{"id":169487,"date":"2023-11-27T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=169487"},"modified":"2023-11-26T10:59:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T15:59:00","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-26-november-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2023\/11\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-26-november-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 26 November 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 20 November to Sunday 26 November 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 20 January 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

e-Learning Jamaica Distributes Interactive Panels to High Schools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Fifty-nine interactive panels have been distributed to multiple high schools islandwide by e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CJ Archie alert to AI, cyber security risks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 CHIEF Justice Ivor Archie on Friday sounded a note of vigilance over the possible impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber attacks on the functioning of the TT judiciary\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Debt of gratitude owed to Agard for her service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR: Allow me to comment on the hacking of TSTT and the removal of its CEO, Lisa Agard. During the early 21st century, the telecommunications market was opened up, giving rise to much welcomed competition. TSTT could then fulfil its mission statement to be the service provider of choice\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insanity of PM’s cashless society<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 EVEN THOUGH the Prime Minister is admittedly a technophobe, he suggests that the nation become a cashless society primarily to curb crime, increase productivity, and increase security\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM not consulted before change of TSTT CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Prime Minister has said he was not consulted before the Telecommunications Services of TT (TSTT) CEO was changed last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The flagellation of TSTT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0NOW THAT the furore, at least in the media, about the TSTT hack has largely subsided, perhaps it\u2019s time to think about why the incident loomed so large in the public consciousness\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSTT’s apology not good enough<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0THE EDITOR:\u00a0TSTT’s executive management and its former CEO should have been the first to warn the public and its customers of the astronomical breach of their data systems by cyberpirates in early October\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSTT cyberattack: Exposing cybersecurity challenges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR: The recent cyberattack on Telecommunications Services of TT (TSTT) and the consequential data breach have not only exposed vulnerabilities in our corporate digital defences, but also cast a spotlight on the inadequacies of national cybersecurity policy under the Keith Rowley administration\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSTT cyber attack features in youth parliament<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE October 9 cyber attack on the Telecommunication Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) came briefly to the fore during the inaugural sitting of the Couva South Youth Parliament\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 21 January 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digicel unveils \u201cWishmas is Here!\u201d Campaign<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Grenada Limited, the forefront provider of Fastest LTE telecommunications in Grenada, is delighted to announce the eagerly anticipated \u201cWishmas is Here!\u201d campaign, set to spread joy and grant wishes throughout the upcoming holiday season\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel says $50m up for grabs in Christmas promotion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Digicel has launched its Christmas promotion, titled \u201cD\u2019Bess Christmas\u201d and says a total of $50m can be won\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Laptops for One-to-One Initiative to be distributed on Tuesday in St. Kitts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 Laptops for the One-to-One Initiative by the Ministry of Education will be distributed on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 in St. Kitts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysing the TSTT data breach<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE recent data breach at the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) has brought to light significant vulnerabilities with the organisation\u2019s digital infrastructure\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pesh Money launched<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Pesh Money introduced its inaugural service, the Pesh Money mobile app on November 21, 2023 at One Fintech Ave, at the International Waterfront Centre, Port of Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 22 January 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aliv \u2018set for success\u2019 with $55m refinance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas\u2019 top executive yesterday asserted that an \u201cup to\u201d $55m refinancing package agreed with the Government will \u201cset up Aliv for future success\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deal\u2019s \u2018equal treatment\u2019 for 53k FTX Bahamas claims<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 FTX\u2019s Bahamian liquidators \u201care in the advanced stages\u201d of negotiating a \u201cglobal settlement\u201d with their US counterpart that will ensure equal treatment for their near-53,000 creditors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legal education must address responsible use of AI, says law school\u2019s principal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Principal of Eugene Dupuch Law School Tonya Bastian-Galanis said yesterday that rapidly changing advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have alerted the institution to the need to \u201creshape legal education to address the effective and responsible use of AI in law practice\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GTT launches \u2018Mission Christmas\u2019 campaign to spread joy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 With the traditional holiday season fast approaching, the Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Company (GTT) is gearing up for yet another Christmas promotion where customers are given the opportunity to win cash and prizes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beckles underscores need for data protection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Planning and Development, Pennelope Beckles, said yesterday while data can be instrumental to growth and national development, there are negatives when data is mishandled or not effectively manage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better Business TT launches app, website<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Citizens looking for a service provider who will not rip them off now have access to a platform similar to the successful Angi (formerly Angie\u2019s List) online directory in the United States\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pesh Money launches mobile app<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Making person-to-person mobile payments just got easier in T&T, as Pesh Money Ltd launched its mobile app yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018T&T can use AI to fight crime\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013\u00a0 Integrating technology, specifically artificial intelligence (AI) and big data, can be used to tackle crime in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 23 January 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Liquidators control 30% of FTX Bahamas cash<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 FTX\u2019s Bahamian liquidators have to-date gained control of just 30 percent of the local subsidiary\u2019s $255.2m cash assets despite locating fresh recoveries in Switzerland\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data-driven insights key for sustainable success<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In the dynamic realm of business and technology, the role of data-driven decision-making stands out as a cornerstone for successful digital transformation. As industries adapt to the demands of the digital era, leveraging data strategically has become a crucial factor in gaining a competitive edge\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyber risk is a business risk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 As organisations in TT embrace digital technologies, the truth is that implementing new technology introduces known and unknown risks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 24 January 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas has \u201croom for improvement\u201d in cybersecurity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Bahamas has room for improvement in the field of cybersecurity, a Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) official has noted while emphasizing the importance of enhancing this nation\u2019s cybersecurity posture as well as the need to finalize a comprehensive national cybersecurity strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cable \u2018well beyond half-way\u2019 on fibre roll-out next month<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Cable Bahamas\u2019 top executive says it will likely be \u201cwell beyond the half-way point by December\u201d in rolling-out its new fibre-to-the-home network infrastructure across New Providence\u2026 more<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FTX\u2019s Bahamian liquidators say meaningful progress being made in negotiations with US counterparts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 FTX\u2019s Bahamian liquidators have reported substantial headway in resolving outstanding disputes and claims with their US counterparts as they work towards a comprehensive global settlement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

URCA actively investigating BTC, Aliv service outages<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) is actively investigating service outages by the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) and Aliv, and it is hoped the investigation will be completed in the next few months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.T.L. Chairman Explains Two Directors\u2019 Departure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 Two members of B.T.L.\u2019s Board of Directors, businessman Michael Bowen and attorney Denise Courtenay, have chosen to step down from their roles with the company. Chairman Mark Lizarraga explained that directors are appointed by shareholders and have the discretion to leave when they feel they have made their desired contributions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.T.L. Chairman on Losing Accounts to Smart<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 Regarding the transition of various government departments and ministries from B.T.L. to SMART\u2019s telephone service, Chairman Mark Lizarraga, assured that the loss of these accounts has not significantly impacted the company\u2019s overall performance. Lizarraga views this shift as an opportunity for B.T.L. to enhance its competitiveness\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.T.L. Claims Stellar Performance for 2022-2023 Fiscal Year<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 Belize Telemedia Limited held its seventeenth annual general meeting today in Belize City. B.T.L.\u2019s board of directors and management presented the company\u2019s annual report for 2022-2023 under the theme \u201cLeading Belize\u2019s Digital Transformation\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BTL Reports $152M in Revenue, $21.6M in Profits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 B.T.L.\u2019s Chief Executive Officer, Ivan Tesucum that the company made one hundred and fifty million dollars in revenue with twenty one point six million is profits. Tesucum highlighted the company\u2019s achievements, including a significant fifty-four percent increase in dividends, now at twenty cents per share compared to last year\u2019s thirteen cents per share\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIGI to Offer 5G Service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 DIGI became the first mobile operator to introduce the eSIMS to the local market. For the next fiscal year, BTL is looking toward artificial intelligence. It says that AI is another major trend in 2023, as it can detect network issues, perform self-repairs and safeguard networks from fraudulent activities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 25 January 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Launches its \u201cGifting You More Than Ever Before\u201d X-Mas Promotion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia<\/em> \u2013EAGER participants gathered at the Rodney Bay Marina, last Friday, in anticipation for the launch of the Digicel Christmas promotion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia\u2019s Ministry of Education launches Digital Content in Education initiative<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 In a significant stride towards modernizing its education system, the Ministry of Education in Saint Lucia recently introduced the Digital Content in Education initiative\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 26 January 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Baramita Primary School to get 600 tablets, internet access<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 President Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that students and teachers at the Baramita Primary School in Region One (Barima\/ Waini), will receive 600 tablets along with internet connectivity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amber Connect launches in Mideast via Dubai<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Technology company Amber Connect has set up shop in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The office, with an initial staff of 10 and an investment of US$500,000, will act as regional headquarters from which Amber will target 19 countries\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BOJ to roll out cybersecurity framework for financial sector<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 BANK fraud is on the decline, at least up to November 2022 when data on fraud activities were last published by the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accurate data, proper policies, regulations needed for…<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 FOR the effective use of big data and artificial intelligence, accurate data is essential, and there is a need for implemented policy decisions and regulations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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