A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 5 June to Sunday 11 June 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 5 June 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ArawakX accounts unfrozen following battle with financier<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamian crowdfunding platform yesterday confirmed multiple accounts it holds with Bank of The Bahamas have been unfrozen after a dispute with one of its founding financiers impacted “probably thousands” of investors for months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DCash Turns 2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 DCash, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank\u2019s digital currency pilot, is marking 2 years of improving financial inclusion and modernising payment systems\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demand for Huawei Cloud service growing in Latin America and the Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The\u00a0demand for Huawei Cloud service has been growing fast in Latin America and the Caribbean, making it now one of the top four cloud service providers in the region, senior executives from the company said on Thursday, May 25 at the Huawei Cloud Summit\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narrow band at eGov<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 WITH the Government trumpeting plans to establish eGov Jamaica Limited as the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority by the next financial year, concerns are again being raised about high attrition at the entity and its inability to attract highly skilled talent… more <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does the government need a new data centre?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In March, the government, through iGovTT, invited tenders for a proposed Tier 4 data centre facility at Phoenix Park Industrial Estate\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IT expert: Demand for soft skills ballooning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 ROSE IT Services Ltd\u2019s managing director Omar Romero says the demand for soft skills in the global tech industry has ballooned over the last few years and is projected to be one of the most sought-after skills for years to come\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 6 June 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Opposition hits back at PM for alleged confusion about existence of digital currency mandate for country<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Opposition Leader Mark Golding has hit back at Prime Minister Andrew Holness, saying the country\u2019s leader is confused about whether or not he has a digital mandate for the country… more <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Central Bank: Cybersecurity a major priority<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Central Bank governor Dr Alvin Hilaire says while technology has changed the way business is done, it continues to be a disruptor… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology can save the Scarlet Ibis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 TECHNOLOGY that has been recommended as a way to protect this country\u2019s national bird, the Scarlet Ibis, in its major breeding habitat, has so far proven to be a success in Mexico\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSTT has me blinking mad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR:\u00a0In November, our Blink Vigilance Security System failed and despite several promises from the provider, up to January 31, no technician ever visited to correct the issues. In fact Blink resorted to a stock answer: \u201cSorry, we have no batteries in stock.\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 7 June 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BTC targets Internet lead with 90% fibre coverage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is aiming to cover 90 percent of New Providence with its new fibre network within the next nine months as it placed broadband Internet at the core of yesterday’s corporate rebranding\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BTC unveils new corporate identity, upgraded logo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) unveiled a new logo yesterday as part of a larger\u00a0of a new \u201ccorporate identity\u201d\u00a0that includes the most fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections and the ability to support multi-gigabit download speeds, BTC\u2019s Chief Executive Officer Sameer Bhatti said yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTC unveils new logo as company aims to become broadband leader<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Highlighting plans to leverage its fibre infrastructure and expand home coverage on New Providence to 90 percent in nine months, Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) unveiled a new logo at the Baha Mar Resort yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empowering Jamaica’s digital future<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digicel is pledging its support toward universal connectivity and digital transformation throughout the Jamaican economy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mayberry clients urged to increase vigilance after cyberattack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 With no indication of the extent of a data breach and cyberattack at investment firm Mayberry, the company yesterday urged clients to take immediate steps to protect themselves \u201cagainst any possible adverse consequences\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

tTech reverses loss<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Managed IT services provider tTech Limited at the end of its first quarter ended March delivered net profit of $6.1 million, bouncing back from a disappointing loss of $4.8 million for the same period last year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fiber damage disrupts Flow Service.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 Flow customers in select neighborhoods of Sint Maarten are currently impacted by an outage to their Flow Internet and Chippie Mobile service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 8 June 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$13.4bn flowed through FTX Bahamas accounts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Some $13.4bn flowed through FTX’s Bahamas accounts in the ten months immediately prior to the crypto exchange’s collapse, its liquidators revealed yesterday, as they sought to dispel allegations it was “a nullity”\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ECCB pleased with progress of digital currency initiative<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 GOVERNOR of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Timothy NJ Antoine, says he is pleased with the performance of DCash, the bank\u2019s digital currency pilot aimed at improving financial inclusion and modernising payment systems\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nakiah\u2019s 5 tips on becoming an influencer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The term “influencer” has become a daily part of our normal vocabulary over the years since companies around the world have been partnering with content creators to tap into their audiences to raise awareness about a product, service or event and use their connection to their audience to get them to take a specific action with their brand\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WiPay’s FinTech solutions, initiatives taking over Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The future of currency in the Caribbean is here with WiPay, as CEO and founder Aldwyn Wayne explained, through the new projects being undertaken by WiPay\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Guyana appoints Deonarine Gopaul as new CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has appointed Deonarine Gopaul as its new CEO in Guyana.\u00a0The appointment took effect yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elon Musk company gets T&T broadband concession<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Starlink, a company founded by controversial billionaire businessman Elon Musk, has received a concession to provide a satellite broadband service in T&T\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 9 June 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

FTX: $7.7bn owed to Bahamas \u2018misleading\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 A key financial adviser to FTX’s US chief yesterday disputed as “misleading” assertions that some $7.7bn is currently owed to the failed crypto exchange’s Bahamian subsidiary\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Impossible situation’ fear on FTX Bahamas wind-up<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 FTX Bahamas’ liquidators yesterday warned they will be placed in “an impossible situation” if they are forced into a “never-ending” legal battle with their US counterparts as operating cash has dwindled to less than $1m\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teachers praised for work in online hub<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Two male primary school teachers, Henderson Carrington and Shamir Wickham, were the toast of their students, colleagues and principals on Tuesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Caribcoin to be tested as currency for cross-border trade<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Proponents of crypto assets are trying to make the case that trade among Caribbean countries can double from current levels of US$2 billion by adopting digital money as complementary currency for transactions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New digital currency coming<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The ability to settle payments is a major obstacle to increasing trade among CARICOM countries, a challenge which has prompted the development of a new digital currency\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regional currency ‘Carib$’ readies pilot<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Regional currency Carib dollar (Carib$) now awaits testing with pilot programmes scheduled to get underway in Jamaica and Barbados between the third to last quarter of this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

iCreate no longer plans to acquire Ideas Execution Limited<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 iCreate Limited has announced that its previously announced intention to acquire Ideas Execution Limited will no longer proceed as planned\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sagility adds fifth outsourcing centre in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Sagility LLC, formerly known as HGS Healthcare, has added a fifth call centre operation in Jamaica, having spent US$7 million on kitting out space in Angels, St Catherine, to accommodate local employees\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NTRC\u2019s MyApp For Bequia And Kingstown<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) will hosting its eighth annual summer coding and application development initiative known as the MyApp summer program in two locations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

bmobile set to award Local Innovator at TT Chamber Champions of Business<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce’s annual Champions of Business (COB) Awards serves as a testament to the unwavering commitment of the Chamber and its partners to recognising and applauding exceptional achievements in the local business community. This year, the organisation has chosen the theme of Titans and Trailblazers to honour and recognise businesses of all sizes and industries in T&T\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TSTT writes TATT about the legal status of Blue Mobile Network<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Following crowds at Invader\u2019s Bay this morning by potential customers attracted to an offer of $1 phones and laptops, Lisa Agard wrote to the Telecommunications Authority to query the status of the mobile provider Blue Mobile Network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Updated: Digicel, TATT, Star Network issue statements on new service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 In a statement made before this morning\u2019s attempt to sign up customers for its new service, Star Network noted that: \u201cThe Blue Mobile Network leverages the robust infrastructure of an existing mobile network, ensuring seamless connectivity and reliable service across the nation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 10 June 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CANTO congratulates govt on removal of cell phone taxes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Operators (CANTO) has congratulated the Guyana Government on the intended removal of all taxes on cell phones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel backs Star Network as TATT says no green light given to operate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 DESPITE the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago’s (TATT) statement that there is no third provider, Digicel, a licensed telecommunications provider, is offering support to Star Network to legally provide reliable connectivity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 11 June 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AI lettersAI letters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 Your letter column is becoming rather predictable. Same old, same old, same cast. You just have to scroll down to see the writer and you know the tenor and content. Dull\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tax removal on cell phones will transform communications sector<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Friday\u2019s announcement by President Irfaan Ali that taxes will be removed from cell phones will transform the communications sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telecom Giants welcome removal of taxes on cell phones; promise to pass benefits to consumers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Telecommunications providers GTT, Digicel, and ENet expressed their support and satisfaction with the recent announcement by President, Dr. Mohammed Irfaan Ali to eliminate taxes on cell phones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Money stored in payment apps could be vulnerable, financial watchdog warns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Customers of Venmo, PayPal and CashApp should not store their money with those apps for the long term because the funds might not be safe during a crisis, the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has warned\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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