A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 17 July to Sunday 23 July 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 17 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ransomware hackers released compromised data after Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) missed \u2018deadline\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI will not be intimidated or bullied into silence\u201d \u2013 Melly Mel responds to cybercrime charges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 In response to several cybercrime charges being initiated against her by the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Melissa Atwell popularly known as \u2018Melly Mel\u2019 has responded saying, \u201cI will not be intimidated or bullied into silence.\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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

Cybersecurity must be driven from the top<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Leading the June 29 panel discussion on building a security minded culture at the AMCHAM Tech Hub Islands Summit, Bryan Kane, Innovation Director for Digicel Business, offered a provocative question\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 18 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2018FTX chief planned $256m sell-off behind our backs\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 FTX\u2019s Bahamian liquidators have accused their US adversary, aided by its local law firm, of going behind their backs in attempting to sell $256m worth of real estate domiciled in this jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBF\u2019s trading arm, Alameda Research, operated in Bahamas without licence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The private trading entity created by Sam Bankman-Fried, and alleged to have played a key role in FTX\u2019s multi-billion dollar implosion, was based and controlled in The Bahamas despite not being licensed to operate in this jurisdiction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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B.E.L. Breaks Silence on Cyber Attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The management of the Belize Electricity Limited held a press conference today to provide the media with a high-level overview on the infiltration of its information technology network by cyber criminals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.E.L.\u2019s C.E.O. Extends Apology to Customers Following Cyber Attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 According to C.E.O. Mencias, the company has taken steps to employ further security measures. He emphasized the fact that data such as credit card information was not leaked, because B.E.L. does not store such information on its system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.E.L.\u2019s Online Payment System Down, Until Further Notice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The Belize Electricity Limited is now working to restore its online services. Following the cyber attack, key pieces of hardware for its online server were damaged. As a result, customers are no longer able to pay their bills online\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

C&W Issues a Strong Call for the Acceleration of Digital Connectivity Across the Region at CANTO 2023<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 The 38th Annual CANTO Trade and Exhibition Conference kicked off at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort in Aventura, Florida on July 16th, 2023. The conference, which has been headline sponsored by C&W Communications (CWC) since 2019, attracted a record number of attendees this year with over 600 registrants\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capitalism, digital technologies and labour<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 WE have all heard the old adage: the economic model of capitalism is poor but it is the best of all that now exists\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean phone companies suffering from \u201cmarket failure\u201d due to Over-The Top services, Social Media<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 A recent study shows that telecommunication companies in the Caribbean are operating at a loss due because people are making more calls, mostly international calls,\u00a0 via Over-The-Top (OTP) services and the majority of data are being consumed through Social Media, according to a senior representative of the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Organisations (CANTO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptai Consulting to showcase expertise at Canto 2023 Conference<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0Symptai Consulting Limited, a \u00a0provider of IT Consulting services, is pleased to announce its participation in the highly anticipated Canto 38^{th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition, set to take place from July 16th<\/sup>\u00a0to July 19th<\/sup>\u00a0in Miami, Florida\u2026} more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI representation of ideal \u2018Miss Grenada\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been rapidly on the increase in popularity over the past few months, with a seemingly limitless range of possibilities and uses in every sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GTT\u2019s conneX bundle scoring big on fibre<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 GTT\u2019s conneX voice and data bundle for businesses now accounts for 60 percent, as a result of engaging businesses in organisations and the general public,\u00a0 Chief Operations Officer, GTT\u2019s Business Solutions, Orson Ferguson said Tuesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel scores high in Ookla broadband-speed ranking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Digicel topped all of Ookla’s broadband-speed tests for quarter two of 2023\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 19 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bank account in Bahamas used in crypto scam<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Millions of dollars landed or passed through\u00a0a Deltec Bank and Trust account in The Bahamas after criminal money laundering syndicates operating cryptocurrency investment scams \u201cfooled victims into investing in cryptocurrency through multiple fraudulent investment platforms,\u00a0which instead allowed the scammers to steal their money\u201d, a US court document shows\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.E.L. Beefs Up Cyber Security Measures<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Sean Fuller, the General Manager of Finance and Business Support at B.E.L., went on to explain all the additional measures the company is putting in place in an attempt to ensure that any further cyber attacks does not result in a data leak\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belize Electricity Limited confirms cyber leak of over 10,000 customer application forms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Is PlusTV\u2019s Email Hack Linked to B.E.L.\u2019s Ransomware?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 Louis Wade Junior says that the media house has been decentralizing apps attached to that Gmail account, but it has affected the company significantly because there were several other activities connected to that account\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PlusTV Gmail Account is Hacked<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 There have been several persons reporting of their emails having been hacked; they\u2019ve been locked out and security barriers put in place preventing them from regaining access\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why businesses should be posting their prices online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IN today’s fast-paced digital landscape, small business owners face the challenge of capturing the attention and trust of potential customers amidst intense competition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Businesses embracing technology despite AI concerns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 More than 70 per cent of Jamaican firms have indicated their intention to invest in technology, even amid growing concerns about the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) will have on jobs\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From new BOJ banknotes to central bank digital currencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 CHANGE is often met with scepticism and fear, especially when it comes to anything having to do with money. Recently, Jamaica introduced new polymer banknotes, a move that has been met with apprehension and some resistance among sections of the population\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foundation Catholic Education completes Tech Summer Camp<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 The Foundation Catholic Education St. Maarten completed of its first-ever Tech Summer Camp\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GEBE Hacking Scandal: A Wake-Up Call for Change.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 In March 2022, St. Maarten’s utility company GEBE fell victim to a devastating cyberattack that resulted in the loss of all its billing information. The consequences of this breach have been far-reaching, exposing a web of nepotism and favoritism within the company, which has left us, the citizens, grappling with confusion and soaring bills\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trade Ministry enhances TTBizLink<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) launched the Enhanced TTBizLink Application Software to usher in a new era of efficiency and transparency for businesses navigating the intricate web of trade and business processes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 20 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Barbadian telecom gets green light to provide services in Trinidad and Tobago<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Neptune Communications, a telecommunications provider based in Barbados with operations in Jamaica has been granted a licence to operate in TT by the Telecommunications Authority\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

C&W Communications launch initiative to bridge digital divide<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 C&W Communications, as part of a private-public partnership between some Caribbean countries, has launched an initiative to help bridge the digital divide\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ARIN and CARICHAM strengthen collaboration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) and the Caribbean Chambers of Commerce (CARICHAM) have affirmed their commitment to collaborate on advancing digital resilience and Internet development in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guarding against cyberattcks \u2013 infrastructure, policies needed experts say<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Calls for proper infrastructure and legislation pertaining to cybersecurity were made by president of the TT Chamber of Industry and Commerce Kiran Maharaj and director and professor of computer engineering at Caribbean Cybersecurity Institute Dr Yufei Wu, who is assigned to the University of TT\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neptune Communications offering satellite broadband in T&T<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Last week, the Telecommunications Authority of T&T announced that the Minister of Digital Transformation, Hassel Bacchus, had approved a recommendation from the T&T telecommunications regulator to grant ten-year concessions to a company named Neptune Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 21 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

FTX chief targets Bahamas property \u2018misappropriation\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 FTX\u2019s founder and two of his closest associates were last night accused of \u201cmisappropriating\u201d some $4.86m of client monies to acquire high-end Bahamian real estate that they subsequently put in their personal names\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CARICOM Cyber Security Training in Belize<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Over the last two days, the Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the CARICOM Implementing Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) held a timely workshop on cyber security\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 22 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AI is \u2018not a threat\u2019 \u2013 outgoing UWI Five Islands principal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked concerns about negative impacts, one of which is job redundancy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Performance of internet service providers in Haiti (Q2 2023)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 The “Speedtest by Ookla” market report for the Second Quarter (Q2) 2023 on the state of mobile and fixed internet networks in Haiti which has just been published, reveals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UTT launches Caribbean Cybersecurity Institute<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds said he is comforted to know that while his ministry is working on other elements of security, the issue of cybersecurity is being addressed by those with those the expertise\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 23 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AI laws needed \u2014 tech experts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 JAMAICA is in dire need of comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) laws to govern and regulate the implementation of the technology, according to technology experts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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