A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 4 July to Sunday 10 July 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 4 July 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2018No Bahamas slowdown\u2019 from crypto winter freeze<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas\u2019 top digital assets regulator says there has been no slowdown in applications to do business from this jurisdiction despite the collapse in global cryptocurrency valuations, and is predicting that interest will only increase\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online tax system to launch next year<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 More than three years after the deputy head of the Inland Revenue Department called the agency\u2019s computer system \u201coutdated\u201d and \u201cunstable,\u201d government is scheduled to introduce a new online tax receivable system next year as part of efforts to streamline collections\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coordinator of the Digital Economy says Hurricane Maria highlighted the need to make Dominica digitally resilient<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica<\/em> \u2013 Coordinator of the Digital Economy, Robert Tonge, during recent DIGI- Talk, a virtual Digital Transformation Expert Series with Guest Speaker Helen Gradstein, stated that Hurricane Maria highlighted the need to make the private sector, citizens, and the government more resilient\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ICT the key to enhancing education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The coronavirus pandemic and its implications on the educational system are without a doubt one of the key areas that have demonstrated that more work needs to be done to implement more information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the schooling system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 5 July 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Cable beats target by $50m on \u2018largest ever refinancing\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas yesterday revealed it beat its preference share rollover target by $50m as it hailed completion of \u201cthe biggest refinancing the market has ever seen\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primary school graduates urged to be safe, responsible online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Graduates of Grove Primary School who are preparing to enter high school in September received some powerful words of advice at their recent school-leaving ceremony\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cable Is Proud To Partner With MoENT To Launch Local TV Channel<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Patricia Walters, Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) of The Cable, said that the company is extremely proud to partner with the Ministry of Entrepreneurship, Entertainment and Talent Development (MoENT) to launch a local TV Channel that will cover four priority sectors namely film and photography; music and entertainment; literary and performing arts, and technology and innovation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 6 July 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

RF helps Cable Bahamas successfully raise historic $219 mil.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 RF Bank and Trust Bahamas Limited has completed the largest private placement in The Bahamas to date, helping Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX)-listed Cable Bahamas Limited (CBL) to raise $219 million\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Phishing Scam Targeted at Unsuspecting Belizeans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Belize <\/em>\u2013 There\u2019s a public warning being issued tonight from the financial sector about a phishing scam that\u2019s targeting Belizeans\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CARICOM Digital skills Taskforce begins series of virtual Consultations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The CARICOM Digital Skills Task Force will begin a series of public virtual Consultations from 7 July to 30 August 2022, from 2pm \u2013 4pm Eastern Standard time, via Zoom\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IDC report: IT investment to grow in the Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 A study conducted in the Caribbean region by IDC, a leading provider of global IT research, points to prefabricated and modular data centres as the answer to challenges that IT strategists face in the accelerating innovation and demand for data and services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Security and Home Affairs Minister announces an extension to obtain new E- Passports  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 The Minister of National Security and Home Affairs, Hon. Rayburn Blackmoore announced a 6-month extension for citizens to obtain the new e-passports\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protection against cyber attacks is urgent<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Cybersecurity attacks have been rising globally since the beginning of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The Caribbean is no exception, and no organisation is immune. Experts have flagged the Caribbean region’s vulnerability to breaches for several years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Romeich talks business at Flow\u2019s InKnowvation: Small Business Fridays<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Artiste manager and producer Romeich Major shared knowledge and strategies with entrepreneurs on how to advance their businesses in the digital age\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telehealth provider MDLink acquires Fleet Diagnostic Lab, plans pharmacy acquisition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telehealth service provider MDLink has acquired private medical lab Fleet Diagnostic Laboratory Limited in a move expected to bring the company closer to its goal of creating an ecosystem around online healthcare\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two weeks for Jam-Dex<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE National Commercial Bank (NCB) has indicated that customers of its Lynk digital wallet will be able to start using Jam-Dex in mid-July\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia implements ePassport in July<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Two Saint Lucian delegates recently  participated in a critical aspect of the implementation of the passport system in Saint Lucia\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digitisation still possible despite challenges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 After relying solely on technology for the past two years, the full transition to a digital economy is possible but there are still challenges, Public Administration Minister Allyson West told stakeholders on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 7 July 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Telecoms firm displeased at lack of consultation for extension of windfall tax<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda<\/em> \u2013 The government recently extended the number of years that companies must contribute a 10 percent tax on their net profits to the UWI Five Islands campus \u2013 and not everyone is happy about the decision\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experts agree national digital ID should be single proof of identity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Experts engaged with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the National Identification System (NIS) Committee agree that any national digital identification should function as \u201cthe one source of truth as proof of identity for transactions with public and private entities\u201d, a statement from the Digital Transformation Unit (DTU) explained\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FTX good for Bahamas, good for Baha Mar, says president<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The relocation of cryptocurrency exchange FTX\u2019s headquarters to The Bahamas is a \u201cbig deal\u201d, Baha Mar President Graeme Davis told Guardian Business, explaining that it has created global awareness for this country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metaverse: Internet\u2019s evolution is full of opportunities and risks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 There are few corporate presentations today about the future of technology that conclude without a reference to the metaverse\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TATT agrees to award $240,000 in ICT bursaries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) has signed agreements to provide selected students with a total of $240,000 in bursaries to pursue studies in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at the State’s three tertiary-level education institutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 8 July 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

EXPANSION: E-commerce marketplace Aeropost launches in Freeport<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas \u2013 Aeropost Bahamas is expanding its breadth of operations in the country, recently announcing that it has opened its doors in the nation\u2019s second city: Freeport, Grand Bahama\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Innovation & digitization in MSME\u2019s will drive Caribbean job growth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) of the Caribbean can drive job growth, especially through digitization in a \u201cpost-COVID\u201d environment\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New initiative to expand business education programme in Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it has entered into a partnership with the Jamaica-based technology company, TechBeach to expand access to the business curriculum for entrepreneurs and start-ups across the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Financial services minister cool on cryptocurrencies, favours blockchain technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Financial services minister Andr\u00e9 Ebanks has made some frosty remarks about the digital asset industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister looks to jobs of the future<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Healthcare, the digital economy and environmental and social governance investing have been highlighted as key industries for Cayman\u2019s future\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Grenada is giving more<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 Digicel customers are in for a Primetime treat with the news that Digicel is launching its Prime Up 4 D\u2019Return Carnival Promotion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 9 July 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Huawei: Digital transformation will be faster in post-covid Caribbean, LatAm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Digital technologies could play a key role in facilitating the recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts said at a regional industry summit in Cancun, Mexico, held from June 23 \u2013 24, and organized by Huawei with the support of International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and GSMA Intelligence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow restates support for SMEs at DigiMark conference<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago \u2013 Flow Business was the diamond sponsor of the recently hosted two-day DigiMark Conference, hosted by the NOVA Committee of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 10 July 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thrust to digitalise the police force<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The 21st century has seen the emergence of powerful technological advancements. The rapid development of major technologies such as computer technology, communication technology, and geospatial technology, has made a number of solutions available to law-enforcement departments\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: Bernard Goldbach<\/a> (flickr); Bahamas Local<\/a>; Caribbean Jobs<\/a>; Flow (Facebook); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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