{"id":171266,"date":"2024-08-12T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/?p=171266"},"modified":"2024-08-11T11:17:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-11T16:17:38","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-11-august-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/08\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-11-august-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 11 August 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 5 August to Sunday 11 August 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 5 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Regulator orders satellite internet terminals removed from shelves<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Cayman\u2019s telecommunications regulator OfReg has served cease-and-desist notices to local businesses to block the sale of satellite internet terminals\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

bmobile Joins YBTT To Empower Young Entrepreneurs Through JumpSTART Program<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Twenty-one young future entrepreneurs are now equipped and ready to take on the business world, having graduated from the Youth Business Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s (YBTT) JumpSTART Incubator program, sponsored by bmobile and other corporate entities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The consequences of careless code<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 On July 19, cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike sent an automatic update to Microsoft Windows computers that was intended to upgrade the Falcon sensor security solution it sells to enterprise\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 6 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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CARICOM Heads of Government endorse digital resilience strategy, skills fund creation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have endorsed a strategy that will guide how the Region navigates the digital landscape\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WiPay signs agreement with Government of Grenada<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 Digital payment solutions provider WiPay has signed a multimillion-dollar, multi-year contract with the Government of Grenada to continue providing services through the GOVPAY Digital Payment Management System\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More protection needed for online shoppers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 Dear Editor, I wish to highlight an online shopping experience I had with a company called Websourse Guyana Inc\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice industry gets drone technology to improve efficiency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Small rice farmers will be provided drone services by the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) to assist them in increasing and improving the quality of the grain, through assistance from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and China, officials said Tuesday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ikonwork CEO Veda Samai calls for simpler job application process<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of Ikonwork Veda Samai highlighted the need for companies to implement simplified application processes at the recent staging of the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ) Conference & Awards held at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Suriname completed the transition to Deep Blue one submarine cable<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Suriname <\/em>\u2013 Digicel Suriname has completed the transition of its data traffic to the new Deep Blue One submarine cable\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSMEs urged to bolster cybersecurity, contingency plans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 MICRO, Small and Medium enterprises (MSMEs) must always stay vigilant with their cybersecurity measures, as they are more susceptible to attacks, said Shiva Bissessar, managing director and principal consultant of technological consulting firm Pinaka\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 7 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Empowering Futures: Digital Transformation in the Eastern Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Nestled amid Saint Lucia’s lush greenery, the vibrantly colored classrooms of Vide Bouteille Primary School buzz with activity, hosting over 300 young learners from kindergarten to sixth grade\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to become a digital nomad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 OVER the past few days, many of you have been sending me e-mail and DMs asking, \u201cHow do I become a digital nomad?\u201d To help you transition your life and understand what you need, I\u2019ve put together this guide on becoming a digital nomad\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 8 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ministry of Education warns of \u2018\u2019illegitimate laptop scheme in circulation\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 It has come to the attention of the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training that there is a document in circulation advertising applications for a students\u2019 laptop scheme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Smart cities\u2019 promise comes with challenges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The concept of Smart Cities is revolutionising urban living, ushering in an era where technology and data are the cornerstones of efficient, sustainable and livable environments\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dominican student nabs \u2018most likes\u2019 in ECTEL social media competition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 Dominican Grammar School\u2019s Kelly Huang emerged with \u2018most likes\u2019  for her submission in the 12-15 category of the \u2018She\u2019s ICT (My Information and Communication Technology) Champion\u2019 Reel Contest, organized by the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grenada: WiPay does not need a licence to operate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 The Grenada Government says it will continue to engage the Trinidad-based WiPay Caribbean to provide cashless electronic transactions to recipients of the schoolbooks and uniform programme, although the island\u2019s regulatory body for financial services has revoked the company\u2019s license to operate in Grenada\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ChatFlow Limited launches AI-driven customer experience platform for SMEs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Local technology company ChatFlow Limited is aiming to improve the customer experience in Jamaican small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) using artificial intelligence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Radio Jamaica Limited reports half-billion loss<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Despite posting marginally higher revenue for the financial year (FY) 2023\/24, Radio Jamaica Limited found itself in the red by more than a half-billion dollars in losses\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rob Mayo-Smith appointed Chief Operating Officer of tTech<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Rob Mayo-Smith has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of information technology firm tTech\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. Kitts And Nevis Hosts Comprehensive Digital Identity Consultation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts And Nevis<\/em> \u2013 The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis hosted a comprehensive national consultation on the development of a secure and reliable digital identity authentication system at the National ICT Centre on Thursday, August 08, 2024, aimed at enhancing the country\u2019s digital infrastructure and improving access to essential services for all citizens\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government Employees Build Capacity Through AI Training Workshop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 Employees from various Government Ministries attended a one-day training workshop at the National ICT Centre in Castries on Friday, July 26, 2024, that underscored the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 9 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

FTX ordered to pay $12.7bn to victims of their fraudulent activities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 THE Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced yesterday that a US District Court in New York has ordered FTX Trading Ltd. and Alameda Research LLC to pay $12.7 billion to their customers and victims of their fraudulent activities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bogus CAL email is phishing scam<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Cayman Airways Ltd says the airline has received reports of a phishing email being sent to customers claiming that their \u201caccount\u201d has been \u201ctemporarily suspended\u201d\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 10 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Acquity BPO expands to Belmopan; a thousand new employment opportunities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 \u0412u\u0455\u0456n\u0435\u0455\u0455 \u0440r\u043e\u0441\u0435\u0455\u0455 \u043eut\u0455\u043eur\u0441\u0456ng \u0441\u043em\u0440\u0430n\u0443 \u0410\u0441qu\u0456t\u0443 \u0412\u0420\u041e \u043eff\u0456\u0441\u0456\u0430ll\u0443 \u043e\u0440\u0435n\u0435d \u0456t\u0455 \u043eff\u0456\u0441\u0435 \u043en th\u0435 \u041dumm\u0456ngb\u0456rd \u041d\u0456ghw\u0430\u0443 h\u0435r\u0435 th\u0456\u0455 m\u043ern\u0456ng, \u0440r\u0435\u0440\u0430r\u0456ng t\u043e \u0455\u0440r\u0456ngb\u043e\u0430rd n\u0435w \u043e\u0440\u0440\u043ertun\u0456t\u0456\u0435\u0455 f\u043er r\u0435\u0455\u0456d\u0435nt\u0455 \u043ef th\u0435 \u0441\u0430\u0440\u0456t\u0430l \u0430nd \u0455urr\u043eund\u0456ng \u0430r\u0435\u0430\u0455\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ministry of E-Governance celebrate completion of Digital Inclusion Programme Phase One<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 \u041en \u0410ugu\u0455t 9, 2024, th\u0435 F\u043ert G\u0435\u043erg\u0435 D\u0456g\u0456t\u0430l \u0421\u043enn\u0435\u0441t \u0421\u0435nt\u0435r h\u043e\u0455t\u0435d \u0430 \u0441\u0435l\u0435br\u0430t\u0456\u043en m\u0430rk\u0456ng th\u0435 \u0455u\u0441\u0441\u0435\u0455\u0455ful \u0441\u043em\u0440l\u0435t\u0456\u043en \u043ef th\u0435 f\u0456r\u0455t \u0440h\u0430\u0455\u0435 \u043ef \u0412\u0435l\u0456z\u0435\u2019\u0455 D\u0456g\u0456t\u0430l \u0406n\u0441lu\u0455\u0456\u043en \u0420r\u043egr\u0430mm\u0435\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

QR Code and Nutritional Labeling Initiatives Officially Launched<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia<\/em> \u2013 On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, the official launch of the new QR code and nutritional labeling programmes was held at the Finance Administrative Centre at Pointe Seraphine, ushering in a major achievement in the island\u2019s agricultural sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 11 August 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ECTEL\u2019s Reel Contest Winners Revealed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is delighted to announce the winners of its \u2018She\u2019s My ICT Champion\u2019 Reel Contest, held in observance of Girls in ICT 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salada goes digital on advertising<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Salada Foods Jamaica Limited has gone digital while heading downmarket for fresh revenue\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image credit: Jan Kr\u00f6mer<\/a> (flickr); Caribbean Jobs<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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