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A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 27 November to Sunday 3 December 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 27 November 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cable Bahamas Group registers six percent growth, driven by Aliv<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Owed largely to its mobile segment, the Cable Bahamas Group of Companies (CBL) registered a six percent increase in revenue during its 2023 financial year, its recently released annual report revealed\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Android to iOS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 It\u2019s been 14 years since I used an iPhone. Back then, apps were still in their infancy on the platform\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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C&W still to divest 49% shareholding in TSTT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MINISTER of Digital Transformation Hassel Bacchus has confirmed that after eight years Cable and Wireless Communications (C&W) has not divested some 49 per cent shareholding in the Telecommunication Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worker attacked by bees on TSTT tower<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Communication Workers Union (CWU) General Secretary Joanne Ogeer wants the Telecommunications Services of TT (TSTT) to provide maintenance records for its cell towers after a worker was allegedly left stranded for hours on one due to a bee attack\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 28 November 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BTC GB Teams up with the Red Cross\u2019 Meals on Wheels Initiative<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 BTC\u2019s team members in Grand Bahama, including Executive Senior Manager Dominic Petty, took time out of their busy schedules on November 21 to partner with the Red Cross to assist the outreach organization with feeding those in need just in time for Thanksgiving\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IMF: \u2018Deeper effort\u2019 on digital asset regulation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) last night urged The Bahamas to undertake \u201cdeeper efforts\u201d to regulate digital assets firms by providing more resources to inspect their operations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using AI to improve productivity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century and the current fourth industrial revolution\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

OfReg opens probe into Flow\u2019s 911 outage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 OfReg has opened an investigation into the unscheduled outage of Flow\u2019s fixed-line network last week which impacted 911 emergency calls. While Flow mobile lines to 911 were unaffected by the outage, in a press release the utilities regulator expressed \u201cdeep concern\u201d and said an inquiry is now underway\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guyana\u2019s Economic Transformation: Addressing The Digital Skills Gap<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyanese economy continues to grow very rapidly, driven by the booming oil sector and supported by the government\u2019s modernization plans. GDP continues to expand at an unprecedented rate following growth of 62.3 percent in 2022 (the highest in the world) economic growth is expected to be 38 percent in 2023\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow Foundation powers up community connectivity through Mission Week<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Flow Foundation, in a significant stride toward enhancing internet accessibility, has gifted high-speed broadband connections to several community institutions as part of its Mission Week 2023 efforts\u2026 more<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘More digital wallet players needed to boost use of digital cash’<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 One player in the local financial technology (fintech) landscape, thinks more Jamaicans will be open to the use of digital cash if there were more players involved\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 29 November 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Student Innovate Competition postponed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Environment\u2019s project titled \u201cInnovative Technologies for Improved Water Availability to Increase Food Security in Antigua and Barbuda\u201d (AFSIG Project) would like to inform the public that the Student Innovate Competition \u201cPitch an Innovative Technology or Approach to Improve Food Security in Antigua and Barbuda\u201d scheduled for November 30th, 2023, has been cancelled\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyber Monday beats retailer expectations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Retailers yesterday said Cyber Monday sales exceeded expectations as reduced prices and service deals drove increased consumer demand\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ex-Nokia CEO to replace Denis O\u2019Brien as Digicel Group chairman<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Digicel has announced the appointment of Rajeev Suri as chairman-designate of the Digicel Group. a digital services provider in 25 markets across the Caribbean and Central America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mastercard backs increased digital solutions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionalise global payment systems, industry experts are calling for the accelerated use of technology to transform traditional solutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 5 Reasons Caribbean Tech is Kinda Sexy Right Now<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Over the last 17 years and across 15 Caribbean Nations, the Caribbean tech ecosystem has gone through the typical ebb and flow that produces pain, reveals potential, and yields small yet significant wins along the way\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broadcasters Commence Testing for Digital Switchover<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Various broadcasters have commenced testing for digital switchover (DSO), says Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EZY Advertising pioneers AI integration with training studio<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Introducing artificial intelligence (AI) into your business to capitalize on its potential is as straightforward as participating in a brief training session with a consultant who can guide you in optimizing the technology, asserts Janal McLean, owner of EZY Advertising Management Limited\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imbert: Trinidad and Tobago won’t support cryptocurrency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Finance Minister Colm Imbert has said the government will not support cryptocurrency, amid questions from the opposition about alternative-currency business models in the Senate on Tuesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 30 November 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AI affects professional liability<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Accountants using generative artificial intelligence (AI) need to embrace risk protection policies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colour unveils super Caribbean payment app<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Colour, a super app designed by WiPay, is the company’s first mobile application consumer product. WiPay\u2019s focus in the beginning was simply processing payments via your website and sending out digital invoices to clients anywhere in the world so they could use their bank cards to pay you\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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O’Brien to step down as Digicel chair<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Rajeev Suri has been named as chairman designate of Digicel Group. Suri will succeed Denis O\u2019Brien as part of the implementation of the Restructuring Services Agreement (RSA) which is meant to address the company’s debt\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infrastructure ministry gathers team to upgrade subsea cables<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 The Infrastructure Ministry has taken a step forward in its plan to upgrade Cayman\u2019s ageing network of subsea communications cables by enlisting a project delivery team\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NTRC: Call for project proposals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 The Universal Service Fund was established to facilitate expansion of Telecom Infrastructure and Services to unserved and underserved areas, institutions serving the public needs, special interest groups, and maritime areas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enhanced digitised case management system for DPP office<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) here is supporting the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) with the development of an enhanced digitised case management system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

C&W Business signs on as official tech partner for Tech Beach Retreat Jamaica<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Over 300 technology entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, and enthusiasts are expected to converge at the annual event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Persons to Access Free Digital Services at Post Offices Next Year<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Come next year, the Government will be rolling out digital service providers at post offices islandwide, assuring Jamaicans of inclusion in the ongoing digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

tTech revenues climb 20% to J$118 million in Q3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The company reported revenues of J$117.6 million, representing an increase of 20.1 per cent compared to the same period in 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educational Landscape In St. Kitts And Nevis To Be Revolutionized With OneLern Program<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Education within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has partnered with Fortunapix, a leading education technology provider to transform the education landscape by digitizing learning systems across the Federation using the OneLern platform\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crafting exceptional Airbnb experiences<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 For two years now, Jamilah Beatrice has been curating more than just a place to stay in TT. Her Airbnb listings in Port of Spain, close to the vibrant Ariapita Avenue, are more than physical spaces. She has transformed her properties just for travellers seeking accommodation and unforgettable experiences\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PESH Money: Facilitating digital currency solutions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Simon Fortune, founder and CEO of Pesh Money Ltd, went to Central Bank one day in 2019 hoping to discuss his \u201cnew\u201d idea with Central Bank officials and have a conversation on the possibilities and what would be needed to make his idea a reality\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Feel the Magic of DCash this Christmas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank\u2019s Digital Currency Pilot \u2013 DCash, will be sprinkling the joy of the Christmas season across the region with a heart-warming new campaign dubbed \u201cFeel the Magic of DCash\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mastercard touts rise in card payments across LAC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Despite an uptick in digital payment solutions, global technology company Mastercard has said that the use of cards for purchases continue to rise among customers in Latin America and Caribbean (LAC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

C’bean recruiter The Hive boosts platform with AI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean recruiter Ingenuity Technologies says it has improved the performance of its freelancer services marketplace platform, known as The Hive, with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Data controllers granted six-month grace period to register under Data Protection Act<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Data controllers will have a further six months to comply with the registration requirement under the Data Protection Act\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EduFocal looks to Africa for revenue growth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 E-LEARNING web application EduFocal is setting its sights on Caribbean expansion after successfully entering the African market. The company, through its acquisitions of EduFocal Africa Inc and EduFocal Nigeria Limited, is gearing up to enhance its revenue streams in the coming financial years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Embrace technology or fail\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 ACCORDING TO the World Economic Forum, 65 per cent of current primary school children will end up in careers that do not yet exist, with a high possibility of these being in or linked to technology. This was part of the food for thought shared by HEART\/NSTA Trust\u2019s Managing Director Dr Taniesha Ingleton at the Jamaica Technology and Digital Alliance\u2019s BizTech 2023 conference on Wednesday, November 15, at the Summit Hotel\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judge suggests Airbnb regulation after College Green case<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 With more Jamaicans tapping into the multi-billion-dollar Airbnb market, Acting Supreme Court Puisne Judge Maxine Jackson, in disposing of a landmark case involving a College Green, St Andrew property operated as a short-term rental, says Jamaican authorities should look to regulate the industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local businesses urged to utilise AI to boost productivity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Tech experts say local businesses should utilise artificial intelligence tools to boost productivity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister proposes ‘One Jamaica’ app to access multiple Gov’t services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 WHILE a number of Government entities continue to participate in the ongoing digital transformation, a ‘One Jamaica’ app is being proposed to collate some of these virtual, user-friendly offerings into one space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

OneLern To Meet The Needs Of Teachers And Students In St. Kitts And Nevis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 Integrating new features into the OneLern platform will ensure that the education system in St. Kitts and Nevis is up-to-date and meets the needs of teachers and administrators\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WiPay to launch Colour in T&T<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Mobile payment solutions company, WiPay, is planning to launch the digital app Colour which will allow several small business owners to have digital payment options via smart phones and other devices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

#BTEditorial \u2013 Protection of data crucial with cyber attackers on the loose<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 There is literally nowhere to operate in today\u2019s environment that does not result in some level of exposure to cyberattacks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ECTEL Welcomes New Chairperson to Lead its Board of Directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 MR. Philip Dalsou of Saint Lucia is the new Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL).\u00a0 Mr. Dalsou is currently a consultant in the areas of Economic, Financial, Industrial Relations and Human Resources\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sagicor Group welcomes new Data Protection Act <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Sagicor Group Jamaica is welcoming the new Data Protection Act, which took effect on December 1, expressing its support and commitment to the new law\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Content Initiative to Benefit Students Island wide<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 THE Department of Education (through the Curriculum and Material Development Unit-Camdu) recently launched its Digital Content Initiative that, not only will benefit students across the island, but more importantly will advance learning through technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expanding Internet Access to the Poor, Elderly, Physically Challenged in Soufriere<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 THE Universal Service Fund Office of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission \u2013 St. Lucia, has announced a new project aimed at expanding efficient access to the internet for the poor, elderly, and physically challenged in Soufriere\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Online etiquette<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 There is something deeply traumatising about navigating online social spaces in moments of absolute political turmoil and instability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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