{"id":168698,"date":"2023-07-17T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=168698"},"modified":"2023-07-17T06:28:18","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T11:28:18","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-16-july-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2023\/07\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-16-july-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 16 July 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

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

Alleged harassment by police officer ex-boyfriend: Woman reports serious claims of stalking and cyberbullying<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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CTU calls for ‘full and complete elimination’ of roaming charges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Secretary General of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), Rodney Taylor, Monday called for \u201cfull and complete elimination\u201d of roaming charges in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For uncharted fintech waters, look no further than the Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 A perspective from Jorge Salum, Senior Director, Business Development for Visa Latin America and the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jamaica\u2019s trade logistics in a digitalised world<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 We are living in a state of global interconnectedness, where digitalisation, fuelled by new and emerging technologies and innovation, is having profound impact on how goods move safely and efficiently across international borders and jurisdictions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official wants protection for potential victims of AI scamming<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 senior technology official wants safeguards for individuals who are affected, negatively, by the rise in use of AI-generated text, audio, images and videos (deep fakes)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSTT supports first regional FinTech innovation centre<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 In years to come, historians will look back at July 5th 2023 as the historic day when the city of Port-of-Spain became the capital of innovation in the Caribbean. This was the vision of John Outridge, Chief Executive Officer, Trinidad and Tobago International Financial Centre (TTIFC) during his remarks at the recent launch of TTIFC\u2019s FinTech innovation hub. Dubbed One FinTech Avenue, the centre is the first of its kind in the Caribbean region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 11 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Central Bank announces \u2018facelift\u2019 for SandDollar mobile wallet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013  The Central Bank has revealed that the its original SandDollar mobile wallet is undergoing a \u201cfacelift\u201d  to create a smoother interface and promote a better user experience, with a public release expected in September\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Central Bank sending out trained team to improve Sand Dollar uptake<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) is set to deploy a team of Sand Dollar ambassadors across New Providence and the Family Islands this month, in its continuing effort to increase the adoption and use of the world\u2019s first central bank digital currency (CBDC), a CBOB statement said, adding that there is currently almost $1.1 million worth of Sand Dollars in circulation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Connect Centers Open in Santa Martha and Carmelita<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 And, finally tonight, the villages of Carmelita and Santa Martha in the Orange Walk district received a technological upgrade funded by the Government of Belize in partnership with Taiwan today. Two separate inauguration ceremonies were held yesterday to highlight the opening of the Digital Connect Centers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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C&W unveils PPP connectivity program for the Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Liberty Latin America\u2019s C&W Communications unveiled a regional public-private partnership (PPP) program aimed at increasing broadband connectivity in low-income Caribbean localities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paving a way for seamless cross-border payments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 GLOBAL technology company in the payments industry, Mastercard, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the representative body for banks and other financial institutions in the Caribbean, with the objective of paving the way for seamless cross-border payments to the region\u2019s unbanked and underbanked\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ENet launches new 4G\/5G services in Guyana powered by Mavenir\u2019s Cloud-Native IMS and Digital BSS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Mavenir, the Network Software Provider building the future of networks with cloud-native solutions that run on any cloud, announced today that ENet, Guyana\u2019s leading provider of internet, television and ICT solutions, has gone live with 4G and 5G voice and billing services nationwide, across Guyana\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Infinity Tech Inc wins innovation hackathon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Industry and Innovation Unit\u2019s Innovation Challenge 2023 concluded on Sunday, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre and Team Infinity Tech Inc was declared the winner of this year\u2019s hackathon, a release from the Department of Public Information (DPI) said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica emerges as a potential fintech hub in the Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 A recent report from market intelligence firm CB Insights has highlighted Jamaica’s rapid rise as a fintech hub in the Latin America and Caribbean region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Digital payment provider ventures into ticket sales<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital payment provider has launched a ticketing platform where customers will be able to purchase tickets directly from the web with assigned seating\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SunCash \u2018leading the way\u2019 as Sand Dollar heads for facelift<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital wallet provider is leading the way on the transformation of the interface for the Sand Dollar mobile app and wallet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#BTColumn \u2013 Critical national infrastructures under cyber attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 During the last 12 months, Critical Infrastructure (CI) or Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) around the world (and just recently, the Port of Nagoya, the largest and busiest port in Japan and the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs (AGLA), Trinidad and Tobago) have suffered critical cyber-attacks by cyber-criminals, causing operational services issues, data losses and data breaches \u2013 all of which affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Navigating Crypto Taxing In The Caribbean: A Comprehensive Guide<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Cryptocurrency has revolutionized the financial landscape, providing individuals with greater financial freedom and opportunities for investment\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proper use of influencer marketing for businesses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Influencer marketing is a type of social media marketing that utilises endorsements and product placements from influential individuals and organisations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Transformation Minister: ‘International resources’ part of cyber attack probe<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 MINISTER of Digital Transformation Hassel Bacchus has said “international resources” are involved in investigations into a recent cyber attack on the Office of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The digital dynasty: Joseon PM speaks about benefits to country<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda  <\/em>\u2013 Joseon\u2014the cybernation that has appeared out of the blue on the shores of Antigua and Barbuda and whose name has mostly been a mystery to many Antiguans and Barbudans \u2013 has received recent media attention as the Prime Minister\u2019s office last week formally announced full recognition of its status\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTC brings fiber to McClean\u2019s Town<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 With the aim to have New Providence and Grand Bahama fully fiberized by the end of 2023, residents of McClean\u2019s Town, the easternmost settlement of Grand Bahama, can now take advantage of BTC\u2019s faster, stronger, more reliable, and unstoppable fiber network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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C&W Communications launches JUMP Initiative to bridge digital divide in the Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 A plan to deliver all-important internet connections to low-income Caribbean households has been unveiled as part of a private-public partnership between leading telecoms operator C&W Communications and some Caribbean countries, including The Bahamas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JMMB builds out digital strategy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 During its virtual investor briefing on July 11, the JMMB Group unveiled plans to implement several digital initiatives in line with its smart growth strategic imperative that is expected to enhance client experience and deepen client partnership\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think digital jobs, senator urges students in the west<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 In her first public presentation since being named the country’s digital transformation tsar, Cabinet minister and Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon has urged students, fresh from conquering the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exams, to set their sights on jobs their parents would never have dreamed of doing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Joseon cybernation will help build up the \u2018common Antiguan citizen\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Perry Moise, the Vice Minister of State in the cybernation of Joseon, believes Joseon could bring benefits to the nation and people of Antigua and Barbuda\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel takeover<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Local employees and customers of telecommunications giant Digicel have been assured there will be no disruption to its business in Barbados following a US$1.7 billion restructuring deal resulting in a takeover of the company\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.E.L. Investigates Data Leak Following Cyber Attacks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The Belize Electricity Limited has been hit by a cyber-attack and their attackers have leaked confidential, transactional company information online\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Belize Electricity Limited investigates Data Leak related to cyberattacks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has issued a statement saying that it is investigating a data leak\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five regional countries, telecom firm unveil subsidised internet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 A plan to deliver internet connections to low-income Caribbean households has been unveiled as part of a private-public partnership between leading telecoms operator C&W Communications and some Caribbean countries\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accelerating Digital Growth in Guyana: Affordable Solutions for Local Content Production<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 In the heart of South America, Guyana is experiencing a digital revolution. The country is accelerating its digital growth, focusing on affordable solutions for local content production. This move is not only transforming the digital landscape of the country but also creating a plethora of opportunities for local businesses and individuals alike\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ENet launches the 90-day challenge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 ENet, Guyana\u2019s 5G mobile provider known for innovation and customer-centric solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the ENet 90-Day Challenge; a one-of-a-kind promotion that will unquestionably create more value for its users\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Digicel and Reparations Repair: Is the O\u2019Brien Campaign about to swim or sink?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 AS a lover of pure, ground coffee, I\u2019d rather do without than use the instant, powdered version\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fight against radio interference in aeronautical communications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 Aware of the difficulties and damage that radio interference can cause to aeronautical communication, Engineer Joses Jean Baptiste of the National Telecommunications Council (CONATEL) received a delegation from the National Office of Civil Aviation (OFNAC) led by the Lieutenant-Colonel Laurent Joseph DUMAS its Director General\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyber woes worsening<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE DETECTION of a cyberattack on the network of the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs followed by a serious disruption of the judiciary\u2019s digital systems amid fears of a possible attack there point squarely to the need for urgent legislative reform and the implementation of international treaty law to combat this problem\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

More smart classrooms for primary schools on the horizon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Ten more smart classrooms will soon be established in primary schools, President Irfaan Ali announced last week at a press conference held at Office of the President\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government to establish \u2018AI Taskforce\u2019 -Morris Dixon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 With growing concerns surrounding the regulation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in society, government senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon says an AI Task Force is currently in the works which will be mandated to conduct research to aid in the development of a National AI policy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018No more cybertheft compensation\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 NCB\u2019s inhouse fraud specialist, Dane Nicholson, wants banks and financial houses to get tough on customers as a teaching moment for those who carelessly fall into the trap of cybercriminals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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