{"id":170333,"date":"2024-04-08T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/?p=170333"},"modified":"2024-04-07T15:10:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-07T20:10:42","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-7-april-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/04\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-7-april-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 7 April 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 1 April to Sunday 7 April 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 1 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

30 Officers Complete Cryptocurrency and Cybercrime Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 THIRTY members of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) completed a four-day Cybercrime and Cryptocurrency training programme last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 2 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digital learning institute brings cinema quality theatre arts opportunities to local youth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 In a bid to address the issue of idle youth and promote meaningful engagement, Project Jaguar, an online learning platform, is set to revolutionise the landscape of theatre arts in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FTX estate aiming to begin creditor repayments by the close of 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The FTX bankruptcy estate is working towards repaying customers of the collapsed crypto exchange by the close of 2024. This commitment was disclosed during the inaugural meeting of FTX\u2019s Bahamian subsidiary, which convened its first creditors\u2019 assembly on March 15 at Baha Mar\u2019s convention center, according to the minutes of that meeting\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HLSCC offers cybersecurity training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 As online crime becomes increasingly pervasive and sophisticated around the world, cybersecurity professionals are needed more than ever\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-Trade readiness assessment to advance T&T\u2019s digitalisation efforts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 E-COMMERCE is present in T&T, but on a smaller scale\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 3 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

 FTX Bahamian liquidators eye US legal \u2018run rate\u2019 fall<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 FTX\u2019s Bahamian liquidators are hoping the legal fees \u201crun rate\u201d drops sharply due to the settlement with their US counterpart after incurring an estimated $56m total bill during their first 15 months of work\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final test of E-gates at Hato carried out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cura\u00e7ao<\/em> \u2013 The final tests are being conducted on the E-gates at Cura\u00e7ao International Airport. This was announced by the Ministry of Justice\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jamaica-HomesA digital portal for Jamaican real estate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 When Dean Jones reimagined his website Jamaica-Homes.com almost three years ago, he wanted to create a digital portal that would allow most, if not all, Jamaicans from different walks of life to own a piece of The Rock\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

OIC urges data controllers to use up grace period<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 With companies given more time beyond the initial December 1, 2023 deadline to comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act (DPA), the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) is encouraging more businesses to commence the registration process during the current grace period set to expire in June\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 4 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Advertorial | The Impact of Digital Transformation on Business: Opportunities and Challenges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Under the influence of digital transformation, some forward-looking companies like Amazon are finding new opportunities to increase efficiency, improve customer service, and drive growth. However, it is quite challenging for hundreds of other companies to stay on track and swiftly adapt to remain competitive\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel appoints new Regional General Manager<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 In a recent announcement, Digicel Group unveiled Meredith Sharples as the newly appointed Regional General Manager, effective from March 1, 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ECTEL\u2019s Digital Inclusion Survey gains momentum across 5 Eastern Caribbean countries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 A survey to ascertain information about access to, use, and affordability of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and broadband products and services in the\u00a0Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority\u2019s (ECTEL\u2019s)\u00a0five (5) Contracting States is well underway\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential TikTok ban \u2013 Impact on businesses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 With the future of TikTok in the US hanging in the balance, businesses that built a presence on the platform are facing a wave of uncertainty. A potential ban could disrupt marketing strategies, sever connections with a massive user base, and force companies to scramble for new avenues of engagement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Businesses that don\u2019t adopt AI will be at a disadvantage\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Local banking executive Frederick Pragnell is encouraging increased use of data and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve business processes, pointing out that those who refuse to leverage AI will be left at a disadvantage\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FLOW Workers to Receive 10% Wage Increase<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia<\/em> \u2013 About one hundred Clerical and technical workers employed with FLOW will benefit from a new industrial contract negotiated between the Company and the National Workers Union (NWU)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cybersecurity challenges of AI adoption: Identifying risks from open-source tools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 CONTRARY to popular belief, artificial intelligence (AI) has not yet surpassed human cognitive capabilities and likely will not do so for another few years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 5 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Grand Bahama-based blue tech accelerator launches climate change initiative while advancing new economy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Blue Action Lab (BAL), based in Grand Bahama, has unveiled Conservation Cove, a pioneering initiative aimed at addressing the pressing challenges of climate change for low-lying coastal nations like The Bahamas while developing a new economy to empower Bahamians\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Securys leads Caribbean forum on data protection regulation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Global data privacy consultancy Securys was the lead sponsor in the regional data protection forum held on Wednesday, March 20, at Hilton Barbados Resort in Bridgetown\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tax payment via online banking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0THE EDITOR:\u00a0When the anomalies and other issues have been resolved, I would be greatly relieved if the means whereby one remits the amount due is improved\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSTT to invest $160m in network upgrade<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0THE Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) has announced plans to invest more than $160 million in upgrading its network over the next 12 months\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSTT to invest $160m in network, deploy VOLTE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 \u00a0It\u2019s difficult to imagine navigating today\u2019s increasingly connected world without access to fast, reliable connectivity. Each day, more and more people depend on it to work, communicate and connect with loved ones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 6 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 7 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AI holds potential to transform education sector in Guyana \u2013 Service Expert<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the way people live, work, and learn\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Criminal Records Office now digital<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 As the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) continues its robust transformation process, one of its major services to the public is being overhauled to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: (rawpixel.com, Freepik)<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; ECTEL<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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