{"id":171486,"date":"2024-09-16T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/?p=171486"},"modified":"2024-09-15T17:06:52","modified_gmt":"2024-09-15T22:06:52","slug":"roundup-for-the-week-ending-15-september-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ict-pulse.com\/2024\/09\/roundup-for-the-week-ending-15-september-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundup: for the week ending 15 September 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A roundup of the latest ICT\/technology news from across the Caribbean region for the period Monday 9 September to Sunday 15 September 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, 9 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Remarkably favourable\u2019 multi billion gain for FTX creditors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 FTX\u2019s Bahamian liquidators are asserting that the failed crypto exchange\u2019s creditors and customers will enjoy \u201ca remarkably favourable outcome\u201d via a multi-billion interest gain while recovering all their principal\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why cash is king in Trinidad and Tobago<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago<\/em> \u2013 Last month, the TT International Finance Centre (TTIFC) issued a summary of the results of its survey of financial inclusion in this country\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, 10 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CaribNOG brings cutting-edge tech meet to Curacao this month<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cura\u00e7ao <\/em>\u2013 From September 19 to 20, Curacao will be at the center of regional technology innovation as it hosts the twenty-eighth assembly of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG). This unique professional association is a spirited volunteer-driven community committed to strengthening the Caribbean\u2019s Internet infrastructure\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyberspace is becoming a dark place<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The notion that cyberspace should exist in some fictional realm, free from the meddling hands of governments and regulatory authorities, is as fanciful as believing that international waters are a pirate\u2019s playground immune to the reach of the law.  Cyberspace is a real place that is becoming, increasingly a dark place\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CONATEL closes 5 illegal radio stations and demands corrections from 23 legal stations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Haiti <\/em>\u2013 The General Directorate of the Executive Body of the National Telecommunications Council (CONATEL) informs that, following a new complaint from the National Office of Civil Aviation (OFNAC) concerning radio interference on aeronautical links, in the Departments of the Center and the North (Mirebalais, Hinche, Cap-Ha\u00eftien), a technical team was dispatched during the period from August 25 to September 1st, 2024 to resolve this problem\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow Statement on Island-wide Outage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Saint Lucia <\/em>\u2013 At around 7:00 PM on September 7, 2024, Flow customers encountered a temporary outage that impacted all services, including Entertainment, Fixed Broadband, Fixed Voice, IP & DATA, IP Transit, and Mobile\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, 11 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BTC and BCPMU sign historic 4-year industrial agreement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Following months of negotiations and discussions, BTC and its union partner, The Bahamas Communications and Public Managers Union (BCPMU), made it official, inking a new industrial agreement between both parties\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BTC middle managers gain 10% base pay rise<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 Middle managers at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday signed an \u201chistoric\u201d industrial deal that includes a 10 percent base pay increase over its four-year term\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BTC signs four-year industrial agreement with BCPMU<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) and the Bahamas Communications and Public Managers Union (BCPMU) signed a four-year industrial agreement yesterday\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Cart before the horse\u2019 over $377m FTX Bahamas fight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas <\/em>\u2013 FTX\u2019s Bahamas liquidators yesterday accused a failed crypto bank\u2019s administrator of \u201cputting the cart before the horse\u201d in an escalating legal battle over a $377.419m claim against the collapsed exchange\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESPN Extra announced C&W Communications in time for English Premier League (EPL)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 C&W Communications, which operates Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business, and BTC is promising football enthusiasts an expanded viewing experience as the English Premier League (EPL) with the introduction of a new channel, ESPN Extra\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

itel call centre to close its doors in Guyana<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Just some three-plus years after establishing its large customer call centre in Guyana, Jamaica-based itel has announced plans to close its operations in the country, leaving hundreds facing unemployment in what will be a blow to the government which has been seeking to expand the sector\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UK to expand digital authorization for travellers from Guyana, other countries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

 Guyana <\/em>\u2013 The UK government is taking major steps towards delivering its  aim to digitise the UK border and immigration system and yesterday set out new implementation dates for the electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSMEs urged to embrace e-commerce<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 DIGITAL experts are encouraging local businesses to embrace e-commerce to tap into export opportunities, cautioning that other countries are already ahead in this space\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SCOTIA WOOS APPLE PAY<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Jamaicans will gain access to Apple Pay in 2025 when the Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica (BNSJ) becomes the first local bank to partner with the US$3 trillion giant\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enhancing security, digital transformation, and economic efficiency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 FOR the upcoming budget, the American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago (Amcham T&T) is calling on the Government to enhance national security measures by introducing a comprehensive maintenance plan for crime detection and enforcement equipment and implementing advanced DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) testing and forensic capabilities\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, 12 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2018School safe\u2019 after social media alarm<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bahamas<\/em> \u2013 CONCERNING social media posts from 9th grade Lyford Cay International School students prompted a police investigation\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IGT Coding & Robotics Rock! Camp equips youth for new school year<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sint Maarten <\/em>\u2013 A student from the St. Maarten Youth Council eagerly awaits the start of a coding session during the IGT Coding and Robotics Rock! Camp\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, 13 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Network Engineer Byron Sierra Inspires STEM Studies Class at St. Ignatius High School, Santa Elena Town, Cayo District, Belize C.A.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Cayman\u2019s connectivity now at full strength following Maya-1 repairs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayman Islands <\/em>\u2013 Cayman\u2019s recent outages of international internet connectivity have come to an end with the completion of repairs to the Maya-1 undersea cable, utilities regulator OfReg has announced\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DNO Alert: DNO not linked to fake news about Matt Peltier<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dominica<\/em> \u2013 It has been brought to the attention of Dominica News Online (DNO) that a fake news article about talk show host, Matt Peltier that has been circulating on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, has been attributed to our news outlet\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court advances in digital transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Caribbean <\/em>\u2013 As the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) progresses into the realm of digitalization with the third and final module of the E-litigation portal officially launched in Dominica, even further advancement appears to be underway\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Diplomacy: Grenada\u2019s opportunity to lead Caricom into the future<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Grenada <\/em>\u2013 In an era where digital innovation is key to national development, Grenada, under the leadership of Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, is uniquely positioned to pioneer a novel model for international cooperation: Digital Diplomacy\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insurance sector main target for cyberattacks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 WHILE data on cyber risks in this country are limited, evidence and public reports suggest that firms have been experiencing various types of cybercrime, including ransomware, phishing, and data breaches, leading to significant losses, according to the Central Bank\u2019s latest financial stability report\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why I am leaving Trinidad and Tobago after 10 years<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Trinidad and Tobago <\/em>\u2013 IN a candid discussion on X, Kyle Maloney, co-founder of Tech Beach, captured a sentiment that resonates with many in our nation today: \u201cI see many people struggling to find their footing in Trinidad, and I know that if they changed their location, they would thrive, big time.\u201d \u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                                                                         Saturday, 14 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, 15 September 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digital transformation will have cybersecurity edge: govt tech officer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Barbados<\/em> \u2013 Barbados is on the brink of a sweeping digital transformation, with a particular focus on enhancing its cybersecurity infrastructure, the government\u2019s chief technological officer has said\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guyana Cybercrime Law Will Only Apply To Criminals, Says Minister.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Guyana <\/em>\u2013 Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the ruling People\u2019s Progressive Party , has repeated that the move to amend the Cybercrime Act of 2018 is not intended to stifle online discourse among Guyanese, but it is intended to target online criminal activities such as child pornography\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flow bids farewell to 2 respected managers at special retirement ceremony<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Flow Jamaica recently hosted a retirement event for Opal Neil, former Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs and Juliet Best, former Manager Regulatory Compliance. These two former members of the Legal and Regulatory team dedicated many years of expertise and guidance to the company and its affiliate, Cable & Wireless Communications\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digital health education platforms for schools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 With the ever-increasing incidence of non-communicable diseases, there is a critical need for more ways to deliver comprehensive health education\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JBDC aiming to alleviate MSMEs\u2019 anxiety amid digital transformation push<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is optimistic that the Digital Jamaica Summit & Showcase hosted at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel recently will offset some of the anxiety among Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) as they seek to go digital with their operations\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRISON CELL DISCONNECT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 A law enacted nearly three years ago to stem the influx of cell phones in prisons has failed its first test, forcing a prosecutor to end the trial of a prisoner who was purportedly discovered with two mobile devices in his cell at a maximum-security facility\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Y Smart Data launches address database, will help reduce insurance fraud<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jamaica <\/em>\u2013 Y Smart Data has introduced its curated address database for the island, highlighting the benefits for the insurance industry\u2026 more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image credits: kalhh (Pixabay<\/a>); Wikipedia<\/a>; BTC<\/a> (Facebook); CompaniesLogo<\/a>; Wikipedia<\/a>; Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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