{"id":168990,"date":"2023-09-11T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=168990"},"modified":"2023-09-10T12:08:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T17:08:00","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-10-september-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2023\/09\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-10-september-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 10 September 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 4 September to Sunday 10 September 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 4 September 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AI driven cars, mini-buses and big trucks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, Quite by chance, I turned on to Fareed Zakaria\u2019s GPS programme on which he had an intriguing presentation on Artificial Intelligence (AI), exploring its possible impact on various topics like knowledge acquisition, organizing societies, nuclear Armageddon and visual art\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DEREK SMITH: Combine AI with human expertise on compliance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Regulatory compliance is undoubtedly a key component of trust between institutions and consumers in the financial services industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FTX chief orders Bahamas: Hand over SBF interviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 FTX\u2019s US chief is accusing his Bahamian counterparts of seeking to \u201cshield from scrutiny\u201d details of their interviews with Sam Bankman-Fried and other key insiders that he now wants handed over\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Road map\u2019 for 5G plan amid Starlink pushback<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Regulators have pledged \u201cto develop a road map\u201d for deploying 5G (fifth generation) technology in The Bahamas amid continuing concerns from the two incumbent operators about the arrival of Elon Musk\u2019s Starlink\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are tomorrow\u2019s jobs?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Today, hundreds of thousands of children return to school; tens of thousands of them entering a new phase of their scholarship in an education system thats still largely geared to prepare them for industrial age employment\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A total of 100 participants are set to commence training in coding<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A total of 100 participants are set to commence training in coding, under the 2023 Universal Service Fund (USF) Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) III Residential Coding Course\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gordon Brown | Is there synergy between AI and utility services?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has, without a doubt, been the most popularly used term since the beginning of 2023. While the technology is not new, significant advancements have shed new light on creating greater opportunities for the use of AI in all facets of life. Its incorporation in utility services is, therefore, no exception\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growth & Jobs | The future is digital \u2013 Williams<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 A TOTAL of 100 participants are set to commence training in coding under the 2023 Universal Service Fund (USF) Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) III Residential Coding Course\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paulwell extorted<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 FORMER Cabinet member Phillip Paulwell is urging Jamaicans to pay keen attention to their cybersecurity after his phone was cloned and his bank accounts hacked by scammers who are demanding US$50,000 from him to not make his information public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 5 September 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BTC continues to invest in Bahamian talent<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC has recently onboarded its 2023 \u201cGraduate\u201d in the person of 23-year-old Kaneisha Victoria Johnson\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BRA boosting online options as more taxpayers opt for online payment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) is hoping that greater use of digital platforms will help with compliance as it seeks to collect the over $1.5 billion owed by taxpayers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.H.S. Robotics Team Prepares Robot for Global Competition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The Robotics team from Belize High School is keenly working on a robot that they will take to compete in this year\u2019s FIRST Global Robotics Competition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digicel being linked to data theft in Africa<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 The Pacific\u2019s largest mobile phone operator, Digicel is being linked to organized data theft in Africa\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One Great Studio makes IPO allotment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Following its successful Initial Public Offer (IPO) of shares, which was closed early due to an oversubscription, One Great Studio Company Limited (1GS) has made its allotment of shares\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student innovators recognised at Robotics and Coding Summer Camp Awards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Imagination and creativity were on full display at the Robotics and Coding Summer Camp Awards Ceremony held on Monday, August 28 at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium, University of Technology in Kingston\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urgently needed: A summit on the future of work in Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Globally, work is changing unprecedentedly as technology, climate change, and artificial intelligence (AI) disrupt how we work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NTRC St. Kitts and Nevis Partners with Local Systems Engineer for Vital ICT Project<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 In a significant stride towards advancing healthcare technology infrastructure, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) of St. Kitts and Nevis has inked a momentous agreement with Mr. Garvin Newton, a distinguished local Systems Engineer\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A VIRTUAL REGIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE PLATFORM POWERED BY AI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The Wizdom CRM University Stock Market Game has introduced a groundbreaking digital financial literacy platform that leverages public corporate data and real-time stock exchange information from the US, Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education Ministry distributing 8,000 laptops to schools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The Ministry of Education has begun distributing 8,000 laptops to more than 500 primary and secondary schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulatory clarity for crypto assets needed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 THERE is an urgent need for regulatory clarity on crypto assets in this country, Central Bank Governor Dr Alvin Hilaire has said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 6 September 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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#BTEditorial \u2013 A national cybersecurity strategy needs a cybersecurity czar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 If we sound like a broken record, so be it; some things are too important not to be repeated. This is an era of a deeply interconnected world in which a digital landscape poses both boon and bane to nations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number portability soon to be a reality \u2013 PUC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The day is drawing closer when cell phone users in Guyana will be able to switch service providers without changing their telephone numbers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTC and Cable Bahamas say they cannot bear the cost of 5G rollout alone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Cable Bahamas Ltd. (CBL)\/Aliv and Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) are concerned with the eventual cost of the rollout of 5G \u2013 with BTC noting in the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority\u2019s (URCA) recently released \u2018Public Consultation on the Demand for Enhanced Internet Connectivity and 5G in The Bahamas\u2019 \u2013 that the two mobile companies cannot bear the cost of 5G alone\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mastering executive presence in the digital age<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 In today’s fast-paced and interconnected business landscape, a strong executive presence has become more critical than ever before\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TJH aims for 80 per cent cashless by 2028<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 TransJamaican Highway Limited (TJH) is looking to increase the usage of its T-Tag from 39 per cent to 80 per cent over the next five years as it seeks to cut cash handling costs and improve its operational efficiency\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Central Bank registers three e-money issuers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THREE companies that were previously given provisional status have now been officially registered to operate as electronic money (e-money) issuers in this country, the Central Bank has said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 7 September 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

5G three to five years away, says CBL\/Aliv<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The deployment of a 5G network is still three to five years away, though the rollout of the newest mobile network could come sooner for some areas, Cable Bahamas Ltd. (CBL\/Aliv) said in one of its responses to the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority\u2019s (URCA) recently released consultation document \u201cPublic Consultation on the Demand for Enhanced Internet Connectivity and 5G in The Bahamas\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTC explains recent family island outages<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) said the Family Islands have recently experienced service disruptions chiefly due to power issues and \u201cmalicious acts\u201d, the company said in a statement yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DEIDRE BASTIAN: Is artificial intelligence a benefit or a threat?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzz word as it has not only become an integral part of our daily lives but has a rapidly growing field of technology that has already made a significant impact on many businesses globally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening Remarks: Introductory Webinar for the Bridging the Mobile Gender Gap<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Good [morning\/afternoon\/evening], and a warm welcome to this pivotal training course on \u201cBridging the Mobile Gender Gap.\u201d I am truly honored to address you today on behalf of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), one of the proud partners in this transformative initiative… more <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WiPay, Grenada partner for digital grant programme<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada<\/em> \u2013 WiPay has once again partnered with the Government of Grenada and the country\u2019s Ministry of Education for its \u201cdigital grant\u201d payment solution. The digital grant solution would be utilised for the distribution of funds for school uniforms and supplies for the current school year, which began on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JaCIRT: Jamaica\u2019s cyber security vulnerable<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A \u201cSIGNIFICANT amount of inertia\u201d in generating a culture of cyber hygiene has left Jamaica\u2019s cyber security vulnerable, head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT) Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling has said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cryptocurrency isn\u2019t for everyone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 CRYPTOCURRENCY, in one form or another, has been around since 2009, and is quickly growing into an alternative to fiat currency \u2013 government-issued currency not backed by a commodity like gold or oil \u2013 for many people around the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital transformation: what is means for Trinidad and Tobago<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Digital Transformation may seem like the new \u201ceconomic diversification\u201d, a term that has been buzzing among business professionals and government officials\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How e-commerce has changed business<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 In the rapidly evolving landscape of contemporary business, e-commerce stands out as a formidable force of change and innovation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

T&T to get crypto regulations next year<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) acting chief executive officer, Lystra Lucillio, \u201ccryptocurrency\u201d reform is needed to allow for investor protection where crypto assets were considered as securities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 8 September 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Guilty \u2013 FTX exec admits illegal campaign donations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 THE former co-chief of executive of FTX Digital Markets, Ryan Salame, yesterday pleaded guilty to making tens of millions of dollars in illegal campaign contributions to US politicians and engaging in a criminal conspiracy to operate an unlicenced money transfer business\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New partnership opens door to crypto property loans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 A partnership between bitcoin banking platform Ledn and crypto real estate broker Parallel will enable people to buy property in Cayman using cryptocurrency\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 9 September 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bajan and Kenyan agencies team up for online job training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbados and Kenya have announced a groundbreaking partnership to use technology to provide distance learning for Kenyan job-seekers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Man charged with using computer system to humiliate woman<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Twenty-nine-year-old Keshawn D\u2019Aguiar appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate\u2019s Court before Senior Magistrate Leron Daly where he was charged with a cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lynk discontinues referral programme<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 NCB-powered digital wallet provider Lynk is discontinuing its incentive referral programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 10 September 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digicel customers win millions in \u201cDeal or No Deal\u201d Game Shows<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has concluded a summer promotional campaign aimed at expressing gratitude to its loyal customer base. As part of this initiative, the company hosted two iterations of the popular television game show \u201cDeal or No Deal,\u201d offering five customers who qualified for each show the opportunity to compete for a two million dollar cash prize\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tech skills gap<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 TECH experts have noticed a worrying trend \u2014 a rise in tech jobs, but a shortage of skilled tech graduates\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: Bernard Goldbach<\/a> (flickr); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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