{"id":170512,"date":"2024-05-06T05:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/?p=170512"},"modified":"2024-05-06T05:39:28","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T10:39:28","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-5-may-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/05\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-5-may-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 5 May 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 29 April to Sunday 5 May 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 29 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Census digital challenge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE need for the Government\u2019s push to strengthen the integration of science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM) into the fabric of the country\u2019s education system has been underscored by some of the challenges faced by Statistical Institute of Jamaica (Statin) in the data collection for Jamaica\u2019s 2022 Population and Housing Census\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IBM taps AI specialist Adrian Dunkley to mentor global entrepreneurs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 As testament to the increasing influence of the Caribbean tech community, Adrian Dunkley, founder of Jamaica\u2019s first artificial intelligence startup, has been selected by tech giant IBM to mentor startups worldwide as an AI domain expert\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kashta Graham: The go-to expert for local companies in data protection, compliance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 We Manage Trust founder and CEO Kashta Graham has been using lessons learned from her own experiences tied with the expertise of other experts to guide organisations on how to protect their personal data and achieve compliance with the Data Protection Act\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More teachers encouraged to obtain electronic vouchers to purchase computers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 More educators are being encouraged to obtain electronic vouchers to purchase laptop computers by e-Learning Jamaica Limited (eLJAM), under its Own Your Own Device programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trinidad to host SIDS 2.0 conference<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Trinidad and Tobago will host a high-level conference on Tuesday, aimed at supporting decision and policy makers, civil society and innovators to define what a Small Island Digital State (SIDS 2.0) requires, and identify the pathways to achieve it\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSTT Announces Enhanced Network Resilience for Tobago.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Over the next few months, Tobago will experience firsthand the benefits of TSTT\u2019s investment in service improvement as the telecommunications provider strategically enhances network redundancy. This initiative is aimed at ensuring continuous connectivity on the island in the face of unexpected challenges\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 30 April 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BTC ramps up fiber buildout in GB and NP<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 More legacy copper services are slated to be decommissioned this week as BTC expands its fiber network throughout the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTC supports girls in ICT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Members of team BTC were on hand to lend their full support at the annual Girls in ICT (GIICT) event, which gave young girls an in-depth look at what it\u2019s like to pursue careers in the technical field. The event was held on April 25 at the British Colonial Hilton\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mastercard fosters innovation in fintech ecosystem with Engage upgrade<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Mastercard is enhancing the Engage programme, making it even easier for fintechs and enablers to partner with Mastercard to quickly build and deploy solutions globally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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e-Learning Jamaica Limited Recommits to Driving National Progress Through Technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for e-Learning Jamaica Limited (e-LJAM), Andrew Lee, has reaffirmed the agency\u2019s commitment to driving national progress through technological advancements\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

e-LJAM CEO reaffirms commitment to technological advancements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 In a recent interview with JIS News, Andrew Lee, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of e-Learning Jamaica Limited (e-LJAM), reiterated the agency\u2019s unwavering dedication to propelling national progress through technological innovations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HEART\/NSTA Trust boosting investment in robotics training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The HEART\/NSTA Trust says is investing millions of dollars to add more programmes to meet the demand for skills in robotics\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 1 May 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Starlink’s arrival coincides with record Internet users increase<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Fixed broadband Internet subscribers enjoyed their highest-ever year-over-year increase in 2023 to coincide with the market entrance of Elon Musk’s Starlink service, it was revealed yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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35th anniversary address by the CTU Secretary General<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 On May 01, 2024, Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union Rodney Taylor opened the week\u2019s anniversary celebrations with this speech to the media, invited guests and secondary school students at an event in St Clair, Port of Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An introduction to cloud architecture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Cloud architecture is structuring and designing cloud-based systems. It covers the way operations are positioned and the services instigated by technologies. Cloud architecture facilitates the delivery of on-demand computing services over the Internet. It presents a way to build multi-cloud environments and effectively respond to the changing requirements of any business, including security and availability\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amber, UTech Launchpad advances 26 start-ups to pitching round<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Amber UTech Launchpad has announced that 26 entrepreneurs have advanced to the pitching stage of its start-up incubator\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica Wants Gender Parity in Tech, But Has a Long Way to Go Still<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica is aiming for gender parity in its tech sector. Jamaican Senator Dana Morris Dixon highlighted the current disparity in the industry, stating that women only make up 28% of the ICT workforce\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSTT gets two new directors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Two new directors have been appointed to telecoms provider TSTT, marking another change in the composition of the company\u2019s board\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 2 May 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Managing AI risks to drive trust<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Businesses are urged to take steps to maximise the opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) and lay foundations for responsible use of new technologies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Technology, environment to drive future jobs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 With emerging global trends pointing to artificial intelligence and \u2018green jobs\u2019 as main drivers of future employment growth, Cayman must look to diversify workforce prospects or risk getting left behind\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bacchus: People key to achieving SID goals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Minister of Digital Transformation Hassel Bacchus has said his ministry is focused on infrastructure, government, cyber security and regulatory framework, economy and people, as key areas that will move the country closer to achieving its digitalisation and transformation goals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

bmobile Introduces Two New Value-Focused Prepaid Plans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 bmobile announces the launch of two prepaid plans designed to provide customers with unmatched value in the local market. The new plans, ‘Plain Talk’ and ‘Level Data,’ offer added affordability and flexibility specially tailored to customers who have very specific communications needs\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel, Flow adjust prices again<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Cable and internet subscribers will once again face the possibility of digging deeper into their pockets, after both Digicel and Flow informed customers yesterday of price increases that will take effect from June\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel internet, TV prices to change<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Digicel customers will soon see an increase in the cost of some internet and TV plans as the company announced it is raising the prices of three of its more popular packages\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 3 May 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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ESHS switches to remote learning after misconduct incidents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 The Elmore Stoutt High School said it will be switching to remote learning today Friday, May 3, 2024, following incidents of extreme misconduct which occurred on campus earlier this week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow customers reminded of easy online bill payment options<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 In keeping with its focus on providing an improved customer experience, Flow is reminding customers of its easy bill payment options\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Banking institutions urged to achieve digital maturity for vulnerable populations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Banking institutions are being encouraged to achieve digital maturity to increase the financial inclusion of vulnerable groups while opening up new business opportunities, according to a digital transformation study\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Measuring success on social media<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IN today\u2019s digital landscape, social media success is a multifaceted concept that transcends mere popularity or visibility online. It involves achieving specific, strategic objectives tailored to enhance a brand\u2019s or individual\u2019s presence in the virtual sphere\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immaculate wins Crea+Her Girls in ICT Hackathon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Anticipation was high for the fourth staging of the Crea+Her Girls in ICT Day Hackathon held last Friday, April 26, 2024, organised by STEAMHouse\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SKN Public showing interest in effects of AI music and small business names says IPO Registrar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 With Artificial Intelligence gradually making its impact in the field of Technology, persons across the world including St. Kitts and Nevis continue to question the impact the ability will cause on a number of sectors\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Digital Development Centre Opens In Laborie<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The recent official opening of a Taiwan-sponsored Digital Development Centre in Laborie aims to empower residents and their businesses through cutting-edge ICT resources and training opportunities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 4 May 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tradewinds exercise features cybersecurity, special ops<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 This year\u2019s Tradewinds military exercise is being tailored to strengthen Caribbean armed forces\u2019 readiness for \u201cthe most likely and most dangerous threats\u201d to the ICC T20 World Cup next month, officials said Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fitch withdraws Digicel\u2019s credit ratings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Fitch Ratings says it has withdrawn Digicel International Finance Limited\u2019s (DIFL) long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR) due to commercial reasons\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 5 May 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Starr Computer participates in the first-ever Caribbean AI 4 Education Conference<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Starr Computer participated in the first-ever Caribbean AI 4 Education Conference in Guyana, held at Princess Ramada and hosted by Camille\u2019s Academy Inc\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

C&W Business to revolutionise Jamaican hospitality industry with cutting-edge partnership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 C&W Business has teamed up with Smart Content Solutions USA Inc. to introduce hospitality software solutions to the Jamaican market, courtesy of European-based developer At-Visions GmbH… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHECK ONLINE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 EveryData Jamaica Limited has launched its online portal which will allow consumers to gain instant access to their credit report and credit score on their mobile phone\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit:  studio (Freepik<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Jamaica Information Service<\/a>; CTU (Facebook<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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