{"id":166428,"date":"2022-10-03T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=166428"},"modified":"2022-10-03T09:13:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T14:13:11","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-2-october-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2022\/10\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-2-october-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 2 October 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 26 September to Sunday 2 October 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 26 September 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Attorney general highlights vital DARE amendments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em> \u2013 A new tranche of amendments to the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges (DARE) Act, dealing with a wide range of vital issues in the digital assets space, will soon be released for public consultation, Attorney General Ryan Pinder said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Central Bank: With 18 percent unbanked, push to improve CBDC adoption<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em> \u2013 Researchers at The Central Bank of The Bahamas estimate that 18 percent of people in The Bahamas are unbanked, and if that number is cut in half, The Bahamas could see a reduction in economic volatility\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digital asset \u2018disruptors\u2019 to shrug off EU blacklist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em> \u2013 A Bahamian accountant is voicing optimism that this country\u2019s latest threatened blacklisting by the European Union (EU) will have \u201cminimal\u201d impact on its ambitions to become a global digital assets and crypto hub\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DEREK SMITH: How information and cyber security team<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Over the past five years, the increase in data breaches, ransomware, legislation and third-party requirements have compelled companies to recognise the importance of comprehensive information security (infosec) and cyber security strategies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Govt: Bahamas likely to be added to EU\u2019s non-cooperative list<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas will likely be added once again to the European Union\u2019s (EU) list of non-cooperative jurisdictions when the European Council meets in October, the government revealed in a statement on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CARICOM launches online market place \u2013 CIMSUPro<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 CARICOM is launching a major regional platform to facilitate intra-regional trade in goods and agricultural products. This CARICOM Marketplace dubbed CIMSUPRO (CARICOM Market Place and Suspension Procedure) will register suppliers and buyers of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) originating goods\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New e-company connecting Diaspora with grocery shopping in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaicans across the United States are now able to shop for their loved ones back home through an innovative move by just the click of a button\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TATT revives discussion on OTT services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 THE Telecommunications Authority (TATT) published its new discussion paper on the issue of over the top (OTT) services at the end of August\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSTT wants to take $26m lawsuit to Privy Council<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 LOCAL telecom provider TSTT and its internet service provider subsidiary Amplia are hoping for permission to challenge a ruling of the Appeal Court at the Privy Council\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 27 September 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Union signals \u2018brain drain\u2019 fears at BTC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union (BCPOU) president Sherry Benjamin said yesterday that the union that represents line staff at The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is \u201chopeful\u201d for positive developments with a new CEO\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flow: OfReg jumped the gun on pricing dispute<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Flow said it was \u201cdeeply concerned\u201d by the press release last week from OfReg about its official notice to the local branch of the telecom provider informing it of \u201cpossible contraventions of licence conditions\u201d under the Utility Regulation and Competition Act\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister Of ICT Attends The International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Hon. Konris Maynard, Minister of Information,  Communication and Technology (ICT) is among the delegation for the International  Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-22) held in Bucharest, Romania. The  conference begins today, Monday 26th 2022 at the Palace of the Parliament in the Romanian capital\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 28 September 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AG accuses FNM of politicizing financial services sector<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Attorney General Ryan Pinder yesterday accused the Free National Movement (FNM) of politicizing the financial services sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Laptops for Excelsior Students from Ministry of Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 It\u2019s one of four Belize City high schools that have been selected for the Education Upliftment Program dubbed Together We Rise. Students who attend the four institutions: Sadie Vernon, Excelsior, Maud Williams and Gwen Lizarraga high schools are given uniforms, education, lunch and other resources free of cost to them\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CARICOM carries out training in preparation for upgraded regional Labour Market Information System (LMIS)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat is hosting two training sessions on the Regional Labour Market Information System (LMIS) for CARICOM National Data Managers, on September 27 \u2013 28, and October 4 \u2013 5, 2022. The first activity is on LMIS data production\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arvel Grant \u2014 Technology advocate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Technology Strategy and Business Planning Manager at the National Commercial Bank Financial Group, Arvel Grant, has always been passionate about technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cordell Green and Dr Ricardo Anderson for today\u2019s AI virtual forum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Two highly respected Jamaican leaders in the local, regional, and global digital, media, and regulatory spaces will be among over 40 international experts to address the virtual 3rd Annual Artificial Intelligence for Information Accessibility (AI4IA) today to commemorate the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doing it right \u2014 the tTech story<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Comfort is the preference of anyone for anything they do. However, there comes a time when you have the chance to try something different and do it a different way\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-commerce is the new horizon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The importance of leveraging e-commerce to drive exports, given changing consumer patterns globally, was one of the major talking points underscored at the launch of the EXIM Bank\/JMEA e-Commerce Funder last week Friday, September 16, 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media boss calls for more gov’t support to facilitate digital switchover<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Local media stakeholders are calling for greater support from the government for the effective implementation of the mandatory television digital switchover\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not every leader is ready for digital transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Humans drive digital transformation so we must scrutinise the people leading the change effort. The C-Suite and senior leadership team members as a whole are ultimately the keys to the success of any significant change effort\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 29 September 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas \u2018leads pack\u2019 over digital adoption<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 A senior Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) executive yesterday hailed The Bahamas as \u201ca bit of a bellwether\u201d for the Caribbean on digital payments adoption with more than 50 percent of its local clients now using such channels\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2018Free\u2019 Sand Dollars to give currency lift<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 \u201cFree\u201d Sand Dollars will be issued to incentivise early adoption of a Central Bank-backed digital currency that remains \u201con the runway\u201d, its governor said yesterday, despite a 305 percent circulation increase during 2021\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SCB to tackle stablecoins, NFTs in DARE amendments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) is set to recommend amendments to the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges (DARE) Act in order to remain in lockstep with an industry that is evolving almost daily, the commission\u2019s Executive Director Christina Rolle said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Securities regulator beefing up DARE Act to address crypto market crash concerns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 In the wake of the crypto market crash several months ago, the Securities Commission\u2019s top executive yesterday noted that the regulator has made several recommendations to beef up the Digital Assets and Regulated Exchanges (DARE) Act, particularly as it relates to stablecoins\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telecom providers donate $20,000 towards \u2018Walk for the Cure\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 This year\u2019s CIBC FirstCaribbean \u2018Walk for the Cure\u2019 has received a significant financial boost from Barbados\u2019 leading telecommunications provider\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Cyber Security Strategy towards a Secure Cyber Space<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 Technology is ever changing and the threats surrounding these technologies are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Our increasing dependency on internet-based platforms has opened doors to vulnerabilities and increased cyber threats\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allen calls for incentives, delay of full digital switchover<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 RJRGLEANER Communications Group CEO Gary Allen is calling for a review of the January 2023 deadline for full digital switchover (DSO), noting that all players in the local broadcasting landscape and members of the public will not be ready in time\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 things small businesses can do post-budget<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The budget has been read and we know the news isn\u2019t too great. However, regardless of what stage we are in our business or even if we are thinking about starting a business, there is still massive opportunity available for us\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tech startup wants your face to be your ID<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Ignition Innovation, a new technology startup, has forged a partnership with a UK facial verification company, iProov, to bring biometric facial identification to TT\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 30 September 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas must decide if \u2018to hell with\u2019 the EU<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas must soon decide whether to tell the European Union (EU) \u201cto hell with it\u201d and refuse to be cowed by its repeated \u2018blacklisting\u2019 threats, an ex-Democratic National Alliance (DNA) leader argued yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kanoo calms fears of detractors who say totally digital festival is a bad idea<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Kanoo Pays, the official digital wallet company of the upcoming International Culture, Wine and Food Festival (ICWFF), is ensuring that all recognized digital wallet companies will be able to be used at the festival, as ICWFF pilots a cashless event that will trade in only the central bank digital currency (CBDC) the Sand Dollar, one of Kanoo\u2019s founders Nicholas Rees told Guardian Business yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Securities Commission hopes to attract 3,000 to fintech festival in January <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB), along with the government of The Bahamas, are throwing a financial technology (fintech) festival in January that they hope will draw around 3,000 fintech and Web3 leaders and entrepreneurs from across the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Digital Transformation for B.T.L.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 C.E.O. Jose Urbina, a member of B.T.L.\u2019s board of directors, himself a telecommunications expert, spoke about the future of the service provider in the context of embracing greater digitization in the future\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.H.S. Robotics Team Heading to Geneva for First Global Competition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 Belize High School was established in 2010 and since then has been leading the charge in robotics, as its students have been representing Belize internationally at a host of international robotics competitions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 B.T.L. Optimizes Its Internet-based Services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 In breaking down the company\u2019s financial performance, Chief Executive Officer Ivan Tesucum acknowledged that there is a growing shift away from established services such as the use of a regular line to place phone calls\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.T.L. Reports $16 Million in Profits for 2021\/2022<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 Belize Telemedia Limited hosted its sixteenth annual general meeting this morning.  The A.G.M., held virtually by means of Microsoft Teams, was used to announce the company\u2019s profits over the past fiscal year.  B.T.L. reported a profit of sixteen million dollars after expenses during the financial period 2021\/2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A contract has been signed for the construction of the new Digital Innovation Hub<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 A contract has been signed for the construction of the Digital Innovation Hub, that is according to the Parliamentary Representative of the Roseau South Constituency, Hon. Chekira Lockhart- Hypolite\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GTT aiming to up number of MMG+ agents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has announced that it is seeking to extend access to its Mobile Money, Guyana (MMG+) service by increasing the number of agents beyond the 800-odd operatives currently providing the service across the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

OUR still deliberating on telecoms licences for Elon Musk\u2019s Starlink<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 amaicans may soon be able to access the internet through satellite transmission, if the licence being sought by Starlink Services Jamaica Limited gets the nod from regulators\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow supports K1 DIRECT Disaster Training.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 LOW team members joined volunteers of the K1 Disaster Relief and Crisis Team (K1 DIRECT) during a recently held disaster management training session focused specifically on providing psycho-social support to the community in disaster situations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 1 October 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Barbados to make fintech history<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 More than 300 delegates from across the globe and varying sectors within the fintech industry will converge in Barbados at the Hilton Barbados Resort from October 5 to 7, 2022 for the first ever global fintech conference in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTL \u201cdoubles up\u201d on dividends after $10.7 million profit rebound<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 Fr\u0456d\u0430\u0443 w\u0430\u0455 \u0430 \u201cD\u043eubl\u0435 D\u0430\u0443\u201d \u0430t \u0412\u0435l\u0456z\u0435 \u0422\u0435l\u0435m\u0435d\u0456\u0430 L\u0456m\u0456t\u0435d (\u0412\u0422L) \u2013 but \u0456f \u0443\u043eu \u0430r\u0435 \u0430 \u0455h\u0430r\u0435h\u043eld\u0435r \u0456n th\u0435 \u0441\u043em\u0440\u0430n\u0443 \u0443\u043eu \u0430l\u0455\u043e h\u0430d d\u043eubl\u0435 th\u0435 r\u0435\u0430\u0455\u043en t\u043e b\u0435 \u0435\u0445\u0441\u0456t\u0435d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online ferry booking system will help conserve fuel, weed out corruption<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Guyana\u2019s first online ferry booking system will help the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) to decide whether to postpone trips with few bookings as well as weed out corruption by staff who facilitate priority vehicle crossings, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said Saturday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 2 October 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Barbados to host global fintech conference<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Over 300 delegates from across the globe and varying sectors within the fintech industry will converge in Barbados at the Hilton Barbados Resort from October 5 to 7, 2022 for the first ever global fintech conference in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: Gerd Altmann (Pixabay<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; TATT (Facebook<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Central Bank of the Bahamas (Twitter<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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