{"id":170582,"date":"2024-05-13T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/?p=170582"},"modified":"2024-05-12T17:18:36","modified_gmt":"2024-05-12T22:18:36","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-12-may-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/05\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-12-may-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 12 May 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 6 May to Sunday 12 May 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 6 May 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

FTX chief\u2019s Albany handover to preserve $200m recovery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The head of FTX\u2019s Bahamian subsidiary is handing over his Albany home to local liquidators to ensure the recovery of \u201cmore than $200m\u201d from selling-off the crypto exchange\u2019s real estate is not endangered\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FTX\u2019s Salame hands $200m Albany home to liquidators<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 THE head of FTX\u2019s Bahamian subsidiary is handing over his Albany home to local liquidators to ensure the recovery of \u201cmore than $200m\u201d from selling-off the crypto exchange\u2019s real estate is not endangered\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RF: \u2018No impact\u2019 from core software dispute<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 RF Bank & Trust yesterday asserted that a dispute with its core software provider will \u201cnot in any way impact customer funds or overall operations\u201d as it bids to resolve their differences\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\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 7 May 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cleric fears cybercrime law could threaten rights<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 A critic of the government\u2019s controversial cybercrime legislation has suggested it could infringe on fundamental freedoms, including free speech and expression\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyberlies cannot go unchecked<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 I am all for the use of technology. As a young person, I am as much invested in, and aware of, the beneficial uses of all the modern forms of communicating, generally under the umbrella of social media. I have also seen and supported the enhancement of democracy utilising technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expert says Cybercrime Bill not in touch with progressive jurisprudence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Some sections of the Cybercrime Bill 2024 are outdated, redundant and not in step with current technological developments or progressive jurisprudence, cybersecurity expert Niel Harper told Monday\u2019s meeting of the Joint Select Standing Committee examining the Cybercrime Bill and the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (Amendment) Bill\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fintech Roundtable: Executive Summary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The fintech ecosystem and industry in Barbados has a tremendous opportunity to collectively grow and become a leader in digital transformation in this important region of the world\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Radio manager ties support for Cybercrime Bill to FOI laws<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 A media manager has told lawmakers he believes that the government could garner more support for its Cybercrime Bill if it would pass freedom of information (FOI) laws\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sagicor\u2019s data privacy leadership in financial services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 On March 20, 2024, a significant seminar on the Data Protection Act and its impact on financial services was held at the Hilton Barbados Resort under the topic Compliance Beyond Borders: Insights from Financial Regulators\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digi celebrates record Dividend Payments, Elevating Belize\u2019s Economic Landscape<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 D\u0456g\u0456, th\u0435 N\u0430t\u0456\u043en\u0430l \u0422\u0435l\u0435\u0441\u043em, \u0430nn\u043eun\u0441\u0435d \u0430 m\u043enum\u0435nt\u0430l \u0455tr\u0456d\u0435 \u0456n \u0456t\u0455 \u0441\u043emm\u0456tm\u0435nt t\u043e \u0455t\u0430k\u0435h\u043eld\u0435r\u0455 w\u0456th \u0455ub\u0455t\u0430nt\u0456\u0430l d\u0456v\u0456d\u0435nd \u0440\u0430\u0443m\u0435nt\u0455 t\u043e b\u043eth th\u0435 G\u043ev\u0435rnm\u0435nt \u043ef \u0412\u0435l\u0456z\u0435 (G\u041e\u0412) \u0430nd th\u0435 \u0405\u043e\u0441\u0456\u0430l \u0405\u0435\u0441ur\u0456t\u0443 \u0412\u043e\u0430rd (\u0405\u0405\u0412)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leopoldo Gutierrez Joins Digicel as Group Chief Financial Officer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Group revealed the appointment of Leopoldo Gutierrez as Group Chief Financial Officer, effective 1st May 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toronto Metropolitan University partners with Government of Guyana to provide full stack developer training to Guyanese learners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is partnering with the Government of Guyana to implement the country\u2019s \u2018One Guyana Digital\u2019 initiative that aims to equip Guyanese students with the essential skills needed for a career in the technology sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CIA: The 3 pillars for strong cybersecurity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Global Information Communication Technology (ICT) manufacturing company Huawei hosted a private media seminar at its local office on Wednesday, April 25 in Kingston\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaican Farmers Could Use More Drones, Says Expert.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica\u2019s  4-H Clubs Executive Director Peter Thompson, is calling on Jamaican farmers to invest more in drone technology for more efficient farming\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taiwan is helping St Kitts and Nevis build its digital ID architecture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 Some progress has been reported on a project currently being implemented in the Caribbean nation of St Kitts and Nevis to build digital public infrastructure. Taiwan is using its IT and digital governance experience to implement the project, according to the project summary\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 8 May 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

St Lucia PM cautions on banks going cashless<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 St Lucia Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre says he will seek regional support against moves by banks operating in the Caribbean to establish cashless transactions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MyCash\u2019s new CEO looks to capitalise on ABM woes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 NEWLY appointed CEO of MyCash, Eleonora Gabaldon is looking to capitalise on inefficiencies in the banks\u2019 automated banking machines (ABM) network to accelerate user growth of the digital payment solution jointly operated by Digicel Financial Services and Paymaster\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TTIFC: 25% of citizens have no access to bank accounts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 IN 2024, roughly a quarter of Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s adult population lacks access to a basic transaction account, according to a recent survey by the TT International Financial Centre and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 9 May 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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BTC bids to seize yacht over $1.5m cable break<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has launched legal action in New York to seize a high-end yacht it accuses of causing $1.5m in damage to its undersea cable network\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New app developed to improve quarry operations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Operators in the quarry sector have a new application to help calculate costs, price products, and determine profit margins\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 10 May 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cable: Bahamians watch more Netflix than our TV<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Cable Bahamas has admitted that household penetration of pay-TV services plunged by 21 percentage points in seven years because Bahamians now spend more time watching Netflix-type streaming services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel group appoints new CEO, CFO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Group announced Marcelo Cataldo as its new Group Chief Executive, effective May 01 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digital tracking of timber soon \u2013 EU Ambassador announces<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Through a forest co-operation agreement with Guyana, the European Union will assist in sourcing a digital tracking system for this country\u2019s timber and the programme will be launched soon, EU Ambassador to Guyana Ren\u00e9 van Nes last evening announced\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amendments To The Virtual Asset Act Bring St. Kitts And Nevis Further In Line With The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Standards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has again demonstrated its willingness and commitment to being a responsible member of the international community by passing several crucial amendments to the Virtual Asset Act during the Friday, May 10, 2024, Sitting of the National Assembly\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beware of \u201cTT Post\u201d phishing scheme<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 An attempt to steal personally identifiable information has been underway in Trinidad and Tobago for the last fortnight\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

bmobile introduces new budget talk and data 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, \u2018Plain Talk\u2019 and \u2018Level Data,\u2019 offer added affordability and flexibility specially tailored to customers who have very specific communications needs\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HDC launches new payment methods for tenants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) launched new payment methods for its clients on May 8 at the Government Campus auditorium in Port of Spain\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 11 May 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another woman accuses Dharamlall of rape, cyberbullying<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 A 28-year-old woman held a press conference on Friday detailing her alleged rape by former Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BSJ Hit by CYBERATTACK<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is the latest state-run agency to be hit by a cyberattack that has affected some aspects of the entity\u2019s service delivery\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration of data controllers progressing smoothly <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 It has been smooth progress regarding the registration of data controllers, as mandated by the new Data Protection Act, which came into force in December 2023\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 12 May 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Opposition calls for effective action in response to cyber-attacks on Government agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Opposition is recommending “swift and decisive action” in the face of a troubling surge in cyber-attacks on Government agencies\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LinkTT to ‘bridge digital divide’ \u2013 Loans to buy electronics, internet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 GEORGE Pont Business and Financial Services seeks to “bridge the digital divide” in Trinidad and Tobago by partnering with Neal and Massy Credit Union to provide loans to citizens to be used to purchase a range of electronics\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: Adeolu Eletu (Unsplash<\/a>); Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; BTC (Facebook<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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