{"id":170001,"date":"2024-02-19T05:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T10:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ict-pulse.com\/?p=170001"},"modified":"2024-02-19T05:55:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T10:55:52","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-18-february-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/02\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-18-february-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 18 February 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 12 February to Sunday 18 February 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 12 February 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BTC to give 300 consumers one month\u2019s credit on outage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) will give the 300 customers impacted by an eastern New Providence network outage a credit equal to one month\u2019s service fee\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTC to issue credit to 300 customers due to service disruption<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has informed the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) that it will compensate some 300 fiber customers whose services were affected by a severed fiber trunk last week, an URCA press statement explained\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fort George Gets New Digital Connect Center<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The Fort George Constituency in Belize City has a new digital connect center. Established through a partnership with the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Government of Belize, the center will provide a space for students and residents to access digital devices, and high-speed internet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NCB \u2018tech up\u2019 fraud fight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 NATIONAL Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) said it is deploying more technology to fight fraud, signalling to its customers that it is addressing their concerns about skulduggery that has left the bank with a black eye. The bank also said its recent decision to reduce the daily transaction limits will have no impact on the majority of its customers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The issues arising from new cybercrime laws<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The last meeting of the OAS discussions between government level experts on cybercrime took place in December 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 13 February 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BTC and RBPF partner to address cyberbullying<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas \u2013 <\/em>THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company awarded completion certificates to ninety high school students who can now boast\u00a0that they are much more knowledgeable about internet safety and the consequences of cyberbullying\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beltraide organizes Call Center\/BPO Job preparedness training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The free training will be held from March 4 to 15, 2024 at the Santa Elena Library\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BVI Finance hosts crypto forums<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Virtual assets offer various opportunities for the Virgin Islands financial services industry, but they also bring risks and regulatory complications, panellists said last week during the second of two related webinars hosted by BVI Finance\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI used for good and bad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) can now effectively aid surveillance and crime-fighting by recording, real-time reporting, and locating vehicles involved in criminal activities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEMGuyana equips future leaders with STEM Club Certification Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 In an effort to foster innovation and prepare youths for the demands of a technology-driven world, STEMGuyana hosted its inaugural quarterly training programme for prospective STEM club leaders on Sunday, February 11\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 14 February 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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BTC focuses on next-gen leaders through sponsorship of \u2018The Platform\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 BTC was proud to serve as a title sponsor of The Platform, a recent event held in Grand Bahama on January 27, which focused on fostering the growth of next-generation leaders with a special focus on high school students\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closing the tech literacy gap<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 As the digital age accelerates, bringing with it revolutionary changes to the way we live, work and connect, the Caribbean finds itself at a pivotal crossroads\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 15 February 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Downtown set to receive smart city infrastructure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas \u2013 <\/em>The Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation; and telecommunications company Aliv, signed a three-year agreement yesterday to transform Nassau\u2019s cruise port and downtown through the launch of revolutionary smart city infrastructure, that promises a digital renaissance offering residents and visitors an immersive and connected experience\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Govt announces partnership for downtown WiFi coverage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas \u2013 <\/em>A WiFi zone that runs from Arawak Cay to the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge is on the way through a partnership between Aliv, the Department of Information and Communications Technology and the Ministry of Tourism, officials announced yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Smart City\u201d infrastructure comes to Nassau Cruise Port and Downtown<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Tourism officials have inked a three-year agreement with Aliv\/Cable Bahamas and the Department of Information and Communications Technology to inaugurate a \u201cSmart Cruise Port.\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free app offers tips for tourists<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin islands <\/em>\u2013 A free smartphone application designed to help tourists navigate the territory\u2019s attractions was launched this month through a partnership between the BVI Chamber of Commerce and the publisher of its official magazine\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CANTO and Caribbean Telcos Aim to Use Technology to Impact UN SDG Initiatives<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The CANTO Connect & 40th Annual General Meeting Celebration brought leaders in telecommunications, technology services, artificial intelligence and fintech together with business leaders at the Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain recently. The AGM has become a hub for networking and thought leadership not only for Caribbean companies but those in Latin America as well\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 16 February 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gov\u2019t in talks with high-speed internet Starlink<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda<\/em> \u2013 Talks are underway between the government and Starlink bosses over granting the high-speed internet provider a licence to operate in Antigua and Barbuda\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FTX Bahamas creditors to have first meet March 15<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 FTX\u2019s Bahamian subsidiary will hold its first creditors meeting on March 15 at Baha Mar\u2019s convention centre as its liquidators ramp-up efforts to return assets to their rightful owners\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

KM\u00b2 Solutions Grenada in High Demand<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 KM2 Solutions launched its newest site in St George\u2019s, Grenada, in June of 2023 to complement its existing site in Grenville, which launched in 2010\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GTT increases Internet speeds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 On the heels of record successes for Fibre in 2023, Guyana\u2019s largest, fastest and most reliable network,\u00a0 GTT, on Friday announced new rewards for its customers; and said Guyanese can look forward to an even more exciting future\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JMMB launches Moneyline App<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 JMMB Group, during its recent investor briefing (February 15), announced that its \u00a0Moneyline app is now available for clients to download from the Google Play and Apple stores\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow relocates corporate offices to Arnos Vale<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications provider Flow, has opened its newly remodelled corporate offices at Arnos Vale which was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and recognition of employees\u2026 more<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 17 February 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Starr Computers Empowers Berbice Community with Smart Labs Donation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0In a significant boost to educational resources within the Berbice community, Starr Computers has announced the donation of Smart Labs to two key institutions: the Guyana Police Force Academy Berbice Campus and the New Amsterdam Technical Institute\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten Tax Administration Unveils New Website: Tax.sx<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Finance, Mr. Ardwell Irion, proudly announces the official launch of the Sint Maarten Tax Administration’s new website, tax.sx, effective today. The website is designed to provide comprehensive information to individuals and businesses seeking detailed knowledge regarding taxation on Sint Maarten\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 19 February 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Deepfake victims could find relief in Cybercrimes Act<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 As Jamaican lawmakers ponder the possibility of regulation or legal sanction for people who use artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content to create mischief, a senior prosecutor has offered that there is room for relief in the Cybercrimes Act\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow woes sorted<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dear Claudienne, Since September 2023 an amount of $6,997.03 appeared suddenly on my telephone bill as an overdue balance, which I have not paid because I know I have paid all my bills and Flow is yet to prove that I have an overdue balance\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: Priscilla Du Preez (Unsplash<\/a>); SeekVectorLogo<\/a>; BTC<\/a> (Facebook); Wikipedia<\/a>; Guyana Chronicle<\/a><\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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