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A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 27 May to Sunday 2 June 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 27 May 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$256m FTX properties to \u2018hit market within 30 days\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 FTX\u2019s $256m Bahamian property empire is set to \u201chit the market within the next 30 days\u201d after five to seven local realtors were selected to handle their disposal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FTX properties up for sale in next month<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 FTX\u2019s $256m Bahamian property empire is set to \u201chit the market within the next 30 days\u201d after five to seven local realtors were selected to handle their disposal\u2026more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opposition demands investigation into alleged $675K FTX donations linked to government officials and their families<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Opposition is demanding an immediate investigation into allegations that FTX paid $675,000 to entities affiliated with high-ranking government officials and their families\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pintard: \u2018Moment of truth\u2019 on new FTX accusations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The Opposition\u2019s leader last night warned that The Bahamas\u2019 reputation as an international financial and business centre is in danger if the latest FTX claims are not investigated as \u201ca matter of urgency\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CIBC Caribbean reorganises call centres, creates Digital Branch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 A reorganization does not always have to result in displaced and unhappy employees. CIBC Caribbean is proving this to be true as it unveils plans for the creation of a \u201cDigital Branch\u201d out of its current Call Centres\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mastercard using Generative AI tech to improve card fraud detection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 As fraudsters seek new ways to exploit technology, Mastercard is using generative AI todouble the speed at which it can detect potentially compromised cards, further protecting cardholders and securing the ecosystem\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Assets Business regulation published 3 years after law approved<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 Approximately 3 years after Parliament debated and approved the Virtual Asset Business Act (VAB), regulations have been gazetted to guide the registration and operation of virtual businesses in Grenada\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gov\u2019t to create first \u2018digital school\u2019 in Guyana \u2013 President Ali<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 President Dr. Irfaan Ali says his government wants to improve the quality of education offered locally and as such, the country\u2019s first digital school will soon be established\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 28 May 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ryan Salame, part of the ‘inner circle’ at collapsed crypto exchange FTX, sentenced to prison<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced former FTX executive Ryan Salame to more than seven years in prison, the first of the lieutenants of failed cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried to receive jail time for their roles in the 2022 collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sand Dollar upgrade to provide \u2018seamless\u2019 banking integration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A digital payment solutions provider hailed the \u201cseamless integration\u201d of the updated Sand Dollar infrastructure with commercial banking platforms as a huge \u2018plus,\u2019 noting that such firms are eyeing expansion of their services into the wider Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education poised for tech transformation \u2013 Erdiston principal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Barbados is on the cusp of transforming its education system to meet the demands of the technology-driven, globally competitive economy, according to Dr Colin Cumberbatch, Principal of Erdiston Teachers\u2019 Training College\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIDS4 seeks to accelerate Universal Meaningful Connectivity in Small Island Developing States<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 A high-level matchmaking event aimed at connecting stakeholders, development partners, and the private sector to deliver concrete commitments for digital connectivity projects in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) was held during the SIDS4 conference hosted in St. John\u2019s, Antigua\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fully-digital schools to be developed by year end \u2013 President Ali<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced recently that Guyana\u2019s first fully-digital primary and secondary schools will be developed by the end of 2024, a move he said will vastly improve education delivery locally\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kirk-Anthony Hamilton wins EY\u2019s \u2018Entrepreneur of the Year\u2019 award <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Serial entrepreneur Kirk-Anthony Hamilton, founder of The Infiniti Partnership Inc., has been honoured with the prestigious \u2018Entrepreneur of the Year\u2019 Award in the emerging category by Ernst & Young (EY)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laptops: The gateway to the future<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, In the realm of education, in which the ink of knowledge meets the parchment of possibility, Jamaica has embarked on a journey towards technological enlightenment\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 29 May 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

FTX Bahamas chief gets over seven years jail<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The former head of FTX Bahamas did not receive \u201cany brownie points for being a whistleblower\u201d to local regulators as a New York judge yesterday sentenced him to seven-and-a-half years in prison… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI and security: Striking a balance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 With the growth of the digital ecosystem in Latin America, businesses and governments in the region have become prime targets for cybercriminals. To address this challenge, organisations must prioritise cybersecurity as an aspect of their business strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key digital infrastructure for small businesses when starting out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 When launching a small business, it\u2019s crucial to leverage the right digital infrastructure to carve out a competitive edge and drive growth. Here are five fundamental tools that can help new businesses make their mark in the digital landscape\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Labour Advice\u2019 app launched<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 To ensure that workers are informed of their rights and can access advice when needed, the Ministry of Labour on Wednesday launched its \u201cLabour Advice\u201d mobile application\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GK One app \u2018wires\u2019 up a new feature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 GK Financial Services is set to launch a new feature on its GK One mobile app, enabling users to send remittances out of the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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tTech looks to new markets as it bolsters security-first position<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Managed IT services provider tTech Limited said it has entered into three more markets as the company unlocks new products and moves to strengthen the security posture of firms across the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Services Deploys Digital Pathways To Disability Empowerment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting, the Hon. Myles LaRoda at the Disability Empowerment Month launch press conference at Stephen Dillett Primary School, Saturday, May 25, 2024 relayed that empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is an initiative that is very intentional in its nature\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 30 May 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The eProcurement platform has saved govt $16.5m, says Davis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 PRIME Minister Philip \u201cBrave\u201d Davis said the government had saved $16.5m through its eProcurement platform, GoBonfire\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Labour Ministry launches mobile application to address labour concerns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 In its effort to push for the decentralisation and modernisation of its services, the Ministry of Labour on Wednesday, launched its first public mobile application on the Google Play and App stores\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM launches cyber operations centre<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley says cybersecurity is a collective responsibility, and everyone must work together to protect the digital infrastructure and promote a safe online environment\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 31 May 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The human ethical dilemma of AI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 RECENTLY there was some minor titillation between actress Scarlett Johannson and OpenAI, the latter having been accused of using a voice eerily similar to Johannson\u2019s for its new GPT-40 model, Sky… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fast internet network coming for underserved areas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Spectrum Management Authority, SMA, this week announced plans to sell new spectrum for US$24 million to deliver high-speed internet to remote communities. The selected candidate will be given a decade to pay for the spectrum in instalments\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 1 June 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

C&W Communications ready for hurricane season<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 C&W Communications said it is ready for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which kicked off on June 1\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI Youth Summit 3\u201321 June 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 The inaugural AI Youth Summit will be held in Grenada from 3\u201321 June 2024, at the Grenada Youth Centre\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Huawei TT joins Adopt a School programme<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Huawei TT Ltd has signed on to the Ministry of Education’s Adopt-a-School programme by pledging two years of support to local schools. This programme aims to facilitate the equitable distribution of corporate sponsorship for school-based initiatives among all schools\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Khamal resigns from TSTT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 KHAMAL Georges has resigned as the senior manager of environmental, social and reputation management at the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (TSTT)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 2 June 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Health + Tech | How tech innovations are transforming motherhood<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Health-tech innovations are having a transformative impact on modern motherhood. From pregnancy to postpartum care and beyond, these advancements are empowering moms to prioritise their well-being and navigate the complexities of parenthood with greater confidence and ease\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The right way to regulate AI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 The arrival of new technologies tends to stoke widespread anxiety, most commonly about automation and displacement of human workers. The Luddites at the beginning of the industrial age are, perhaps, the most frequently cited example of this technophobia, but such worries have emerged periodically ever since\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EduFocal changes mentor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digital learning institution, EduFocal Limited, which trades as LEARN on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), has changed its mentor\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica among few countries selected for Meta AI rollout<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 If you use Facebook, WhatsApp, or Instagram, you\u2019 have probably noticed a new character pop up answering search queries or eagerly offering tidbits of information in your feeds, with varying degrees of accuracy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your child safe in a tech-filled World: A guide for Jamaican parents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 THE MONTH of May is dedicated to celebrating our nation\u2019s youths, highlighting their achievements and the areas where we can help them grow. One crucial focus is the integration of digital technology in their lives\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Khamal resigns from TSTT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Khamal Georges, TSTT\u2019s senior manager-Corporate, Environmental, Social and Reputation Management, has resigned from the company\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: Andrys Stienstra (Pixabay<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; Sand Dollar<\/a> (Twitter); tTech<\/a>; Spectrum Management Authority<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikpedia<\/a><\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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