{"id":171402,"date":"2024-09-02T05:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T10:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/?p=171402"},"modified":"2024-09-02T05:49:26","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T10:49:26","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-1-september-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/09\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-1-september-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 1 September 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 26 August to Sunday 1 September 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 26 August 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Work-related data increases by as much as 1000%<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 According to a representative of TRG Datacenters, \u201cThis evolution is not just about adding more features; it\u2019s about enhancing the overall experience with richer content and stronger functionalities. Interestingly, while some apps have expanded significantly, others have focused on refining their efficiency, balancing growth with optimization\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel Grenada $3 million investment in Carriacou and Petite Martinique<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 In the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Beryl, which severely impacted the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Digicel is proud to announce its commitment to restoring and enhancing internet connectivity across the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internet services are back in Carriacou: Flow announces new solution<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 Flow is excited to announce the return of high-speed internet services to Carriacou and Petite Martinique\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Phase one of gov\u2019t\u2019s satellite connectivity for hinterland completed \u2013 PM\u2019s office<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The Office of the Prime Minister says that its facilitating agency, the National Data Management Authority (NDMA), has completed phase one of the Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) Satellite Connectivity project, which aims to benefit over 250 hinterland, remote, and riverain communities, by the end of this year\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s needed to make e-Governance happen?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 At AmCham\u2019s Tech Hub Islands Summit on July 02, e-Government was on the agenda and the discussion quickly turned to the essentials that must be in place to make that happen\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 27 August 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Closing the digital gap in Jamaica\u2019s business sector<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Scrolling through the Jamaica Business Development Corporation\u2019s (JBDC) Things Jamaican e-commerce site, Amazon storefront or social media pages, you will see hundreds of Jamaican products made by local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) \u2013 a signal of the agency\u2019s efforts to provide global market access for whom an e-commerce website is out of reach\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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JBDC to Host Digital Jamaica Summit on September 3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 In a bid to propel Jamaica\u2019s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) into the digital age, the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) will be hosting the Digital Jamaica Summit and Showcase\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTP advises public on prohibition of Starlink antennas usage.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 Bureau Telecommunications and Post Sint Maarten (BTP) is advising all resellers that the sale and distribution of Starlink antennas on the Dutch side of Sint Maarten is strictly prohibited. At present, Starlink, operated by SpaceX, is not authorized to provide telecommunication services through their antennas on the Dutch side of Sint Maarten. Therefore, any transmission of Starlink telecommunication services is unlawful\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 28 August 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hospital in major data overhaul \u2018to enhance patient care\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is to undergo a complete digital technology overhaul in a bid to improve its healthcare delivery, including telemedicine, QEH officials have announced\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belize Coast Guard Gets 110 Miles Range Drones<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize <\/em>\u2013 The Belize Coast Guard has been equipped with military-grade drones that will allow them to extend their patrol far beyond what the eyes can see. Two Skyfront Perimeter Eight Hybrid Drones were commissioned today at an opening ceremony at the Coast Guard\u2019s headquarters just outside of Belize City\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Police Department to Get High-flying, Long-distance Drones<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 The Belize Police Department is also in the process of acquiring its own unmanned aerial assets. Commissioner of Police Chester Williams confirmed that these drones for the Belize Police Department are on the way. Among the uses of the drones will be to assists in operations along Belize\u2019s northern border\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top online schools to learn new skills<\/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\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parag presents boats, talks up Digital Skills Initiative to transform education in Region 2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, visited Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam)  on Tuesday, highlighting a wave of transformative changes designed to upgrade education and infrastructure in the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digita Global CEO to highlight digital strategies for MSMEs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 CEO of Digita Global Marketing (DGM) Kemal Brown plans to highlight the benefits of digital strategies needed to drive business growth for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) at the upcoming Digital Jamaica Summit & Showcase\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trust issues stymie cashless progress<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 It\u2019s been almost three years since Finance Minister Colm Imbert set a target of transitioning T&T to a cashless society by December 2022\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 29 August 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Customer interaction is now Augmented Reality<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 In the rapidly evolving world of technology, Augmented Reality (AR) has emerged as a revolutionary tool, transforming the landscape of marketing and sales. No longer just a futuristic concept, AR is now a mainstream technology, offering brands an innovative way to engage with customers, enhance their shopping experience and drive sales\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit unions join forces with Sagicor Bank for new digital service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 The Barbados Co-operative & Credit Union League Limited (BCCULL) is set to transform financial access for  credit unions and their members in a breakthrough partnership with Sagicor Bank (Barbados), and VENTI Global Inc\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Online Platform for Education on Belize\u2019s Legacy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belize<\/em> \u2013 The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology has launched an online platform that brings Belize\u2019s ever-evolving history at your fingertips\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bureau Telecommunications and Post Sint Maarten clarifies misleading statements in media.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 Bureau Telecommunications and Post Sint Maarten (BTP) would like to address and correct the misleading statements that have recently circulated in the media… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The digital nomad lifestyle \u2013 Why I’m moving to Thailand<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 After spending the last ten years living in TT, I\u2019ve decided to move to Thailand, and I couldn\u2019t be more excited about this new chapter in my life\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 30 August 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DIANE PHILLIPS: Who invented e-mail anyway?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 I have 59,775 e-mails in my inbox, 5,532 unread, and I am not even an important person. Oops, make that 59,776 and climbing. Most of them are business-related, some are general \u2013 what\u2019s on at an art gallery next month, entertainment line-up at a resort \u2013 and every now and then, a personal note slips through\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IFC, Microsoft agree to drive digital transformation in LatAm and C\u2019bean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Microsoft signed a strategic agreement to identify and enhance investment opportunities in digital transformation across Latin America and the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Samsung eyes more AI roll-out in region<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 SAMSUNG is planning to expand AI features beyond its premium S series phones in the region as it expects the technology to drive growth in the smartphone market in coming months amidst improvements in regional consumer spending\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digicel and Flow say no usage charges for customers without service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Following customer complaints about the continued receipt of bills without service since Hurricane Beryl, the two major telecoms providers, Digicel and Flow, are moving to clarify that there is no usage charge for the period of interruption for those who remain without service\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NIDS for rollout by year end, says Morris Dixon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, says the long-awaited National Identification System (NIDS) should be officially launched by the end of 2024\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MyApp Summer Programme turns out enthusiasts in Robotics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em> \u2013 After three weeks of training, a number of secondary school students have successfully graduated from the MyAPP Summer Programme which was facilitated by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC). It was held at two locations this year, including at Georgetown\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Energy Chamber to use AI for safety certification<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 THE Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago says it will soon begin using artificial intelligence (AI) to \u201csignificantly enhance the efficiency\u201d of its Safe to Work (Stow) certification process\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 31 August 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

C&W Business reaffirms commitment to First Angels Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 C&W Business has pledged its continued support to First Angels Caribbean, a network of angel investors dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship across the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harnessing the Power of IoT: A game changer for businesses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 As businesses across the region face increasing pressure to innovate and remain competitive, The Internet of Things (IoT) presents a unique opportunity to drive growth, boost efficiency, and optimize operations in ways previously unimaginable\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 1 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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C&W Communications graduate programme continues to invest in Caribbean talent development<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Three young professionals have been recruited to join C&W Communications\u2019 highly competitive graduate programme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online access carves market share off college texts, inspirational book sales<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The sale of texts for tertiary education, as well as inspirational books, including Bibles, have plummeted by about 70 per cent over the last few years because of their availability online, according to the head of one of the largest booksellers in the country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: rawpixel.com (Pexels<\/a>); JBDC<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Marketing Magazine <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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