{"id":168239,"date":"2023-04-17T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=168239"},"modified":"2023-04-16T11:02:14","modified_gmt":"2023-04-16T16:02:14","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-16-april-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2023\/04\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-16-april-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup:\u00a0 for the week ending 16 April 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 10 April to Sunday 16 April 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 10 April 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Crypto still has issues<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 IF cryptocurrency is to be further developed there must be a sense of market integrity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huawei\u2019s quiet business retooling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 At a press conference called by HuaweiTT on March 31, the company presented itself as a business entity in a state of transition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BPO employment in T&T could grow eight times<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 InvesTT president Sekou Alleyne says the employment of locals by Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) operators could grow by seven or eight times, given the advantages that T&T offers the call centres\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 11 April 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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BTC does away with restrictive parental leave policy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America has made another improvement to its already progressive parental leave policy, removing the qualifying period for the leave, making it allowable despite employment date, according to a statement from\u00a0its subsidiary Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC)… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyber security group hoping to bolster govt, private sector protection <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahama Mobile Services has partnered with US-based Visium Technologies to offer security against cyber threats, according to a statement from Visium\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goolsarran calls for cancellation of e-ID contract<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Calling for its cancellation, former Auditor General Anand Goolsarran has upped the pressure on the government over a contract for an electronic ID (e-ID) which was hurriedly concluded virtually with a German company via the United Arab Emirates (UAE)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ministry urges GTT to fix access to utility corridor on Sheriff St\/Mandela Ave<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Public Works today said that it wished to publicly correct an erroneous\u00a0 news item in a daily newspaper which stated that there was damage to a section of the Sheriff Street\/ Mandela Avenue, in the vicinity of Duncan Street.\u00a0 The Ministry did not name the newspaper but the report in question appeared in the Kaieteur News today\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BPO jobs on the line<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology could lead to thousands of jobs being lost in Jamaica\u2019s global services sector in the next few years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

bmobile launches T&T\u2019s first Maritime and Local Offshore Data Roaming Plan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

bmobile, Trinidad and Tobago’s leading communications provider, is proud to announce the launch of its new Local Offshore Data Roaming Plan and its Maritime Plan, two robust and reliable mobile offerings designed to provide continued connectivity to people and businesses involved in offshore and maritime activity\u2026 more<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow rates to increase in May<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The cable and internet bills of Flow customers are set to rise by next month. The company has been sending out notices to customers, explaining that based on their subscriptions there would be price increases\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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VISA to collaborate with TTIFC on Cashless Society drive<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Visa (NYSE: V) and Trinidad and Tobago International Financial Centre (TTIFC) are collaborating to drive financial inclusion in Trinidad and Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 12 April 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

FTX’s Bahamian liquidators possess own data leverage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 FTX’s Bahamian provisional liquidators have their own data bargaining chips, it has emerged, as they control “electronic devices” used by Sam Bankman-Fried and his inner circle that their US counterparts are eager to access\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

URCA lays out guidelines for communications license fee reductions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday issued a final decision on how it will assess and verify communications license fee reductions to electronic communication providers that make a minimum $100,000 investment annually in infrastructural upgrades\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Govt accuses GTT of failing to maintain \u2018metal chamber\u2019 on Sheriff Street<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 One day after it was reported that a huge hole along the $6B Sherriff\/Mandela road is damaging vehicles, the Ministry of Public Works came forward to clarify that GTT (Guyana Telephone Telegraph Company) is to blame\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5 ways Jamaican artiste can earn money digitally<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 IN the digital age that we are in, there has never been a better time to become a musical artiste in any genre. We have numerous platforms that allow for the discoverability of new talent, and various content distribution platforms and we have new ways to create revenue as an artiste\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital-first agency drives profits and purpose<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 One Great Studio is a “digital-first agency” focused on using digital marketing assets “to drive profits and purpose”, according to CEO Djuvane Browne and Chief Operating Officer Gina DeLisser\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 13 April 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Governor General warns public of social media scams using his name and likeness<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 The Office of the Governor General has once again been notified that recently, false information purporting to be associated with the Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, has been circulating on Facebook\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get paid on Shopify and Wix in the Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Have you been looking at how to accept Credit Cards on Shopify in the Caribbean but have been unable to find the information you need to take advantage of the Shopify platform?… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cellular phone services activated for Princess Alice Hospital<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Religious Affairs (MOHWARA) advises the public that cellular phone service has been activated for the Princess Alice Hospital, at Mirabeau, St\u00a0Andrew\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GTT apologises for not maintaining manhole on Sherriff Street<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Telephone, Telegraph Incorporated (GTT Inc.) on Wednesday apologized for not maintaining a hole that has been damaging vehicles on Sheriff Street\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Universal Service Fund launches first ICT club at Central High<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 STUDENTS at Central High School in Clarendon are basking in the first Universal Service Fund (USF) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Club for high schools, aimed at promoting digital literacy and bridging the digital divide among Jamaica’s youth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Airbnb growing in T&T<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Airbnb continues to increase globally and in T&T significant growth has been experienced over the last seven years, with Tobago gaining increased popularity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huawei TT graduates 3rd cohort of interns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Huawei graduated four of its interns from the third cohort of Huawei TT\u2019s internship programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wild crypto-coaster ride: Digital currencies’ fluctuating fortunes red-flagged<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Cryptocurrency has been touted by financial gurus and economists as the currency of the future since its inception, and as more countries continue making strides toward becoming cashless societies, they may be right\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 14 April 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PM mum on FTX <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Philip Davis declined to answer any questions about the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, arguing that the matter is sub judice\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An E-Course for the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse, Human Trafficking & Family Violence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Today, an electronic course was launched to train primarily teachers, but also other key stakeholders for the mandatory reporting of child abuse, human trafficking and family violence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

itel expands to Belize<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Business process outsourcing giant itel will be expanding its footprint to another Caribbean country \u2014 Belize\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prime Minister says new E-passports valid for 10 years rather than five<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 On April 1, 2023, the Minister of Immigration, Eamon Courtenay signed into law the new passport fees\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GTT donates one year free fibre service to children\u2019s home<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Chief Operating Officer of GTT\u2019s Home Solutions & Fixed Networks, Eshwar Thakurdin , recently donated one year of free Fibre service, a desktop computer, printer, stationary and personal care items to the Hope Children\u2019s Home in Enmore, East Coast Demerara\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is GTT liable for damage incurred due to defective manhole?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 Now that GTT has accepted responsibility for the defective manhole on Sheriff Street, are they now liable for damages incurred due to said defect?… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call Centre to commence operations in May says Nevis\u2019 Premier<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 A new call centre will commence operations on Nevis next month, according to Premier of Nevis and Minister of Foreign Investment, et.al, Hon. Mark Brantley\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow set to increase prices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Telecoms provider Flow will \u00adincrease prices next month\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 15 April 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 16 April 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean business process outsourcing firm Itel comes to Belize<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Draft Data Protection Bill open for public input<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>The Government of Guyana intends to lay in the National Assembly shortly, the Data Protection Bill 2023\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Draft Data Protection Bill unveiled<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Seeking comments from the public, the government yesterday published a draft Data Protection Bill which envisages the appointment of a Data Protection Commissioner and sets stiff penalties, in one case a fine of $100m and five years of imprisonment\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AIS makes digitalisation push in wider Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 DIRECTOR OF Health Applications at Advanced Integrated Systems (AIS), Shekar Sanumpudi, indicates that the company is targeting a growing healthcare technology market within the wider Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oran A. Hall | Benefits of a central bank digital currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 A DIGITAL currency is legal tender issued by the central bank, such as the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), and complements physical forms of currency like notes and coins\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Penny Pinch Announces Exciting Updates<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Penny Pinch, a licensed payment service provider, is thrilled to announce some exciting updates that will make sending money easier, more convenient, and cost-effective for its valued customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: carterse<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Guyana Chronicle<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Council of Voluntary Social Services<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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