{"id":171438,"date":"2024-09-09T05:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T10:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/?p=171438"},"modified":"2024-09-09T10:02:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T15:02:37","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-8-september-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/09\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-8-september-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 8 September 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 2 September to Sunday 8 September 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 2 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Managers union, BTC agree to new industrial agreement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 The Bahamas Communications and Public Managers Union (BCPMU) and Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) have agreed to a new industrial agreement (IA)\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Telecommunications Minister, Chekira Lockhart visits ECTEL headquarters in St. Lucia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica <\/em>\u2013 The Minister for Telecommunications, Honourable Chekira Lockhart-Hypolite, visited the team at the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) in St. Lucia, in her role as the chairperson of ECTEL\u2019s Council of Ministers. This significant visit aimed to engage with the staff, celebrate their achievements and address the challenges facing the evolving electronic communications sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artificial intelligence, new tech solutions part of 2025 Energy Conference<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The 2025 Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo will be held from February 18 to 21 and a focus on artificial intelligence (A.I.) alongside new technology solutions are expected\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 3 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Flow announces broadcast of English Premier League for Caribbean<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Local and regional telecommunications provider Flow announced on Monday, September 2, the launch of ESPN Extra this year, along with the broadcasting of the 2024-2025 season of the English Premier League (EPL) on ESPN and ESPN 2\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NBVI partners with Mastercard for fast and secure cross-border payments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Today, the National Bank of Virgin Islands (NBVI) announces the implementation of Mastercard Cross-Border Services, a service within the Mastercard Move portfolio of money transfer solutions\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warning sounded over cybercrime<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

British Virgin Islands <\/em>\u2013 Businesses in the Virgin Islands have been warned of a rising wave of cybercrime sweeping across the Caribbean\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regional outsourcer itel increasing Jamaica\u2019s 2000-strong workforce<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 International business process outsourcer itel has plans to grow its Jamaican staff complement that numbers almost 2,000 employees after securing accounts with two new clients\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow raising late fees at start of October<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The telecommunications provider Flow will be increasing its late fees, effective October 1\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 4 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HRMAB warns of AI threat to jobs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados. <\/em>\u2013 Many jobs in Barbados may be on the line with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI)  and technological advancements in businesses\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campers Showcase Skills In Robotics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Enthusiasm, excitement and technology came together recently when over 75 students of the Barbados Junior Robotics Camp had the opportunity to showcase what they had learnt to an audience which included parents and sponsors of the camp\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CXC upgrading offerings with new digital practitioner course for educators<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC\u00ae) has updated its Professional Learning Institute (PLI) to enhance the skills and training of educators throughout the region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grenada to develop policy on drone use<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 Grenada, through the Ministry of National Security, is to develop rules and policies pertaining to the use of drones. These guidelines will focus on identifying no fly zones as well as applying drone technology to assist with improving healthcare\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI could revolutionise Court of Appeal, claims chief justice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaica\u2019s Court of Appeal is \u201cideally placed\u201d for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the settlement of cases, Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has asserted\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BOJ update on Jam-Dex<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has successfully completed the pilot of a dynamic QR code to allow for Jamaica\u2019s central bank digital currency (CBDC) Jam-Dex to be accepted by merchants at point of sale (POS) machines, but there are further delays which will slow the roll out to the public\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GraceKennedy\u2019s Digital Factory inspires next-gen innovators<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 In keeping with its focus on bridging the digital literacy and skills gap, the GraceKennedy (GK) Digital Factory recently hosted a back-to-school mentorship day for students aged 9-16 years, under the theme: Innovators of Tomorrow: Discovering Digital Careers\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JBDC survey reveals digital divide<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A recent Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) survey has revealed that a moderate 32.44 per cent of respondents use digital technologies daily and understand their benefits\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why can\u2019t we scan cheques with our phones in Jamaica?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica<\/em> \u2013 While there have been several advancements by Jamaican banks over the last decade, a question that puzzles many persons is why they can\u2019t simply deposit their cheques to their bank account using their smartphone? This already exists in North America and Europe, so why not in Jamaica?… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NTRC & City Wifi review progress in SKNIX and Digital Services Network advancements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em> \u2013 St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN):  In July 2024, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) of St. Kitts and Nevis, led by CEO Ervin Williams, visited the Department of Technology to assess the development of the Internet Exchange Point (IXP) project and the Digital Services Network (DSN). Zach Newman, Director of City Wifi, the first Internet Service Provider (ISP) connected to the  St. Kitts and Nevis Internet Exchange (SKNIX), also participated in the visit\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is the Crime Hotline App a Hit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia<\/em> \u2013 The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) is encouraging individuals to make use of its crime hotline app as Saint Lucia continues to record homicides and other violent incidents\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Artificial Intelligence vs Human Intelligence\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to save lives, improve food security and make energy production more efficient and sustainable, all the while reducing the costs of doing business in T&T\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TT central bank allows company to issue electronic money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) says it has issued a issued a provisional registration to Massy Remittance Services (Trinidad) Ltd (MRSTL) to issue electronic money (e-money) for a six-month period\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 5 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sagicor Bank named Barbados\u2019 \u2018best consumer digital bank\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados <\/em>\u2013 Global Finance magazine has named Sagicor Bank (arbados) the \u2018best consumer digital bank\u2019 in Barbados in its 2024\u2032World\u2019s Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards\u2019 for the Latin America region\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New cybercrime law will target criminals, not free speech \u2013 Jagdeo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday assured citizens that recent revelations that the government intends to amend Guyana\u2019s cybercrime laws are not aimed at curbing free speech\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAO Pilots Online Project to Assist Farmers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013  The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is piloting a Digital Services Portfolio (DSP), which has been introduced to 42 farmers from Mile Gully in Manchester, via two workshops\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TELEM financial woes worsen, company in jeopardy since the publication of CEO position.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten<\/em> \u2013 The financial situation of the country\u2019s telephone company, TELEM, has worsened in recent months. TELEM is finding it difficult to pay its creditors due to the lack of proper cash flow\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Trinidad and Tobago really go cashless?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 I had intended to write on the re-aligned feminisation of poverty this week but the headlines in the press about the results of the CSEC maths and English exams took precedence\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TSTT, SOGET partner to make port operations more efficient<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE majority state-owned telecommunications company TSTT has partnered with an international ports service provider to make Trinidad and Tobago’s port operations more efficient\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 6 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pilot project for digital progress tests successful in schools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cura\u00e7ao <\/em>\u2013 Several schools participated in a pilot project last week for the digital administration of Progress Tests in Papiamentu and Dutch. According to the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports, students from Mgr. Niewindt College, St. Antonius College, St. Paulus College, and Kolegio Sta. Rosa de Lima were highly enthusiastic after taking the digital tests\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guyana\u2019s New Cybercrime Act Will Not Affect Freedom Of Expression, Says Minister.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The General Secretary of the People\u2019s Progressive Party  Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has made it clear that the move to align the Cybercrime Act cyberspace with the United Nations Convention, will not infringe upon the rights of social media influencers or ordinary citizens\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allow payment of tax online<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 THE EDITOR: On September 5, chaos erupted at the Board of Inland Revenue as long lines formed for property tax payments, leading to frustration among taxpayers and staff alike\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, 7 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Amendments to Cybercrime Act will not target social media commentators \u2013 Jagdeo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Vice President (VP) Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday reassured that the amendments to the Cybercrime Act are not aimed at targeting social media commentators or ordinary citizens who air their views\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GTT rebrands as ONE Communications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 In a move to expand and unify its communication services, the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) on Thursday officially rebranded as \u2018ONE Communications\u2019\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial app helps educator actualise wealth plan <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Being able to receive a decision on his loan application in mere minutes was a major boon for Kingston-based mathematics educator Matthew Johnson* who was able to acquire financing recently quickly via a secure financial app. He never needed to wait in line at a bank and the process was seamless. As a result, he was able to cash in on a deal to keep alive his ambitions of becoming a homeowner… more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 8 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digitization and teachers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean<\/em> \u2013  Exactly what Caricom heads of government will be doing at their next meeting discussing the CXC Mathematics performance this year is not something which is altogether comprehensible\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click, connect and DIY<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 AFTER years of requiring in-branch visits for people to open new accounts, more financial institutions are embracing technology to allow new clients to be onboarded digitally\u2026 more<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Images credit: Bank Phrom (Unsplash<\/a>); ECTEL<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Bank of Jamaica<\/a>; Telem Group<\/a>; Stabroek News<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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