positive performance of cryptocurrencies on the world market, many Jamaicans have taken an interest in the new and modern method of exchange\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IT specialist urges J\u2019cans to get cyber awareness training<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica \u2013 As the world celebrates Safer Internet Day today, local information technology expert Christopher Reckord is touting the importance of cybersecurity awareness training\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, 9 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDigitising our universities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In today’s fast-paced and competitive environment, higher education institutions are often overwhelmed by the sheer volume of documents, inbound information and unstructured data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are smartphones computers?<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Dear Editor, There is a proverb which says, \u201cOne pound of learning requires 10 pounds of common sense to apply it\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Kaii .Bees and De La Enzie Essentials reported a boost in holiday sales due to their participation in the ShopLocalJa e-commerce initiative\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Never been hacked<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LOSSES associated with Internet banking fraud rose 17 per cent last year, according to data from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Putting more tech in agriculture<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 AS supply chain issues and inflation force more countries to evaluate their food security predicament, Jamaica is moving to ramp up its food production by integrating technology more in agriculture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rock Connect, IFC to support greater connectivity in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 ROCK Connect, Jamaica’s newest licensed telecommunications provider, has signed an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC) to further support the buildout of its network ahead of its 2022 quarter-four launch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safety and security are key<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Right on the heels of Data Protection Day comes news of a recent flurry of reports concerning hackers accessing data in several of the island’s universities and government institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The New Age of Hybrid and Virtual General Meetings<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 How did we get here? COVID-19 has caused great change and upheaval around the world, many people have had their routine way of doing business altered drastically\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
TelEm Group says interruption in internet service Wednesday due to capacity upgrade.<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group has apologized to internet customers for an interruption in bandwidth services early Wednesday morning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday, 10 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC to launch video essay competition in recognition of SID<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Users of the internet, especially children, are exposed daily to various threats, from cyberbullying to online predators and identity theft. The need to keep users safe while surfing the internet has taken off in more than 150 countries as they celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) each February\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank aims to explore the Sand Dollar\u2019s use outside The Bahamas within the next three years, it was revealed yesterday, with 20 percent of this nation\u2019s adults having no bank account\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The metaverse in the Caribbean: What it is and why it’s important<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 On January 31, the government of Barbados and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) presented a webinar titled, Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
High banking fees: The antithesis of financial inclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 I was sitting in First Global Bank in Liguanea waiting for a customer service agent. There was a queue of people, social distancing, waiting on tellers. The next available teller beckoned a gentleman at the front of the line to approach the counter. While conducting the transaction the gentleman exclaimed, \u201cSuh mi haffi pay fi lodge mi money. This wuss dan Dudus extortion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mastercard, GCS International to bolster financial inclusion in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Mastercard and GCS International have extended their partnership to develop and deliver digital payments solutions to underserved consumers in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government of St Lucia appoints new NTRC board of directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The government of Saint Lucia via the ministry of infrastructure, ports, transport, physical development and urban renewal on February 1, 2022, announced a new board of directors to govern the National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) for three years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital expert pundit Shiva Maharaj: Don’t use internet as a babysitter<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Protecting your online presence has become critically important as technology evolves and expands, and it not only relies on cyber security applications to do so, but also an awareness of the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of simple internet usage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday, 11 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFOI Trial To Start With Ten Govt Agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Finance, the Department of Public Procurement, Bahamas Power and Light and the Ministry of Works are among the ten government institutions that will be initially involved in the launch of the Freedom of Information system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IDB\u2019s 37% Digital Woe \u2018Totally Different\u2019 Now<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital payments provider yesterday said a survey that found 37 percent of Bahamian firms have challenges accessing electronic payments would have \u201ca totally different result\u201d if done today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
URCA Outlines 2022 Regulatory Agendas<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday pledged it will consider further liberalisation of the communications sector once the \u201cmarket is ready for competition\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faulty online system the major factor behind work permit backlog<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 One of the general consensuses emerging from the stakeholders meeting about the issues faced at the Labour Department is that the transition to an online application platform last year has caused a severe backlog in processing work permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traversing the metaverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is urging regional thought leaders to start considering where the Caribbean fits into emerging metaverse technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
St. Lucian national replaces Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste as Digicel Dominica CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 A telecoms veteran -Shervin Bruno- who originally hails from St.Lucia, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Digicel\u2019s Dominica operation, replacing the first female and Dominican-national ever to be appointed in the role Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council for providing a fitting venue to discuss central banks\u2019 forays into Digital Currencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elder: No million-dollar offer for retrenched TSTT workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) president Clyde Elder said the union prefers VSEP to retrenchment of its members at TSTT. He said contrary to recent reports in a newspaper (not Newsday), none of his members will be made millionaires by any such payouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roach’s term ends as TSTT chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Belize<\/em> \u2013 A few weeks ago the Prime Minister admitted a contract given to Smart as a telecoms provider for various ministries had been approved without first going to the Contractor General for final review\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
RVIPF Marks Safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is joining its counterparts worldwide in recognising Safer Internet Day by bringing awareness to the local fight to keep the internet safe for children\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital transformation report reveals security ranks low on pandemic priorities<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Business launched its Digital Transformation Research Report and Guide, looking at the attitudes towards digital transformation and the impact the pandemic has had on businesses in this respect\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Installation of 1,000 free internet hubs underway \u2013 PM\u2019s office<\/h4>\n\n\n\nGuyana<\/em> \u2013 The Government through the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has commenced the installation of 1,000 free internet access hubs across five regions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica\u2019s broadband rollout gets support from electricity distributor<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 According to local news reports, the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) is supporting the country\u2019s National Broadband Initiative by offering the use of its utility poles for the running of aerial fibre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
TelEm Group carrying out cabinet\/cable repair in Belair area Tuesday.<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group technicians and contractors will be carrying out maintenance works on a telecommunication cabinet in the Belair area Tuesday – including the replacement of corroded equipment that connects to surrounding properties\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCWU keen to meet Imbert on TSTT forensic audit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) head Clyde Elder told Newsday on Monday he has heard nothing yet from the Government to arrange a meeting to discuss a forensic audit of TSTT, after the Prime Minister last week directed Finance Minister Colm Imbert to meet the union over its call for such scrutiny\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘The only TSTT millionaires are the company’s exes’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The revelation that employees of majority State-owned company TSTT who are to be retrenched by the company will on average receive between $1.1 million and $1.3 million is not going down well with the Communication Workers\u2019 Union\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday, 8 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Prime Minister says SMART Microsoft contract got approval after the fact from Contractor General<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 L\u0435g\u0430ll\u0443, th\u0435 F\u0456n\u0430n\u0441\u0456\u0430l \u0405\u0435\u0441r\u0435t\u0430r\u0443 \u0408\u043e\u0455\u0435\u0440h W\u0430\u0456ght \u0430nd \u0421\u0435ntr\u0430l \u0406nf\u043erm\u0430t\u0456\u043en \u0422\u0435\u0441hn\u043el\u043eg\u0443 \u041eff\u0456\u0441\u0435 (\u0421\u0406\u0422\u041e) w\u0430\u0455 n\u043et \u0456n th\u0435 wr\u043eng \u0456n h\u0456\u0455 h\u0430ndl\u0456ng \u043ef th\u0435 r\u0435n\u0435w\u0430l \u043ef \u041c\u0456\u0441r\u043e\u0455\u043eft 365 l\u0456\u0441\u0435n\u0455\u0435\u0455 \u0441\u043entr\u0430\u0441t\u0435d t\u043e \u0405\u0440\u0435\u0435dn\u0435t \u0421\u043emmun\u0456\u0441\u0430t\u0456\u043en\u0455 l\u0430\u0455t \u0443\u0435\u0430r \u2013 \u0435\u0445\u0441\u0435\u0440t f\u043er n\u043et t\u0435ll\u0456ng th\u0435 \u0421\u043entr\u0430\u0441t\u043er G\u0435n\u0435r\u0430l, \u041em\u0430r \u041c\u0456t\u0441h\u0435ll, \u0455\u043e\u043en\u0435r\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digicel reports 380 businesses upgrade their cyber security since 2020<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Business\u2019 Digital Transformation Report has revealed that only 29 per cent of businesses have upgraded their cyber security since COVID-19\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLiberty Latin America marks Safer Internet Day with global campaign to raise internet safety across the region<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Liberty Latin America Ltd. (\u201cLiberty Latin America\u201d or \u201cLLA\u201d) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) has launched a global education and advocacy campaign in support of Safer Internet Day (SID) under this year\u2019s theme \u201cTogether for a better internet\u201d \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marilyn Sealy appointed Senior Director, Head of Communications, C&W Communications<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean<\/em> \u2013 C&W Communications is pleased to announce the appointment of Marilyn Sealy to the position of Senior Director, Head of Communications effective February 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safer Internet Day: Influencers unite for a powerful message<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Some of social media’s most influential personalities are speaking at Flow’s Safer Internet Week Teen Summit on Tuesday where they are discussing building a positive self-image in the digital age\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
GTT apologizes for inconvenience to Hadfield St residents<\/h4>\n\n\n\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, In response to your February 4, 2022 letter headlined, \u201cHadfield St Residents complain about GTT\u2019s generators\u201d; GTT has been conducting daily tests, typically between 5:30pm-8:00pm for approximately 40mins, of our standby generators as part of enhanced readiness\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Growth & Jobs | The future of money: The 101 on digital currencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 GIVEN THE recent launch of the Bank of Jamaica\u2019s (BOJ) digital currency pilot project and the general positive performance of cryptocurrencies on the world market, many Jamaicans have taken an interest in the new and modern method of exchange\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IT specialist urges J\u2019cans to get cyber awareness training<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica \u2013 As the world celebrates Safer Internet Day today, local information technology expert Christopher Reckord is touting the importance of cybersecurity awareness training\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, 9 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDigitising our universities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In today’s fast-paced and competitive environment, higher education institutions are often overwhelmed by the sheer volume of documents, inbound information and unstructured data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are smartphones computers?<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Dear Editor, There is a proverb which says, \u201cOne pound of learning requires 10 pounds of common sense to apply it\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLocal e-commerce successes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Kaii .Bees and De La Enzie Essentials reported a boost in holiday sales due to their participation in the ShopLocalJa e-commerce initiative\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Never been hacked<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LOSSES associated with Internet banking fraud rose 17 per cent last year, according to data from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Putting more tech in agriculture<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 AS supply chain issues and inflation force more countries to evaluate their food security predicament, Jamaica is moving to ramp up its food production by integrating technology more in agriculture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rock Connect, IFC to support greater connectivity in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 ROCK Connect, Jamaica’s newest licensed telecommunications provider, has signed an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC) to further support the buildout of its network ahead of its 2022 quarter-four launch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safety and security are key<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Right on the heels of Data Protection Day comes news of a recent flurry of reports concerning hackers accessing data in several of the island’s universities and government institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The New Age of Hybrid and Virtual General Meetings<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 How did we get here? COVID-19 has caused great change and upheaval around the world, many people have had their routine way of doing business altered drastically\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
TelEm Group says interruption in internet service Wednesday due to capacity upgrade.<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group has apologized to internet customers for an interruption in bandwidth services early Wednesday morning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday, 10 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC to launch video essay competition in recognition of SID<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Users of the internet, especially children, are exposed daily to various threats, from cyberbullying to online predators and identity theft. The need to keep users safe while surfing the internet has taken off in more than 150 countries as they celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) each February\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCentral Bank To Explore Cross-Border Sand Dollar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank aims to explore the Sand Dollar\u2019s use outside The Bahamas within the next three years, it was revealed yesterday, with 20 percent of this nation\u2019s adults having no bank account\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The metaverse in the Caribbean: What it is and why it’s important<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 On January 31, the government of Barbados and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) presented a webinar titled, Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
High banking fees: The antithesis of financial inclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 I was sitting in First Global Bank in Liguanea waiting for a customer service agent. There was a queue of people, social distancing, waiting on tellers. The next available teller beckoned a gentleman at the front of the line to approach the counter. While conducting the transaction the gentleman exclaimed, \u201cSuh mi haffi pay fi lodge mi money. This wuss dan Dudus extortion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mastercard, GCS International to bolster financial inclusion in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Mastercard and GCS International have extended their partnership to develop and deliver digital payments solutions to underserved consumers in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government of St Lucia appoints new NTRC board of directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The government of Saint Lucia via the ministry of infrastructure, ports, transport, physical development and urban renewal on February 1, 2022, announced a new board of directors to govern the National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) for three years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital expert pundit Shiva Maharaj: Don’t use internet as a babysitter<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Protecting your online presence has become critically important as technology evolves and expands, and it not only relies on cyber security applications to do so, but also an awareness of the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of simple internet usage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday, 11 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFOI Trial To Start With Ten Govt Agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Finance, the Department of Public Procurement, Bahamas Power and Light and the Ministry of Works are among the ten government institutions that will be initially involved in the launch of the Freedom of Information system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IDB\u2019s 37% Digital Woe \u2018Totally Different\u2019 Now<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital payments provider yesterday said a survey that found 37 percent of Bahamian firms have challenges accessing electronic payments would have \u201ca totally different result\u201d if done today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
URCA Outlines 2022 Regulatory Agendas<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday pledged it will consider further liberalisation of the communications sector once the \u201cmarket is ready for competition\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faulty online system the major factor behind work permit backlog<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 One of the general consensuses emerging from the stakeholders meeting about the issues faced at the Labour Department is that the transition to an online application platform last year has caused a severe backlog in processing work permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traversing the metaverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is urging regional thought leaders to start considering where the Caribbean fits into emerging metaverse technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
St. Lucian national replaces Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste as Digicel Dominica CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 A telecoms veteran -Shervin Bruno- who originally hails from St.Lucia, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Digicel\u2019s Dominica operation, replacing the first female and Dominican-national ever to be appointed in the role Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council for providing a fitting venue to discuss central banks\u2019 forays into Digital Currencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elder: No million-dollar offer for retrenched TSTT workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) president Clyde Elder said the union prefers VSEP to retrenchment of its members at TSTT. He said contrary to recent reports in a newspaper (not Newsday), none of his members will be made millionaires by any such payouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roach’s term ends as TSTT chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Business launched its Digital Transformation Research Report and Guide, looking at the attitudes towards digital transformation and the impact the pandemic has had on businesses in this respect\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Installation of 1,000 free internet hubs underway \u2013 PM\u2019s office<\/h4>\n\n\n\nGuyana<\/em> \u2013 The Government through the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has commenced the installation of 1,000 free internet access hubs across five regions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica\u2019s broadband rollout gets support from electricity distributor<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 According to local news reports, the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) is supporting the country\u2019s National Broadband Initiative by offering the use of its utility poles for the running of aerial fibre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
TelEm Group carrying out cabinet\/cable repair in Belair area Tuesday.<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group technicians and contractors will be carrying out maintenance works on a telecommunication cabinet in the Belair area Tuesday – including the replacement of corroded equipment that connects to surrounding properties\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCWU keen to meet Imbert on TSTT forensic audit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) head Clyde Elder told Newsday on Monday he has heard nothing yet from the Government to arrange a meeting to discuss a forensic audit of TSTT, after the Prime Minister last week directed Finance Minister Colm Imbert to meet the union over its call for such scrutiny\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘The only TSTT millionaires are the company’s exes’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The revelation that employees of majority State-owned company TSTT who are to be retrenched by the company will on average receive between $1.1 million and $1.3 million is not going down well with the Communication Workers\u2019 Union\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday, 8 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Prime Minister says SMART Microsoft contract got approval after the fact from Contractor General<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 L\u0435g\u0430ll\u0443, th\u0435 F\u0456n\u0430n\u0441\u0456\u0430l \u0405\u0435\u0441r\u0435t\u0430r\u0443 \u0408\u043e\u0455\u0435\u0440h W\u0430\u0456ght \u0430nd \u0421\u0435ntr\u0430l \u0406nf\u043erm\u0430t\u0456\u043en \u0422\u0435\u0441hn\u043el\u043eg\u0443 \u041eff\u0456\u0441\u0435 (\u0421\u0406\u0422\u041e) w\u0430\u0455 n\u043et \u0456n th\u0435 wr\u043eng \u0456n h\u0456\u0455 h\u0430ndl\u0456ng \u043ef th\u0435 r\u0435n\u0435w\u0430l \u043ef \u041c\u0456\u0441r\u043e\u0455\u043eft 365 l\u0456\u0441\u0435n\u0455\u0435\u0455 \u0441\u043entr\u0430\u0441t\u0435d t\u043e \u0405\u0440\u0435\u0435dn\u0435t \u0421\u043emmun\u0456\u0441\u0430t\u0456\u043en\u0455 l\u0430\u0455t \u0443\u0435\u0430r \u2013 \u0435\u0445\u0441\u0435\u0440t f\u043er n\u043et t\u0435ll\u0456ng th\u0435 \u0421\u043entr\u0430\u0441t\u043er G\u0435n\u0435r\u0430l, \u041em\u0430r \u041c\u0456t\u0441h\u0435ll, \u0455\u043e\u043en\u0435r\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digicel reports 380 businesses upgrade their cyber security since 2020<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Business\u2019 Digital Transformation Report has revealed that only 29 per cent of businesses have upgraded their cyber security since COVID-19\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLiberty Latin America marks Safer Internet Day with global campaign to raise internet safety across the region<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Liberty Latin America Ltd. (\u201cLiberty Latin America\u201d or \u201cLLA\u201d) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) has launched a global education and advocacy campaign in support of Safer Internet Day (SID) under this year\u2019s theme \u201cTogether for a better internet\u201d \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marilyn Sealy appointed Senior Director, Head of Communications, C&W Communications<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean<\/em> \u2013 C&W Communications is pleased to announce the appointment of Marilyn Sealy to the position of Senior Director, Head of Communications effective February 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safer Internet Day: Influencers unite for a powerful message<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Some of social media’s most influential personalities are speaking at Flow’s Safer Internet Week Teen Summit on Tuesday where they are discussing building a positive self-image in the digital age\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
GTT apologizes for inconvenience to Hadfield St residents<\/h4>\n\n\n\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, In response to your February 4, 2022 letter headlined, \u201cHadfield St Residents complain about GTT\u2019s generators\u201d; GTT has been conducting daily tests, typically between 5:30pm-8:00pm for approximately 40mins, of our standby generators as part of enhanced readiness\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Growth & Jobs | The future of money: The 101 on digital currencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 GIVEN THE recent launch of the Bank of Jamaica\u2019s (BOJ) digital currency pilot project and the general positive performance of cryptocurrencies on the world market, many Jamaicans have taken an interest in the new and modern method of exchange\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IT specialist urges J\u2019cans to get cyber awareness training<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica \u2013 As the world celebrates Safer Internet Day today, local information technology expert Christopher Reckord is touting the importance of cybersecurity awareness training\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, 9 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDigitising our universities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In today’s fast-paced and competitive environment, higher education institutions are often overwhelmed by the sheer volume of documents, inbound information and unstructured data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are smartphones computers?<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Dear Editor, There is a proverb which says, \u201cOne pound of learning requires 10 pounds of common sense to apply it\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLocal e-commerce successes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Kaii .Bees and De La Enzie Essentials reported a boost in holiday sales due to their participation in the ShopLocalJa e-commerce initiative\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Never been hacked<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LOSSES associated with Internet banking fraud rose 17 per cent last year, according to data from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Putting more tech in agriculture<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 AS supply chain issues and inflation force more countries to evaluate their food security predicament, Jamaica is moving to ramp up its food production by integrating technology more in agriculture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rock Connect, IFC to support greater connectivity in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 ROCK Connect, Jamaica’s newest licensed telecommunications provider, has signed an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC) to further support the buildout of its network ahead of its 2022 quarter-four launch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safety and security are key<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Right on the heels of Data Protection Day comes news of a recent flurry of reports concerning hackers accessing data in several of the island’s universities and government institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The New Age of Hybrid and Virtual General Meetings<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 How did we get here? COVID-19 has caused great change and upheaval around the world, many people have had their routine way of doing business altered drastically\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
TelEm Group says interruption in internet service Wednesday due to capacity upgrade.<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group has apologized to internet customers for an interruption in bandwidth services early Wednesday morning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday, 10 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC to launch video essay competition in recognition of SID<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Users of the internet, especially children, are exposed daily to various threats, from cyberbullying to online predators and identity theft. The need to keep users safe while surfing the internet has taken off in more than 150 countries as they celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) each February\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCentral Bank To Explore Cross-Border Sand Dollar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank aims to explore the Sand Dollar\u2019s use outside The Bahamas within the next three years, it was revealed yesterday, with 20 percent of this nation\u2019s adults having no bank account\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The metaverse in the Caribbean: What it is and why it’s important<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 On January 31, the government of Barbados and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) presented a webinar titled, Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
High banking fees: The antithesis of financial inclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 I was sitting in First Global Bank in Liguanea waiting for a customer service agent. There was a queue of people, social distancing, waiting on tellers. The next available teller beckoned a gentleman at the front of the line to approach the counter. While conducting the transaction the gentleman exclaimed, \u201cSuh mi haffi pay fi lodge mi money. This wuss dan Dudus extortion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mastercard, GCS International to bolster financial inclusion in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Mastercard and GCS International have extended their partnership to develop and deliver digital payments solutions to underserved consumers in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government of St Lucia appoints new NTRC board of directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The government of Saint Lucia via the ministry of infrastructure, ports, transport, physical development and urban renewal on February 1, 2022, announced a new board of directors to govern the National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) for three years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital expert pundit Shiva Maharaj: Don’t use internet as a babysitter<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Protecting your online presence has become critically important as technology evolves and expands, and it not only relies on cyber security applications to do so, but also an awareness of the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of simple internet usage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday, 11 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFOI Trial To Start With Ten Govt Agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Finance, the Department of Public Procurement, Bahamas Power and Light and the Ministry of Works are among the ten government institutions that will be initially involved in the launch of the Freedom of Information system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IDB\u2019s 37% Digital Woe \u2018Totally Different\u2019 Now<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital payments provider yesterday said a survey that found 37 percent of Bahamian firms have challenges accessing electronic payments would have \u201ca totally different result\u201d if done today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
URCA Outlines 2022 Regulatory Agendas<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday pledged it will consider further liberalisation of the communications sector once the \u201cmarket is ready for competition\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faulty online system the major factor behind work permit backlog<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 One of the general consensuses emerging from the stakeholders meeting about the issues faced at the Labour Department is that the transition to an online application platform last year has caused a severe backlog in processing work permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traversing the metaverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is urging regional thought leaders to start considering where the Caribbean fits into emerging metaverse technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
St. Lucian national replaces Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste as Digicel Dominica CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 A telecoms veteran -Shervin Bruno- who originally hails from St.Lucia, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Digicel\u2019s Dominica operation, replacing the first female and Dominican-national ever to be appointed in the role Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council for providing a fitting venue to discuss central banks\u2019 forays into Digital Currencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elder: No million-dollar offer for retrenched TSTT workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) president Clyde Elder said the union prefers VSEP to retrenchment of its members at TSTT. He said contrary to recent reports in a newspaper (not Newsday), none of his members will be made millionaires by any such payouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roach’s term ends as TSTT chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 According to local news reports, the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) is supporting the country\u2019s National Broadband Initiative by offering the use of its utility poles for the running of aerial fibre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
TelEm Group carrying out cabinet\/cable repair in Belair area Tuesday.<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group technicians and contractors will be carrying out maintenance works on a telecommunication cabinet in the Belair area Tuesday – including the replacement of corroded equipment that connects to surrounding properties\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCWU keen to meet Imbert on TSTT forensic audit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) head Clyde Elder told Newsday on Monday he has heard nothing yet from the Government to arrange a meeting to discuss a forensic audit of TSTT, after the Prime Minister last week directed Finance Minister Colm Imbert to meet the union over its call for such scrutiny\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘The only TSTT millionaires are the company’s exes’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The revelation that employees of majority State-owned company TSTT who are to be retrenched by the company will on average receive between $1.1 million and $1.3 million is not going down well with the Communication Workers\u2019 Union\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday, 8 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Prime Minister says SMART Microsoft contract got approval after the fact from Contractor General<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 L\u0435g\u0430ll\u0443, th\u0435 F\u0456n\u0430n\u0441\u0456\u0430l \u0405\u0435\u0441r\u0435t\u0430r\u0443 \u0408\u043e\u0455\u0435\u0440h W\u0430\u0456ght \u0430nd \u0421\u0435ntr\u0430l \u0406nf\u043erm\u0430t\u0456\u043en \u0422\u0435\u0441hn\u043el\u043eg\u0443 \u041eff\u0456\u0441\u0435 (\u0421\u0406\u0422\u041e) w\u0430\u0455 n\u043et \u0456n th\u0435 wr\u043eng \u0456n h\u0456\u0455 h\u0430ndl\u0456ng \u043ef th\u0435 r\u0435n\u0435w\u0430l \u043ef \u041c\u0456\u0441r\u043e\u0455\u043eft 365 l\u0456\u0441\u0435n\u0455\u0435\u0455 \u0441\u043entr\u0430\u0441t\u0435d t\u043e \u0405\u0440\u0435\u0435dn\u0435t \u0421\u043emmun\u0456\u0441\u0430t\u0456\u043en\u0455 l\u0430\u0455t \u0443\u0435\u0430r \u2013 \u0435\u0445\u0441\u0435\u0440t f\u043er n\u043et t\u0435ll\u0456ng th\u0435 \u0421\u043entr\u0430\u0441t\u043er G\u0435n\u0435r\u0430l, \u041em\u0430r \u041c\u0456t\u0441h\u0435ll, \u0455\u043e\u043en\u0435r\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digicel reports 380 businesses upgrade their cyber security since 2020<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Business\u2019 Digital Transformation Report has revealed that only 29 per cent of businesses have upgraded their cyber security since COVID-19\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLiberty Latin America marks Safer Internet Day with global campaign to raise internet safety across the region<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Liberty Latin America Ltd. (\u201cLiberty Latin America\u201d or \u201cLLA\u201d) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) has launched a global education and advocacy campaign in support of Safer Internet Day (SID) under this year\u2019s theme \u201cTogether for a better internet\u201d \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marilyn Sealy appointed Senior Director, Head of Communications, C&W Communications<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean<\/em> \u2013 C&W Communications is pleased to announce the appointment of Marilyn Sealy to the position of Senior Director, Head of Communications effective February 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safer Internet Day: Influencers unite for a powerful message<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Some of social media’s most influential personalities are speaking at Flow’s Safer Internet Week Teen Summit on Tuesday where they are discussing building a positive self-image in the digital age\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
GTT apologizes for inconvenience to Hadfield St residents<\/h4>\n\n\n\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, In response to your February 4, 2022 letter headlined, \u201cHadfield St Residents complain about GTT\u2019s generators\u201d; GTT has been conducting daily tests, typically between 5:30pm-8:00pm for approximately 40mins, of our standby generators as part of enhanced readiness\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Growth & Jobs | The future of money: The 101 on digital currencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 GIVEN THE recent launch of the Bank of Jamaica\u2019s (BOJ) digital currency pilot project and the general positive performance of cryptocurrencies on the world market, many Jamaicans have taken an interest in the new and modern method of exchange\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IT specialist urges J\u2019cans to get cyber awareness training<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica \u2013 As the world celebrates Safer Internet Day today, local information technology expert Christopher Reckord is touting the importance of cybersecurity awareness training\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, 9 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDigitising our universities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In today’s fast-paced and competitive environment, higher education institutions are often overwhelmed by the sheer volume of documents, inbound information and unstructured data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are smartphones computers?<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Dear Editor, There is a proverb which says, \u201cOne pound of learning requires 10 pounds of common sense to apply it\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLocal e-commerce successes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Kaii .Bees and De La Enzie Essentials reported a boost in holiday sales due to their participation in the ShopLocalJa e-commerce initiative\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Never been hacked<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LOSSES associated with Internet banking fraud rose 17 per cent last year, according to data from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Putting more tech in agriculture<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 AS supply chain issues and inflation force more countries to evaluate their food security predicament, Jamaica is moving to ramp up its food production by integrating technology more in agriculture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rock Connect, IFC to support greater connectivity in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 ROCK Connect, Jamaica’s newest licensed telecommunications provider, has signed an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC) to further support the buildout of its network ahead of its 2022 quarter-four launch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safety and security are key<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Right on the heels of Data Protection Day comes news of a recent flurry of reports concerning hackers accessing data in several of the island’s universities and government institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The New Age of Hybrid and Virtual General Meetings<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 How did we get here? COVID-19 has caused great change and upheaval around the world, many people have had their routine way of doing business altered drastically\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
TelEm Group says interruption in internet service Wednesday due to capacity upgrade.<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group has apologized to internet customers for an interruption in bandwidth services early Wednesday morning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday, 10 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC to launch video essay competition in recognition of SID<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Users of the internet, especially children, are exposed daily to various threats, from cyberbullying to online predators and identity theft. The need to keep users safe while surfing the internet has taken off in more than 150 countries as they celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) each February\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCentral Bank To Explore Cross-Border Sand Dollar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank aims to explore the Sand Dollar\u2019s use outside The Bahamas within the next three years, it was revealed yesterday, with 20 percent of this nation\u2019s adults having no bank account\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The metaverse in the Caribbean: What it is and why it’s important<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 On January 31, the government of Barbados and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) presented a webinar titled, Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
High banking fees: The antithesis of financial inclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 I was sitting in First Global Bank in Liguanea waiting for a customer service agent. There was a queue of people, social distancing, waiting on tellers. The next available teller beckoned a gentleman at the front of the line to approach the counter. While conducting the transaction the gentleman exclaimed, \u201cSuh mi haffi pay fi lodge mi money. This wuss dan Dudus extortion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mastercard, GCS International to bolster financial inclusion in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Mastercard and GCS International have extended their partnership to develop and deliver digital payments solutions to underserved consumers in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government of St Lucia appoints new NTRC board of directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The government of Saint Lucia via the ministry of infrastructure, ports, transport, physical development and urban renewal on February 1, 2022, announced a new board of directors to govern the National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) for three years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital expert pundit Shiva Maharaj: Don’t use internet as a babysitter<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Protecting your online presence has become critically important as technology evolves and expands, and it not only relies on cyber security applications to do so, but also an awareness of the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of simple internet usage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday, 11 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFOI Trial To Start With Ten Govt Agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Finance, the Department of Public Procurement, Bahamas Power and Light and the Ministry of Works are among the ten government institutions that will be initially involved in the launch of the Freedom of Information system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IDB\u2019s 37% Digital Woe \u2018Totally Different\u2019 Now<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital payments provider yesterday said a survey that found 37 percent of Bahamian firms have challenges accessing electronic payments would have \u201ca totally different result\u201d if done today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
URCA Outlines 2022 Regulatory Agendas<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday pledged it will consider further liberalisation of the communications sector once the \u201cmarket is ready for competition\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faulty online system the major factor behind work permit backlog<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 One of the general consensuses emerging from the stakeholders meeting about the issues faced at the Labour Department is that the transition to an online application platform last year has caused a severe backlog in processing work permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traversing the metaverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is urging regional thought leaders to start considering where the Caribbean fits into emerging metaverse technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
St. Lucian national replaces Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste as Digicel Dominica CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 A telecoms veteran -Shervin Bruno- who originally hails from St.Lucia, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Digicel\u2019s Dominica operation, replacing the first female and Dominican-national ever to be appointed in the role Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council for providing a fitting venue to discuss central banks\u2019 forays into Digital Currencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elder: No million-dollar offer for retrenched TSTT workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) president Clyde Elder said the union prefers VSEP to retrenchment of its members at TSTT. He said contrary to recent reports in a newspaper (not Newsday), none of his members will be made millionaires by any such payouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roach’s term ends as TSTT chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCWU keen to meet Imbert on TSTT forensic audit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) head Clyde Elder told Newsday on Monday he has heard nothing yet from the Government to arrange a meeting to discuss a forensic audit of TSTT, after the Prime Minister last week directed Finance Minister Colm Imbert to meet the union over its call for such scrutiny\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
‘The only TSTT millionaires are the company’s exes’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The revelation that employees of majority State-owned company TSTT who are to be retrenched by the company will on average receive between $1.1 million and $1.3 million is not going down well with the Communication Workers\u2019 Union\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday, 8 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Prime Minister says SMART Microsoft contract got approval after the fact from Contractor General<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 L\u0435g\u0430ll\u0443, th\u0435 F\u0456n\u0430n\u0441\u0456\u0430l \u0405\u0435\u0441r\u0435t\u0430r\u0443 \u0408\u043e\u0455\u0435\u0440h W\u0430\u0456ght \u0430nd \u0421\u0435ntr\u0430l \u0406nf\u043erm\u0430t\u0456\u043en \u0422\u0435\u0441hn\u043el\u043eg\u0443 \u041eff\u0456\u0441\u0435 (\u0421\u0406\u0422\u041e) w\u0430\u0455 n\u043et \u0456n th\u0435 wr\u043eng \u0456n h\u0456\u0455 h\u0430ndl\u0456ng \u043ef th\u0435 r\u0435n\u0435w\u0430l \u043ef \u041c\u0456\u0441r\u043e\u0455\u043eft 365 l\u0456\u0441\u0435n\u0455\u0435\u0455 \u0441\u043entr\u0430\u0441t\u0435d t\u043e \u0405\u0440\u0435\u0435dn\u0435t \u0421\u043emmun\u0456\u0441\u0430t\u0456\u043en\u0455 l\u0430\u0455t \u0443\u0435\u0430r \u2013 \u0435\u0445\u0441\u0435\u0440t f\u043er n\u043et t\u0435ll\u0456ng th\u0435 \u0421\u043entr\u0430\u0441t\u043er G\u0435n\u0435r\u0430l, \u041em\u0430r \u041c\u0456t\u0441h\u0435ll, \u0455\u043e\u043en\u0435r\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prime Minister says SMART Microsoft contract got approval after the fact from Contractor General<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Belize <\/em>\u2013 L\u0435g\u0430ll\u0443, th\u0435 F\u0456n\u0430n\u0441\u0456\u0430l \u0405\u0435\u0441r\u0435t\u0430r\u0443 \u0408\u043e\u0455\u0435\u0440h W\u0430\u0456ght \u0430nd \u0421\u0435ntr\u0430l \u0406nf\u043erm\u0430t\u0456\u043en \u0422\u0435\u0441hn\u043el\u043eg\u0443 \u041eff\u0456\u0441\u0435 (\u0421\u0406\u0422\u041e) w\u0430\u0455 n\u043et \u0456n th\u0435 wr\u043eng \u0456n h\u0456\u0455 h\u0430ndl\u0456ng \u043ef th\u0435 r\u0435n\u0435w\u0430l \u043ef \u041c\u0456\u0441r\u043e\u0455\u043eft 365 l\u0456\u0441\u0435n\u0455\u0435\u0455 \u0441\u043entr\u0430\u0441t\u0435d t\u043e \u0405\u0440\u0435\u0435dn\u0435t \u0421\u043emmun\u0456\u0441\u0430t\u0456\u043en\u0455 l\u0430\u0455t \u0443\u0435\u0430r \u2013 \u0435\u0445\u0441\u0435\u0440t f\u043er n\u043et t\u0435ll\u0456ng th\u0435 \u0421\u043entr\u0430\u0441t\u043er G\u0435n\u0435r\u0430l, \u041em\u0430r \u041c\u0456t\u0441h\u0435ll, \u0455\u043e\u043en\u0435r\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digicel reports 380 businesses upgrade their cyber security since 2020<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean<\/em> \u2013 Digicel Business\u2019 Digital Transformation Report has revealed that only 29 per cent of businesses have upgraded their cyber security since COVID-19\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLiberty Latin America marks Safer Internet Day with global campaign to raise internet safety across the region<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Liberty Latin America Ltd. (\u201cLiberty Latin America\u201d or \u201cLLA\u201d) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) has launched a global education and advocacy campaign in support of Safer Internet Day (SID) under this year\u2019s theme \u201cTogether for a better internet\u201d \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marilyn Sealy appointed Senior Director, Head of Communications, C&W Communications<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean<\/em> \u2013 C&W Communications is pleased to announce the appointment of Marilyn Sealy to the position of Senior Director, Head of Communications effective February 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safer Internet Day: Influencers unite for a powerful message<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Some of social media’s most influential personalities are speaking at Flow’s Safer Internet Week Teen Summit on Tuesday where they are discussing building a positive self-image in the digital age\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
GTT apologizes for inconvenience to Hadfield St residents<\/h4>\n\n\n\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, In response to your February 4, 2022 letter headlined, \u201cHadfield St Residents complain about GTT\u2019s generators\u201d; GTT has been conducting daily tests, typically between 5:30pm-8:00pm for approximately 40mins, of our standby generators as part of enhanced readiness\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Growth & Jobs | The future of money: The 101 on digital currencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 GIVEN THE recent launch of the Bank of Jamaica\u2019s (BOJ) digital currency pilot project and the general positive performance of cryptocurrencies on the world market, many Jamaicans have taken an interest in the new and modern method of exchange\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IT specialist urges J\u2019cans to get cyber awareness training<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica \u2013 As the world celebrates Safer Internet Day today, local information technology expert Christopher Reckord is touting the importance of cybersecurity awareness training\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, 9 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDigitising our universities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In today’s fast-paced and competitive environment, higher education institutions are often overwhelmed by the sheer volume of documents, inbound information and unstructured data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are smartphones computers?<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Dear Editor, There is a proverb which says, \u201cOne pound of learning requires 10 pounds of common sense to apply it\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLocal e-commerce successes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Kaii .Bees and De La Enzie Essentials reported a boost in holiday sales due to their participation in the ShopLocalJa e-commerce initiative\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Never been hacked<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LOSSES associated with Internet banking fraud rose 17 per cent last year, according to data from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Putting more tech in agriculture<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 AS supply chain issues and inflation force more countries to evaluate their food security predicament, Jamaica is moving to ramp up its food production by integrating technology more in agriculture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rock Connect, IFC to support greater connectivity in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 ROCK Connect, Jamaica’s newest licensed telecommunications provider, has signed an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC) to further support the buildout of its network ahead of its 2022 quarter-four launch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safety and security are key<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Right on the heels of Data Protection Day comes news of a recent flurry of reports concerning hackers accessing data in several of the island’s universities and government institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The New Age of Hybrid and Virtual General Meetings<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 How did we get here? COVID-19 has caused great change and upheaval around the world, many people have had their routine way of doing business altered drastically\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
TelEm Group says interruption in internet service Wednesday due to capacity upgrade.<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group has apologized to internet customers for an interruption in bandwidth services early Wednesday morning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday, 10 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC to launch video essay competition in recognition of SID<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Users of the internet, especially children, are exposed daily to various threats, from cyberbullying to online predators and identity theft. The need to keep users safe while surfing the internet has taken off in more than 150 countries as they celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) each February\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCentral Bank To Explore Cross-Border Sand Dollar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank aims to explore the Sand Dollar\u2019s use outside The Bahamas within the next three years, it was revealed yesterday, with 20 percent of this nation\u2019s adults having no bank account\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The metaverse in the Caribbean: What it is and why it’s important<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 On January 31, the government of Barbados and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) presented a webinar titled, Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
High banking fees: The antithesis of financial inclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 I was sitting in First Global Bank in Liguanea waiting for a customer service agent. There was a queue of people, social distancing, waiting on tellers. The next available teller beckoned a gentleman at the front of the line to approach the counter. While conducting the transaction the gentleman exclaimed, \u201cSuh mi haffi pay fi lodge mi money. This wuss dan Dudus extortion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mastercard, GCS International to bolster financial inclusion in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Mastercard and GCS International have extended their partnership to develop and deliver digital payments solutions to underserved consumers in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government of St Lucia appoints new NTRC board of directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The government of Saint Lucia via the ministry of infrastructure, ports, transport, physical development and urban renewal on February 1, 2022, announced a new board of directors to govern the National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) for three years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital expert pundit Shiva Maharaj: Don’t use internet as a babysitter<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Protecting your online presence has become critically important as technology evolves and expands, and it not only relies on cyber security applications to do so, but also an awareness of the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of simple internet usage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday, 11 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFOI Trial To Start With Ten Govt Agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Finance, the Department of Public Procurement, Bahamas Power and Light and the Ministry of Works are among the ten government institutions that will be initially involved in the launch of the Freedom of Information system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IDB\u2019s 37% Digital Woe \u2018Totally Different\u2019 Now<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital payments provider yesterday said a survey that found 37 percent of Bahamian firms have challenges accessing electronic payments would have \u201ca totally different result\u201d if done today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
URCA Outlines 2022 Regulatory Agendas<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday pledged it will consider further liberalisation of the communications sector once the \u201cmarket is ready for competition\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faulty online system the major factor behind work permit backlog<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 One of the general consensuses emerging from the stakeholders meeting about the issues faced at the Labour Department is that the transition to an online application platform last year has caused a severe backlog in processing work permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traversing the metaverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is urging regional thought leaders to start considering where the Caribbean fits into emerging metaverse technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
St. Lucian national replaces Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste as Digicel Dominica CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 A telecoms veteran -Shervin Bruno- who originally hails from St.Lucia, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Digicel\u2019s Dominica operation, replacing the first female and Dominican-national ever to be appointed in the role Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council for providing a fitting venue to discuss central banks\u2019 forays into Digital Currencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elder: No million-dollar offer for retrenched TSTT workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) president Clyde Elder said the union prefers VSEP to retrenchment of its members at TSTT. He said contrary to recent reports in a newspaper (not Newsday), none of his members will be made millionaires by any such payouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roach’s term ends as TSTT chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLiberty Latin America marks Safer Internet Day with global campaign to raise internet safety across the region<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Liberty Latin America Ltd. (\u201cLiberty Latin America\u201d or \u201cLLA\u201d) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB) has launched a global education and advocacy campaign in support of Safer Internet Day (SID) under this year\u2019s theme \u201cTogether for a better internet\u201d \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marilyn Sealy appointed Senior Director, Head of Communications, C&W Communications<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean<\/em> \u2013 C&W Communications is pleased to announce the appointment of Marilyn Sealy to the position of Senior Director, Head of Communications effective February 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safer Internet Day: Influencers unite for a powerful message<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Some of social media’s most influential personalities are speaking at Flow’s Safer Internet Week Teen Summit on Tuesday where they are discussing building a positive self-image in the digital age\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
GTT apologizes for inconvenience to Hadfield St residents<\/h4>\n\n\n\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, In response to your February 4, 2022 letter headlined, \u201cHadfield St Residents complain about GTT\u2019s generators\u201d; GTT has been conducting daily tests, typically between 5:30pm-8:00pm for approximately 40mins, of our standby generators as part of enhanced readiness\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Growth & Jobs | The future of money: The 101 on digital currencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 GIVEN THE recent launch of the Bank of Jamaica\u2019s (BOJ) digital currency pilot project and the general positive performance of cryptocurrencies on the world market, many Jamaicans have taken an interest in the new and modern method of exchange\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IT specialist urges J\u2019cans to get cyber awareness training<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica \u2013 As the world celebrates Safer Internet Day today, local information technology expert Christopher Reckord is touting the importance of cybersecurity awareness training\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, 9 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDigitising our universities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In today’s fast-paced and competitive environment, higher education institutions are often overwhelmed by the sheer volume of documents, inbound information and unstructured data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are smartphones computers?<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Dear Editor, There is a proverb which says, \u201cOne pound of learning requires 10 pounds of common sense to apply it\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLocal e-commerce successes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Kaii .Bees and De La Enzie Essentials reported a boost in holiday sales due to their participation in the ShopLocalJa e-commerce initiative\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Never been hacked<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LOSSES associated with Internet banking fraud rose 17 per cent last year, according to data from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Putting more tech in agriculture<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 AS supply chain issues and inflation force more countries to evaluate their food security predicament, Jamaica is moving to ramp up its food production by integrating technology more in agriculture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rock Connect, IFC to support greater connectivity in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 ROCK Connect, Jamaica’s newest licensed telecommunications provider, has signed an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC) to further support the buildout of its network ahead of its 2022 quarter-four launch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safety and security are key<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Right on the heels of Data Protection Day comes news of a recent flurry of reports concerning hackers accessing data in several of the island’s universities and government institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The New Age of Hybrid and Virtual General Meetings<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 How did we get here? COVID-19 has caused great change and upheaval around the world, many people have had their routine way of doing business altered drastically\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
TelEm Group says interruption in internet service Wednesday due to capacity upgrade.<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group has apologized to internet customers for an interruption in bandwidth services early Wednesday morning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday, 10 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC to launch video essay competition in recognition of SID<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Users of the internet, especially children, are exposed daily to various threats, from cyberbullying to online predators and identity theft. The need to keep users safe while surfing the internet has taken off in more than 150 countries as they celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) each February\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCentral Bank To Explore Cross-Border Sand Dollar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank aims to explore the Sand Dollar\u2019s use outside The Bahamas within the next three years, it was revealed yesterday, with 20 percent of this nation\u2019s adults having no bank account\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The metaverse in the Caribbean: What it is and why it’s important<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 On January 31, the government of Barbados and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) presented a webinar titled, Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
High banking fees: The antithesis of financial inclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 I was sitting in First Global Bank in Liguanea waiting for a customer service agent. There was a queue of people, social distancing, waiting on tellers. The next available teller beckoned a gentleman at the front of the line to approach the counter. While conducting the transaction the gentleman exclaimed, \u201cSuh mi haffi pay fi lodge mi money. This wuss dan Dudus extortion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mastercard, GCS International to bolster financial inclusion in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Mastercard and GCS International have extended their partnership to develop and deliver digital payments solutions to underserved consumers in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government of St Lucia appoints new NTRC board of directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The government of Saint Lucia via the ministry of infrastructure, ports, transport, physical development and urban renewal on February 1, 2022, announced a new board of directors to govern the National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) for three years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital expert pundit Shiva Maharaj: Don’t use internet as a babysitter<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Protecting your online presence has become critically important as technology evolves and expands, and it not only relies on cyber security applications to do so, but also an awareness of the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of simple internet usage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday, 11 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFOI Trial To Start With Ten Govt Agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Finance, the Department of Public Procurement, Bahamas Power and Light and the Ministry of Works are among the ten government institutions that will be initially involved in the launch of the Freedom of Information system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IDB\u2019s 37% Digital Woe \u2018Totally Different\u2019 Now<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital payments provider yesterday said a survey that found 37 percent of Bahamian firms have challenges accessing electronic payments would have \u201ca totally different result\u201d if done today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
URCA Outlines 2022 Regulatory Agendas<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday pledged it will consider further liberalisation of the communications sector once the \u201cmarket is ready for competition\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faulty online system the major factor behind work permit backlog<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 One of the general consensuses emerging from the stakeholders meeting about the issues faced at the Labour Department is that the transition to an online application platform last year has caused a severe backlog in processing work permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traversing the metaverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is urging regional thought leaders to start considering where the Caribbean fits into emerging metaverse technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
St. Lucian national replaces Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste as Digicel Dominica CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 A telecoms veteran -Shervin Bruno- who originally hails from St.Lucia, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Digicel\u2019s Dominica operation, replacing the first female and Dominican-national ever to be appointed in the role Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council for providing a fitting venue to discuss central banks\u2019 forays into Digital Currencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elder: No million-dollar offer for retrenched TSTT workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) president Clyde Elder said the union prefers VSEP to retrenchment of its members at TSTT. He said contrary to recent reports in a newspaper (not Newsday), none of his members will be made millionaires by any such payouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roach’s term ends as TSTT chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Some of social media’s most influential personalities are speaking at Flow’s Safer Internet Week Teen Summit on Tuesday where they are discussing building a positive self-image in the digital age\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
GTT apologizes for inconvenience to Hadfield St residents<\/h4>\n\n\n\nGuyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, In response to your February 4, 2022 letter headlined, \u201cHadfield St Residents complain about GTT\u2019s generators\u201d; GTT has been conducting daily tests, typically between 5:30pm-8:00pm for approximately 40mins, of our standby generators as part of enhanced readiness\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Growth & Jobs | The future of money: The 101 on digital currencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 GIVEN THE recent launch of the Bank of Jamaica\u2019s (BOJ) digital currency pilot project and the general positive performance of cryptocurrencies on the world market, many Jamaicans have taken an interest in the new and modern method of exchange\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IT specialist urges J\u2019cans to get cyber awareness training<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica \u2013 As the world celebrates Safer Internet Day today, local information technology expert Christopher Reckord is touting the importance of cybersecurity awareness training\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, 9 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDigitising our universities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In today’s fast-paced and competitive environment, higher education institutions are often overwhelmed by the sheer volume of documents, inbound information and unstructured data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are smartphones computers?<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Dear Editor, There is a proverb which says, \u201cOne pound of learning requires 10 pounds of common sense to apply it\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLocal e-commerce successes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Kaii .Bees and De La Enzie Essentials reported a boost in holiday sales due to their participation in the ShopLocalJa e-commerce initiative\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Never been hacked<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LOSSES associated with Internet banking fraud rose 17 per cent last year, according to data from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Putting more tech in agriculture<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 AS supply chain issues and inflation force more countries to evaluate their food security predicament, Jamaica is moving to ramp up its food production by integrating technology more in agriculture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rock Connect, IFC to support greater connectivity in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 ROCK Connect, Jamaica’s newest licensed telecommunications provider, has signed an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC) to further support the buildout of its network ahead of its 2022 quarter-four launch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safety and security are key<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Right on the heels of Data Protection Day comes news of a recent flurry of reports concerning hackers accessing data in several of the island’s universities and government institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The New Age of Hybrid and Virtual General Meetings<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 How did we get here? COVID-19 has caused great change and upheaval around the world, many people have had their routine way of doing business altered drastically\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
TelEm Group says interruption in internet service Wednesday due to capacity upgrade.<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group has apologized to internet customers for an interruption in bandwidth services early Wednesday morning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday, 10 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC to launch video essay competition in recognition of SID<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Users of the internet, especially children, are exposed daily to various threats, from cyberbullying to online predators and identity theft. The need to keep users safe while surfing the internet has taken off in more than 150 countries as they celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) each February\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCentral Bank To Explore Cross-Border Sand Dollar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank aims to explore the Sand Dollar\u2019s use outside The Bahamas within the next three years, it was revealed yesterday, with 20 percent of this nation\u2019s adults having no bank account\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The metaverse in the Caribbean: What it is and why it’s important<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 On January 31, the government of Barbados and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) presented a webinar titled, Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
High banking fees: The antithesis of financial inclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 I was sitting in First Global Bank in Liguanea waiting for a customer service agent. There was a queue of people, social distancing, waiting on tellers. The next available teller beckoned a gentleman at the front of the line to approach the counter. While conducting the transaction the gentleman exclaimed, \u201cSuh mi haffi pay fi lodge mi money. This wuss dan Dudus extortion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mastercard, GCS International to bolster financial inclusion in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Mastercard and GCS International have extended their partnership to develop and deliver digital payments solutions to underserved consumers in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government of St Lucia appoints new NTRC board of directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The government of Saint Lucia via the ministry of infrastructure, ports, transport, physical development and urban renewal on February 1, 2022, announced a new board of directors to govern the National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) for three years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital expert pundit Shiva Maharaj: Don’t use internet as a babysitter<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Protecting your online presence has become critically important as technology evolves and expands, and it not only relies on cyber security applications to do so, but also an awareness of the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of simple internet usage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday, 11 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFOI Trial To Start With Ten Govt Agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Finance, the Department of Public Procurement, Bahamas Power and Light and the Ministry of Works are among the ten government institutions that will be initially involved in the launch of the Freedom of Information system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IDB\u2019s 37% Digital Woe \u2018Totally Different\u2019 Now<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital payments provider yesterday said a survey that found 37 percent of Bahamian firms have challenges accessing electronic payments would have \u201ca totally different result\u201d if done today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
URCA Outlines 2022 Regulatory Agendas<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday pledged it will consider further liberalisation of the communications sector once the \u201cmarket is ready for competition\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faulty online system the major factor behind work permit backlog<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 One of the general consensuses emerging from the stakeholders meeting about the issues faced at the Labour Department is that the transition to an online application platform last year has caused a severe backlog in processing work permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traversing the metaverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is urging regional thought leaders to start considering where the Caribbean fits into emerging metaverse technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
St. Lucian national replaces Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste as Digicel Dominica CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 A telecoms veteran -Shervin Bruno- who originally hails from St.Lucia, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Digicel\u2019s Dominica operation, replacing the first female and Dominican-national ever to be appointed in the role Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council for providing a fitting venue to discuss central banks\u2019 forays into Digital Currencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elder: No million-dollar offer for retrenched TSTT workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) president Clyde Elder said the union prefers VSEP to retrenchment of its members at TSTT. He said contrary to recent reports in a newspaper (not Newsday), none of his members will be made millionaires by any such payouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roach’s term ends as TSTT chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 GIVEN THE recent launch of the Bank of Jamaica\u2019s (BOJ) digital currency pilot project and the general positive performance of cryptocurrencies on the world market, many Jamaicans have taken an interest in the new and modern method of exchange\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IT specialist urges J\u2019cans to get cyber awareness training<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica \u2013 As the world celebrates Safer Internet Day today, local information technology expert Christopher Reckord is touting the importance of cybersecurity awareness training\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, 9 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nDigitising our universities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In today’s fast-paced and competitive environment, higher education institutions are often overwhelmed by the sheer volume of documents, inbound information and unstructured data\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digitising our universities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Are smartphones computers?<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Dear Editor, There is a proverb which says, \u201cOne pound of learning requires 10 pounds of common sense to apply it\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLocal e-commerce successes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Kaii .Bees and De La Enzie Essentials reported a boost in holiday sales due to their participation in the ShopLocalJa e-commerce initiative\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Never been hacked<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LOSSES associated with Internet banking fraud rose 17 per cent last year, according to data from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Putting more tech in agriculture<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 AS supply chain issues and inflation force more countries to evaluate their food security predicament, Jamaica is moving to ramp up its food production by integrating technology more in agriculture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rock Connect, IFC to support greater connectivity in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 ROCK Connect, Jamaica’s newest licensed telecommunications provider, has signed an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC) to further support the buildout of its network ahead of its 2022 quarter-four launch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safety and security are key<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Right on the heels of Data Protection Day comes news of a recent flurry of reports concerning hackers accessing data in several of the island’s universities and government institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The New Age of Hybrid and Virtual General Meetings<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 How did we get here? COVID-19 has caused great change and upheaval around the world, many people have had their routine way of doing business altered drastically\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
TelEm Group says interruption in internet service Wednesday due to capacity upgrade.<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group has apologized to internet customers for an interruption in bandwidth services early Wednesday morning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday, 10 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC to launch video essay competition in recognition of SID<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Users of the internet, especially children, are exposed daily to various threats, from cyberbullying to online predators and identity theft. The need to keep users safe while surfing the internet has taken off in more than 150 countries as they celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) each February\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCentral Bank To Explore Cross-Border Sand Dollar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank aims to explore the Sand Dollar\u2019s use outside The Bahamas within the next three years, it was revealed yesterday, with 20 percent of this nation\u2019s adults having no bank account\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The metaverse in the Caribbean: What it is and why it’s important<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 On January 31, the government of Barbados and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) presented a webinar titled, Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
High banking fees: The antithesis of financial inclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 I was sitting in First Global Bank in Liguanea waiting for a customer service agent. There was a queue of people, social distancing, waiting on tellers. The next available teller beckoned a gentleman at the front of the line to approach the counter. While conducting the transaction the gentleman exclaimed, \u201cSuh mi haffi pay fi lodge mi money. This wuss dan Dudus extortion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mastercard, GCS International to bolster financial inclusion in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Mastercard and GCS International have extended their partnership to develop and deliver digital payments solutions to underserved consumers in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government of St Lucia appoints new NTRC board of directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The government of Saint Lucia via the ministry of infrastructure, ports, transport, physical development and urban renewal on February 1, 2022, announced a new board of directors to govern the National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) for three years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital expert pundit Shiva Maharaj: Don’t use internet as a babysitter<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Protecting your online presence has become critically important as technology evolves and expands, and it not only relies on cyber security applications to do so, but also an awareness of the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of simple internet usage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday, 11 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFOI Trial To Start With Ten Govt Agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Finance, the Department of Public Procurement, Bahamas Power and Light and the Ministry of Works are among the ten government institutions that will be initially involved in the launch of the Freedom of Information system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IDB\u2019s 37% Digital Woe \u2018Totally Different\u2019 Now<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital payments provider yesterday said a survey that found 37 percent of Bahamian firms have challenges accessing electronic payments would have \u201ca totally different result\u201d if done today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
URCA Outlines 2022 Regulatory Agendas<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday pledged it will consider further liberalisation of the communications sector once the \u201cmarket is ready for competition\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faulty online system the major factor behind work permit backlog<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 One of the general consensuses emerging from the stakeholders meeting about the issues faced at the Labour Department is that the transition to an online application platform last year has caused a severe backlog in processing work permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traversing the metaverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is urging regional thought leaders to start considering where the Caribbean fits into emerging metaverse technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
St. Lucian national replaces Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste as Digicel Dominica CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 A telecoms veteran -Shervin Bruno- who originally hails from St.Lucia, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Digicel\u2019s Dominica operation, replacing the first female and Dominican-national ever to be appointed in the role Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council for providing a fitting venue to discuss central banks\u2019 forays into Digital Currencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elder: No million-dollar offer for retrenched TSTT workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) president Clyde Elder said the union prefers VSEP to retrenchment of its members at TSTT. He said contrary to recent reports in a newspaper (not Newsday), none of his members will be made millionaires by any such payouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roach’s term ends as TSTT chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLocal e-commerce successes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Kaii .Bees and De La Enzie Essentials reported a boost in holiday sales due to their participation in the ShopLocalJa e-commerce initiative\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Never been hacked<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 LOSSES associated with Internet banking fraud rose 17 per cent last year, according to data from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Putting more tech in agriculture<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 AS supply chain issues and inflation force more countries to evaluate their food security predicament, Jamaica is moving to ramp up its food production by integrating technology more in agriculture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rock Connect, IFC to support greater connectivity in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 ROCK Connect, Jamaica’s newest licensed telecommunications provider, has signed an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC) to further support the buildout of its network ahead of its 2022 quarter-four launch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safety and security are key<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Right on the heels of Data Protection Day comes news of a recent flurry of reports concerning hackers accessing data in several of the island’s universities and government institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The New Age of Hybrid and Virtual General Meetings<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 How did we get here? COVID-19 has caused great change and upheaval around the world, many people have had their routine way of doing business altered drastically\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
TelEm Group says interruption in internet service Wednesday due to capacity upgrade.<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group has apologized to internet customers for an interruption in bandwidth services early Wednesday morning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday, 10 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC to launch video essay competition in recognition of SID<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Users of the internet, especially children, are exposed daily to various threats, from cyberbullying to online predators and identity theft. The need to keep users safe while surfing the internet has taken off in more than 150 countries as they celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) each February\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCentral Bank To Explore Cross-Border Sand Dollar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank aims to explore the Sand Dollar\u2019s use outside The Bahamas within the next three years, it was revealed yesterday, with 20 percent of this nation\u2019s adults having no bank account\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The metaverse in the Caribbean: What it is and why it’s important<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 On January 31, the government of Barbados and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) presented a webinar titled, Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
High banking fees: The antithesis of financial inclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 I was sitting in First Global Bank in Liguanea waiting for a customer service agent. There was a queue of people, social distancing, waiting on tellers. The next available teller beckoned a gentleman at the front of the line to approach the counter. While conducting the transaction the gentleman exclaimed, \u201cSuh mi haffi pay fi lodge mi money. This wuss dan Dudus extortion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mastercard, GCS International to bolster financial inclusion in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Mastercard and GCS International have extended their partnership to develop and deliver digital payments solutions to underserved consumers in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government of St Lucia appoints new NTRC board of directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The government of Saint Lucia via the ministry of infrastructure, ports, transport, physical development and urban renewal on February 1, 2022, announced a new board of directors to govern the National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) for three years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital expert pundit Shiva Maharaj: Don’t use internet as a babysitter<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Protecting your online presence has become critically important as technology evolves and expands, and it not only relies on cyber security applications to do so, but also an awareness of the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of simple internet usage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday, 11 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFOI Trial To Start With Ten Govt Agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Finance, the Department of Public Procurement, Bahamas Power and Light and the Ministry of Works are among the ten government institutions that will be initially involved in the launch of the Freedom of Information system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IDB\u2019s 37% Digital Woe \u2018Totally Different\u2019 Now<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital payments provider yesterday said a survey that found 37 percent of Bahamian firms have challenges accessing electronic payments would have \u201ca totally different result\u201d if done today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
URCA Outlines 2022 Regulatory Agendas<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday pledged it will consider further liberalisation of the communications sector once the \u201cmarket is ready for competition\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faulty online system the major factor behind work permit backlog<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 One of the general consensuses emerging from the stakeholders meeting about the issues faced at the Labour Department is that the transition to an online application platform last year has caused a severe backlog in processing work permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traversing the metaverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is urging regional thought leaders to start considering where the Caribbean fits into emerging metaverse technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
St. Lucian national replaces Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste as Digicel Dominica CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 A telecoms veteran -Shervin Bruno- who originally hails from St.Lucia, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Digicel\u2019s Dominica operation, replacing the first female and Dominican-national ever to be appointed in the role Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council for providing a fitting venue to discuss central banks\u2019 forays into Digital Currencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elder: No million-dollar offer for retrenched TSTT workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) president Clyde Elder said the union prefers VSEP to retrenchment of its members at TSTT. He said contrary to recent reports in a newspaper (not Newsday), none of his members will be made millionaires by any such payouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roach’s term ends as TSTT chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 AS supply chain issues and inflation force more countries to evaluate their food security predicament, Jamaica is moving to ramp up its food production by integrating technology more in agriculture\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rock Connect, IFC to support greater connectivity in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 ROCK Connect, Jamaica’s newest licensed telecommunications provider, has signed an agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC) to further support the buildout of its network ahead of its 2022 quarter-four launch\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safety and security are key<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Right on the heels of Data Protection Day comes news of a recent flurry of reports concerning hackers accessing data in several of the island’s universities and government institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The New Age of Hybrid and Virtual General Meetings<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 How did we get here? COVID-19 has caused great change and upheaval around the world, many people have had their routine way of doing business altered drastically\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
TelEm Group says interruption in internet service Wednesday due to capacity upgrade.<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group has apologized to internet customers for an interruption in bandwidth services early Wednesday morning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday, 10 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC to launch video essay competition in recognition of SID<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Users of the internet, especially children, are exposed daily to various threats, from cyberbullying to online predators and identity theft. The need to keep users safe while surfing the internet has taken off in more than 150 countries as they celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) each February\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCentral Bank To Explore Cross-Border Sand Dollar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank aims to explore the Sand Dollar\u2019s use outside The Bahamas within the next three years, it was revealed yesterday, with 20 percent of this nation\u2019s adults having no bank account\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The metaverse in the Caribbean: What it is and why it’s important<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 On January 31, the government of Barbados and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) presented a webinar titled, Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
High banking fees: The antithesis of financial inclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 I was sitting in First Global Bank in Liguanea waiting for a customer service agent. There was a queue of people, social distancing, waiting on tellers. The next available teller beckoned a gentleman at the front of the line to approach the counter. While conducting the transaction the gentleman exclaimed, \u201cSuh mi haffi pay fi lodge mi money. This wuss dan Dudus extortion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mastercard, GCS International to bolster financial inclusion in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Mastercard and GCS International have extended their partnership to develop and deliver digital payments solutions to underserved consumers in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government of St Lucia appoints new NTRC board of directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The government of Saint Lucia via the ministry of infrastructure, ports, transport, physical development and urban renewal on February 1, 2022, announced a new board of directors to govern the National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) for three years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital expert pundit Shiva Maharaj: Don’t use internet as a babysitter<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Protecting your online presence has become critically important as technology evolves and expands, and it not only relies on cyber security applications to do so, but also an awareness of the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of simple internet usage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday, 11 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFOI Trial To Start With Ten Govt Agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Finance, the Department of Public Procurement, Bahamas Power and Light and the Ministry of Works are among the ten government institutions that will be initially involved in the launch of the Freedom of Information system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IDB\u2019s 37% Digital Woe \u2018Totally Different\u2019 Now<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital payments provider yesterday said a survey that found 37 percent of Bahamian firms have challenges accessing electronic payments would have \u201ca totally different result\u201d if done today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
URCA Outlines 2022 Regulatory Agendas<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday pledged it will consider further liberalisation of the communications sector once the \u201cmarket is ready for competition\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faulty online system the major factor behind work permit backlog<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 One of the general consensuses emerging from the stakeholders meeting about the issues faced at the Labour Department is that the transition to an online application platform last year has caused a severe backlog in processing work permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traversing the metaverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is urging regional thought leaders to start considering where the Caribbean fits into emerging metaverse technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
St. Lucian national replaces Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste as Digicel Dominica CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 A telecoms veteran -Shervin Bruno- who originally hails from St.Lucia, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Digicel\u2019s Dominica operation, replacing the first female and Dominican-national ever to be appointed in the role Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council for providing a fitting venue to discuss central banks\u2019 forays into Digital Currencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elder: No million-dollar offer for retrenched TSTT workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) president Clyde Elder said the union prefers VSEP to retrenchment of its members at TSTT. He said contrary to recent reports in a newspaper (not Newsday), none of his members will be made millionaires by any such payouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roach’s term ends as TSTT chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Right on the heels of Data Protection Day comes news of a recent flurry of reports concerning hackers accessing data in several of the island’s universities and government institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The New Age of Hybrid and Virtual General Meetings<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 How did we get here? COVID-19 has caused great change and upheaval around the world, many people have had their routine way of doing business altered drastically\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
TelEm Group says interruption in internet service Wednesday due to capacity upgrade.<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group has apologized to internet customers for an interruption in bandwidth services early Wednesday morning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday, 10 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC to launch video essay competition in recognition of SID<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Users of the internet, especially children, are exposed daily to various threats, from cyberbullying to online predators and identity theft. The need to keep users safe while surfing the internet has taken off in more than 150 countries as they celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) each February\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCentral Bank To Explore Cross-Border Sand Dollar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank aims to explore the Sand Dollar\u2019s use outside The Bahamas within the next three years, it was revealed yesterday, with 20 percent of this nation\u2019s adults having no bank account\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The metaverse in the Caribbean: What it is and why it’s important<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 On January 31, the government of Barbados and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) presented a webinar titled, Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
High banking fees: The antithesis of financial inclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 I was sitting in First Global Bank in Liguanea waiting for a customer service agent. There was a queue of people, social distancing, waiting on tellers. The next available teller beckoned a gentleman at the front of the line to approach the counter. While conducting the transaction the gentleman exclaimed, \u201cSuh mi haffi pay fi lodge mi money. This wuss dan Dudus extortion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mastercard, GCS International to bolster financial inclusion in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Mastercard and GCS International have extended their partnership to develop and deliver digital payments solutions to underserved consumers in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government of St Lucia appoints new NTRC board of directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The government of Saint Lucia via the ministry of infrastructure, ports, transport, physical development and urban renewal on February 1, 2022, announced a new board of directors to govern the National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) for three years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital expert pundit Shiva Maharaj: Don’t use internet as a babysitter<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Protecting your online presence has become critically important as technology evolves and expands, and it not only relies on cyber security applications to do so, but also an awareness of the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of simple internet usage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday, 11 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFOI Trial To Start With Ten Govt Agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Finance, the Department of Public Procurement, Bahamas Power and Light and the Ministry of Works are among the ten government institutions that will be initially involved in the launch of the Freedom of Information system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IDB\u2019s 37% Digital Woe \u2018Totally Different\u2019 Now<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital payments provider yesterday said a survey that found 37 percent of Bahamian firms have challenges accessing electronic payments would have \u201ca totally different result\u201d if done today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
URCA Outlines 2022 Regulatory Agendas<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday pledged it will consider further liberalisation of the communications sector once the \u201cmarket is ready for competition\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faulty online system the major factor behind work permit backlog<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 One of the general consensuses emerging from the stakeholders meeting about the issues faced at the Labour Department is that the transition to an online application platform last year has caused a severe backlog in processing work permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traversing the metaverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is urging regional thought leaders to start considering where the Caribbean fits into emerging metaverse technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
St. Lucian national replaces Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste as Digicel Dominica CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 A telecoms veteran -Shervin Bruno- who originally hails from St.Lucia, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Digicel\u2019s Dominica operation, replacing the first female and Dominican-national ever to be appointed in the role Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council for providing a fitting venue to discuss central banks\u2019 forays into Digital Currencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elder: No million-dollar offer for retrenched TSTT workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) president Clyde Elder said the union prefers VSEP to retrenchment of its members at TSTT. He said contrary to recent reports in a newspaper (not Newsday), none of his members will be made millionaires by any such payouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roach’s term ends as TSTT chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group has apologized to internet customers for an interruption in bandwidth services early Wednesday morning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday, 10 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC to launch video essay competition in recognition of SID<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Users of the internet, especially children, are exposed daily to various threats, from cyberbullying to online predators and identity theft. The need to keep users safe while surfing the internet has taken off in more than 150 countries as they celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) each February\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCentral Bank To Explore Cross-Border Sand Dollar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank aims to explore the Sand Dollar\u2019s use outside The Bahamas within the next three years, it was revealed yesterday, with 20 percent of this nation\u2019s adults having no bank account\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The metaverse in the Caribbean: What it is and why it’s important<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 On January 31, the government of Barbados and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) presented a webinar titled, Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
High banking fees: The antithesis of financial inclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 I was sitting in First Global Bank in Liguanea waiting for a customer service agent. There was a queue of people, social distancing, waiting on tellers. The next available teller beckoned a gentleman at the front of the line to approach the counter. While conducting the transaction the gentleman exclaimed, \u201cSuh mi haffi pay fi lodge mi money. This wuss dan Dudus extortion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mastercard, GCS International to bolster financial inclusion in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Mastercard and GCS International have extended their partnership to develop and deliver digital payments solutions to underserved consumers in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government of St Lucia appoints new NTRC board of directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The government of Saint Lucia via the ministry of infrastructure, ports, transport, physical development and urban renewal on February 1, 2022, announced a new board of directors to govern the National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) for three years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital expert pundit Shiva Maharaj: Don’t use internet as a babysitter<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Protecting your online presence has become critically important as technology evolves and expands, and it not only relies on cyber security applications to do so, but also an awareness of the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of simple internet usage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday, 11 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFOI Trial To Start With Ten Govt Agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Finance, the Department of Public Procurement, Bahamas Power and Light and the Ministry of Works are among the ten government institutions that will be initially involved in the launch of the Freedom of Information system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IDB\u2019s 37% Digital Woe \u2018Totally Different\u2019 Now<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital payments provider yesterday said a survey that found 37 percent of Bahamian firms have challenges accessing electronic payments would have \u201ca totally different result\u201d if done today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
URCA Outlines 2022 Regulatory Agendas<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday pledged it will consider further liberalisation of the communications sector once the \u201cmarket is ready for competition\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faulty online system the major factor behind work permit backlog<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 One of the general consensuses emerging from the stakeholders meeting about the issues faced at the Labour Department is that the transition to an online application platform last year has caused a severe backlog in processing work permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traversing the metaverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is urging regional thought leaders to start considering where the Caribbean fits into emerging metaverse technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
St. Lucian national replaces Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste as Digicel Dominica CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 A telecoms veteran -Shervin Bruno- who originally hails from St.Lucia, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Digicel\u2019s Dominica operation, replacing the first female and Dominican-national ever to be appointed in the role Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council for providing a fitting venue to discuss central banks\u2019 forays into Digital Currencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elder: No million-dollar offer for retrenched TSTT workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) president Clyde Elder said the union prefers VSEP to retrenchment of its members at TSTT. He said contrary to recent reports in a newspaper (not Newsday), none of his members will be made millionaires by any such payouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roach’s term ends as TSTT chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCentral Bank To Explore Cross-Border Sand Dollar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank aims to explore the Sand Dollar\u2019s use outside The Bahamas within the next three years, it was revealed yesterday, with 20 percent of this nation\u2019s adults having no bank account\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The metaverse in the Caribbean: What it is and why it’s important<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 On January 31, the government of Barbados and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) presented a webinar titled, Traversing the Metaverse: A Caribbean Perspective\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
High banking fees: The antithesis of financial inclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 I was sitting in First Global Bank in Liguanea waiting for a customer service agent. There was a queue of people, social distancing, waiting on tellers. The next available teller beckoned a gentleman at the front of the line to approach the counter. While conducting the transaction the gentleman exclaimed, \u201cSuh mi haffi pay fi lodge mi money. This wuss dan Dudus extortion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mastercard, GCS International to bolster financial inclusion in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Mastercard and GCS International have extended their partnership to develop and deliver digital payments solutions to underserved consumers in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government of St Lucia appoints new NTRC board of directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The government of Saint Lucia via the ministry of infrastructure, ports, transport, physical development and urban renewal on February 1, 2022, announced a new board of directors to govern the National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) for three years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital expert pundit Shiva Maharaj: Don’t use internet as a babysitter<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Protecting your online presence has become critically important as technology evolves and expands, and it not only relies on cyber security applications to do so, but also an awareness of the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of simple internet usage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday, 11 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFOI Trial To Start With Ten Govt Agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Finance, the Department of Public Procurement, Bahamas Power and Light and the Ministry of Works are among the ten government institutions that will be initially involved in the launch of the Freedom of Information system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IDB\u2019s 37% Digital Woe \u2018Totally Different\u2019 Now<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital payments provider yesterday said a survey that found 37 percent of Bahamian firms have challenges accessing electronic payments would have \u201ca totally different result\u201d if done today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
URCA Outlines 2022 Regulatory Agendas<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday pledged it will consider further liberalisation of the communications sector once the \u201cmarket is ready for competition\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faulty online system the major factor behind work permit backlog<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 One of the general consensuses emerging from the stakeholders meeting about the issues faced at the Labour Department is that the transition to an online application platform last year has caused a severe backlog in processing work permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traversing the metaverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is urging regional thought leaders to start considering where the Caribbean fits into emerging metaverse technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
St. Lucian national replaces Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste as Digicel Dominica CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 A telecoms veteran -Shervin Bruno- who originally hails from St.Lucia, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Digicel\u2019s Dominica operation, replacing the first female and Dominican-national ever to be appointed in the role Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council for providing a fitting venue to discuss central banks\u2019 forays into Digital Currencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elder: No million-dollar offer for retrenched TSTT workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) president Clyde Elder said the union prefers VSEP to retrenchment of its members at TSTT. He said contrary to recent reports in a newspaper (not Newsday), none of his members will be made millionaires by any such payouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roach’s term ends as TSTT chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 I was sitting in First Global Bank in Liguanea waiting for a customer service agent. There was a queue of people, social distancing, waiting on tellers. The next available teller beckoned a gentleman at the front of the line to approach the counter. While conducting the transaction the gentleman exclaimed, \u201cSuh mi haffi pay fi lodge mi money. This wuss dan Dudus extortion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mastercard, GCS International to bolster financial inclusion in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 Mastercard and GCS International have extended their partnership to develop and deliver digital payments solutions to underserved consumers in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government of St Lucia appoints new NTRC board of directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\nSaint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The government of Saint Lucia via the ministry of infrastructure, ports, transport, physical development and urban renewal on February 1, 2022, announced a new board of directors to govern the National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) for three years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital expert pundit Shiva Maharaj: Don’t use internet as a babysitter<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Protecting your online presence has become critically important as technology evolves and expands, and it not only relies on cyber security applications to do so, but also an awareness of the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of simple internet usage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday, 11 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFOI Trial To Start With Ten Govt Agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Finance, the Department of Public Procurement, Bahamas Power and Light and the Ministry of Works are among the ten government institutions that will be initially involved in the launch of the Freedom of Information system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IDB\u2019s 37% Digital Woe \u2018Totally Different\u2019 Now<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital payments provider yesterday said a survey that found 37 percent of Bahamian firms have challenges accessing electronic payments would have \u201ca totally different result\u201d if done today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
URCA Outlines 2022 Regulatory Agendas<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday pledged it will consider further liberalisation of the communications sector once the \u201cmarket is ready for competition\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faulty online system the major factor behind work permit backlog<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 One of the general consensuses emerging from the stakeholders meeting about the issues faced at the Labour Department is that the transition to an online application platform last year has caused a severe backlog in processing work permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traversing the metaverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is urging regional thought leaders to start considering where the Caribbean fits into emerging metaverse technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
St. Lucian national replaces Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste as Digicel Dominica CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 A telecoms veteran -Shervin Bruno- who originally hails from St.Lucia, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Digicel\u2019s Dominica operation, replacing the first female and Dominican-national ever to be appointed in the role Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council for providing a fitting venue to discuss central banks\u2019 forays into Digital Currencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elder: No million-dollar offer for retrenched TSTT workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) president Clyde Elder said the union prefers VSEP to retrenchment of its members at TSTT. He said contrary to recent reports in a newspaper (not Newsday), none of his members will be made millionaires by any such payouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roach’s term ends as TSTT chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The government of Saint Lucia via the ministry of infrastructure, ports, transport, physical development and urban renewal on February 1, 2022, announced a new board of directors to govern the National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) for three years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digital expert pundit Shiva Maharaj: Don’t use internet as a babysitter<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Protecting your online presence has become critically important as technology evolves and expands, and it not only relies on cyber security applications to do so, but also an awareness of the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of simple internet usage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friday, 11 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nFOI Trial To Start With Ten Govt Agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Finance, the Department of Public Procurement, Bahamas Power and Light and the Ministry of Works are among the ten government institutions that will be initially involved in the launch of the Freedom of Information system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FOI Trial To Start With Ten Govt Agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE Ministry of Finance, the Department of Public Procurement, Bahamas Power and Light and the Ministry of Works are among the ten government institutions that will be initially involved in the launch of the Freedom of Information system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
IDB\u2019s 37% Digital Woe \u2018Totally Different\u2019 Now<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital payments provider yesterday said a survey that found 37 percent of Bahamian firms have challenges accessing electronic payments would have \u201ca totally different result\u201d if done today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
URCA Outlines 2022 Regulatory Agendas<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday pledged it will consider further liberalisation of the communications sector once the \u201cmarket is ready for competition\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faulty online system the major factor behind work permit backlog<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 One of the general consensuses emerging from the stakeholders meeting about the issues faced at the Labour Department is that the transition to an online application platform last year has caused a severe backlog in processing work permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traversing the metaverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is urging regional thought leaders to start considering where the Caribbean fits into emerging metaverse technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
St. Lucian national replaces Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste as Digicel Dominica CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 A telecoms veteran -Shervin Bruno- who originally hails from St.Lucia, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Digicel\u2019s Dominica operation, replacing the first female and Dominican-national ever to be appointed in the role Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council for providing a fitting venue to discuss central banks\u2019 forays into Digital Currencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elder: No million-dollar offer for retrenched TSTT workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) president Clyde Elder said the union prefers VSEP to retrenchment of its members at TSTT. He said contrary to recent reports in a newspaper (not Newsday), none of his members will be made millionaires by any such payouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roach’s term ends as TSTT chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday pledged it will consider further liberalisation of the communications sector once the \u201cmarket is ready for competition\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faulty online system the major factor behind work permit backlog<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBritish Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 One of the general consensuses emerging from the stakeholders meeting about the issues faced at the Labour Department is that the transition to an online application platform last year has caused a severe backlog in processing work permits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traversing the metaverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is urging regional thought leaders to start considering where the Caribbean fits into emerging metaverse technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
St. Lucian national replaces Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste as Digicel Dominica CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 A telecoms veteran -Shervin Bruno- who originally hails from St.Lucia, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Digicel\u2019s Dominica operation, replacing the first female and Dominican-national ever to be appointed in the role Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council for providing a fitting venue to discuss central banks\u2019 forays into Digital Currencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elder: No million-dollar offer for retrenched TSTT workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) president Clyde Elder said the union prefers VSEP to retrenchment of its members at TSTT. He said contrary to recent reports in a newspaper (not Newsday), none of his members will be made millionaires by any such payouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roach’s term ends as TSTT chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) is urging regional thought leaders to start considering where the Caribbean fits into emerging metaverse technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
St. Lucian national replaces Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste as Digicel Dominica CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDominica <\/em>\u2013 A telecoms veteran -Shervin Bruno- who originally hails from St.Lucia, has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Digicel\u2019s Dominica operation, replacing the first female and Dominican-national ever to be appointed in the role Nikima Royer-Jno Baptiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council for providing a fitting venue to discuss central banks\u2019 forays into Digital Currencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elder: No million-dollar offer for retrenched TSTT workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) president Clyde Elder said the union prefers VSEP to retrenchment of its members at TSTT. He said contrary to recent reports in a newspaper (not Newsday), none of his members will be made millionaires by any such payouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roach’s term ends as TSTT chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Future of Money: Gearing up for Central Bank Digital Currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Let me start by thanking the Atlantic Council for providing a fitting venue to discuss central banks\u2019 forays into Digital Currencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elder: No million-dollar offer for retrenched TSTT workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATION Workers Union (CWU) president Clyde Elder said the union prefers VSEP to retrenchment of its members at TSTT. He said contrary to recent reports in a newspaper (not Newsday), none of his members will be made millionaires by any such payouts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roach’s term ends as TSTT chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRING PETER TO HIRE PAUL?: Investigation launched into allegations of BTC foreign hires after redundancies<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Public Utilities Marvin Gonzales told Newsday on Wednesday that the term of office of Sean Roach as TSTT chairman has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 12 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nBTC welcomes govt-appointed directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC this week officially welcomed its newly appointed government directors who will serve on the company\u2019s board of directors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Labour yesterday revealed that it has commenced an investigation into allegations that the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is now seeking short and long-term work permits for Jamaicans after making a number of its technical staff redundant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
VAX POLICY IN FULL FORCE: Several contract workers at BTC let go over vaccination status<\/h4>\n\n\n\nBahamas<\/em> \u2013 A handful of Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) contractual workers who did not wish to become vaccinated against the coronavirus did not receive new contracts due to the company\u2019s vaccination policy that took effect January 1, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFLOW, UNICEF join safer Internet Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Barbados<\/em> \u2013 More than 290 regional educators and guidance counsellors are now better equipped to identify and deal with online threats facing adolescents and young adults\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICT Ministers Approve Plans To Fast-Track Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 Ministers of ICT on Friday unanimously approved the CARICOM Secretariat-led action plans to accelerate the Region\u2019s digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM: TSTT retrenchment talk is ‘hearsay’<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
International Internet bandwidth expanding<\/h4>\n\n\n\nCaribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nISOC launches an ICT funding program, call for projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Prime Minister said talk of retrenchment at TSTT is “hearsay” at this time, as he declined to be drawn in by opposition questions in the House of Representatives on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Sunday, 13 February 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIDB Invest to boost LAC tech industry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IDB Invest has provided an equity investment of up to US$10 million to grant early growth capital to emerging, technology enabled, high-growth companies across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 DATA from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) suggest that global Internet bandwidth expanded in 2021 due to a ‘COVID connectivity boost’. However, the world’s poorest are still being left far behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Haiti <\/em>\u2013 “The Internet Society” Haiti Chapter (ISOC-Haiti) continues to advocate for high-speed Internet service, essential to access vital services such as education and employment while expanding economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another telecom vying to enter market<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 Broadband By Home Town Limited to set up wireless Internet across underserved areas, but it needs a licence first\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving innovation in the creative industries & the Digital Age(Part Two)<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 WITH all this information and technology at our fingertips and unlimited access to global audiences, you may wonder why all creators aren’t rich\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Internet safety for seniors a family affair<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE international community celebrated February 8 as Safer Internet Day, an occasion for everyone to join forces to advocate for a safer Internet for all\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s a social media link to human trafficking, claims JCF<\/h4>\n\n\n\nJamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says because of improper and unmonitored Internet use among children, it has noticed a link between social media and human trafficking\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Image credits: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Logok<\/a>; <\/em> Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Twitter<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Internet Socie<\/a><\/em>ty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n