A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 29 July to Sunday 4 August 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 29 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

OKX Bahamas CEO: New digital assets bill a significant milestone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges (DARE) Amendment Bill is a \u201csignificant milestone\u201d in providing clarity on the regulatory requirements for the digital assets sector, according to Herman Loedolff, chief executive officer of the Bahamas office of cryptocurrency exchange OKX\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hippo Digital Rolls Out Red Carpet for Barbados Delegation on UK AI Study Mission<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Leeds-based tech consultancy Hippo hosted government officials from Barbados on their UK tour of AI capability, facilitated by the Global Government Forum\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BTL Selling Property to Invest in Remote Rural Areas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 Belize Telemedia Limited wants to bring connectivity to the remote areas of Belize on the same level as the urban areas. To do that, the company is selling two parcels of prime property in Belmopan\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does B.T.L.\u2019s Hurricane Plan Look Like?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 At the start of every hurricane season, the National Emergency Management Organization mobilizes its hurricane preparedness plan for the country, each city, district, and village. But we haven\u2019t heard much from the utility companies, especially the ones who are expected to keep us connected during a hurricane\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dutch government not funding cryptocurrency regulation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cura\u00e7ao<\/em> \u2013 The Ministry of Finance is not funding cryptocurrency regulation and supervision. The Ministry has denied repeated requests from the Authority for Financial Markets (AFM) for extra funding and has even limited the contributions the regulator can ask from the sector, Financieele Dagblad reports based on documents received from the Ministry through the Open Government Act\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strengthening and energizing the \u00abNUMERIS\u00bb project<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 The Rectorate of the State University of Haiti (UEH), the Permanent Mission of Haiti to the Organization of American States (OAS), the Columbus Memorial Library and the University of Montreal, a member of the OAS Consortium of Universities, recently had an excellent working session on the proposal for the OAS digital project for Haiti\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CIBC launches AI webinar series with Ignite Innovation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 CIBC Caribbean recently hosted a successful \u201cIgnite Innovation\u201d Data Science & AI client presentation at the Warrens Great House in Barbados\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What leaders are doing to enable digital transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 On July 02, on the second day of AmCham\u2019s 2024 edition of its Tech Hub Islands Summit, six business leaders discussed \u201cGetting Digital-Ready: Leadership lessons to future-proof the digital workplace.\u201d \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 30 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Central Bank Governor: Global IT outage shouldn\u2019t derail digitization efforts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Central Bank Governor John Rolle has stated that the global IT shutdown nearly two weeks ago should not be used as a justification for scaling back on the benefits of digitization, noting that the regulator has on its \u201cradar\u201d plans to strengthen the domestic payment system capacity\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rolle: Don’t worry about digitization push following tech blackout<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Central Bank Governor John Rolle told reporters yesterday that the recent global technology blackout caused via an update of software by cybersecurity company Crowdstrike, should not cause a \u201cpullback\u201d from the country\u2019s digitization push and its benefits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New digital cheque system \u2018to speed up banking\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Anew cheque digitisation system set to be introduced a week from Tuesday is expected to slash the time taken to clear cheques deposited with commercial banks, Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge announced on Monday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transforming Regional Healthcare Through the Pan-American Highway for Digital Health<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in partnership with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), hosted an international meeting in Kingston from July 23-25 titled “Caribbean Connect: Building the Pan-American Highway for Digital Health.” \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MMG showcases API to developers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Mobile Money Guyana (MMG), a lead in innovative e-commerce solutions, on Tuesday said software developers have been briefed about its new e-commerce Application Programming Interface (API) that would be used to integrate online platforms with the payment system\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 31 July 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Eleuthera businesses express fears of digital banking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 Quinton Carey, owner of the Tarpum Bay Shopping Center in Eleuthera, told Guardian Business said it is \u201cscary and risky to put all of your hope into a digital platform for your banking needs\u201d, following the technology blackout caused by a software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike, that affected not only banks, but airports and other essential services\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SCB announces enactment of DARE Act, elevating digital asset regulation standards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Securities Commission of The Bahamas has announced the enactment of the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act, 2024 (DARE 2024) by the Bahamian Parliament, further solidifying the country\u2019s leadership in digital asset regulation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shaping the digital future of the Caribbean!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), in collaboration with the Government of Guyana, will host the 20th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF) and the 3rd Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum (CYIGF)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Technology forms partnership with Kares One Guyana T10<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013  <\/em><\/strong>As the countdown to the second Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast nears an end, Digital Technology has gotten onboard as a key partner in enhancing the quality of the 2024 tournament\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artificial Intelligence to Transform the Future of Work<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer science fiction. Evolving at an unprecedented pace, AI allows machines to simulate human intelligence and cognitive processes to solve problems\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AvCom a backbone of local technology systems and public safety<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 With almost 40 years of experience, Aviation Communications Jamaica Limited (AvCom JA) has for more than a decade delivered First-World technology solutions to drive local business growth and economic development, standing as a backbone of Jamaica\u2019s public safety\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PBS encourages businesses to take proactive approach to ATM security<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 Productive Business Solutions (PBS), is urging domestic firms to  implement robust security measures to stay ahead of criminals\u2014in response to the recent surge in automated teller machine (ATM) attacks in Jamaica\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TATT: TTT has exclusive Olympics broadcast rights<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) is reminding TV viewers that TTT Ltd is the authorised broadcaster of the 2024 Olympic Games\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 1 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CIBC Caribbean Bank Hosts \u201cIgnite Innovation\u201d Data Science & AI Webinar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados \u2013 CIBC Caribbean recently hosted asuccessful\u201cIgnite Innovation\u201d Data Science & AI client presentation at the Warrens Great House in Barbados\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI career change<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013 Technology will have an impact how the profession recruits and trains staff\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ONE JN Passport will narrow financial inclusion gap, says company<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 JN Financial Group, the parent company of all financial service providers in The Jamaica National Group, says the ONE JN Passport will have a very positive impact on financial inclusion\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 2 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Education Minister: WiPay does not need licence to operate in Grenada<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 Education Minister David Andrews announced that the Government of Grenada will continue to engage WiPay Caribbean to provide cashless electronic transactions to recipients of the schoolbooks and uniform programme, although the regulatory body for financial services has revoked the company\u2019s licence to operate in Grenada\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Data collection infrastructure set up for police body cameras, says Blake<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake says the wearing of body-worn cameras by the police will soon be a permanent feature of the Jamaica Constabulary Force\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EduFocal outsources CFO job<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 EduFocal Limited has hired financial services firm Signature Creed & Associates to take on the functions of chief financial officer, under what is generally referred to as a fractional CFO arrangement that\u2019s utilised by start-ups and young companies as a cost-saving measure\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rape, cyberbullying of 14-year-old girl lands man a near 20-year jail term<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines <\/em>\u2013 A man was sentenced to 19 years, six months, and 23 days in prison for committing sexual and cybercrime offences against a 14 year old girl\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 3 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WiPay signs GovPay contract with Grenada<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 WiPay Group CEO chief executive officer and founder, Aldwyn Wayne, says the regional payments provider has signed a new multi-million dollar, three-year contract with the government of Grenada to digitise payments on the island\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow gives back to customers impacted by hurricane<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 COMMUNICATIONS and entertainment provider Flow Jamaica has announced several compensation measures for customers who experienced service interruptions during the recent passage of Hurricane Beryl\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 4 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Data protection in the age of technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Digitisation has developed to the point where the transfer of data globally\u2014as well as the large volume of personal information or data generated about individuals\u2014is not only enormous but also, in large part, integral to how we live and access systems around us\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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