{"id":170957,"date":"2024-07-01T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/?p=170957"},"modified":"2024-07-08T11:15:21","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T16:15:21","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-30-june-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/07\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-30-june-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 30 June 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 24  June to Sunday 30 June 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 24 June 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Kanoo secures wearable payments tech deal at AfriCaribbean trade forum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Kanoo Pays ended the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum, which occurred last week at the Baha Mar Convention Center, with the sale of two million units of wearable payments technology for the Caribbean, the company\u2019s Chairman Nicholas Rees told Guardian Business<\/em> last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The power of influencer marketing and business growth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In 1976, I transitioned my career from UWI, St Augustine, to establish a management consulting business in Barbados. Integral to my decision was to formally delve into management disciplines, including Marketing Management, offered at the Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity, established in 1972. Back then, the \u201cmarketing mix\u201d was simply defined as product, price, place and promotion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will the cybercrime law harm workers\u2019 rights?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 The understanding is that cybercrime legislation applies to the use of a computer, computer and communications systems, networks and databases, and aims to protect and safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and data stored therein from all forms of misuse, abuse and illegal access\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zanutix Consulting banks on AI, cybersecurity investments for growth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 ZANUTIX Consulting Limited, a tech firm operating in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, is making strategic investments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced cybersecurity measures \u2014 all aimed at positioning the company as a strong competitor in the regional tech market\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Board-level changes at Edufocal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaican digital learning company Edufocal has effected changes at the board level, starting with Kevin Donaldson, who resigned from his role as audit committee chairman effective June 18\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education ministry commits to technological development of schools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade last week provided a platform to spark innovative ideas for transforming Jamaica\u2019s education system at the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holness vows to crack down on \u2018fake news\u2019 online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness is warning of future prosecutions for trigger-happy, online warriors who continue to tarnish the reputations of Jamaicans, especially on popular social media platforms\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 25 June 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The rising threat of cybercrime to our digital lives<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 In an increasingly connected world, cybersecurity threats loom large, and Barbados is no exception. While media coverage often focuses on high-profile business breaches, everyday Internet users are frequently on the front lines of these digital attacks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electronic money institutions, virtual asset & payment service providers to register at CBCS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank of Cura\u00e7ao and St. Maarten (CBCS) on Tuesday urged all virtual asset service providers, payment service providers, and electronic money institutions offering their services in or from Cura\u00e7ao to register with the CBCS by July 9, 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ICC launches new \u201cICC Immersive\u201d app on Apple Vision Pro<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The ICC just launched \u2013 ICC Immersive<\/em>, a groundbreaking new app developed in collaboration with Quidich to bring the electrifying atmosphere of the ongoing Men\u2019s T20 World Cup 2024 to fans through Apple Vision Pro\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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C&W Business partners with Grenada\u2019s GuestChat to deliver value to hospitality sector<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 Regional network infrastructure and technology solutions company C&W Business has entered its second partnership aimed at improving service delivery in the region\u2019s hospitality industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hill highlights need for local entrepreneurs to invest in digitalisation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013  Aubyn Hill, minister of industry, investment and commerce, is urging Jamaican business owners to buy into digital transformation programmes, such as the European Union (EU) and the Government of Jamaica\u2019s \u20ac9.5 million Digital Transitioning Programme for Jamaica, or Digital Jamaica, to avoid failures which jointly affect the nation\u2019s gross domestic product (GDP)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

T&T included in new fintech study<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A new report has said the region\u2019s fintech ecosystem registered growth of more than 340% in the number of technological finance startups created in the last six years\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 26 June 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean watch: Fiber deployment, Wi-Fi and digitization<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Fiber deployment. Bahamas telecom company BTC will achieve 100% fiber coverage in Grand Bahama \u201csoon,\u201d Dominic Petty, BTC\u2019s executive senior manager for the Northern Bahamas, said in a press release. The rollout covers nearly 90% of the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CIBC Caribbean Launches Ways To Bank, A Digital Hub<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 With 94% of all their banking transactions being conducted online, clients of CIBC Caribbean, the leading financial institution in the Caribbean, can now access all of the bank\u2019s digital products and services in one convenient spot \u2013 through its new digital hub, Ways To Bank\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sagicor Financial looking to further optimise operations through technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Sagicor Financial Company Limited (SFC) will be looking to deploy greater technological solutions to automate and optimise portions of its growing financial services business\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart Mobile Solutions looks to revolutionise tech industry with \u2018devices as a service\u2019 model<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 It all started with a request for then-IT professionals at SuperPlus Food Dane Spencer and Marlon Hudson to source protective accessories for company-owned Blackberry phones\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Jamaicans should test out the digital nomad lifestyle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 IN Jamaica, widespread frustration and stagnation have left many feeling trapped by rising crime and shrinking opportunities. This craving for change is exacerbated by a limited global perspective, as we know there are still many of those who have not left the island or if they did, they have not returned\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI aiding cybersecurity\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 About a month ago, Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s cybersecurity resilience was boosted when the Overwatch Cyber Fusion Centre was launched at the Brix Autograph Collection in St. Ann\u2019s\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 27 June 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Bahamas PM Davis Securities Industries Bill 2024 and the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Bill 2024 represent critical steps forward<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013  During his Contribution to the Securities Industries Bill (2024) and the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Bill (2024), in the House of Assembly, on June 26, 2024, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said that it represented critical steps forward, as well as \u201cthe strengthening of our regulatory framework for financial services and investments to enhance fairness and transparency and promote sustainable economic growth.\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing interest in tokenising real-world assets<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 With the resurgence of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies over the past year, different applications of blockchain technology have seen renewed interest\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digital schooling to be implemented in some communities \u2013 President Ali<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Government of Guyana intends to introduce a digital education programme in some communities, President Irfaan Ali announced on Tuesday during his visit to Santa Aratack, Region Three\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editorial | Regulate carefully<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness has legitimate concerns about the growth of misinformation and so-called \u2018fake news\u2019 on social media platforms. He, however, has to be careful about which tools he employs in attempting to fix the problem\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New tax allowance to bolster cyber security<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013  In a significant move to enhance the cyber security framework of TT, the National Information and Communication Technology Company Ltd (iGovTT), under the Digital Transformation Ministry, launched the Cybersecurity Investment Tax Allowance (CITA) management system on June 12\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 28 June 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How tech reprogramming the youth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 I DON\u2019T pretend to understand the dibby dibby yute. Children would rather spend hours in darkened rooms, like mould, talking to “friends” through the computer, rather than hanging out together in the sun. What manner of digital vampires has this new age wrought?… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018It\u2019s now time to reap\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 GORDON Swaby, CEO of educational technology firm EduFocal, the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE)-listed firm which trades under the ticker symbol LEARN, said the suspension of trading in the stock for two weeks earlier this month left a bad taste in his mouth, adding that changes which have been made since then should ensure that the company is not placed in a similar situation in the future\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NCB launches ePOS tap-on-phone solution<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 National Commercial Bank (NCB) has added another fintech product with the roll-out of its ePOS tap-on-phone solution, with which it hopes to revolutionalise payments for small and medium-sized clients\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robot doctors coming soon to Trinidad, says Deyalsingh<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 How would you feel if your heart surgeon was a robot?… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TELEM Customers will see intermittent unstable services until September, Company asking for patience from its clients.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 On Friday morning, the Chief Executive Officer of TELEM Group of Companies, Kendall Dupersoy, informed the media that its systems have not been working optimally over the past weeks\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TelEm Group addressing service quality concerns, appealing to customers for patience and understanding.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group is presently addressing network performance issues that has seen it telecommunication services operating below acceptable levels of satisfaction\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 29 June 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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UB and BSI Sign MoU to Enhance National Development through Education and Technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The University of Belize (UB) and Belize Sugar Industries Limited (BSI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance educational and technical capacities, focusing on human capital development, student internships, and advancements in soil analysis and tissue culture technologies\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

US 3D printing company launches here<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy, Adrienne Galanek on Thursday  joined U.S. company, Cave Industries, in launching their Guyana office\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Affordable broadband services coming to underserved communities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Underserved communities across the island will have access to affordable broadband services following a recent announcement by the Jamaican government\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maud McLeod High to get literacy boost from tech donation for reading lab<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Principal of Maud McLeod High School Avis Bailey-Coleman says the institution has found an innovative way to enhance literacy among its cohort of students through technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM accepts need to balance going after unethical users of technology and protecting freedom of expression<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Prime Minister Andrew Holness has acknowledged the need to strike a balance between protecting freedom of expression and ensuring the responsible and ethical use of technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 30 June 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What to do when you have too many passwords to remember<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Everyone has too many passwords. The credentials we need to remember to navigate online life keep multiplying, not just for frequently used email, banking, social media, Netflix, and Spotify logins, but also, say, the little-known e-commerce site you are not sure you\u2019 will buy from again\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EduFocal chops staff, pilots new software to turnaround company<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 After registering big losses over the past two years, online learning company EduFocal Limited is banking on the introduction of new exam marking software, new clients and cutting more than half of its staff to turn its fortunes around… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hooked on robotics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Students from 22 schools displayed their technical skills in the second annual First Lego League Jamaica 2024 National Robotics Competition for Primary Schools at the Assembly Hall, The University of the West Indies, Mona, on Saturday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newsmaker: PM’s move to tackle ‘fake news’ draws support, concerns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 This week’s overall development as Newsmaker of the Week is the range of reactions to Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ announcement that the Government will be taking steps to address the spreading of fake news in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image credits: Obi – @pixel8propix (Unsplash<\/a>); Kanoo<\/a> (Facebook); Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Seek Vector Logo<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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