A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 31 October to Sunday 6 November 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 31 October 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

STEMGuyana honours learning pods students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 STEMGuyana on Saturday honoured a number of its students from the various learning pods across the country. The event was held at the Marriott Hotel and saw in attendance US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah Ann Lynch and Country Representative of the Inter-American Development Bank, Lorena Salazar\u2026 more<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 1 November 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Stable footing\u2019: Ban on new payment providers removed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank\u2019s governor yesterday disclosed it is lifting the near three-year bar on new entrants to the money transmission and digital payments business with the market now on \u201ca stable footing\u201d post-COVID\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STABLE FOOTING: Central Bank lifts moratorium on payment service providers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank is lifting the moratorium on new applications for money transmission and payment services providers, with Central Bank Governor John Rolle noting that the sub-sector is in a better position to establish a stable footing with pandemic conditions having now abated\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow Foundation Connects with Rose Town Foundation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Rose Town Foundation (RTF) for the past 12 years has been creating opportunities for the residents of the central Kingston community by collaborating on development programmes that aim to enhance the community and the lives of the residents\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MP Terrelonge wants Portmore to become technological hub<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Member of Parliament for St Catherine East Central, Alando Terrelonge, wants the community of Portmore to be developed as a technological hub that would be home to a central youth innovation centre focusing on high-tech skills, training and innovation, which he said is crucial in developing Jamaica\u2019s global competitiveness as a modern economy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SVG passes bill to better respond to new telecoms issues<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is the second Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) member state to introduce new legislation governing the telecommunications sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 2 November 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

High-tech aerial mapping of country launched<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 The Guyana Lands & Survey Commission (GLSC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) yesterday announce the start of aerial surveying and mapping across the country using LIDAR Technologies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BOJ targets integration before going digital regionally<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) says if a single Caribbean settlement network for payments, as proposed by WiPay Caribbean, a fintech company, is to work, it will require a Caricom level arrangement for a regional system to regulate and facilitate such a region-wide mobile wallet transfer and settlement system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Larkland Morley, Jamaican in Google Cloud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Clarendon native Larkland Morley, now technical programme manager \u00e2\u20ac\u201c cloud infrastructure strategy at Google, recounts that his first interactions with technology started as a child, thanks to his father, a tradesman who built toys\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bank of Nevis International Partners with Mastercard Launching Pioneer Cross-Border Payment Services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 Bank of Nevis International Ltd. (BONI), a leading provider of holistic wealth management, portfolio management, and fintech services for clients from around the world, has partnered with the global technology company, Mastercard, to allow secure and seamless cross-border payments\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 3 November 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

OKX secures registration, opens regional hub in Nassau<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Leading crypto exchange and web3 platform OKX today announced its registration as a DigitalAsset Business in The Bahamas under the newly adopted Digital Assets and RegisteredExchanges (DARE) Act\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Samsung leads in fresh form factor with Z Flip 4, Z Fold 4<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 SAMSUNG users can look forward to an improved experience, increased efficiency and seamless integration, whether as part of an ecosystem or not\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keron Bruce cybercrime trial set for next week<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The trial of photographer Keron Bruce who was earlier in this year charged with a cybercrime against a reporter is scheduled to commence on November 7 at the Diamond\/Grove Magistrate\u2019s Court\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CPS Reminds Public & Healthcare Providers to Participate in Digital Survey.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 According to the World Health Organization (WHO), antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness, and death\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel sponsors homework centre in La Horquetta<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Children and families in La Horquetta will soon benefit from the opening of a homework centre at the La Horquetta Village Plaza\u2026 more<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 4 November 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

OKX crypto exchange registers under DARE Act, sets up subsidiary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Promising the creation of up to 100 jobs within the next three to five years for Bahamians in the digital assets space, OKX, the world\u2019s second-largest crypto exchange, yesterday announced its registration as a digital assets business in The Bahamas under the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges (DARE) Act\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click claiming liability against PriceSmart over Aeropost cyberattack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Click USA Inc is claiming that PriceSmart Inc breached certain provisions of a stock purchase agreement surrounding the sale of Aeropost Inc, which suffered a massive cybersecurity breach around April 23\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FLOW InKnowvation Series: A Successful Return<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The spotlight once again shone on Caribbean start-ups and entrepreneurs as leading telecoms provider Flow Business hosted the third edition in its series of free InKnowvation virtual conferences, live-streamed from The Bahamas on October 28\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

tTech reports less profit for third quarter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Technology company tTech raked in less profit in its third quarter ended September\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 5 November 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Smart service in Cayo expected to be restored today<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 Smart customers in Cayo have been experiencing an interruption in Smart services due to Hurricane Lisa which slammed Belize on Wednesday\u2026 more<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Huawei: Digital Talent Gap hurting region<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 A human resource gap is creating a complication in the region\u2019s push towards digitisation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel opens flagship store downtown amidst crime concerns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Managing Director of the Excellent Group of Companies Franco Siu Chong says more can be done better to fight crime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel opens its biggest store, in downtown Port of Spain<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DIGICEL CEO Abraham Smith said the company’s new flagship store in Excellent City Centre, Port of Spain, was a move to get closer to its customers, speaking at the gala launch of the outlet on Thursday. The event featured performances by parang group Voces de Promesa and soca singer Rome, plus hosting by the Digicel girls\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 6 November 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pricesmart online sales in Jamaica trending at record levels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 PriceSmart Inc, the operator of a membership shopping retail chain across the Americas, announced that its online sales in Jamaica are growing at double-digit levels but said it still accounted for a small portion of total sales\u2026 more<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: Jan Kr\u00f6mer<\/a> (flickr)<\/em>; <\/em>Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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