A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 9 May to Sunday 15 May 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 9 May 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 10 May 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Airbnb lists BVI as a viable destination for \u2018digital nomads\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 As the Caribbean tourism industry continues to recover from the impact of COVID-19, Airbnb has partnered with the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) to promote certain Caribbean territories, such as the Virgin Islands, as a viable destinations for digital nomads to live and work anywhere\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cybercrime poses biggest threat to businesses \u2013 as the impact of hackers becomes more destructive<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Cybercrime tops the list of current threats facing businesses, while emerging risks from ESG-reporting fraud and platform fraud could impact businesses in the future\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 11 May 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

GTT and shareholder, ATN International, launch call centre in Guyana with focus on at-home operations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) company on Wednesday announced that it has joined with its United States-based shareholder, ATN International, to launch a call centre in Guyana that would serve the telecoms company and clients worldwide through a mix that would include decentralised at-home operations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A letter from future Jamaica, 2122<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Here I am headed to the 2122 Formula 1 Race around downtown. You probably wonder how I am writing this and driving simultaneously; both are amusing questions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial inclusion and digital currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0The tedious and time-consuming process of opening a traditional bank account has been one of Jamaica\u2019s financial system\u2019s most common pain points for many years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jam-Dex stalled<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 After successfully navigating several phases of the central bank digital currency (CBDC) roll-out, the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has disclosed that it cannot launch Jam-Dex fully until critical legislative amendments are approved and passed by lawmakers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jody-Ann Jones, Data Sensei<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 In her nine-to-five role, Dr Jody-Ann Jones is a public affairs professional at the United States Department of State\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cabinet sub-committee stops TSTT retrenchment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013THE Cabinet sub-committee on Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) has advised the company to halt its retrenchment and restructuring exercise, until the findings of the committee have been \u00adcompleted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow celebrates admin professionals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Administrative professionals at Flow met for a day of self-development, food and laughter, when the company celebrated Administrative Professionals Day at its Trincity head office\u2026 more<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 12 May 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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ArawakX set to bring 12 more firms to its crowdfunding platform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 ArawakX is set to soon bring 12 more companies to its crowdfunding platform, the company\u2019s Chief Technology Officer D\u2019Arcy Rahming Jr. said yesterday, explaining that the documentation for the companies is currently with the Securities Commission of The Bahamas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joint Working Space For Crypto-Curious<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Crypto Isle has opened a co-working space, and launched a masterclass series for those curious about crypto as well as seasoned professionals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dominica joins AIRBNB\u2019S \u201cLive and Work Anywhere\u201d campaign to welcome digital nomads<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica<\/em> \u2013 Dominica has joined the Airbnb \u201cLive and Work Anywhere\u201d campaign to promote the destination to the growing number of digital nomads worldwide\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GTT to transfer 214 employees to new customer service business<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) and its shareholder ATN yesterday announced the launch of a customer service business which will see the transfer of 214 employees of the phone company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replicate GTT\u2019s \u2018can do\u2019 attitude and there is no limit with where Guyanese can go<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 I am always pleased when there is a positive development to share in the media. It encourages those responsible, sets a baseline for similar or better, and leaves fellow citizens hopeful\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BOJ calls for Jam-Dex ecosystem<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is again making an appeal for eligible wallet providers to join the Jam-Dex ecosystem\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digicel spends US$10m in Debe\/Penal connectivity expansion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 AT a cost of US$10 million over the next three years, telecommunications provider Digicel has undertaken an expansion exercise into the Debe and Penal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nalis, YTEPP partner to improve access to technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The National Library and Information System (Nalis) and the Youth Training and Employment Partnership Programme (YTEPP) signed a memorandum of co-operation on Thursday at Nalis, Abercromby Street, Port of Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 13 May 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cryptocurrency survey finds investors want more regulatory certainty<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Sixty percent of the players in the cryptocurrency space see greater clarity around regulation as the key to the growth in crypto adoption, a SALT survey during the recent Crypto Bahamas conference found\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website, app aiming to provide platform for small business growth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A newly launched local website and application is aiming to become the go-to platform for information on The Bahamas, with features that can also help promote local small businesses\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CDD to host community technology programmes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Community Development Department (CDD), in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, will host a series of free computer courses, commencing May 23, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean targets digital nomads<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean has intensified its efforts to attract more digital nomads to the region by marketing its destinations as a one-stop shop for remote workers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GTT\u2019s 214-strong Customer Care team to be transitioned to Arrowhead business<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 A total of 214 persons in GTT\u2019s Customer Care team, tasked with servicing its needs and that of other subsidiaries of ATN International (ATN) in USA, Bermuda and US Virgin Islands, will be transitioned to and employed by the new Arrowhead Communications Inc. business (Arrowhead) by June 2022\u2026 more<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jam-Dex roll-out ongoing \u2014 BOJ<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 BOJ said National Commercial Bank (NCB) is offering Jam-Dex through its digital wallet, Lynk\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No hassle transferring Jam-Dex<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE National Commercial Bank (NCB), which is the first financial entity approved by the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) to distribute Jam-Dex, has indicated that consumers will be able to move their digital currency around with ease\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kurleigh Prescod takes up new role at TATT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago announced on May 05, 2022 that Kurleigh Prescod had been appointed Executive Officer, Technology and Engineering\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 14 May 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

E-Networks now operates Guyana\u2019s largest Fiber-Optic Backbone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Since Guyana\u2019s telecommunications sector\u2019s liberalisation in October 2020, E-Networks Inc. \u2013 the only locally owned telecommunications service provider \u2013 has massively expanded its network to bring better services to more people\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police officers for cyber security course in India as on-site training resumes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Beginning May 2022,the High Commission of India in Guyana will once again be accepting applications for on-site training in India, under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme, after a stoppage due to Covid-19 pandemic according to release yesterday from the High Commission\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 15 May 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Guyana recognised for best mobile network, best mobile coverage and fastest mobile network<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Digicel offers customers in Guyana the best mobile network, as well as the best coverage and the best speeds \u2013 that\u2019s according to Ookla, the global leaders in internet testing and analysis\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Metrology in the Digital Era<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Metrology is the science of measurements. Can you think of some things which are not measured? It is easier to think of the many things which are measured as you engage in daily activities at home, at work and in commerce\u2026 more<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Banking on BPO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 BOTH government and private sector developers have been investing in infrastructure for business process outsourcing (BPO), aiming to benefit from the leases and rentals in US dollars paid by many overseas operators\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BPO: Opportunities and challenges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The International Finance Center (IFC) \u2014 the private sector arm of the World Bank Group \u2014 has identified the global services sector (otherwise called business process outsourcing) as one of two burgeoning drivers of the Jamaican economy over the next five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HIGH ENERGY AND HIGH STAKES DIGICEL GRADUATE PROGRAMME ATTRACTS 799 TOP DRAWER APPLICANTS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 With applications for the inaugural Digicel Graduate Programme closing on 31st January and an impressive 799 high calibre applicants applying, the successful 18 candidates who together make up the Class of \u201824 started their induction week in Jamaica on Monday\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: The Blue Diamond Gallery<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Bank of Jamaica<\/a>; Arawakx<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Guyana Chronicle<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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