{"id":168931,"date":"2023-09-04T05:55:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T10:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=168931"},"modified":"2023-09-04T05:58:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T10:58:06","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-3-september-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2023\/09\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-3-september-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 3 September 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 28 August to Sunday 3 September 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 28 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Summit explores multiple financial technology uses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Future opportunities for financial technology were debated last week as executives from government and financial services gathered in Nassau for MasterCard\u2019s first Fintech summit in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symmonds: Be prepared for AI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Barbados is lapsing in a major area where it can ill afford to do, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel pays US$10 million to use Denis O\u2019Brien\u2019s private jet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica-based regional telecoms group,\u00a0Digicel,\u00a0has reportedly paid more than US$10 million (\u20ac9.3 million) in rental charges in the year up to March 2023 to use a jet owned by a company controlled by Irish businessman and Digicel founder,\u00a0Denis O\u2019Brien\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NCB Capital Markets gives One Great Studio IPO buy recommendation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 NCB Capital Markets has given a buy recommendation to One Great Studio Company Limited (1GS) J$338.6 million initial public offering (IPO), which opens today (August 28)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

White hats on the darknet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Calibra Solutions hosted a webinar on Thursday about the tools it brings to bear on improving cybersecurity, with a particular emphasis on threat intelligence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 29 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

FTX Bahamas liquidators told: It\u2019s only \u2018a wrist slap\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A Delaware judge has warned FTX\u2019s Bahamian liquidators that he is unlikely to sanction their US adversary, or dismiss the legal action he has brought against them, on the basis that the two sides\u2019 co-operation deal was violated\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean Internet Governance Forum Examines Governance of Artificial Intelligence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The 19th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF) and 2nd Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum (CYIGF) convened their annual meetings from 22nd to 24th August to address critical issues surrounding the governance of the global digital landscape, under the theme, \u201cEvolving Caribbean Internet Governance Priorities for Sustainable Development\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Broadband Connection for Over 770 Schools by Year End<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is committed to delivering on its promise to provide broadband connectivity to all Jamaican schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coding building bridges to a brighter future<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaica continues to evolve into a digitally savvy society, individuals strong in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects will be in high demand\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Library at Jessie Ripoll Primary School<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0The Jessie Ripoll Primary School Alumni Association and the school\u2019s Parent-Teacher Association have collaborated to establish a digital library at the institution, to increase learning resources for students\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 30 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Creolizing one digital destiny\u2019\u2014Dr Curtis Charles speaks on upcoming AI conference<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 As the world continues to explore the possibilities of artificial intelligence compatibility in different industries, the Director of Academic Affairs at the University of the West Indies Five Islands previewed a research conference he has been planning for next year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulator’s warning on digital assets exchange<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Bahamian regulators yesterday issued a warning about an unregistered digital assets exchange purported to be operating from this nation illegally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slight improvements in Digicel\u2019s July quarter performance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Jamaica-based regional telecoms giant, Digicel, has seen some improvements in its July quarterly performance\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

C&W Business pushes for telehealth services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Regional telecoms provider C&W Business is flexing its muscles as it campaigns for advancement in the delivery of telehealth services in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jam-Dex drive<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 TRANSPORT operators say they are ready to embrace the Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ) central bank digital currency Jam-Dex, and could do so in time for the new year if things fall in place quickly\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One Great Studio celebrates oversubscribed IPO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaican digital marketing agency, One Great Studio Company Limited, has announced the successful closure of its initial public offering (IPO)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private doctors \u2014 it is time to go digital<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 PRIVATE medical practitioners are being encouraged to lead the charge into medical technology integration\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 31 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digital Connect Center launched in San Pedro<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 On Wednesday, August 30th, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC),\u00a0BELTRAIDE, and the\u00a0United Nations Development Programme\u00a0(UNDP) gathered at the public library to officially unveil a project to assist island entrepreneurs with digital tools to improve their online presence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Role of a content marketing specialist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The number one form of marketing today is content marketing!… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digicel, UNICEF give voice to Jamaica’s young people<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A partnership between Digicel and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is setting the stage for a new era in youth empowerment and development in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education Ministry Encourages Students to Use e-Books<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Education and Youth is to have sensitisation sessions with students to encourage the use of electronic books (e-books)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica switches to digital travel declaration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority has switched to an online paperless travel declaration system, and from Friday, it will be mandatory for all passengers travelling to the island, including Jamaican nationals, to use the Online Passenger Declaration Form instead of the paper C5 form\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HSSE must embrace digital change<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Digital transformation must be included in the creation of a Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) culture in every organisation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 1 September 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cryptocurrency Tether partners with Bahamas based bank Britannia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Tether has tied itself to Bahamas-based bank Britannia, according to an article on Crypto News\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UB and Smarter Bahamas launch subsidized data analytics course<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A partnership announced yesterday between the University of The Bahamas (UB) and Smarter Bahamas will prepare students to join the workforce with technical competence in the area of data analytics\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Denis O\u2019Brien could lift his Digicel stake to 20% post reorganization<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Digicel founder, Denis O\u2019Brien, could lift his stake in the Jamaica based regional telecoms giant that he formed from scratch in April 2001 from 10 per cent to 20 per cent post reorganisation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 2 September 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Program to eliminate disused cables to be initiated<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 It was initiated by the City Council of the National District, is now managed by Indotel, and will be extended to the Santo Domingo and Santiago provinces\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finance Minister presents 1215 tablets to toshaos<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 On the final day of the 2023 National Toshaos Council Conference yesterday, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance Minister,\u00a0 Dr. Ashni Singh presented 1215 tablets to the Toshaos, to be distributed in their villages\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suspended iCreate commits to full compliance by next month-end<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Suspended creative company, iCreate Limited, is committing to overcoming its reporting regulatory hurdle by next month-end, which would put it in full compliance of rules of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ignore cybersecurity at your peril<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Protecting critical national and regional infrastructure from the imminent threat of cyberattacks is of paramount importance\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 3 September 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: Tomaz\u030c S\u030ctolfa<\/a> (flickr); SeekVectoreLogo<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Bank of Jamaica<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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