Will ChatGPT fuel a Bing boom?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 MOST PEOPLE who use an online search engine don\u2019t use it particularly well. Despite the growing capabilities of modern search engines to parse clumsily worded terms and even to offer corrections for egregious misspellings, very few internet users use simple techniques to enhance their searches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Guyana <\/em>\u2013 More than 800 residents in Sophia now have access to GTT\u2019s high speed Fibre service as the company officially announced that it has connected 50% of homes in the country with the service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Saint Lucia will be host to the next regional gathering of technology experts as part of a move to accelerate digital transformation in the Eastern Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The impact of recent cyber attacks on several government agencies, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), suggests that government infrastructure does not have the capacity to fully secure information linked to a digital identification card\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 C&W Communications is pleased to join the global community in celebrating International Women\u2019s Day. This year\u2019s theme of \u2018DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality\u2019 is a doubly special occasion for us, as it speaks directly to the company\u2019s mission of connecting communities and changing lives\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 The Board of Directors of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) will be meeting for the 94th Board of Directors Meeting in person at the Dolphin Conference Centre at the Bay Gardens Beach Resort, Saint Lucia, and virtually, via Microsoft Teams platform, on Thursday, 9th March 2023 from 9 am\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 <\/strong>In another major stride towards delivering powerful digital experiences to its customers, Digicel will support eSIM-enabled devices, beginning March 6th, 2023\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 THE RIGHTS of women in the Caribbean need to be protected, in physical and virtual spaces. The prevalence of cyberviolence, its root causes and impacts is gender-based, with a disproportionate impact on women\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Dear Editor, The advancement of digital technology is growing exponentially. With increased access to the internet, social media platforms, and online learning, many more opportunities are being created for women and girls\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 NCB last week had a limited roll out of its NCB digital payment app, with it now available to only its Visa credit card customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Teens and their smart devices, it’s rare to see one without the other. For many youths, their entire world revolves around their phone \u2013 it\u2019s how they communicate, discover what\u2019s new in the world, and entertain themselves. However, many remain naive to the dangers that lurk in an unsuspecting message or their new online friend\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 St Lucia is the latest Caribbean country to embrace a regional initiative to accelerate national development priorities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The annual Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) is soon approaching on March 29, and pupils are encouraged to access pennacool.com, which is free, for revision and practise exercises in preparation for the exam\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Witness testimony from a cyber forensic investigator was the highlight of yesterday\u2019s second day of the Commissioner of Police versus Washington Bramble trial in the St John\u2019s Magistrates Court\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 The theme for International Women\u2019s Day, 8 March 2023 (IWD 2023) is, \u201cDigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 FTX\u2019s Bahamian liquidators yesterday warned their US counterparts that the failed crypto exchange\u2019s $446m claim against another digital assets firm will not be resolved unless their interests are satisfied too\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Despite the controversy and domino effect within the cryptocurrency industry caused by the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX \u2013 once one of the world\u2019s largest exchanges \u2013 consumer confidence in the volatile currency remains high\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The Office of Gender Affairs is recognising women for their longstanding contribution to the Virgin Islands in the field of Information Communications Technology (ICT) in observance of International Women\u2019s Day\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett, on Wednesday said the Caribbean must not lose sight of the many issues that stand in the way of achieving women\u2019s equality, such as women\u2019s political participation, unpaid care, and domestic work, the impact of climate change, and gender-based violence which is a public health crisis in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) and the United Nations Universal Postal Union (UPU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and promote digital transformation in postal services in the Caribbean region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Wednesday issued a call to guarantee women\u2019s access to digital technology, increase the number of women majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and eradicate gender cyber violence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to the post of System Administrator with the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) at its regional Headquarters\u2019 office located in St Lucia\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 With a huge global business surrounding the cybercriminal underground, the Caribbean region is developing systems to reduce cybersecurity threats to its public and private sector agencies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Guyana<\/em> \u2013 The Co-operative Republic of Guyana is pleased to join with the international community in observing International Women\u2019s Day 2023, under the theme, \u2018DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality\u2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Erica Anderson is chief operating officer at fintech firm Lynk. With 25 years of experience in her field, she has been driven by her desire to make the world a better place and make a difference in the lives of others\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaican operator Rock Mobile is close to completing the deployment of its 700MHz network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Fontana Limited is looking to reap the benefits of recent technology investments and partnerships to further optimise its growing $5-billion business in 2023\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Saint Lucia<\/em> \u2013 Gender Affairs Minister Hon Virginia Albert-Poyotte gave an address to mark International Women’s Day\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Executive director and principal of the Avasant Foundation (AF) Chitra Rajeshwari is in TT to advance the NGOs efforts to provide education, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities in the digital economy for youth and women. The US-based foundation is the social development arm of global management strategy firm Avasant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 More and more, Caribbean businesses are using digital technologies to cut costs, boost efficiency and reach new customers. But even as enterprises edge closer to the promise of greater competitiveness, some of the region\u2019s leading technology experts are issuing a timely warning\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Guyana said yesterday that their 16th anniversary celebrations will continue as it launches another grand promotion dubbed \u201c16 iPhones in 16 days\u201d. Sixteen customers will be walking away with an Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max at the end of the 16 days period\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 In the upcoming fiscal year, the Government will introduce two new incentive programmes to encourage greater take-up of the Central Bank Digital Currency, JAM-DEX\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke says the country is gradually seeing increased take-up of the central bank digital currency, Jam-Dex\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The local fashion industry is cashing in on the Metaverse and NFT markets, and revolutionising how Caribbean designers sell their designs and access new markets. On Tuesday, 28 February 2023, Port of Spain Fashion Week (POSFW) launched the Fashionverse, an all-digital fashion experience utilising virtual real estate that ensures local fashion adapts to an increasing global shift towards digitalisation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean islands are known for white-sand getaways, but one of the region\u2019s best-kept secrets remains buried under its picturesque beaches\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell is calling for Caribbean business leaders and entrepreneurs to invest in artificial intelligence technologies, or AI\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Fifty-two (52) public officers have gained valuable insights and skills that will help them in their professional and personal lives after successfully completing a digital transformation training course which was held from February 6, to March 9, 2023\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Grenada<\/em> \u2013 The Grenada Trade Centre Annex was transformed on International Women\u2019s Day Wednesday, 8 March 2023, with a slate of innovative and interactive experiences and learning opportunities surrounding digital technologies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Education technology firm EduFocal says it has re-organised its business structure to meet its planned expansion strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Cable & Wireless Jamaica, which trades as Flow, is rejecting regulatory recommendations to open up its backend infrastructure to competitors, on procedural grounds. It comes as tech regulators are trying encourage more internet competition and enhance network speeds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Local digital wallet, Lynk, has officially launched its remittance service in partnership with MoneyGram International\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Fintech arm of the NCB Financial Group and wallet provider, The Future of business (TFOB) which trades as Lynk, partnering with MoneyGram, will today roll out its new and much-awaited remittance feature to market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Nil \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Nil \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Images credit: Yukiko Matsuoka<\/a> (flicker); Guyana Chronicle<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; ECTEL<\/a>; Avasant<\/a>; Bank of Jamaica<\/a>; Flow<\/a> (Facebook)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 6 March to Sunday 12 March 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":85343,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[77],"tags":[259,71,332,286,358,48,78],"class_list":["post-168051","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-artificial-intelligence-ai","tag-businesses","tag-cryptocurrency","tag-events","tag-financial-technology","tag-infrastructure","tag-news-roundup","et-has-post-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Newspaper-Stand-Yukiko-Matsuoka-flickr.jpg?fit=640%2C425&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2iE1G-HIv","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168051","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168051"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168051\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":168057,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168051\/revisions\/168057"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/85343"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168051"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=168051"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=168051"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fgd.dfv.mybluehost.me\/.website_c81a1e61\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/GTT-Logo-Guyana-Chronicle.jpg?resize=186%2C122&ssl=1\"){kind=logo}
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Saint Lucia to host ICT Week in September<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday, 7 March 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
DLP leader has no confidence in security of digital IDs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
C&W Communications joins the global community in celebrating International Women\u2019s Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
ECTEL prepares for 94th Board of Directors Meeting in Saint Lucia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Protecting Caribbean women in digital spaces<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
We call for urgent action to be taken to eliminate technology facilitated gender-based violence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
NCB Pay app rolled out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Youths get expert advice on staying safe online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Flow, pennacool.com continue to support SEA pupils<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, 8 March 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cyber forensic investigator testifies on day two of CoP vs Washington Bramble trial<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality\u201d A call to action for International Women\u2019s Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBahamian liquidators fire FTX warning shot<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Crypto consumers comfortable despite volatility, research finds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Office Of Gender Affairs Celebrates Women In Technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
CARICOM Secretary-General urges region not to lose sight of issues affecting women in the Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
CTU, UPU sign Agreement to digitize Caribbean postal systems<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
ECLAC wants more women to access digital technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nECTEL Vacancy Notice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Region fighting back against cyber criminals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\u2018Guyanese women integral part of emerging tech sector\u2019 \u2013 President in IWD message<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Erica Anderson: Never stop learning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Jamaican Rock Mobile close to completing 700MHz network deployment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Fontana going big on technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Gender Affairs Minister gives International Women’s Day address<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Thursday, 9 March 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAvasant in digital outreach to youths, women<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Experts Call for Stronger Digital Infrastructure to Boost Caribbean Business Growth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Digicel launches 16 iPhone 14 Pro Max 16 DAYS Promotion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Gov\u2019t Provides Incentives to Boost JAM-DEX Use<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nJam-Dex uptake gradually increasing \u2013 Clarke<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
bmobile supports POSFW\u2019s launch of the Fashionverse<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Friday, 10 March 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Caribbean Infrastructure Investment Must Keep Pace with Global Digital Trends<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Grenadian Prime Minister calls for Caribbean businesses to invest in AI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Civil servant graduates \u2019empowered\u2019 by Digital Transformation course<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Girl Power on display at DigitALL Arena Exposition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
EduFocal reorganises business structure to meet expansion strategy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFlow fighting OUR over plans to open network to rivals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Lynk launches remittance service with MoneyGram<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Lynk partners with MoneyGram to deliver remittance service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, 11 March 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sunday, 12 March 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n