A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 1 July and 7 July \u00a02024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 1 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas to regulate banks to offer cbank digital currency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas, the first country in the world to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC), is now preparing regulations that will require commercial banks to provide access to the e-money in a bid to stimulate adoption, its central bank governor told Reuters\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Belize introduces landmark bill to combat sexual harassment in the digital age<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 In a significant step towards combating sexual harassment, a new bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on Friday. The proposed legislation aims to modernize existing laws, expand protections for victims, and address the challenges posed by the digital age\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Media Users Warned Against Sharing Lewd Content<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Police Minister Kareem Musa told reporters this morning that it is an offence, \u201ca criminal offence by virtue of the Cyber Crime Act of 2020,\u201d\u00a0 to share and publish videos and photographs of a lewd and indecent nature. This warning comes after a surge of videos and photographs depicting lewd content began circulating widely on social media over the weekend\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connected islands: Laying the foundations for digital transformation in the Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 At the Caribbean Digital Summit, technology chiefs from 13 island administrations converged on Barbados to explore the challenges they face in the region\u2019s unique digital environment\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gov\u2019t seeking more affordable broadband service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 The Government is looking to provide more affordable broadband service to more Jamaicans in underserved communities across the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamaican government launches social media literacy initiative to combat misinformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaican government, led by the Broadcasting Commission, is set to launch a comprehensive social media literacy campaign\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The state of TT broadband, 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 In a research article released on June 17, Ookla, a global connection speed monitor, offered an updated evaluation of the state of broadband connectivity in the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 2 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Artificial Intelligence: A disruptive economic technology or just hype?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Dr Keith Rowley in his Labour Day speech to the trade unions had this to say\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

C&W Communications previews CANTO 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 C&W Communications, the operators of Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business, and BTC, is set to be center stage for CANTO\u2019s 39th\u00a0Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition 2024, which kicks off on Sunday, 7\u00a0July to Wednesday, 10\u00a0July at the JW Marriot Hotel in Miami, USA under the theme \u201cTowards a Sustainable Digital Economy.\u201d \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mastercard targets Caribbean with fintech solutions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 AS part of its global Financial Technology (Fintech) Express and Engage programmes, Mastercard is targeting the Caribbean with fintech frameworks that enable fintechs to enter a market and address relevant market challenges\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making money as an influencer in Cuba is hard. These dancers found a way<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cuba <\/em>\u2013 In late December, half a dozen members of the Cuban dance troupe Los Datway gyrated and twirled to a reggaeton song in a colonial tenement house in central Havana, an iPhone pointed at them as they rehearsed their choreography\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EduFocal staff retrenchment to save $80m annually<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Digital education group EduFocal has rolled out a number of cost-cutting measures, including the retrenchment of a number of staff, which alone is set to save $7 million monthly or $80 million annually\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How AI can create a better world<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 THE digital world is ever-evolving, as evidenced by the substantial boom in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI (Gen AI). But how does this transformation benefit the world? \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 3 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Central Bank enhancing regulations to promote Sand Dollar access and digital payment equality<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank, as part of its digital payments strategy, is enhancing regulations to ensure licensed institutions provide access to the Sand Dollar and promote equal accessibility of digital payment instruments alongside debit and credit cards on domestic terminals, according to Governor John Rolle\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

C&W Communications mobilising aid for those impacted by Beryl<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Leading telecoms provider C&W Communications, the operators of Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business and BTC, is mobilising resources and aid for those impacted by Hurricane Beryl\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well-being worries driven by tech<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 SIX out of 10 finance professionals based in the Caribbean and half of those based in North America say that their mental health suffers because of work pressures, according to a major new global survey from ACCA\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suddenly ten years later\u2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 This began as the Annual Report to readers for 2021, the fourth such account of the production of TechNewsTT. Things went a bit awry, let\u2019s just say\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 4 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

OWN Foundation announces Artificial Intelligence Masterclass featuring Terrance McMahon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The OWN Foundation has announced its latest initiative, \u201cA Deep Dive into AI\u201d Masterclass, featuring Terrance McMahon, a retired CEO and internationally recognized expert in AI, marketing, and lifestyle. This transformative event will be held on July 6 and 7, 2024, at the University of The Bahamas Performing Arts Center from 8 AM to 4 PM, and it is offered free to members of the public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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C&W Communications on show at CANTO 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 C&W Communications, the operators of Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business, and BTC, is set to be center stage for CANTO\u2019s 39^{th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition 2024, which kicks off on Sunday, 7th<\/sup>\u00a0July to Wednesday, 10th<\/sup>\u00a0July at the JW Marriot Hotel in Miami, USA under the theme \u201cTowards a Sustainable Digital Economy\u201d\u2026} more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stakeholder Consultation for Digital Identity Authentication Project Held in St. Kitts and Nevis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2014The Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology (ICT), in collaboration with the Republic of China (Taiwan), held a stakeholder consultation for the Digital Identity Authentication Project at the CUNA Building in Fortlands on Wednesday, June 26, 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ministry of Digital Transformation in ‘full mode’<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 THE PUBLIC and private sectors are seeing the fruit of the Ministry of Digital Transformation\u2019s \u201cbreakthrough\u201d as it marks its third year of existence on July 12\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 5 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Drone Mapping Data Unit launched<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A Cabinet minister said yesterday that the government is building capacity to monitor the country\u2019s land and marine resources through the launch of the Drone Mapping Data Unit (DMDU)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sand Dollar is legal tender, so banks have to distribute it, says Clearing Banks Assoc. chief<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Commercial banks will not have to be compelled to distribute The Bahamas\u2019 central bank digital currency (CBDC), the Sand Dollar, because it is legal tender of The Bahamas, Chairman of the Clearing Banks Association Gowon Bowe told Guardian Business\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Telecoms providers say progress being made in restoring services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Telecommunications companies say they are making progress in restoring critical services to customers following the passage of Hurricane Beryl\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘AI, CSR driving media engagement’<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Artificial Intelligence, as well as the importance of corporate social responsibility initiatives, have been hailed as crucial tools for local businesses\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 6 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

INNOVATION: The OWN Foundation\u2019s first masterclass delves deep into artificial intelligence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 The OWN foundation hosting its very first masterclass today as they take participants on a deep dive into artificial intelligence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

T&T ranks fifth in BPOs in LAC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Port-of-Spain has been ranked the fifth top value Destination for business process outsourcing (BPO) in the Latin America and Caribbean region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 7 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Are regulations preventing AI growth?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 TECHNOLOGICAL advancement across the globe is being hindered by government restrictions, according to tech experts speaking at the recent Mobile World Conference in Shanghai, China\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flow Jamaica restores 77% of mobile coverage, 413 fixed communities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Telecommunications giant Flow Jamaica\u2019s technical teams have continued to restore fixed and mobile services impacted by the passage of Hurricane Beryl across the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harnessing the power of AI to aid Jamaica\u2019s recovery after Hurricane Beryl<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 IN the wake of Hurricane Beryl\u2019s impact, Jamaica faces the challenge of being responsive in its economic recovery\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hurricane Beryl: Flow reports 77% mobile population coverage; 24% of affected fixed service sites restored<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Flow Jamaica says 77 per cent of its mobile customers have services while 24 per cent of affected fixed service sites have been restored as its technical teams continue restoration efforts following the passage of Hurricane Beryl across the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Problems with Flow service resolved<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Dear Claudienne, I have been having a serious issue with Flow Jamaica restoring my Internet service since I reported the matter on December 27, 2023\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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