{"id":170411,"date":"2024-04-22T05:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/?p=170411"},"modified":"2024-04-22T05:33:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T10:33:06","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-21-april-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/04\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-21-april-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 21 April 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 15 April to Sunday 21 April 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 15 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BTC fined for violating URCA’s mobile number portability rules<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has fined the Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd. (BTC) more than $200,000 for violating URCA\u2019s mobile number portability rules, after finding that there were delays in BTC\u2019s porting requests, the regulator said in a statement released yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTC slams \u2018excessive\u2019 $209,488 URCA fine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) last night slammed the $209,488 fine imposed on it by regulators for breaching mobile number portability rules as \u201cunwarranted and excessive\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digicel appoints Marcelo Cataldo as Group Chief Executive Officer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Originally from Paraguay, Marcelo  [Cataldo] has diverse international experience having worked across Latin America, the US and Europe. He joins Digicel from Tigo Colombia where he has served as Chief Executive Officer and President since August 2016\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next-gen news consumers. What do they want?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 On March 05, FT Strategies formally launched the findings of a study of how today\u2019s generation of news consumers finds their information\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kashta Graham | 10 data protection questions every CEO should ask<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 As a CEO, you have a critical responsibility to ensure your organisation is taking the necessary steps to protect the personal data of your customers, staff and other relevant stakeholders\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chang: Digitised traffic ticketing system working very well<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang says the new digitised traffic ticketing system \u201cis working very well\u201d, with the police issuing more tickets than before\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pinaka Consulting partners with Flexxon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 An intriguing panel discussion on ransomware at Chainalysis #Links24 event recently focusing on the crypto payment aspect. Many lessons in here for Caribbean policy makers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamana Intech Park a failure?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 IN LIGHT OF Prime Minister Rowley\u2019s recent suggestion that his Cabinet somehow saved the country through its management of the energy sector, assuming it wasn\u2019t an April Fools\u2019 prank, it is worth analysing this and other areas of the Government\u2019s economic management\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 16 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

EveryData Unveiled \u2013 A Deep Dive into Credit Reporting in Barbados<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Over the last 15 years, I have penned hundreds of articles on business and technology. Truthfully, only a select few topics have resonated with me as both urgent and deeply personal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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President Luis Abinader presents plan to train specialists in semiconductors and microelectronics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominican Republic <\/em>\u2013 President Luis Abinader used the first half of the weekly La Semanal press meet to explain the effort to launch the Dominican Republic as a hub for manufacturing of semiconductors and microelectronics to benefit young people in the Dominican Republic. President Luis Abinader seeks to be reelected on 19 May 2024, and the majority vote in that election comes from young voters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica parliament soon to receive draft digital ID regulation for scrutiny<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Plans are being finalized to send the draft regulation on Jamaica\u2019s digital ID program to the country\u2019s parliament for examination and possible endorsement\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Role of technology in higher education crucial, says Education Minister<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The role of technology in higher education has become more crucial now than ever, says Minister of Education and Youth, Fayval Williams\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VM Money Transfer partnership expands remittance market for Jamaicans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 VM Money Transfer Services has entered a strategic partnership with TerraPay, a leading global provider of cross-border payment solutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 17 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

6 digital business lessons I\u2019ve learned over the years<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Starting a digital business can be an exhilarating yet challenging journey, one that is filled with learning opportunities and moments of discovery. When I embarked on this adventure with my Droid Island business back in 2016, I was a neophyte in the vast digital landscape\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Group appoints new CFO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Group today announced the appointment of Leopoldo Gutierrez as group chief financial officer, effective May 1\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fujitsu: Anchoring the region\u2019s digital transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Fujitsu stands proud as one of the oldest information communication technology (ICT) companies in the world, with an 80-year history operating in the region, and a pioneer that brought many foundational technologies to the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government unveils new cybersecurity policy framework <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 To enhance cybersecurity resilience, the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) unveiled 43 new policies as part of the Government\u2019s National Cybersecurity Policy Framework at the launch of their 4-day policy sensitisation seminar hosted at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre (ACCC) on Tuesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JN Money partners with GiftMe to enrich diaspora customer experience<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica-based remittance company JN Money and digital card marketplace, GiftMe, have partnered to allow persons to send e-gift cards to their loved ones in Jamaica from across the diaspora\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Williams advocates for greater opportunities for girls in ICT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 \u201cWe are championing a movement,\u201d declared Education and Youth Minister Fayval Williams on Tuesday as she addressed the CREATHER Girls in Information Communication and Technology (ICT) media launch held at the Immaculate Conception High School (ICHS)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work in Progress to Digitise Police Stations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica\u2019s law-enforcement landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with the digitisation of police stations across the island in progress\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 18 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BTC Sponsors National Family Island regatta, Will Provide Free Wi-Fi<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Thousands attending the upcoming National Family Island Regatta in Geroge Town, Exuma, will be able to take advantage of free Wi-Fi, compliments of BTC, throughout the five-day event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BTC unions ‘exploring all options’ amid industrial agreement negotiations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Unions for Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) are eyeing industrial action amid industrial agreement negotiations, claiming the telecommunications company has no compassion related to recent terminations and alleged unsafe working environments\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leveraging AI in your job search, education future<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 In the dynamic landscape of today’s job market, artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a tool for automation but a pivotal ally in career development and job searching\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Govt. unveiled 43 new policies as part of cybersecurity strategy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 National Data Management Authority (NDMA) unveiled 43 new policies as part of Government\u2019s National Cybersecurity Policy Framework at the launch of their 4-day policy sensitisation seminar hosted at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre (ACCC) on Tuesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortinet reports Jamaica suffered 43 million cyber attack attempts in 2023<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica received 43 million attempted cyberattacks in 2023, according to data from FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet\u2019s threat intelligence and analysis laboratory\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gov\u2019t Committed to Executing Digital Transformation the \u2018RITE\u2019 Way<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says the Government is committed to executing digital transformation the \u201cRITE\u201d way\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica\u2019s Opposition Urges Swift Social Media Policy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica\u2019s opposition is calling on the government to implement a social media policy for government officials. This demand stems from the recent online activity of State Minister Alando Terrelonge, which involved the alteration of portraits of former Prime Ministers Portia Simpson Miller and P.J. Patterson at the Jamaican High Commission in London\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 19 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Power of AI in banking showased at science and technology festival<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help children gain financial literacy was highlighted at the recent three-day Science and Technology Festival\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyberattacks continue to rise but security firms vigilant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Following the recent release of a Fortinet report which shows approximately 43 million attempted cyberattacks taking place in Jamaica last year, at least two local cybersecurity firms are reminding of their vigilance in the space even as the proliferation of new technologies challenge their efforts\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RJRGLEANER Group’s radio services to join digital switchover<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The RJRGLEANER Communications Group has announced that its radio services will also be added to the next generation digital transmission services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quamina: TPHL has strong cybersecurity measures<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 TRINIDAD Petroleum Holdings Ltd (TPHL) has the ability to protect itself against cyberattacks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 20 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Poor half-year performance by One on One<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 One-on-One Educational Services delivered a poor half-year performance, indicative of the tough times the digital education company is encountering\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 21 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sagicor Bank added as Jam-Dex wallet provider<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Sagicor Bank Jamaica Limited (SBJ) has been added as the third wallet provider for Jam-Dex, Jamaica\u2019s central bank digital currency (CBDC)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TAJ to seek guidance as Office of the Information Commissioner disputes DPA block<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says it will be seeking \u201cguidance\u201d from the country\u2019s data protection regulator, which has contradicted its claim that the law blocks the release of the names of owners of two properties it is leasing\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Netflix\u2019s popularity comes at a cost<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 T&T is still very much into Netflix and chill\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: Suzy Hazelwood (Pexels<\/a>); Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; 1000Logos<\/a>; BTC<\/a> (Facebook); RJR Group<\/a>; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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