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A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 8 April to Sunday 14 April 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 8 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Internet Archive Just Backed Up an Entire Caribbean Island<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Aruba<\/em> \u2013 By becoming the official custodian of an entire nation\u2019s history for the first time, the Internet Archive is expanding its already outsize role in preserving the digital world for poster\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deltec\u2019s big damage from FTX investor \u2018Gatling gun\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A BAHAMIAN bank and its chairman have blasted aggrieved FTX investors for employing \u201ca Gatling gun approach\u201d that has inflicted \u201ctremendous damage\u201d on their financial services reputation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s talk backup. Again<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 A week ago, the world celebrated Backup Day on March 31. And by celebrate, I actually mean ignored like every other day, while vaguely hoping that nothing too bad will happen to their computer. Or smartphone. Or tablet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tonge champions AI in schools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Coordinator of the Digital Economy of Dominica, Robert Tonge has provided insight into the importance of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in schools from elementary to high school education. He was presenting the featured address during the Dominica Association of Teachers (DAT) 17th Biennial Convention recently\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 9 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Evolution and Impact of Digital Marketing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 In the ever-evolving landscape of commerce, digital marketing has emerged as a pivotal force reshaping how businesses engage with consumers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Experts conclude government foiled attempted cyber attack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 A thorough third-party report into an attempted cyber attack of the government\u2019s systems has concluded Cayman\u2019s defences thwarted the attempt, the\u00a0Compass<\/em>\u00a0understands\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can AI cause disruptions in T&T?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 TRINIDAD and Tobago, like many other countries, is forging ahead in the technological realm, with several companies, mostly in the private sector and a few in the public sector, embracing artificial intelligence (AI)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 10 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rotary Clubs Fund Tech Initiative for Belize Schools  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 During the COVID-19 crisis, Rotary Clubs in Belize and Port Moody developed a grant to install RACHEL computer labs, providing offline educational content to schools and the Belize Central Prison\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SMEs to benefit from innovation and financing conference on April 23<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston is home to the inaugural staging of BizCon: The Innovation and Financing Conference for SMEs, set for Tuesday, April 23\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cable challenge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 TELECOMMUNICATION companies (Telcos) Digicel and Cable & Wireless have until next Tuesday, April 16, to respond to a suit brought against them by broadcaster VertiCast Media Group in which it is seeking an order from the court to force the telcos to show its CSport channels on their cable network in Jamaica, details from the affidavit filed in the Supreme Court last week show\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VertiCast\/CVM TV censured<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 THE Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ) said in a release that it has censured CVM TV over misleading advertising after investigating complaints from disgruntled subscribers of the Premier League\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 11 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Central Bank steps up fight against hackers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 THE CENTRAL BANK OF BARBADOS is working with other regulators and its licensees to fortify the financial system against \u201cinevitable\u201d cyber attacks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guide to success: 6 digital business lessons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Starting a digital business can be an exhilarating yet challenging journey, one filled with learning opportunities and moments of discovery\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tangible benefits of AI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The jury is still out on the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on business\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Impact of Social Media on Teens: Navigating the Digital Landscape<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In today\u2019s digital age, social media platforms have become an integral part of the lives of teenagers worldwide\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WiPay highlights contribution to Carnival in Jamaica\u2019s economic success<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Regional digital payment facilitator WiPay joins in echoing Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett\u2019s preliminary estimates indicating that Jamaica Carnival generated over J$5 billion in revenue\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invent Life app offers free delivery, same-day shopping<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The founders of digital marketplace platform Invent Life, Shubh Singh and Camille Chee-Awai, are focused on selling thousands of products to consumers at unbeatable prices with free delivery service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 12 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Belize Hosts 50th CTU Conference <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Belize is hosting the fiftieth Caribbean Telecommunications Union Executive Council Meeting and the Caribbean ICT Ministers Seminar and Retreat. The Caribbean Telecommunication Union or CTU was established in 1989 to bring CARICOM member states together to develop inter-regional and international communication networks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

De phone can be a nuisance!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Yuh gat to be careful these days about how yuh using yuh phone. De gat some people does believe dem can call you at any time of de day or night\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government to leverage Mastercard tech<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister without portfolio with responsibility for skills and digital transformation Dr Dana Morris Dixon has revealed that the Government of Jamaica will be leveraging some of the expertise of international payments technology provider Mastercard as both enter a partnership to accelerate digital transformation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2018It\u2019s a consumer choice\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 In the wake of a growing debate about whether customers should tap or insert EMV chip-enabled cards at point-of-sale terminals, global payment services company Mastercard has indicated that it will leave the decision to consumers. It, however, said it will also be introducing tap on phone technology in Jamaica later this\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mastercard rolls out high-tech security features as more Jamaicans warm up to using digital payments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 New research from Mastercard has identified a positive shift in the payment behaviours of Jamaican consumers \u2014 revealing a growing adoption of digital payment methods in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten embarks on Corporate Governance trajectory.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 Bureau Telecommunications and Post St. Maarten (BTP) is proud to announce the commencement of a corporate governance trajectory aimed at reinforcing the organization’s internal structure and operational practices. Spearheaded by an esteemed external law firm, this project signifies BTP’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance within the telecom industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 13 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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ECTEL\u2019s 97th Board of Directors Meeting on the Horizon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications leaders making up the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority\u2019s (ECTEL\u2019s) Board of Directors (BOD) are set to gather in Saint Lucia for the Directorate\u2019s 97th BOD Meeting on Wednesday 17th April and Thursday 18th April 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ECTEL Undertaking ICT Digital Inclusion Survey<\/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 Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority\u2019s (ECTEL\u2019s) five Contracting States is well underway\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Foundation empowers women through tech<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Digicel Foundation has partnered with the TT Association of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to support vulnerable women across the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 14 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

AI AND JOBS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 AT least one player in the information technology (IT) services sector is calling for the Government and business leaders to start having open conversations about the likely impact artificial intelligence (AI) can have on businesses in the country and, more specifically, the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BANGERS, BEGONE!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 For the police, Flow\u2019s decommissioning of its 2G system tomorrow is a welcome strike against lottery scammers bent on criminal mayhem. But for some law-abiding Jamaicans, the move could threaten their livelihoods or cause widescale inconvenience if caught unprepared\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: Niek Verlaan (Pixabay<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; ECTEL<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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