{"id":171154,"date":"2024-07-29T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/?p=171154"},"modified":"2024-07-28T13:39:50","modified_gmt":"2024-07-28T18:39:50","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-28-july-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/07\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-28-july-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 28 July 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 22 July and 28 July 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 22 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ACTIVTRADES: Off to a rough start<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The final trading day of last week started with a huge information (IT) problem that began in Australia and spread worldwide\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airport, banks and stores are hit by global internet outage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A global technology shortage affected services at Lynden Pindling International Airport on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bahamian digital payment provider bridges gap amid global IT issues<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 A Bahamian digital payments solutions provider expressed satisfaction in being able to \u201cbridge the gap\u201d for users and merchants on its platform, ensuring transactions remained unaffected despite global IT issues impacting local point-of-sale transactions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IT meltdown \u2018wake up call\u2019 for local business<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamian businesses and information technology (IT) providers yesterday branded Friday\u2019s global meltdown \u201ca wake-up call\u201d in exposing this nation\u2019s vulnerability to events over which it has no control\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IT meltdown won\u2019t halt digital payments drive<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas\u2019 digital payments drive will not be stalled by Friday\u2019s global IT outage, a prominent banker argued yesterday, as the benefits \u201cfar outstrip\u201d the impacts from this event\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kanoo users unaffected during Crowdstrike tech outage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Mobile wallets were operational on Friday when global online payment systems were down, Chief Executive Officer of Kanoo Keith Davies told Guardian Business yesterday, explaining that Kanoo merchants lauded the mobile wallet company for being able to keep payments up on Friday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rolle: CrowdStrike software glitch affected some banks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas John Rolle said a global technology outage, traced back to a cybersecurity company called CrowdStrike, is having an effect on The Bahamas, adding that some card payment services were offline last week\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cayman \u2018dodged a bullet\u2019 in global IT outage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Friday\u2019s global Microsoft outage took some Cayman Islands government services offline, caused delays of some flights to and from the US, and shut down a number of retail bank ATMs, but, overall, the effect on the Cayman Islands was minimal compared to the impact worldwide\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Transformation Project invests just under EC $1 million in young entrepreneurs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica<\/em> \u2013 A grant of EC $986,342.00 was distributed amongst seventy-seven local entrepreneurs through the Caribbean Digital Transformation Project under the Government of Dominica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEMGuyana launches groundbreaking AI Tutor to help with close gaps caused by COVID-19 learning loss<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 STEMGuyana has unveiled a groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) tutor, set to transform the educational landscape for grades 1 to 10 across Guyana\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 23 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tech execs advocate failover systems in wake of global tech outage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Bahamian companies need to have failover systems in place, and closely monitor the controls they give to software vendors, in order to prevent the kind of impact the recent global technology outage that occurred on Friday caused many businesses, the principals of Plato Alpha Design said in a statement yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

METVT issues statement; Public warned of free online course scam<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training (METVT) has issued a statement regarding a free education scam which has been circulating on social media\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BELTRAIDE announces Open Call for BLAZE Awards 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Ministry of E-Governance commences the Cataloging of Government Services Project<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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CIBC Caribbean Bank explores data science and AI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 CIBC Caribbean\u2019s technology team spearheaded the hosting of \u2018Ignite Innovation\u2019; a presentation to clients on data science and artificial intelligence (AI) at the Warrens Great House in Barbados on July 5\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global IT outage: lessons for the Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm that partners with major cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Amazon Web Services \u2013 serving 95 per cent of Fortune 500 companies \u2013 caused a global IT outage on July 19, 2024, due to a defective software update\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Ali and Sir Tony Blair discuss digital transformation and climate change<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 President Dr. Irfaan Ali met with former British Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair at the Office of the President on Tuesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amber Group acquires 50% equity in OnTime Taxi<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Amber Group has acquired a 50 per cent equity stake in popular taxi service company OnTime Taxi, which will now be rebranded as \u2018Amber OnTime\u2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opposition legislator in St Vincent blasts telecom companies for payment reminders amid ongoing Beryl outage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 An opposition legislator in St Vincent has criticised telecommunication companies for sending bill payment reminder messages to customers even as their services remain offline following the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 1\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 24 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

IT outage gives \u2018horrific\u2019 small business impact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Many Bahamian small businesses suffered an \u201chorrific\u201d and \u201chuge impact\u201d from Friday\u2019s widespread IT outage due to their reliance on card transactions for 65 percent of customer purchases\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empowering Seniors: BARP and Legacy Foundation Launch Digital Learning Centre<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) is collaborating with the Legacy Foundation to establish a learning space designed for elderly individuals who face difficulties conducting business online\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Caye Caulker Unveils Digital Connect Center<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Caye Caulker now has a Digital Connect Center. This facility offers residents free Wi-Fi access, laptops, and computers, marking a significant step forward in digital inclusion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digi Belize sponsors Girls Empowered & Motivated Summer Program<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Digi Belize, the National Telecom company, announced its sponsorship of the Girls Empowered & Motivated (GEM) summer program\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CTU\u2019s 51st Executive Council (EC51), General Conference of Ministers Meeting and ICT Week to be held in St Kitts and Nevis, 30th September to 5th October 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT), is delighted to announce the hosting of the CTU ICT Week 2024 \u2013 St. Kitts and Nevis, set to take place in the unforgettable paradise twin-island Federation of St Kitts and Nevis from 30th September to 5th October 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top global in-demand skills in tech 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 IN the Caribbean, we\u2019ve traditionally celebrated the careers of doctors, lawyers, and engineers as prestigious and lucrative\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 25 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Virtual reality training to become necessity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 In recent years, the landscape of employee training and development has been dramatically reshaped by advances in technology\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MoH, Tony Blair Institute hold meeting on Digital Health Strategy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 With the advancement of technology and the Ministry\u2019s efforts to improve the healthcare system by going digital, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, held its kick-off meeting on the development of Guyana\u2019s Digital Health Strategy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Six weeks without landlines and a hamstrung Blaze internet system<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Dear Editor,\u00a0 I am a subscriber\/renter of telephone services for nearly 50 years now. There are two land lines at my home\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 26 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digital payments\u00a0push arrives on\u00a0Eleuthera<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Eleuthera residents and business owners discussed digital payments solutions with almost a dozen providers and presenters at the island\u2019s recent second annual Digital Expo\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WORC launches new portal to replace JobsCayman<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman has launched the new\u00a0Jobs & Online Payment Services\u00a0portal to replace JobsCayman\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amber to roll out AI-enabled taxi ride after buying stake in OnTime<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Amber Group has entered Jamaica\u2019s public transport sector through a 50 per cent equity stake in OnTime Taxi, which operates a fleet of about 300 cabs\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FTC to study benefits of ride-sharing services and make recommendations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Fair Trading Commission has embarked on a study that will assess the regulatory framework governing ride-sharing services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Foundation, Shell Trinidad and Tobago renew EPIC partnership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Ten non-profit organisations will each receive $150,000 in funding to transform their communities through a renewed partnership between the Digicel Foundation and Shell TT\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSTT profit up by 36%<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Telecommunications Services of T&T has reported an after-tax profit of US$19 million for the year ended March 31, 2024 marking a 36% increase compared to the prior year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 27 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Edufocal enters strategic partnership Signature Creed & Associates<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Digital education company EduFocal Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with local audit, tax, and advisory services firm Signature Creed & Associates\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 28 July 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Animation Bootcamp for Belizean Women and Girls Launched<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Investment, through its Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), has partnered with the Taiwan Technical Mission and the National Women\u2019s Commission to launch an Animation Bootcamp for women and girls at the Belize City ITVET\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digi Gives High School Scholarships to 35 Students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Today, thirty-five students received scholarships from Digicell to attend the high school of their choice\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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