A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 3 June to Sunday 9 June 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 3 June 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BTC hit by \u2018sabotage act\u2019 in North Eleuthera<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 THE BAHAMAS Telecommunications Company (BTC) says it fell victim to \u201can act of sabotage\u201d that knocked out all mobile, Internet and landline services to North Eleuthera customers on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BELTRAIDE sails toward financial innovation with FINTECH 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Caribbean innovations in justice technologies lauded at UK digital week<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean-inspired innovations in technologies for the administration of justice in the courts were on show at UK Digital Week. Held last week (May 23-24), it was the staging of a special Justice Symposium hosted by the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) in collaboration with the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions (CAJS)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the police became a media outlet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Earlier this year, former SBCS lecturer in media Abbigail Ajim successfully defended her thesis for a doctorate in philosophy at the University of Leicester\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 4 June 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Alleged landowner \u2018sabotages\u2019 BTC\u2019s fiber optic cable in North Eleuthera, disrupting services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 BTC says that an alleged landowner who has repeatedly threatened to sever the company\u2019s fiber optic cable in an attempt to extort compensation followed through on the threat last week, resulting in disruption of service in North Eleuthera\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTC: Eleuthera sabotage was an \u2018extortion\u2019 attempt<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday asserted that its fibre optic cables serving Eleuthera were deliberately cut in a bid to extort money from it over a land dispute\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CIBC eyes AI for future banking experiences<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC Caribbean) has introduced \u201cTiffany,\u201d an artificial intelligence (AI) module designed to enhance customers\u2019 banking experience in TT\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dutch government hires US consultancy for subsea cables study<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Dutch government has hired American consulting firm Pioneer Consulting to conduct research into the digital connectivity of its three islands in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 5 June 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Survey on digital payments in Barbados<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs (MPEA), is conducting research on the challenges and opportunities of using digital payments in Barbados\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digicel activates subsea fibre cable, Deep Blue One<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 The mobile phone network and home entertainment provider, Digicel Group, has announced the activation of its subsea fibre cable, Deep Blue One, which is expected to \u201csupercharge\u201d connectivity across the Caribbean and South America, particularly benefiting Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mastercard: Empowering MSMEs in the Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Financial inclusion goes far beyond connecting people to bank accounts. It is a powerful tool that allows them to exercise greater control over their expenses and income\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brakes on ridesharing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has recommended an \u201cimmediate ban\u201d on ridesharing services which he says has triggered serious safety concerns for members of the public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DBJ launches first venture capital fund in 30 years<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has made an investment of US$4.9 million into a venture capital fund, Jamaica\u2019s first in over 30 years, it says\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JSE suspends EduFocal and Equityline Mortgage Investment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has suspended the trading of shares of two listed companies after failing to file their audited financial statements for 2023… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IT Department undertaking measures to ensure government\u2019s cybersecurity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 The Department of Information Technology on Nevis is currently undergoing the process of ensuring the safety of the government\u2019s cyber space and maintain cybersecurity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. Kitts Health Services ICT Project Symbolises Government\u2019s Strategic Step Towards Modernising Health Services Through Digitisation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis <\/em>\u2013 As part of its mandate to transform and modernise healthcare services in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has introduced a new high-speed, cutting-edge ICT network for the healthcare system, marking a crucial step in the digitisation of the public health sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SVG Falls Behind in Digital Accessibility of Laws<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 From Belize, the Bahamas, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago, to Guyana, all independent anglophone Caribbean countries appear to have at least one online website where persons can easily access most or all of their laws\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 6 June 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digicel launches new subsea fibre cable system<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Group on June 4 announced the activation of its subsea fibre cable, Deep Blue One, describing it as a \u201csignificant investment\u201d in international submarine capacity that will supercharge connectivity across the Caribbean and South America\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t steamroll STEAM<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 GOOD SENSE has prevailed at the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), which has reversed moves to cut a cluster of forward-thinking science and agriculture subjects from its syllabus. Regional educators should be cultivating more interest in these areas, not facilitating their demise\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vibrant activities in Fintech: Market Analysis on Financial Innovation in Cura\u00e7ao and Sint Maarten<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The financial sector undergoes a continuous stream of innovations. This leads to new products, services, and business models and rapidly transforms the market structure\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WiPay acquires Miami-based travel company<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 WiPay, a Caribbean\u2019s fintech company, is announcing its acquisition of Travelele.com, an innovative Miami-based online travel company that directly rivals Expedia\u2019s offerings\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finance Minister: Cryptocurrency in Cura\u00e7ao feasible and necessary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cura\u00e7ao <\/em>\u2013 The allowance of cryptocurrency in Cura\u00e7ao is not only feasible but also necessary. This was stated by Finance Minister Javier Silvania on Tuesday during the SiGMA Asia, an online gaming conference in Manila\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXCLUSIVE: TELEM CEO Kendal Dupersoy will soon be jobless.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TELEM Group of Companies, Kendall Dupersoy, will soon have to go job hunting as the Supervisory Board of TELEM has informed him that his contract will not be renewed come January 2025. Dupersoy has been heading the TELEM Group of Companies for the past eight years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Term Finance launches new learning platform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Term Finance, one of the Caribbean\u2019s largest web-based financial institution, launched its innovative Online Financial Wellness platform, which will be at no cost to individuals and micro, small, and medium-size businesses (MSMEs) using this platform\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 7 June 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mastercard and data.org launch AI challenge to accelerate inclusion and economic empowerment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, in collaboration with data.org, has launched the Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Inclusion Challenge (AI2AI Challenge), a global call for AI solutions to accelerate inclusion and economic empowerment\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bunting wants overhaul of Interception of Communications Act<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Opposition Senator Peter Bunting is calling for a thorough overhaul of the Interception of Communications Act to address challenges being faced by investigators\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

inDrive denies suspect in Danielle Anglin’s disappearance used its platform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Ride-hailing company inDrive says the suspect in the murder of primary school teacher Danielle Anglin did not offer his service through its platform\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cariri launches virtual learning platform<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (Cariri) has launched the Innovation Nation Training Programme, a virtual learning platform that focuses on science, innovation, entrepreneurship and climate action\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 8 June 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gov\u2019t exploring e-schooling, voucher system for private schools in light of strike \u2013 Jagdeo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Vice President (VP) Bharrat Jagdeo announced on Thursday that the government is exploring the options of e-schooling and a voucher system to allow parents to enroll their children in private schools, to ensure that they receive a quality education\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online payment to T&TEC frustrating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 THE EDITOR: It is indeed frustrating and unfair when a payment made to a utility company, such as T&TEC, doesn’t show up due to bank processing delays, leading to service disconnection. This scenario typically unfolds as follows:\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 9 June 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Drones revolutionizing crop management \u2013 GRDB<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) has been spearheading the use of drones in the agricultural sector since 2021, revolutionizing crop management for farmers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driver dilemma<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Up to a year ago, Sebastian Henry* was toiling more than 12 hours each day as a chef to earn a weekly salary of $15,000\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018From banana chips to microchips\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 With hundreds of deaths and an almost-crippled economy, Jamaica\u2019s brush with the COVID-19 pandemic has revolutionised the country\u2019s employment and economic landscape, and its leadership should take note and adapt\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: Free-Photos (Pixabay<\/a>); Belize Chamber of Commerce<\/a>; BTC<\/a> (Facebook); Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; WiPay Caribbean<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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