A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 25 December to Sunday 31 December 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 25 December 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

My favorite things: iOS apps<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean \u2013 Before considering the iOS apps you might find useful, it\u2019s important to consider how third party software works in the Apple ecosystem\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Super apps\u2019 seen as ideal route to support financial inclusion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Investing in super apps can support financial inclusion, promote transparency and accountability, enhance tax collection, as well as enable companies, large and small, to increase their global reach, says Strycen Williams, product manager at MC Systems\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 26 December 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 27 December 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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BTC blames most of its network failures on electricity suppliers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) blamed the vast majority of its unplanned outages on power failures caused by electricity service (ES) providers, including Bahamas Power and Light (BPL)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SunCash leading the way on transactions of Sand Dollars<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital payments provider is proud to tout they are processing 80 percent of all Sand Dollar transactions as it leads the way to more business accounts for 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRC launches survey on satellite comms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 To assess the territory\u2019s interest in using satellite technology for communication services, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission last week invited the public to give feedback via a survey that is accessible until Jan. 11\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaican innovation shines: StarApple\u2019s Adrian Dunkley clinches Data and AI Business Founder of the Year for the Caribbean Award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Adrian Dunkley, CEO of StarApple AI, has been honoured with the Data and AI Business Founder of the Year Award for the Caribbean by Global CEO\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New regulations coming for digital asset traders, providers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Financial Services Commission, FSC, is currently conducting a risk assessment on virtual assets service providers, or VASPs, which deal in digital currencies or cryptocurrencies and tokens… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NIB closes offices after cyber attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The National Insurance Board (NIB) has announced the temporary closure of all its offices from December 27\u201329 owing to a cyber attack\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NIBTT closed to assess Boxing Day ransomware attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The National Insurance Board issued a public statement acknowledging a ransomware attack on the state agency\u2019s digital infrastructure\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 28 December 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Online sales thriving – but in-store down on last year<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamian retailers are reporting a mixed Christmas sales period, but online platforms showed strong performance\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New talent management system to transform public service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands<\/em> \u2013 The Department of Human Resources is expected to soon launch an innovative talent management system which is set to modernise the government\u2019s onboarding and employee management processes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 social media practices to leave behind in 2023<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, staying abreast of emerging trends and practices is not just beneficial \u2013 it’s essential\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethical implications of AI: Navigating the new frontier<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Today’s rapidly advancing digital landscape is largely characterised by technological innovation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety Tips For Cashless Transactions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 During an address, Deputy Commissioner of Police Cromwell Henry said it is important to pay attention to debit and credit card transactions as it is a time when consumers are most vulnerable\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BPO sector to create 15,000 new job opportunities in Region Five<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Over 15,000 jobs in the BPO sector are expected to be created in Region Five with the construction of two call-centres\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tropical Battery now on Amazon platform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Tropical Battery continues to roll out its North American expansion, the Jamaica-based motor vehicle battery company\u2019s products are now available on the Amazon platform\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethical implications of AI: Navigating the new frontier<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Today’s rapidly advancing digital landscape is largely characterised by technological innovation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paray: Urgent need to protect digital future after NIBTT cyber attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MP for Mayaro Rushton Paray is calling for urgent action against the numerous cyber security breaches taking place\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 29 December 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digitalizing indentured servants\u2019 records preserves and celebrates their diverse contributions to Guyana<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, Almost 5 years ago I had the privilege of visiting Guyana, completing a multi-city lecture tour. Since then, I have kept abreast of current events there\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 30 December 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 31 December 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Banks eye more robust systems to tackle Internet fraud in 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Amid wide public outrage over a \u201csignificant\u201d increase in Internet scams and millions of dollars in losses, Jamaican commercial banks are getting ready to implement \u201ctough\u201d and \u201cmore robust\u201d measures for some transactions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cybersecurity horrors of 2023<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 While year-end reviews often focus on crimes generally and murder specifically, the greatest number of victims in 2023 were the thousands of citizens whose personally-identifiable information was released during this year’s annus horribilis of cybercrime\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: (Mick Baker)rooster<\/a> (flickr); BTC<\/a> (Facebook); Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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