{"id":164916,"date":"2022-07-25T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=164916"},"modified":"2022-07-24T13:42:38","modified_gmt":"2022-07-24T18:42:38","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-24-july-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2022\/07\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-24-july-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 24 July 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 18 July to Sunday 24 July 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 18 July 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cable pushes TV review after 11% subscriber fall<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 CABLE Bahamas is pushing industry regulators to complete their review of pay-TV services after it suffered the greatest year-over-year subscriber drop of 11 percent for 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third mobile operator study eyes November<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Some 45 percent of Bahamians believe Aliv\u2019s mobile market entry has reduced prices, sector regulators have revealed, as they prepare to complete their study on the feasibility of a third operator by November 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FLOW customers experience service disruptions, company says it\u2019s working to correct fault<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Scores of Flow customers are experiencing a disruption in their service, as the company gives the assurance that it is working assiduously to correct the fault, which it attributes to a \u201cburning structure\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CANTO Conference gets underway in Miami<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 As local economies continue to recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, a call has been made to develop a roadmap to connect the unconnected in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guyana PM: examine frameworks to address misinformation online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Prime Minister of Guyana is calling on telecoms in the region to address misinformation on the internet and the inequity of the digital divide\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel makes $70-million tech investment in St Thomas communities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 LLOYDS, St Thomas \u2014 In another major spend from its $31-billion ‘Digital Jamaica’ investment, Digicel allocated $70 million to switch on superfast LTE data and wireless broadband service to residents in Lloyds, Aelous Valley, Heartease, and surrounding areas in St Thomas recently\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 19 July 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bahamian tech entrepreneur plans to take fleet management software global<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 A young tech entrepreneur has launched fleet management software that will allow fleet owners to manage their companies in one dedicated application, saving them 20 percent in costs\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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URCA relaxing cellular market requirements for BTC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Although the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has concluded that competition in the mobile market has developed to a point where certain ex-ante measures applicable to Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) retail mobile activities are no longer appropriate, there still remains concerns for potential lessening of competition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cariri offers 2,000 places in virtual training in coding<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) and Republic Bank have teamed up to present the 2022 Cycle of the Coding and Innovation Programme \u2013 Virtual Training for students\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. and Dominican Republic to face shared threats in cyberspace<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominican Republic \u2013 The United States and Dominican Republic issued a joint statement in which they pledged to cooperate to address shared cyberspace threats\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica Steps into NextGen TV<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, says he is pleased that Jamaica has become a pioneer in the adoption of digital switchover technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mailpac enters operational partnership with VirtualMart<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 E-commerce company Mailpac has entered into an operational partnership with VirtualMart\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 20 July 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

URCA: No competitive edge in 5G rollout<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 As the nation\u2019s two mobile network operators race to roll out a fifth generation (5G) spectrum first, the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) said it does not believe one player is likely to gain a substantial lead over its rival in 5G\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister Michel Chebat leads delegation to regional telecoms conference<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Cable and Wireless unveils JUMP programme at Canto<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Cable and Wireless unveiled its strategy to help bridge the digital divide across the Caribbean with the JUMP initiative, a three to five-year plan that will result in providing access, devices and increase digital skills in individuals, communities and local economies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digicel announces changes to roaming plans with a Caribbean emphasis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has launched a suite of best-in-class roaming packages for an increasingly globalised world. As travel continues to pick up post-pandemic, Digicel has implemented standardised roaming packages for inbound and outbound roaming customers across its markets\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Floyd Green lobbies for international financing model to develop ICT in the Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Floyd Green, minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), says an international financing model is vital to enhance the Caribbean region\u2019s competitiveness in an increasingly digital global economy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guyana\u2019s Prime Minister Calls On Telecoms To \u201cPrioritise Long Term Returns Over Short-Term Windfalls\u201d To End The Digital Divide<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 \u201cOur goal must be nothing less than universal service\u2026universal broadband service.\u201d This from The Honourable Brigadier (Ret\u2019d) Mark Anthony Phillips, Prime Minister of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana; who delivered the keynote address at the 37th Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition of CANTO, the trade association of Caribbean telecom organisations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Microsoft announces new GM for Caribbean and Central America<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Microsoft announced the designation of Daniel Verswyvel as General Manager for Microsoft Central America and Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM calls for commitment to ICT development in the Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Prime Minister Mark Phillips has called on Caribbean leaders to commit to developing the necessary infrastructure to enable the widespread usage of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the best-fit work-from-home tech<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Work from home [WFH] is a continuation of the paradigm shift in digital transformation. The development of technology has now enabled the convenience of working and living under the same roof,” said Roldane Henry, infrastructure lead at MC Systems\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 21 July 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

#CANTO2022: Bahamas PM calls for more social inclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Prime Minister of the Bahamas is calling for more social inclusion to close the digital divide in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIDS and Youth take centre stage at the CTU\u2019s Caribbean Internet Governance Forum 2022<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) has been held since 2006, as an outcome of the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).\u00a0 One of the most important outcomes of the global IGF is the Regional IGF initiatives, which includes the Caribbean IGF, the first-ever IGF and the first-ever regional IGF\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5000 to Benefit from FLOW, GOSL Home Communications Initiative<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia<\/em> \u2013 Five thousand households are expected to benefit from a partnership between the Government of Saint Lucia and FLOW\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel launches new roaming packages<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 AS TRAVEL continues to pick up post-pandemic, Digicel has implemented standardised roaming packages for inbound and outbound roaming customers across its markets\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digitalisation and changing labour norms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Looking for guidance from the Industrial Court in relation to questions of justifiable disciplinary action for breach of work rules is always useful in establishing an employee manual that is acceptable throughout the organisation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Economist pushes for AI agri approach<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 With food prices soaring, economist Dr Vaalmikki Arjoon is making a push for the adoption of smart agriculture, using artificial intelligence, as is being done around the world, including China\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get clients outside Trinidad and Tobago<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 I tell folks at every opportunity, we are living in the best time ever to be a small business owner\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 22 July 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ArawakX set to launch new medical company on August 3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 ArawakX, the nation\u2019s only SCB-regulated crowdfunding platform is set to launch a new medical company next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Payment provider targets 25-30% digital user growth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A Bahamian payments provider yesterday disclosed it is targeting \u201cmanageable\u201d annual growth of 25-30 percent in digital wallet users while pledging to do its part in reducing the \u201cfear\u201d surrounding electronic transactions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM: More telecoms competition in region may lead to better services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Speaking to the lagging technological advancements in certain areas of the region, Prime Minister Philip Davis questioned whether it is time for The Bahamas and the rest of the Caribbean to open themselves up to more competition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GTT collaborates with Starr Computers for Building Expo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 GTT has collaborated with local technology experts, Starr Computers, to execute the concept of a smart home at this year\u2019s Building Expo\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel And SVG In New Partnership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Digicel has been selected as the connectivity partner of the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.\u00a0 In the first instance, the partnership will run for five years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Launches Summer Promo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 Telecommunications service provider Digicel is heating things up across St. Vincent and the Grenadines for the summer, with more speed, reliability, coverage and rewards for its existing and new customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meta official invites creatives and others to help build out the Metaverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 As the thrust continues for local entrepreneurs in the cultural and creative industries to capitalise on digital opportunities, so does the need to distinguish between popular terms such as Meta and the Metaverse\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Metaverse In Focus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 A webinar under the theme: “Unlocking the Metaverse \u2013 Digital Transformation and the Creative and Cultural Industries\u201d was held on Thursday, 14th July, 2022 at the NIS Conference Room\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 23 July 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Foster to depart BTC On August 2nd<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday announced that its general manager Andre Foster will depart the business on August 2nd\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Securities Commission: Bahamas \u201cvery ready\u201d on digital asset sector regulation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas is \u201cvery ready\u201d from a regulatory standpoint to become a global digital assets hub, according to the industry\u2019s top regulator, noting that as a nation we are \u201cpunching well above our weight\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 24 July 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean Code + to equip youth with advanced tech skills<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Scores of young people will be learning technical skills to prepare them for future careers in the technology sector over the next few weeks, following the launch of the \u2018Caribbean Code + Programme\u2019, which is being carried out by the Digicel Foundation in partnership with We CODE Caribbean.\u00a0 The programme is a major part of the Foundation\u2019s 10-year Anniversary celebrations\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); CANTO (Facebook<\/a>); Bahamas Weekly<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Flow (Facebook<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; The Eleutheran<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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