{"id":165788,"date":"2022-09-05T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=165788"},"modified":"2022-09-05T06:17:16","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T11:17:16","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-4-september-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2022\/09\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-4-september-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 4 September 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 29 August to Sunday 4 September 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 29 August 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Microsoft cybersecurity report reveals evolved ransomware system<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 AT AN online security briefing on Wednesday, Jeremy Dallman, senior director at the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC), elaborated on the cybersecurity threats that the company reports on in its released second edition of its Cyber Signals threat evaluation… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starlink drops monthly rates in DR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 Starlink services have been available in the Dominican Republic since 2 July 2022. Now the Elon Musk service monthly cost has been reduced significantly, making the service more attractive to Dominican consumers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Editorial | Clarify digital textbook roll-out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 While a transition to digital format textbooks for Jamaican students is both sensible and inevitable, the education authorities have to manage the changeover in a way that does not place some categories of schools, or classes of students, at a further disadvantage in their access to education\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

bmobile launches e-commerce platform Parlour<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 BMOBILE on Saturday night launched an e-commerce platform named Parlour that aims to provide local and regional artisans and makers of craft with a larger market for their products\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 30 August 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digital tools adopted during COVID can strengthen learning, says UNICEF Rep to Eastern Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The new UNICEF Representative to the Eastern Caribbean, Pieter Bult, said challenges to childhood education arising from the COVID-19 pandemic presented opportunities for improvement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TechCayman summer intern learns first-hand skills<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 TechCayman, a prominent Cayman Islands services company that fosters technological innovation, recently created a summer internship program designed to give young Caymanians leaving for university, first-hand foundational skills for working in a professional setting\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Call centre to recruit 500 Guyanese to ramp up local operations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Itel, a business process outsourcing provider (BPO) founded in the Caribbean, has announced plans to recruit more than 500 employees in the next few weeks, to support its expanding operation at its Guyana customer engagement centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growth & Jobs | Digital currency to promote financial inclusion, equity – JN exec<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE INTRODUCTION of the central bank digital currency (CBDC), JAM-DEX, into the financial ecosystem will give more Jamaicans access to financial services, according to Ricardo Dystant, JN Bank\u2019s chief of digital transformation and special projects\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

iCreate appoints CEO of Visual Vibe<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 WHILE iCreate finalises plans to complete the agreed acquisition of outdoor media company Visual Vibe, the company has tapped Irish-born Declan Tully, its chief revenue officer, to become the CEO of Visual Vibe upon closure of the transaction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AMCHAM completes second Breakbeatcode Camp<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 AMCHAM T&T successfully completed the first Breakbeatcode Virtual Summer Camp with twenty-three (23) students between the ages 12 and 17 on August 27th, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 31 August 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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SSB launches digital self-service portal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The Social Security Board (SSB), at its annual SSB Connect event, launched a new self-service portal which, according to the SSB\u2019s Chief Information Officer, Ward McGregor, is a part of the Board\u2019s ongoing digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFTs \u2014 a new investment option<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 A non-fungible token (NFT) is a unique financial security feature consisting of digital data stored in a blockchain and a distributed ledger for digital assets\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big winners in UTech\/ Sagicor Innovation Challenge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 PAYAVETA \u2014 a mobile application that functions as a digital wallet and remittance platform \u2014 was the pitch that took the top spot at the third annual staging of the UTech\/ Sagicor Innovation Challenge\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employing data protection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Data Protection Act of Jamaica (the Act) is now undergoing its two-year transition period during which data controllers are to be putting in place the necessary measures to ensure compliance with the Act\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEART\/NSTA Extends Digital Literacy Programme to the Public<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 More Jamaicans can now advance their computer skills through Tech$ense, a digital literacy programme offered by the Human Employment and Resource Training\/National Service Training Agency (HEART\/NSTA) Trust\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mohan Beckford \u2014 MSME TECH HELPER<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 MICRO, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) make up over 97 per cent of the island’s taxpaying businesses. The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), in 2020, saw a 12 per cent increase in business names and a three per cent rise for companies over 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 1 September 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mastercard appoints new regional president with Caribbean oversight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Mastercard appointed Laura Cruz as president for Division North and Caribbean, effective September 1, 2022. She will report to Carlo Enrico, President, of Mastercard Latin America and Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kitty cosmetologist charged with cybercrime<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 A cosmetologist was yesterday placed on $150,000 bail after pleading not guilty to a cybercrime charge\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

President meets team from Teleperformance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 President Irfaan Ali yesterday met with an executive team from Teleperformance\u2014 one of the largest Business Process Outsourcing companies in the country, at State House\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FLOW Gives Tertiary Level Students Internship Opportunity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 From as far back as the island\u2019s leading telecommunications provider, FLOW, has been operational, the organisation\u2019s brand has been synonymous with youth development through its many successful outreach, scholarship and internship programmes. \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial planning embraces digital future<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Accelerating change is a major headache for finance teams. It means values in financial systems are never constant and how they influence business performance requires real-time analysis\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marketplaces vs e-commerce websites<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 When businesses are thinking about going digital, this is a question that many are asking themselves, should they register for a marketplace or should they go about building their own e-commerce website and sell directly to their audience?… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mastercard looks to tech-payment solutions for TT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Credit card giant Mastercard hopes to offer technology-based payment solutions to government, business, and citizens as it opens an office in TT\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step into the Parlour: TSTT launches digital craft store for artisans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TSTT has put the artisans of TT, and eventually the Caribbean, on the international market with its new e-commerce platform, Parlour\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 2 September 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: Clearing banks president says industry must continue digital push<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Clearing Banks Association yesterday noted that the financial services sector is undergoing a significant digital transformation which has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the emergence of fintech, adding that the industry must continue to introduce new electronic and digital channels to meet the needs of their customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

OfReg to create Consumer Council and calls for member applications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 Utilities regulator, OfReg, plans to set up a Consumer Council for the Cayman Islands with the purpose of advising the regulator on issues significantly affecting consumers across the utility sectors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diana Chapman wins big in GTT jingle competition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has once again partnered with local artistes to produce a jingle for the company, with Diana Chapman, walking away with $200,000 as the grand prize winner\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starr Computers trots out \u2018smart\u2019 home, school, business technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 With Starr Computers having done much to position itself at the head of the local information technology \u2018pack\u2019, the company\u2019s Chief Executive Officer Mike Mohan never seems to tire in his efforts to ensure that the company continues to lead the way\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tobago Cays Marine Park rolls out E-Commerce System<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 THE Tobago Cays Marine Park (TCMP), has implemented a Website Based E-commerce system under the tag line \u201cTCMP PAY\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GEBE recovered data not usable, two companies hired post ransomware attack.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs told parliament on Friday that many of their questions could not be answered on the floor of parliament since the information is too sensitive\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 3 September 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Martin-Swaby wants CARICOM\u2019s voice heard in shaping UN cybercrimes treaty<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica \u2013 Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Andrea Martin-Swaby has said that CARICOM is deeply concerned about the threat of cybercrimes, and called for the region to be included in the development of a multilateral convention to address the global challenge\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 4 September 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Appfinity Technologies gets ready for overseas markets<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Appfinity Technologies Limited based on the vision of its founders was developed to provide scalable technology or software infrastructure suited to the needs of companies which are at varying stages of growth and development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NCB pushes the envelope on Lynk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The NCB Financial Group (NCB) has spent an estimated $500 million on its digital money or mobile wallet product Lynk and plans to lay out even more so that the product becomes a lifestyle choice for Jamaicans\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family hurt by Facebook comments, as Rachel laid to rest<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Even as they grieved over the past week following the mauling to death of 11-year-old Rachel Bhagwandeen, her family had to deal with scathing comments towards them on social media\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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