{"id":170233,"date":"2024-03-25T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/?p=170233"},"modified":"2024-03-24T14:09:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-24T19:09:14","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-24-march-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/03\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-24-march-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 24 March 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 18 March to Sunday 24 March 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 18 March 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CIBC CARIBBEAN and Mastercard launch Prepaid Card and Digital Disbursement Solution<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 CIBC Caribbean the leading financial institution in the Caribbean, has introduced the Mastercard Prepaid Card \u2013 a secure digital disbursement solution\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CIBC, Mastercard launch new prepaid card and digital disbursement solution<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 CIBC Caribbean has introduced its Mastercard prepaid card, a secure digital disbursement solution, to the market as part of its digital transformation journey, with the primary objective of accelerating the cessation of cheques\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cybercrime challenge: look upward and closer Commissioner, Hicken <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Police Chief said that one of the biggest challenges faced by the Guyana Police Force is cybercrime.\u00a0 Isn\u2019t that the gospel truth\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 years strong: EduFocal marks operational milestone  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica-based online education platform, EduFocal Limited, celebrated its 12th anniversary last week, marking over a decade of commitment to transforming the learning experience for students\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New IT labs for 4 more panyards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 CUREPE Scherzando Steel Orchestra, T&T Tropical Angel Harps, NGC Couva Joylanders and NLCB Fonclaire are now among eight steelbands to have air-conditioned computer labs, constructed by a partnership between the Digicel Foundation\u2019s Technology in Education (TIE) programme and PanTrinbago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 19 March 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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BTC union anger erupts on manager dismissals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company\u2019s (BTC) top executive yesterday said there will be times when the carrier and its two trade unions “vigorously disagree” amid demonstrations over staff terminations\u2026 more<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belize Postal Service Launches \u2018Track and Trace\u2019 App<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Digi says advertisement for post of new CEO necessary as it enhances Executive Recruitment Process<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 \u0405\u0456n\u0441\u0435 2019, \u0421h\u0456\u0435f \u0415\u0445\u0435\u0441ut\u0456v\u0435 \u041eff\u0456\u0441\u0435r, \u0406v\u0430n \u0422\u0435\u0455\u0435\u0441um h\u0430\u0455 b\u0435\u0435n \u0430t th\u0435 h\u0435lm \u043ef \u0412\u0435l\u0456z\u0435 \u0422\u0435l\u0435m\u0435d\u0456\u0430 L\u0456m\u0456t\u0435d (\u0412\u0422L). \u041d\u043ew\u0435v\u0435r, \u0430n \u0430dv\u0435rt\u0456\u0455\u0435m\u0435nt f\u043er th\u0435 \u0440\u043e\u0455\u0456t\u0456\u043en \u043ef \u0421\u0415\u041e \u0441\u0430u\u0455\u0435d m\u043eunt\u0456ng \u0455\u0440\u0435\u0441ul\u0430t\u0456\u043en \u0430b\u043eut h\u0456\u0455 \u0430ll\u0435g\u0435d d\u0435\u0440\u0430rtur\u0435 fr\u043em th\u0435 \u0441\u043em\u0440\u0430n\u0443\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prime Minister explains announcement of post for BTL CEO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 \u0422h\u0435 \u0430nn\u043eun\u0441\u0435m\u0435nt \u043ef th\u0435 \u0421h\u0456\u0435f \u0415\u0445\u0435\u0441ut\u0456v\u0435 \u041eff\u0456\u0441\u0435r \u0440\u043e\u0455\u0456t\u0456\u043en f\u043er \u0412\u0435l\u0456z\u0435 \u0422\u0435l\u0435m\u0435d\u0456\u0430 L\u0456m\u0456t\u0435d \u0441r\u0435\u0430t\u0435d \u0455\u043em\u0435 \u0455\u0440\u0435\u0441ul\u0430t\u0456\u043en \u0455\u0456n\u0441\u0435 \u0421\u0415\u041e \u0406v\u0430n \u0422\u0435\u0455\u0435\u0441um h\u0430\u0455 b\u0435\u0435n \u0430t th\u0435 \u0441\u043em\u0440\u0430n\u0443 \u0455\u0456n\u0441\u0435 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BVI is becoming a digital asset hub<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Lorna Smith recently announced that there have been significant milestones in the evolution of the BVI as an expanding hub for digital assets\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facebook page \u2018Mika Barry\u2019 removed amid Archer\u2019s threat<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Deputy Governor David Archer yesterday issued a strong warning to the creators of the Facebook page Mika Barry, calling for them to remove one of their latest videos that the leader said contains false and inaccurate information about him\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EU-LAC digital accelerator launches first open call for EU, LATAM and Caribbean business partnerships<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 EU-LAC Digital Accelerator supports the generation of cross-regional business partnerships in Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean to develop digital business\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pioneering the Future with Digicel Business & Symptai Consulting Limited\u2019s Digital Transformation Survey<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 As the digital landscape continues to reshape industries, businesses, and communities, there is an unprecedented opportunity to gain greater insight into the Caribbean\u2019s current digital standing. Enter Digicel Business and Symptai Consulting Limited\u2019s region-wide Digital Transformation Survey\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands promoting development of new subsea telecom cable<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 The Cayman Islands are promoting the development of new submarine cable to improve connectivity in the British Overseas Territory\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anand Mahurkar tells J\u2019can CEOs how to leverage AI for growth, transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Mona School of Business & Management (MSBM) hosted an exclusive CEO event titled, \u2018Leveraging AI for Corporate Transformation\u2019 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police receive computers and other equipment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said it has received a boost in its equipment to combat crime and serve the citizens of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) with the gift of computers and equipment\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 20 March 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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URCA independence fear over director terminations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 CABLE Bahamas is urging the Government to reform the law so as to preserve the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority\u2019s (URCA) independence and reduce its costs\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 ways marketers can leverage AI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital marketing, artificial intelligence (AI) has grown tremendously from January 2023 to now, offering innovative tools and solutions that empower marketers to optimise their strategies and outpace the competition\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inform\u00e1tica 2024: Progress in Cuba on the path to a digital society<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cuba <\/em>\u2013 The Inform\u00e1tica 2024 19th International Convention and Fair is an opportunity to showcase Cuba\u2019s progress in this area. According to the Minister of Communications of the Caribbean country, Mayra Arevich, 31 state entities and 290 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises\u201488 of them private\u2014make up the Cuban software industry, which also includes the technology parks of Havana and Matanzas\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sector roundup: Internet in Cuba, new datacenter association, teamwork and training in Dominican Rep<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cuba <\/em>\u2013 Average monthly mobile data consumption in Cuba is 7.7GB per person and the country has about 6mn users, according to figures from the communications ministry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow calls on public, private sector leadership for stronger gender equality initiatives<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Business leaders are being encouraged to be more meaningful in efforts that foster gender equality, and even more specific about female empowerment\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica\u2019s tourism rides digital wave<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) said it has shifted marketing focus towards digital marketing, scaling back on traditional advertising, and has seen a surge in visitor arrivals justifying the move\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IronRock Insurance hit by cyberattack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 IronRock Insurance says it has been hit by a cyberattack, which fortunately did not affect normal business operations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Term in office of TSTT directors expires<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The term of office for the eight directors of the Telecommunications Services of T&T (TSTT) has ended\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 21 March 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

KEITH ROYE II: Blockchain emerges as security game changer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, one innovation has been making waves across industries, promising to transform the way we conduct business and secure our digital transactions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Banks urged to ensure inclusivity along with technological changes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Financial institutions are being urged to make well-designed plans for digital and technological changes\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

KFC digital kiosks \u2013 Making great taste better<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 KFC is known worldwide for its great-tasting chicken, made with a secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 22 March 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Halkitis: Digital currency knowledge exchange with Botswana delegation in April<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas \u2013 Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis has underscored the commonalities between The Bahamas and Botswana, with this nation set to welcome a delegation from the African country at the end of April for knowledge sharing over the Central Bank digital currency Sand Dollar\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data centre to open new tech door, boost cybersecurity \u2013 Caddle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The government\u2019s planned Data Centre will play a critical role in unlocking new technological opportunities for the industry as well as boosting the island\u2019s cybersecurity infrastructure, Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology Marsha Caddle has said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closing digital gap between OECD, LAC countries a financial mountain to climb \u2013 IDB<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The fact that the Caribbean and Latin America are badly lagging behind member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is stymying development in the hemisphere and points to the need for urgent and significant investment in broadband penetration in order to close the digital divide, a recent study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New Mastercard report reveals key trends & opportunities to digitise remittances in LATAM, Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Mastercard has released a whitepaper on the state of remittances, also known as cross-border payments, in Latin America and the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The battle to regulate artificial intelligence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Imagine receiving an email that directs you to click what you think may be a suspicious URL address. To check it\u2019s legit, you make a call to the email sender, whose voice you know, and you then have a phone conversation with them in which they assure you everything is above board\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coding Competition For Students In St. Lucia Announced<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Fresh off the heels of World Consumer Rights Day 2024, celebrated under the theme \u2018Fair and responsible AI for Consumers\u2019, the Ministry of Commerce,\u00a0in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, and the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan),\u00a0launched a Coding Competition for Climate Change\u00a0centred on finding sustainable solutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CBTT seeking stronger cyber security<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Central Bank is exploring ways it can improve its ability to help local financial institutions protect themselves against cyber attacks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 23 March 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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PM Briceno Explains B.T.L. C.E.O. Vacancy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 On Friday, we reported that a vacancy is being advertised for a new Chief Executive Officer at B.T.L.\u00a0 We also reported that Ivan Tesucum has been at the helm of the utility company since 2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s up with the biometric ID card?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 Wasn\u2019t there to be an identification card to replace the existing one which was to have all our bio details and can be used to transact all business?\u00a0 Wasn\u2019t a firm identified to produce these cards? What\u2019s the status?\u00a0 Was the project abandoned?\u00a0 Just wondering\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 24 March 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How to spot AI-generated deepfake images<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 AI fakery is quickly becoming one of the biggest problems confronting us online. Deceptive pictures, videos, and audio are proliferating as a result of the rise and misuse of generative artificial intelligence tools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health Tech | How leaked health information can destroy lives<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 In Jamaica, we tend to not give much thought to the implications of health information leaks, perhaps because we are just entering the age of digital health and that has not yet posed a major issue. However, we have seen what has been happening with the financial industry and the distress it has caused individuals and losses to businesses\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No strike at Spectrum Management Authority, says managing director<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Spectrum\u00a0Management Authority (SMA) Managing Director Maria Myers-Hamilton has denied that the entity has been served with a 72-hour strike notice by the Union of Clerical Administrative and Supervisory Employees (UCASE)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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