{"id":171359,"date":"2024-08-26T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/?p=171359"},"modified":"2024-08-25T14:09:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-25T19:09:49","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-25-august-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/08\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-25-august-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 25 August 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 19 August to Sunday 25 August 2023.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 19 August 2023\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WiPay empowers with GOVPAY Digital Payment Management System\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 WiPay, the Caribbean\u2019s leading digital payment solutions provider, is pleased to announce its renewed commitment to the Government of Grenada with the confirmation of an additional 3-year contract\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Govt. touts greater access to info from public agencies with Open Data Bill\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Guyana is on the path to having a law which caters for greater access to information by citizens with the tabling of the Open Data Bill\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taiwan and SVG Collaborate on Advanced ICT Projects\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 On 16 August, Ambassador Fiona Huei-Chun Fan and Assistant Commissioner Leonard Fergus co-visited the E-Bus and Security Operation Center, and exchanged views on a range of issues, including Information and Communication Technology (ICT) projects and future cooperation fields\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TelEm Group says telecommunication benefits for St. Maarten are many now that the company\u2019s SMPR-1 cable is repaired. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 TelEm Group expects to return to full service of its newly repaired SMPR-1 undersea fiber cable as early as September, bringing with it a host of benefits for customers on St. Maarten… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TelEm Group successfully repairs SMPR-1 cable after 8-year hiatus \u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 The TelEm Group is excited to announce the successful restoration of its SMPR-1 undersea cable, which has been out of commission for nearly eight years. The repair work, conducted at Playa Isla Verde, San Juan, Puerto Rico, was completed despite challenging weather conditions, including the threat of Tropical Storm Ernesto… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changing the education conversation \u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 On June 30, the Prime Minister gave a commencement speech to more than 400 graduates at the University of the Southern Caribbean… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disgusted with TSTT’s service\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR: I wish to register my utter disgust with the internet service provided by TSTT. Around 7 am on July 11, I realised that I did not have internet service\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time for local content law for radio stations\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR: As we approach the national budget, I would like to propose an initiative that has the potential to generate new revenue, create opportunities for our youth, and reduce foreign exchange outflows. That initiative is: the passage of legislation mandating minimum levels of local content on our radio stations\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 20 August 2023\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Belize launches network of Digital Connect Centers\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 Belize has completed Phase 1 of its Digital Inclusion Program, marking a significant step towards expanding digital access nationwide\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cell Phone Repair Course for Women and Youth Launched in Corozal\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 A new training program focused on cell phone repair has been launched in Corozal Town. The Corozal Think Tank, which oversees the Regional Economic Development Masterplan for Corozal District, is collaborating with the Ministry of Investment and the Women\u2019s Commission to provide this training\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 21 August 2023\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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URCA begins public consultation on electronic communications sector licence review \u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has launched a public consultation process to review and modify existing Electronic Communications Sector (ECS) licenses. This initiative aims to maintain a regulatory framework that is robust, equitable, and aligned with the evolving needs of both the industry and the Bahamian public… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

URCA’s changes to electronic comms sector to include stricter fee delinquency penalties \u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday released its public consultation process for the changes it proposes to make that will affect licensees in the Electronic Communications Sector (ECS)… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

URCA proposes expanding content regulation to digital and social media in revised code \u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) has released a consultation document proposing revisions to the Code of Practice for Content Regulation, including extending its applicability to broadcast licensees\u2019 digital and social media platforms… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carib$ goes live with first regional transfer \u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Pan Caribbean digital payment system Carib$ successfully showcased its first live transfer recently between companies in Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago and St Vincent and the Grenadines… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CXC launches e-Preslip \u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Candidates who sat the May\/June 2024 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) tests will be able to access their preliminary results in digital format… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to leverage AI and new SEO rules to grow online \u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 THE digital landscape is constantly evolving, and with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), we\u2019re entering a new era of search. AI isn\u2019t just a buzzword \u2014 it\u2019s fundamentally changing how search engines operate and how users interact with the web… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More smartphone cheats in CXC exams\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has revealed a concerning rise in exam irregularities, driven by the increased use of smartphones and smartwatches to cheat during the May\/June 2024 exam period\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 22 August 2023\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Pay up or operating licence suspended\u2019 proposes URCA \u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 CHANGES are being proposed to the electronic communications sector in a new consultation document released by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA)… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CCT sets the tone in resilience for BVI telecoms \u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT) continues to establish itself as the most reliable choice for telecommunications in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). This reputation was further solidified during the recent passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto, which has since intensified into Hurricane Ernesto… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI reshaping talent, skills opportunities \u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in accountancy and finance presents challenges and opportunities for the profession… more<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top online schools to learn new skills \u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 In today\u2019s global job market, traditional university education no longer guarantees career success, especially in smaller regions like the Caribbean, where universities often lag behind in teaching the latest in-demand skills… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-tech mineral mapping will reduce cost of gold prospecting, preserve environment, says officials \u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Wednesday inked a US$1.875 million dollar agreement to begin a high-tech multi-year mineral mapping exercise, the first since 1968, to pinpoint gold deposits and reduce the cost of prospecting, officials said… more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other than digitizing and integrating existing geological data, what else is this mineral mapping expected to achieve?\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, The recent reports that the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has commissioned \u201cConsulting Services for Mineral Mapping Study of Guyana\u2019s Mineral Resources (Gold Resources and Non-traditional Minerals)\u201d stirred my interest as someone who has some familiarity with such work\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Watch out for third-party IT risk\u2019\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Managing director ACE Strategic Solutions and vice president of the ISC2 (International Information System Security Certification Consortium) Caribbean Chapter, Ricardo Fraser, is urging local businesses to adopt third-party risk management (TPRM) practices following the Microsoft outage in July, which resulted in businesses affected globally, to the tune of billions of US dollars… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 23 August 2023\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Police mull dedicated social media monitoring unit to reduce crime\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda <\/em>\u2013 Police are considering enhancing their social media monitoring capabilities by establishing a dedicated unit to that end in an effort to curtail criminal behaviour by youth gangs\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consultation begins on 5G communications\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 CONSULTATION is being launched over 5G communications technology in The Bahamas\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

URCA releases consultation document for 5G \u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) released its consultation document on the roadmap to enable 5G deployment in The Bahamas yesterday, outlining that one of the biggest hurdles to rolling out 5G will be the large financial investment stakeholders will have to make to facilitate its delivery… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

URCA unveils draft \u2018roadmap\u2019 for 5G deployment in The Bahamas \u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 URCA has developed a draft \u2018roadmap\u2019 to identify and address regulatory and policy issues essential for the deployment of 5G technology in The Bahamas… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 Caribbean countries better equipped to advance digital transformation\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 Policy makers from twelve Caribbean territories are now better equipped to accelerate digital transformation and digitalisation efforts and take actionable steps toward a more sustainable and inclusive digital future for their citizens\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cayman is regional leader in 5G network availability\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands<\/em> \u2013 At the Caribbean Spectrum Management Conference held in Jamaica earlier this year, the Cayman Islands was singled out as being ahead of the curve in the region when it comes to wireless broadband connectivity. Both Flow and Digicel launched 5G services in June\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel\u2019s data service in the North Rupununi are a major disappointment for its subscribers\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dear Editor, The vexatious issue of Digicel\u2019s data service in the North Rupununi and some other hinterland locations has been highlighted previously both on social media and in the print media but no remedial action has been taken to date\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Govt. working to equip hinterland with telemedicine features\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister is working to install internet connectivity in health facilities across hinterland regions, ensuring telemedicine options are available… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyberattacks drop 78 per cent \u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 ATTEMPTED cyberattacks on networks in Jamaica fell 78 per cent over the first six months of this year with the country recording four million such attacks over the period compared to 19 million attempts for the same period last year, according to global cybersecurity solutions company Fortinet… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow to move portion of core network underground \u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 CABLE & Wireless is about to invest millions into moving more of its network infrastructure below ground to prevent downtime from hurricanes. The investment comes as part of funds its parent company, Liberty Latin America Limited (LILA), will be spending to move 170 kilometres of its core network\/backbone underground across the Caribbean as it looks to build back in certain jurisdictions from Hurricane Beryl… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paying taxes, fees online \u2013 way to go\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR:<\/strong>\u202fI was heartened to see articles in the newspapers this week signalling the Minister of Finance\u2019s support for financial inclusion and more digital transactions\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 24 August 2023\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Data Protection Commissioner responds to DLP e-voting complaint\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has formally responded to a complaint by a member of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) regarding the party\u2019s proposed electronic voting system, which has sparked debate over the handling of sensitive personal data\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

100% digital certificates of deposit \u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominican Republic<\/em> \u2013 Qik Banco Digital Dominicano, S.A. Banco M\u00faltiple, a subsidiary of Grupo Popular, launched its 100% digital certificates of deposit, which offer benefits that make them attractive products for people who want to grow their savings… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gov\u2019t to equip hinterland with telemedicine features \u2013 Anthony tells NTC conference\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 As part of government\u2019s commitment to enhancing the delivery of healthcare in the hinterland regions, the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister is working to install internet connectivity in health facilities across these regions to ensure the availability of telemedicine options, a release from the Department of Public Information (DPI) stated yesterday\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jagdeo warns citizens not to fall prey of online scam falsely using prominent figures\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana<\/em> \u2013 General Secretary of the People\u2019s Progressive Party Civic (PPP\/C) and Vice President of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo has cautioned the public about a number of online scams that are misusing the images of well-known Guyanese leaders for fraudulent activities\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Literacy Summer Training Sessions Begin\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Digital Transformation Project (CARDTP) in partnership with the Taiwan Technical Mission, the Division of Innovation within the Ministry of Education, and Bank of Saint Lucia, is currently conducting Digital Literacy Summer Training Sessions across various communities island-wide\u2026 more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cashless society needed for financial inclusion\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 HESITANCY to embrace a cashless society remains evident, as a survey conducted by the European Union and the United Nations Capital Development Fund reveals a strong preference for cash savings among citizens… more<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 25 August 2023\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digicel upgraded but under pressure\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The financial performance of telecoms Digicel Group has stabilised, with its operations generating over US$14 million in cash for the year, leading to a rating upgrade by Moody\u2019s… more<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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