{"id":168902,"date":"2023-08-28T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=168902"},"modified":"2023-08-27T10:43:46","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T15:43:46","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-27-august-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2023\/08\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-27-august-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 27 August 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 21 August to Sunday 27 August 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 21 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

JSE suspends trading of iCreate shares<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has suspended trading of beleaguered digital media and training company iCreate Limited\u2019s shares on its Junior Market with immediate effect\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow offers gigabit speeds to customers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Flow, through its fibre-powered network, will be offering customers gigabit speeds and improved gaming capacity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The price of the single point of failure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 After TSTT\u2019s network experienced widespread failures on August 09, the company issued general apologies about the issue, promising prompt restorative action\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 22 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

 Add Digicash to your DigiWallet for free via Atlantic Bank\u2019s Online Bill Pay feature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 DigiWallet has simplified the transportation of cash. Atlantic bank users are now able to transfer their funds from their bank account to DigiWallet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Caribbean and Latin America on the Cutting Edge of AI Adoption in the Region<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 \u00a0On the third day of the 38th Annual Conference and Trade Show of CANTO, delegates heard that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is aiding firms bring improved customer experience and service delivery and that Caribbean and Latin American firms are in the forefront of the innovation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Minister: Probe into cyberattack on AG’s office near completion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 DIGITAL Transformation Minister Hassel Bacchus says the threat that led to a cyberattack on the Office of the Attorney General in July is “no longer there.”\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stand out but don\u2019t be fooled by social media<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR: All the attention that we place on social media, wishing to create an endless stream of happy, smiling faces, wealthy and successful lifestyles, picture-perfect moments, awesome inspiring lives, envious moments that make our world look pretty darn fabulous, is a false picture, because it\u2019s not real life\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 23 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

FTX\u2019s Bahamas liquidators gain mediator in Ray battle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 FTX\u2019s Bahamian liquidators will aim to resolve multiple disputes with their US counterparts when mediation begins next month following the appointment of a retired US judge to act as referee\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Digital Connect Center is Inaugurated in Caribbean Shores<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 The Government of Belize, through the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service, BELTRAIDE, has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme for the installation of digital connect centers across the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protecting young Belizeans online: Parents cautioned against excessive social media posts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 \u0406n \u0430 d\u0456g\u0456t\u0430l \u0435r\u0430 wh\u0435r\u0435 \u0435v\u0435r\u0443 m\u043em\u0435nt \u0456\u0455 \u0440\u043et\u0435nt\u0456\u0430ll\u0443 \u0455h\u0430r\u0435\u0430bl\u0435, \u0440\u0430r\u0435nt\u0455 \u0430r\u0435 b\u0435\u0456ng w\u0430rn\u0435d \u0430b\u043eut th\u0435 \u0456m\u0440l\u0456\u0441\u0430t\u0456\u043en\u0455 \u043ef \u043ev\u0435r\u0455h\u0430r\u0456ng \u0456m\u0430g\u0435\u0455 \u043ef th\u0435\u0456r \u0441h\u0456ldr\u0435n \u043en \u0455\u043e\u0441\u0456\u0430l \u0440l\u0430tf\u043erm\u0455 l\u0456k\u0435 \u0422\u0456k\u0422\u043ek \u0430nd \u0406n\u0455t\u0430gr\u0430m\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel optical fiber cut in Martissant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Haiti<\/em> \u2013 Tuesday, August 22, Digicel informs the population in general and the inhabitants of the Great South in particular that it is facing a technical difficulty because of its\u00a0optical fiber<\/strong>\u00a0infrastructure which has been cut in the area of Martissant since 11:30 a.m\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean Assurance Brokers spending big on tech<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 After its regional expansion plans were grounded to a halt because of the pandemic, Caribbean Assurance Brokers Limited (CAB) has ramped up its spending on technology as it looks to improve its growth profile\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 24 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BTC opens fully digital retail store in Abaco<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has done it again, this time, with the snip of a ribbon signifying the opening of its brand new retail store in the Marsh Harbour community\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FTX Bahamas demanding $9.15bn from US affiliates<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 FTX\u2019s Bahamian liquidators are seeking to recover a total $9.15bn from the crypto exchange\u2019s US entities with some 84 percent of this sum involving assets that were \u201cmisappropriated\u201d prior to its late 2022 collapse\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FTX\u2019s Bahamas properties rack up $450k unpaid fees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 FTX\u2019s US chief has revealed that the collapsed crypto exchange\u2019s Bahamian property empire has amassed $450,000 in unpaid fees to local services providers over the ongoing impasse over how to sell the portfolio\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FTX US chief blasts \u2018meddling\u2019 liquidators<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 FTX\u2019s US chief has resumed battle with the crypto exchange\u2019s Bahamian liquidators by asserting that their \u201cmeddling is hindering\u201d efforts to return recovered assets to former clients and creditors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing partnership between Mastercard and Bahamas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas is becoming a \u201csolid\u201d partner with Mastercard,\u00a0the company\u2019s Country Manager for the West and Dutch Caribbean Markets\u00a0Jimena Elia told\u00a0Guardian Business<\/em>\u00a0yesterday, adding that fintech companies should not be afraid to approach Mastercard to expand their capabilities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

National cyber breach plan may ‘take years’<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A Bahamas-based cloud services provider yesterday said developing a comprehensive national response strategy to deal with cyber security breaches can be \u201ccomplicated\u201d and \u201ctake years\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM: FTX \u2018lessons learned\u2019 will make Bahamas better<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Prime Minister yesterday pledged that \u201cthe lessons we learned\u201d from the FTX crypto exchange\u2019s collapse will enable The Bahamas to better strengthen its regulatory regime and emerge as a regional digital assets hub\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM: Lessons learned from FTX collapse will propel The Bahamas\u2019 digital assets sector forward<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Philip Davis said yesterday that the lessons learned from the collapse of FTX will only strengthen this nation\u2019s digital assets framework and propel the sector forward\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM: Survival of financial services sector depends on innovation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Philip Davis opened the first-ever MasterCard Fintech Summit held in The Bahamas yesterday, explaining to the audience of local and foreign fintech professionals that the survival of this country\u2019s financial services industry hinges on its ability to innovate and adapt to changes in the industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CTU to advance Caribbean internet governance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) hosted the 19th edition of its Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF) and its Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum (CYIGF) from Tuesday-Thursday, at the CTU headquarters in Port of Spain and virtually\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital currency for everyone, everywhere<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Approximately 90 per cent of central banks around the world are exploring central bank digital currency (CBDC) \u2013 a new digital form of money that has the potential to provide central banks the possibility to offer consumers and merchants access to central bank money in much the same way cash does today but in an entirely digital experience\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEO specialists can help your marketing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 One of the most important roles and specialities that needs to be a part of your marketing team is the search engine optimisation (SEO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telecom companies in Haiti report severed fibre optic cables, gangs suspected<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 Two telecommunication companies in Haiti said their fibre optic cables were severed this week, temporarily leaving customers without service in what were suspected acts of sabotage by criminal gangs\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital marketing outfit 1GS acquires US-based SEO firm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 On the heels of the announcement of its initial public offering (IPO), digital-first marketing agency One Great Studio (1GS) has announced the acquisition of High Voltage SEO (HVSEO), a high-growth US digital agency\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital skills deemed key in evolving teaching, learning methodologies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Educators are being encouraged to improve their digital skills to keep pace with evolving teaching and learning methodologies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 25 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Crime Stoppers goes digital<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Cayman Crime Stoppers\u00a0has gone fully digital, introducing a new app and website for people to submit tips instantly via their cellphone, or online\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telephone companies in Haiti denounce sabotage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0<\/strong>Two telecommunications companies in Haiti have reported intentional cuts to their fiber optic cables, leading to service disruptions for their clients. These alleged acts of sabotage are attributed to criminal gangs operating in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More financial institutions to deploy CBDC wallet soon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Bank of Jamaica says more financial institutions are looking to deploy their own central bank digital currency, Jam-Dex, wallet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 26 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CXC detects exam irregularities, expresses concern over usage of cellphones and smart watches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has identified several irregularities during the 2023 exam period, with the use of cellphones and smart watches emerging as a prominent concern\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mastercard takes fintech ecosystem to next-level at Fintech Summit 2023<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Future opportunities for the Caribbean fintech ecosystem were debated yesterday (August 25) as leaders from the technology, financial services and government sectors gathered at Mastercard\u2019s first Fintech Summit in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retrenchment now underway at NCB subsidiary, Lynk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The planned lay-offs at the National Commercial Bank (NCB) subsidiary of TFOB (2021) Limited, operators of the Lynk\u2019s mobile wallet, has started\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ICT centre opens in Cascade<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 A new ICT Access Centre has been opened in Cascade. On Monday, the Cascade ICT Access Centre, which is located inside the community centre, was opened\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 27 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Discussion needed on future of automation, robotics in employment sector<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbados needs to have a serious discussion on the future of automation and robotics within the employment sector, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel debt scheme bound for court approval<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Group and its affiliates have started the legal process to reorganise the company and reduce the control of founder Denis O\u2019Brien, new market filings show\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No to remote work<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 A new study has found that finance professionals in the Caribbean strongly prefer to work from the office rather than engage in either remote or a hybrid work arrangement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BPO security alert<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Although winning the battle in minimising fraud within the sector, there are concerns that in the absence of an information sharing system and proper background checks, the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry might never be purged of… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CYBERCRIME ON THE RISE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Cybercriminals have targeted Jamaica\u2019s security systems more than 19 million times in the first half of this year, and experts believe that figure could be much more as hackers launch more sophisticated global attacks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow issues resolved<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0Dear Claudienne, I have been trying since December 7, 2022 to resolve an issue with Flow regarding their Ya’ad and Road service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NCB cuts Lynk jobs in hunt for cash to pay dividends<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 NCB Financial Group is restructuring its fintech subsidiary TFOB (2021) Limited, which trades as Lynk, resulting in job losses particularly among employees engaged as contractors. It is also likely to affect some department heads\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recharged Lifestyle caters to holistic living via online hub<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 IT was out of a need to join the health and wellness revolution entrepreneur Shavanie Dillon-McDonald became inspired to set up her online company, Recharged Lifestyle, as a one-stop shop for natural health-care products\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third place on a second chance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Toni-Ann Williams, owner and founder of the organic farm Mosa Estate, emerged third place in the 2023 Flow Business InKnowvation challenge held recently in Kingston, Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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