A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 31 July to Sunday 6 August 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 31 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Deltec to \u2018vigorously\u2019 fight new FTX lawsuit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 A Bahamian bank and its chairman yesterday denied fresh allegations that they knowingly aided and abetted the multi-billion dollar FTX fraud prior to the crypto exchange\u2019s November 2022 implosion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tech improvements, customer initiatives earn Scotiabank another award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Scotiabank Bahamas has been voted the Best Bank in The Bahamas at the Euromoney 2023 Awards, the achievement was announced at a ceremony held in London on July 12\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exploring the Growth of Telecommunications in Belize: Key Trends and Future Prospects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Exploring the Growth of Telecommunications in Belize: Key Trends and Future Prospects\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hands on: Samsung\u2019s A54<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 A top of the line smartphone isn\u2019t for everyone, so the value of a lower cost device will depend on what a user can live without\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ClickAway<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 FACED with the difficulty of finding honest, reliable skilled professionals to carry out installation and maintenance services, Tajay Mohan embarked on finding a more efficient way of matching service providers with customers through the creation of the mobile app ClickAway\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OUR nudges utility companies to use AI to drive greater efficiency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Office of Utilities Regulations (OUR) is encouraging utility service providers to utilise and harness the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) to become more efficient as this would mean less cost to the consumer and the regulator\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Cellphone jammers not enough to block calls from Trinidad\u2019s prisoners\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Cellphone jammers inside the country\u2019s prisons are not enough to stop criminals behind bars from sending messages to others on the outside\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 1 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Emancipation celebrations even more important in Digital Age<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Emancipation Support Committee of Trinidad and Tobago (ESCTT) executive chair Zakiya Uzoma Wadada believes that the commemoration of Emancipation is even more important now, especially in the rapidly moving Digital Age\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Endcash sees uptick in users<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 MORE than 25,000 people have so far downloaded Republic Bank Ltd\u2019s digital wallet, Endcash, the bank\u2019s marketing manager for its personal segment Damian Cooper has said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MyTripTT: Aiming to redefine rideshare<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 AS a regular user of rideshare services, Richard Cornwall said he knew firsthand the challenges that often accompanied accessing such platforms, especially for those who aren\u2019t tech-savvy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 2 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Deltec slams \u201cmeritless\u201d claims by former FTX investor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Deltec Bank said yesterday that it plans to \u201cvigorously\u201d defend against what it described as \u201cmeritless\u201d claims by an aggrieved FTX investor that it knowingly aided and abetted in fraud prior to the crypto exchange\u2019s infamous collapse\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deltec to submit motions to dismiss lawsuits by FTX investor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Deltec Bank & Trust does not anticipate that it or its clients will be affected by a putative class-action lawsuit filed against the bank in the state of Washington by a former FTX investor last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital marketing strategy for fashion designers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In the dynamic world of fashion, where trends evolve at lightning speed, it’s crucial for designers to not only create captivating designs but also master the art of showcasing them to the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI in livestock farming<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 LIVESTOCK farmers who’ve participated in the Newport Mills genetic improvement programme are encouraging other farmers to try, but caution against high expectations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St Lucia’s Telecoms Minister gives key takeaways from CANTO 2023<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Stephenson King, Minister of Minister for Infrastructure, Ports, Transport, Physical Development, and Urban Renewal in Saint Lucia, was one of the participants attending the CANTO conference for the first time\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Emancipation in a digital age<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 WHILE many view it as a potential force for good, there is growing realisation of the threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI). Workers are concerned about the impact of AI on jobs and governments are being lobbied about the need for built-in fail-safe measures to mitigate the existential threat to humanity posed by superintelligence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Software developer jumps on e-ticketing train<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Jovan Gaskin wants to help party promoters and organisers incorporate technology into their industry with his new e-ticketing website and app \u2013 Made Tickets\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 3 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ArawakX awaiting SCB approval to list 28 companies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 ArawakX is awaiting Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) approval to list 28 companies on the crowdfunding exchange, the company said in an email to subscribers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTC: No Bahamian jobs outsourced to Pakistan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday asserted it \u201chas not outsourced any Bahamian jobs\u201d from its customer service contact centre amid staff and union fears these posts are being lost to Pakistan\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tech improvements, customer initiatives earn Scotiabank Bahamas another award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Scotiabank Bahamas has been voted the Best Bank in The Bahamas at the Euromoney 2023 Awards. The achievement was announced at a ceremony held in London on July 12\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taiwan-Belize Digital Inclusion program launches Digital Connect Center in San Narciso Village<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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National Bank of Dominica Ltd. hosts successful month of Cybersecurity Awareness<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 The National Bank of Dominica Ltd. (NBD) proudly announces the successful completion of its second annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a month-long initiative aimed at promoting online safety and security within the community. Throughout the month, NBD organized a series of activities targeting businesses, seniors, parents, students, and customers, fostering awareness and education on cybersecurity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outgoing Indian High Commissioner pledges continued support for Guyana\u2019s ICT, energy development<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Amid the ongoing massive transformation of Guyana, the outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Guyana, Dr KJ Srinivasa has pledged India\u2019s continuing support towards the development of Guyana and other Caribbean countries in the area of ICT and energy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utility companies embracing AI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 LOCAL utility service providers, having recognised the power that can be harnessed from Artificial Intelligence (AI), are already using or seeking to incorporate the technology into their operations to improve customer service and overall productivity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue skies for TSTT ahead<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 CEO of Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT), Lisa Agard, is confident that the majority state-owned company\u2019s $94.5 million (US$14 million) after-tax profit for its financial year ending March 31, 2023 will continue in the future\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 4 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mobile wallet top-ups decline by just over $31 million<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013  Mobile wallet top-ups saw a significant decline during the first five months of this year reaching just $7.1 million when compared to $38.4 million during the same period last year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mastercard introduces cross-border payments services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 International payments solution provider Mastercard has pioneered the Mastercard Cross-Border Services technology which, it said, will help banks in the Caribbean modernise and maximise their global payments business so as to deliver an experience for people and businesses that is secure, seamless, and certain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSMEs seeing increase in use of digital payment services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Stakeholders in the micro, small and medium sized enterprises sector, say they are seeing an increase in the use of digital payment services for small businesses\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 5 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 6 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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